SMARTFOX SMARTFiciX Pro Charger User manual

Operating instructions
SMARTFiciX
Pro Charger
ORIGINAL OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS V2.4

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© DAfi GmbH
2022 All rights reserved.
We have checked the contents of this documentation for conformity with the hardware and software described.
Nevertheless, deviations, remaining errors and omissions cannot be ruled out, so that we accept no liability for any
damage that may arise as a result.
However, the information in this publication is reviewed regularly and any necessary corrections are included in subsequent
editions. We are grateful for any suggestions for improvement.
Subject to technical changes

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................................7
1.1 Foreword...................................................................................................................................7
1.2 Contact details...........................................................................................................................7
1.3 Labelling ....................................................................................................................................8
1.4 Technical data ...........................................................................................................................9
1.5 Warranty and liability..............................................................................................................10
1.6 Content and purpose of this documentation .........................................................................11
1.7 Validity ....................................................................................................................................11
1.8 Recommendation....................................................................................................................11
2 Limits of use ....................................................................................................................................12
2.1 Intended use............................................................................................................................12
2.2 Reasonable foreseeable misapplications................................................................................12
2.3 Application limits.....................................................................................................................13
2.4 Target group and previous knowledge ...................................................................................13
2.5 Principle...................................................................................................................................13
3 Security............................................................................................................................................14
3.1 Classification of document conventions .................................................................................14
3.1.1 Warning and safety instructions .....................................................................................14
3.1.2 Notes ...............................................................................................................................15
3.1.3 Information .....................................................................................................................15
3.2 Signal words and safety instructions used ..............................................................................15
3.3 Warning, mandatory and prohibition signs used....................................................................16
3.3.1 Warning sign....................................................................................................................16
3.3.2 Commandment sign ........................................................................................................16
3.3.3 Prohibition sign................................................................................................................16
3.4 General safety instructions .....................................................................................................17
3.5 General provisions ..................................................................................................................17
3.6 Warning, mandatory and prohibition signs on the product...................................................19
3.7 Safety elements & temperature monitoring...........................................................................19
4 Commissioning / Start-up ...............................................................................................................20
4.1 Transport.................................................................................................................................20
4.2 Prerequisites for the installation.............................................................................................20
4.3 Storage ....................................................................................................................................20
4.4 Site ..........................................................................................................................................20
4.5 Assembly .................................................................................................................................21
4.5.1 Scope of delivery .............................................................................................................22
4.5.2 Wall mounting & electrical connection ..........................................................................23

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4.6 Installation guidelines..............................................................................................................37
4.7 Commissioning ........................................................................................................................38
4.8 Handover by the operator.......................................................................................................38
5 Recommended back-up fuse...........................................................................................................39
6 Operating mode & charging current limit .......................................................................................40
6.1 "Stand Alone" operation .........................................................................................................40
6.2 Standard setting "SMARTFOX bus operation..........................................................................40
7 Wiring diagram with SF Pro ............................................................................................................41
7.1 Connection of a charging station ............................................................................................41
7.2 Connection of several charging stations (max. 5)...................................................................42
7.3 Second control level (SMARTFOX Energy Meter) several charging stations ..........................43
7.4 Connection manual switch (optional).....................................................................................44
8 Control via SMARTFOX Pro Energy Management...........................................................................45
8.1 Required articles......................................................................................................................45
8.2 Registration web portal my.smartfox.at.................................................................................45
8.3 Add SMARTFOX Pro ................................................................................................................47
8.4 Software / Software update....................................................................................................49
8.5 Add licence / serial number ....................................................................................................50
8.6 Parameterisation SMARTFOX Pro...........................................................................................51
8.7 Further parameterisation........................................................................................................55
8.8 Live overview...........................................................................................................................59
8.9 Parameterisation of the weekly timer.....................................................................................61
8.9.1 Example: Integration of switching times "Ready for departure on working days ..........61
8.9.2 Example: Integration of switching times "outside opening hours..................................64
8.10 " Automatic 1-phase / 3-phase changeover ...........................................................................66
8.11 Charge Stop function (EVU lock).............................................................................................67
8.12 Control of several charging stations........................................................................................68
9 Operation ........................................................................................................................................77
9.1 Charging cable .........................................................................................................................77
9.2 Display elements .....................................................................................................................78
9.2.1 LED status display ............................................................................................................78
9.2.2 Energy meter...................................................................................................................80
10 Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................81
10.1 Inspection................................................................................................................................81
10.2 Cleaning...................................................................................................................................82
10.3 Maintenance ...........................................................................................................................82
10.4 Spare and wear parts ..............................................................................................................83
10.5 Repair ......................................................................................................................................83
10.6 Periodic inspection ..................................................................................................................84

