BMW Wallbox Pure User manual

Wallbox Pure
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Wallbox Pure
Owner's manual
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Contents
Imprint 5
Your Wallbox Pure advantages 6
Safety and warranty information 7
Operating elements and indicators 9
Charging the vehicle 12
Restarting and troubleshooting 15
Care, maintenance and disposal 18
CE Declaration of Conformity 19

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Imprint
Publisher
Bayerische Motorenwerke Aktiengesellschaft
Munich, Germany
www.bmw.com
Translation of the original owner's manual
Copyright ©2013 BMW AG Munich
This documentation contains information protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the
right of reproduction and distribution. No part of this documentation may be reproduced (photocopy-
ing, scanning or any other procedures) or processed, copied or distributed in any form using electronic
systems without the written consent of Bayerische Motorenwerke Aktiengesellschaft.
Contraventions are liable to compensation.
This document should be retained for future use.

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Your Wallbox Pure advantages
360° electric mobility
We are pleased that you have opted for next generation mobility with the BMW Wallbox Pure. Low
emissions and the highest level of eco-friendliness are the pre-eminent characteristics of electric mo-
bility. With your BMW Wallbox Pure, you profit from innovative ergonomics and technological intelli-
gence, as well as an elegant aesthetics and maximum comfort:
■Easy, ergonomic charging
■Comfortable, one-handed operation
■Appealing BMW i design
■Pleasant look and feel due to the materials selected
■Charging timer support
■Charging status check via an NFC-enabled mobile phone
■Weather-proof design
■Especially practical: storage compartment and shelf
■Ecologically sustainable production
Have fun and enjoy your BMW Wallbox Pure.
Your BMW AG
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Indicates information calling attention to electrical hazards.
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Safety and warranty information
Reading the owner's manual
The BMW Wallbox Pure opens up a new dimension of driving pleasure. This owner's manual helps
to ensure optimal and safe charging of your BMW electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle. Updates after the
time of going to print can be found online at www.bmw.com.
The more familiar you are with the BMW Wallbox Pure, the more confident you will
be when charging your vehicle.
Please read this owner's manual before charging your vehicle.
This document must always be kept in close proximity to the Wallbox Pure.
These instructions make Wallbox Pure operation easier.
Please see your vehicle's owner's manual for more details about the charging pro-
cess.
Both documents contain important information about charging vehicle batteries, as well as
about operating and traffic safety.
Intended use
The Wallbox Pure is intended to be used for charging batteries of BMW electric and plug-in hybrid ve-
hicles.
Hazard of electric shock, short circuit or overheating!
Direct current fault due to vehicles from other manufacturers!
Before charging vehicles from other manufacturers, trained and qualified personnel must al-
ways check the electrical installation to insure that it meets the specifications/requirements of
the vehicle being charged.
Hazard of electric shock, short circuit or overheating!
Never use the Wallbox Pure to operate electrical devices!
Only use cables and plugs that have been approved by BMW.
Hazard of overloading!
Do not use the Wallbox Pure for continuous commercial operation!
Only use the Wallbox Pure for normal charging processes in domestic use.

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Hazard of electric shock, short circuit or overheating!
The Wallbox Pure must only be installed and serviced by qualified personnel.
Only qualified personnel (such as the BMW Wallbox Installation Service) have the skills and
knowledge related to the design, installation and operation of electrical equipment, and they
have been trained on electrical hazards.
Warranty
Your BMW dealer can inform you about the corresponding warranty conditions. The Wallbox
Pure must be installed and operated for its intended use in accordance with the manner described in
the installation instructions and owner's manual.

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Operating elements and indicators
Next generation operating concept
The Wallbox Pure captivates with the highest level of ergonomic comfort and easy, one-handed ope-
ration. The first step is to familiarise yourself with the operating elements:
1Vehicle plug with charging cable 4Weather-proof plug holder
2Lower shelf 5Key locking system
3Stop/Start button with LED indicator 6Upper storage compartment
Weather-proof plug holder
This practical holder protects the electrical contacts on the vehicle plug from moisture, damage and
dirt. The handle is also positioned at an ergonomic height.
Always use the plug holder when the charging cable is not in use to protect it from damage
and to save yourself from unpleasant bending or dirty hands.

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Key locking system
A key locking system above the storage compartment protects the Wallbox Pure against unauthorised
use:
The key (1) can be removed in two positions (2):
Unlocked
Normal operation
The LED indicator in the Stop/Start button displays the current charging and
operating status (see following page).
Locked
Stop/Start is deactivated.
Connected vehicle finishes charging.
Then the Wallbox Pure shuts down.
The LED indicator in the Stop/Start button displays the current charging and
operating status (see following page).
Stop/Start button
You can use the Stop/Start button to interrupt/continue the charging process without using the vehicle
key.
LED indicator
The LED indicator in the Stop/Start button displays whether or not your vehicle is charging. The
LED indicator is illuminated or flashes in the following colours depending on the key position, or the
charging and operating status.