Optimal placement and installation of the Automower® charging station
Correct placement of the Automower® charging station is key to ensuring the efficient operation and longevity of your robotic lawn mower. This guide provides simple and clear instructions to help you find the best location and install your Automower® charging station, whether you have a physical boundary wire installation or an EPOS™ wire free setup.
General charging station placement guidelines
- Proximity to power outlet: Place the charging station near a power outlet.
- Level surface: Ensure that the charging station is on a level surface.
- Straight baseplate: The baseplate of the charging station must not be bent.
- Sun protection: Position the charging station in an area with protection from the sun or use an Automower® house.
- Central location: Ideally, place the charging station in a central location of the mowing area. Get some inspiration from our Automower® installation examples.
- Slope consideration: If the work area has two parts separated by a steep slope, place the charging station in the lower section.
- Wi-Fi coverage: For Automower® models that communicate with the Husqvarna Cloud only using Wi-Fi, ensure the charging station is in an area with Wi-Fi coverage to download firmware updates.
Charging station placement and installation for EPOS™ wire free installations
Where to place the charging station
- Free space: Maintain at least 6 m/20 ft. of free space in front of the charging station (C).
- Unimpeded sky view: Position the charging station (A) so that the docking point (B) has an unimpeded view of the sky. The docking point (B) is where the mower stops after leaving the charging station. For Automower® NERA mowers, the reversing distance can be set to 70–250 cm/28–98 in. For Automower® 435X AWD NERA, the distance can be set to 100–250 cm/40–98 in.
- Work area positioning: Place the charging station either inside the work area (A) or outside the work area (B). If placed outside (B), create a transport path (C) to the charging station during the virtual boundaries setup.
How to install the charging station
For a detailed guide on EPOS wire free installations, including steps for placing and installing the charging station for your specific Automower® model, follow our step-by-step instructions.
Charging station placement and installation for physical boundary wire installations
Where to place the charging station
- Free space: Keep a minimum 3 m/10 ft. of free space in front of the charging station (A).
- Side clearance: Keep a minimum of 150 cm/60 in. of free space to the right and left of the centre of the charging station (B).
- Rear clearance: Keep a minimum of 60 cm/2 ft. of free space behind the charging station (C).
- Island installation: If the charging station is installed on an island, connect the guide wire to the island.
- Verification: Do not secure the charging station to the ground until you have installed all the wires and verified that your installation works.
How to install the charging station
For a detailed guide on physical boundary wire installations, including tips for placing and installing the charging station, refer to the following articles:
Troubleshooting charging station issues
- What does a solid green light on the Automower® charging station mean?
- What does a flashing green light on the Automower® charging station mean?
- What does a solid red light on the Automower® charging station mean?
- What does a flashing yellow light on the Automower® charging station mean?
- What does a flashing red light on the Automower® charging station mean?
- What does a solid blue light on the Automower® charging station mean?
- Why is the light on the Automower® charging station off?
- Charging station blocked – Automower® error message
Product assistant
Our Product Assistant can help you find a solution for your specific case and Automower® model:
Dealer contact
For personalised assistance with your Automower® robotic lawn mower, please contact your local Husqvarna dealer.