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10.7 Decommissioning ....................................................................................................................84
10.8 Disassembly.............................................................................................................................84
10.9 Disposal ...................................................................................................................................85
11 Appendix .........................................................................................................................................86
11.1 Drawings - Drilling template (unit: mm) .................................................................................86
11.2 Spare and wear parts ..............................................................................................................87
11.3 List of units ..............................................................................................................................87
11.4 Packaging icons .......................................................................................................................88
11.5 EU Declaration of Conformity..................................................................................................89
11.6 Notes .......................................................................................................................................90
List of figures
Figure 1 CE mark .......................................................................................................................................8
Figure 2 Aligning the drilling template on the wall.................................................................................23
Figure 3 Drilling holes on the wall ..........................................................................................................24
Figure 4 Mounting the dowels................................................................................................................25
Figure 5 Opening the cover.....................................................................................................................26
Figure 6 Removing the connection cable................................................................................................27
Figure 7 Hole & cable entry from behind ...............................................................................................28
Figure 8 Hole & cable entry from below .................................................................................................28
Figure 9 Cable entry supply line from behind.........................................................................................29
Figure 10 Cable entry supply line from below........................................................................................29
Figure 11 Mounting the wallbox on the wall ..........................................................................................30
Figure 12 Connecting the supply line to the terminal block - 3-phase connection................................31
Figure 13 Connecting the supply line to the terminal block - 1-phase connection................................32
Figure 14 Checking the correct routing of the connection cable - correct.............................................33
Figure 15 Checking the correct routing of the connection cable - incorrect..........................................33
Figure 16 Checking the cable glands.......................................................................................................34
Figure 17 RS485 connection....................................................................................................................34
Figure 18 Connecting the connection cable (LED board) .......................................................................35
Figure 19 Cover assembly........................................................................................................................36
Figure 20 Back-up fuse scheme FI + LS ...................................................................................................39
Figure 21 Back-up fuse diagram LS-FI .....................................................................................................39
Figure 22 Connection diagram with SF Pro - 1 charging station.............................................................41
Figure 23 Connection diagram with SF Pro - Multiple charging stations................................................42
Figure 24 Connection diagram with second control level .......................................................................43
Figure 24 Control A+ automatic & A+ manual........................................................................................63
Figure 25 Charging cable .........................................................................................................................77
Figure 26 Drilling template & cardboard (bottom part) .........................................................................86

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List of tables
Table 1 Contact details..............................................................................................................................7
Table 2 Technical data ..............................................................................................................................9
Table 3 Application limits ........................................................................................................................13
Table 4 Warning signs.............................................................................................................................16
Table 5 Commandment signs..................................................................................................................16
Table 6 Prohibition signs .........................................................................................................................16
Table 7 Spare and wear parts .................................................................................................................87
Table 8 List of units .................................................................................................................................87
Table 9 Packaging icons ..........................................................................................................................88
Versions
Version
Date
Description
V2.4
24.02.2022
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1 Introduction
For reasons of easier readability, the usual masculine form of speech is used in these operating
instructions for personal nouns and pronouns. However, this does not imply any discrimination
against the female gender, but is to be understood as gender-neutral in the sense of linguistic
simplification.
With the charging station, you have a product that is state of the art in terms of safety for the
operating personnel and operational safety. The charging station may nevertheless present
hazards if it is used improperly or not for the intended purpose (see chapter 3 for this). Dangers are
indicated by safety instructions throughout the documentation.
1.1
Foreword
This documentation serves to ensure safe working on and with the charging station. It contains
safety instructions that must be observed! All persons working on and with the charging station
must have the documentation available and observe the information and instructions relevant to
them.
The documentation must always be complete and perfectly legible.
DAfi GmbH shall not be liable for technical or typographical defects in this documentation, nor shall
any liability be accepted for damage directly or indirectly attributable to the delivery, performance
or use of this documentation.
1.2
Contact details
If faults occur in the product, the cause of which you cannot rectify on the basis of this
documentation, please contact SMARTFOX Support.
DAfi GmbH
Niedernfritzerstraße 120
5531 Eben im Pongau
T: +43 (0)6458 20 160
support@smartfox.at
www.smartfox.at
Table 1 Contact details

