WARNING
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- Immediately notify Customer Service if the charge
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station, charging cable or the charging coupling are
damaged. Do not continue to use the charge station.
- Prevent the charging cable and coupling from coming
into contact with external heat sources, water, dirt, and
chemicals.
- Switch off power at the circuit breaker before installing
or cleaning.
- Do not attach extension cables or adapters to
the charging cable.
- Never clean the charge station with a high-
pressure cleaner or similar.
- Switch off the power supply before cleaning the
charging sockets.
- The charging cable must not be subjected to any
strain during use.
- You must make sure that no one has access to the
charge station without reading this user manual
first.
- Make sure that the charge station temperature is
within its storage temperature limits when moving,
transporting, or storing it.
- You are strictly prohibited from pulling the charge
station by its cable.
- The Ford Connected Charge Station must be
connected directly to your home's mains connection; no
plugs and sockets must be used.
- You may only operate the charge station after
professional installation.
WARNING
When transporting the Ford Connected Charge Station,
handle with care. Do not subject it to strong force or
impact, also do not pull, twist, tangle, drag, or step on
the Ford Connected Charge Station, to prevent
damaging it or any of its components.
NOTICE
In addition to the safety instructions in this document,
also observe further safety instructions in any other
enclosed documents.
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2.3
Safety information for installation
WARNING
- Only use the supplied or other appropriate
installation material.
- When the charge station is open, ESD (electrostatic
dis- charge) precautions must be taken properly to avoid
electrostatic discharge.
- When handling electrostatically sensitive boards,
wear grounded antistatic wrist straps and properly
observe ESD safety precautions. (To be used only for
mounting and connecting the loading unit. The wrist
strap must not be worn under a live charge station.)
- Electricians must be properly grounded during
installation of the charge station.
- Do not install the charge station in an explosion
sensitive area (EX zone).
- Install the charge station in such a way that the
charging cable does not block any passageways.
- Do not install the charge station in areas subject to
ammonia, or air containing ammonia.
- Do not install the charge station in a location
where falling objects may damage it.
- The charge station is suitable for indoor and
outdoor use.
- Do not install the charge station in the vicinity of
water jets, such as car wash installations, high-
pressure cleaners, or garden hoses.
- The charge station is suitable for use in areas without
access restrictions.
- Protect the charge station from direct sunlight. The
charging current may be reduced at high
temperatures, or charging may be disabled
completely. The operating temperature range is -40°F
to +122°F (-40 °C to +50°C).
- The installation location of the charge station should
be selected to ensure that vehicles cannot
inadvertently collide with it. Protective measures must
be implemented if the possibility of damage cannot be
ruled out.
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WARNING
- Do not put the charge station into operation if it has
been damaged during installation. A replacement will
be required instead.
- Do not touch the electronics during the
installation process.
2.4
Safety information for electrical
connection
WARNING
- You must protect each charge station with its own
line circuit breaker and residual current circuit breaker.
- A qualified electrician must make sure that all
electrical connections are de-energized before
connecting the charge station to the power supply.
- A qualified electrician must make sure that a
properly sized supply cable is used for the power
connection.
- Do not leave the charge station unattended with
the cover open.
- Register the installation of your charge station with
your power supply company if this is required by law
or by any agreement.
2.5
Safety information for initial start up
WARNING
- The initial start-up of the charge station must be
carried out by a qualified electrician.
- Before initial start-up, the qualified electrician must
verify that the charge station has been connected
correctly.
- Do not connect a vehicle to the charge station during
its initial start-up.
- Before starting up the charge station, inspect the
charging cable, charging coupler, and the charge
station for visible damage. The device must not be
started up if it has been damaged, or if the charging
cable / charging coupler has been damaged.
Ford Connected Charge Station Installation Manual