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Driver’s Manual
Safety Instructions
Observe the following instructions and
recommendations in order to guarantee
uninterrupted charging with the charger:
– Before installation, check that the necessary
power for charging a vehicle can be continuously
provided with the currently available domestic
installation. If necessary, protect the domestic
installation with a Home Energy Management
System.
– The charger should preferably be operated in
earthed mains supply systems. The ground lead
must be properly installed.
– When installing the electrical socket, select an
industrial electrical outlet with the highest
possible power available (adapted to the
DANGER
Electric shock, short
circuit, fire, explosion
Use of a damaged or faulty charging cable or
electrical socket, improper use of the charger or
failure to observe the safety instructions can cause
short circuits, electric shocks, explosions, fire or
burns.
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Do not use a damaged and/or soiled charger.
Check the cable and plug connection for damage
and soiling before use.
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Only connect the charger to properly installed and
undamaged electrical sockets and fault-free
electrical installations.
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Do not use extension cables, cable reels, multiple
sockets or (travel) adapters.
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Disconnect the charger from the mains supply
during thunder storms.
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Do not modify or repair any of the electrical
components.
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Never
immerse the charger or plugs in water or
spray them directly with water (e.g. high-
pressure cleaning equipment or garden hoses).
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Only clean the charging equipment when the
control unit has been fully disconnected from the
mains supply and from the vehicle. Use a dry cloth
for cleaning.
DANGER
Electric shock, fire
Incorrectly installed electrical sockets can cause
electric shock or fire when the high-voltage battery is
charged using the vehicle charge port.
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Installation and initial operation of the electrical
socket for the charger may only be carried out by
a qualified, electrically skilled person.
The electrically skilled person is fully responsible
for compliance with the relevant standards and
regulations.
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The cross-section of the power cable for the
electrical socket must be defined in accordance
with the wire length and the locally applicable
regulations and standards.
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The electrical socket used for charging must be
connected to a separately fused electric circuit
that complies with local laws and standards.
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The charger is intended for use in private and
semi-public areas, e.g. private properties or
company car parks. In some countries, e.g. in Italy
and New Zealand
1)
, mode 2 charging is
prohibited
in public areas. Further information is
available from a qualified specialist workshop or
your local power supplier.
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Unauthorised persons (e.g. playing children)
must not have access to the charger and the
vehicle during unsupervised charging.
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Please read the safety instructions in the
Installation Instructions and the Driver’s Manual.
1) Time of printing. Further information is available from
a qualified specialist workshop. Porsche recommends
a Porsche partner as they have trained workshop
personnel and the necessary parts and tools.
DANGER
Electric shock, fire
Incorrect handling of the plug contacts can lead to
electric shock or fire.
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Do not touch the contacts on the vehicle charge
port and charger.
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Do not insert any objects into the vehicle charge
port or charger.
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Protect electrical sockets and plug connections
against moisture, water and other liquids.
WARNING
Flammable or explosive
vapours
Components of the charger can cause sparks and
ignite flammable or explosive vapours.
e
To reduce the risk of explosion – particularly in
garages – make sure that the control unit is
located at least 50 cm above the floor during
charging.
e
Do not install the charger in potentially explosive
areas.
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