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General safety
Risk of fatal electric shock
- If the wallbox or the connected cables are
visibly damaged, take the wallbox out of
operation.
- If the connected cables and lines of the wallbox
are damaged, have them replaced by a
qualified specialist company to avoid hazards.
- Always pull the charging cable from the
vehicle inlet by the plug or by the optional
plug holder accessory, never by the cable.
- Never immerse the vehicle charging
plug in liquids.
Health hazard
- Do not unfasten the cover of the wallbox
in the event of a fire. Use extinguishing
agents approved for electronic devices.
Do not use water for extinguishing.
- This device can be used by persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge, provided that they are
supervised or have been instructed on
using the device safely and they
understand the hazards involved.
- Children must not be allowed to play
with the device.
- Cleaning and operator maintenance must
not be performed by children.
Risk of damage from drilling
Damage can be caused by badly
executed drilling.
- Before drilling holes in the wall or
mounting surface, make sure that this
will not damage any electrical cables or
other lines.
Risk of death, serious injury and burns
Dangerous arcing can cause death or
serious injury.
- Never pull the vehicle charging plug
out by force. Depending on the
electric vehicle, the ending of the
charging process and the time it takes
to unlock may vary.
Incorrect handling of the charging cable
can cause explosions, electric shocks and
short circuits. Observe the generally
applicable safety precautions and the
following instructions.
- Before each use, check the charging cable
and the contacts for damage and dirt.
- Never use a damaged charging cable
or vehicle inlet.
- Never charge with contacts that are dirty or damp.
- Only connect the charging cable to
vehicle inlets that are protected from water,
moisture and other liquids.
- There are electric vehicles that can be
started with the charging cable plugged in.
- Always be sure to disconnect the charging
cable before driving off.
- Do not use the charging cable with an
extension lead or adapter.
Note:
In Germany the wallbox must be
registered at the local grid operator.
Risk of injury
Users can be injured by damaged
components.
Do not install the charging station:
- Near flammable materials.
- In areas with explosion hazards.
- In salty or wet environments.
- In the vicinity of aggressive vapours.
- In environments subject to constant
vibration.
Examples of these environments of include
petrol station forecourts, chemical plants,
waste disposal sites and sewage plants.
Risk of damage due to
weather conditions
Incorrect choice of location can
damage the charging station.
- Do not expose the charging station to
any heat sources (e.g. direct sunlight
or heaters).
- Install the charging station in a location
protected from rain and splashing water
(for example, in a sheltered outdoor area).
- Do not operate the wallbox at outside
temperatures below -25 °C or above +40 °C.
