1.5 Information about Directive 2014/94/EU
You must comply with national regulations (for example the Charging Column Regulation in Germany)
for implementing the EU Directive (2014/94/EU) relating to the mandatory technical specifications for
sockets and vehicle couplings for charging electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles in areas accessible to
the general public. This regulation concerns charging points on public property and for example car
parks at business premises or for customers. Charging points in private car ports or on private garage
entrances are not publicly accessible charging points in the sense of the regulation.
1.6 Intended use
The BMW Wallbox is a charging station for indoor and outdoor use for charging electric or plug-in
hybrid vehicles. Do not connect any other devices to it, for example electric tools. The BMW Wallbox
is designed for installation on a wall or column. You must comply with the relevant national regulations
for installing and connecting the BMW Wallbox. The intended use of the device in all cases includes
compliance with the ambient conditions for which this device was developed. The BMW Wallbox was
developed, manufactured, tested and documented on the basis of the relevant safety standards. If you
follow the instructions and safety information for its intended use, the product will not pose any danger
of material damage or to people's health. This device must be earthed. In the event of an error, the
earth connection will reduce the risk of an electric shock. Follow the instructions in this manual to the
letter. Otherwise, sources of danger may be created or safety equipment may be rendered inoperable.
In addition to the safety information in this manual, you must also comply with the safety and accident
prevention regulations for the specific device.
1.7 About this manual
This manual and the functions described in it are valid for devices of the following type: BMW Wallbox:
61 90 5 A1E 1B1
61 90 5 A1E 1B2
61 90 5 A1E 1B3
61 90 5 A1E 1B4
61 90 5 A1E 1B5
The illustrations and explanations contained in this manual refer to a typical version of the device. Your
version of the device may differ from this.
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