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1.3
Labelling
The product is clearly identified by the contents of the type plate.
CE marking acc:
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Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the making
available of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
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Directive 2014/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on electroma- gnetic
compatibility
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Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the making
available of radio equipment
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Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the restriction of
the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment
Figure 1 CE mark
The product is provided with the CE mark according to the specifications of
the European Union for the marking of products.
The corresponding declaration of conformity is available at DAfi GmbH and
can be requested.

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1.4
Technical Data
Order number EAN
0767523866314
Charging point
Type 2 cable, 5m length gross, 4.7m (net), 1.3kW-11kW
Safety element
Integrated 6 mA DC fault current detection
Supply**
1~: 16A3~ : 16A
Backup**
LS 3-pole C 16/20A**; RCD protection type A 30 mA
Rated power***
11 kVA
Hedging
DC fault current detection 6 mA according to ÖVE/ÖNORM EN
61851
Load management /
interface / inputs
Modbus RTU via RS485; 12 V enabling contact; digital input for
manual switch;
Protection class
IP54; IK10
Supply line
Max. Clamping cross-section 5x10mm² (suitable for copper and
aluminium conductors)
Cable entry
Optionally from below or from behind; M25 and M32 sealing glands
Temperature range
-30°C to +50°C (without direct sunlight)
Dimensions
H 490 x W 274 x D 180mm
Weight
4,5 kg
Housing material
Plastic (polycarbonate housing)
Colour
Front shell white, back blue-grey;
Table 2 Technical data
Further technical data can be found in the respective data sheet, as well as in the appendix to these
operating instructions. The data sheets are available online at http://smartfox.at/downloads.html.

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1.5
Warranty and Liability
The warranty period for the charging station is 2 years and begins with the commissioning. These
operating instructions are intended to ensure trouble-free and safe use of the product; compliance
with these instructions is a prerequisite for the fulfilment of any warranty claims.
Excluded from the warranty are such defects that arise from arrangement and assembly not carried
out by the seller, inadequate set-up, non-observance of the installation requirements and
conditions of use, overloading of the parts beyond the performance specified by the seller,
negligent or incorrect handling and use of unsuitable operating materials; this also applies to
defects that are attributable to material provided by the buyer.
Wear parts according to Annex 11.2 are also excluded from the warranty.
The Seller shall only be liable for damage outside the scope of application of the Product Liability
Act if it can be proven that it acted with intent or gross negligence, within the scope of the statutory
provisions.
Claims for damages shall lapse in particular in the event of:
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Improper use
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Faulty assembly, electrical and mechanical installation and fusing
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Operating with defective or improperly fitted safety devices and
guards.
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Disregarding instructions in this documentation
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Non-use of original spare parts
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Conversions or extensions, if this has not been agreed in writing with DAfi
GmbH and approved
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Improperly carried out repairs
•
Catastrophic events, foreign body impact and force majeure
The seller is also not liable for damage caused by the actions of third parties, atmospheric
discharges, overvoltages and chemical influences. The warranty does not apply to the replacement
of parts that are subject to natural wear and tear.
Furthermore, the General Terms and Conditions of Delivery of the Austrian Electrical and
Electronic Manufacturers' Association shall apply exclusively to warranty claims and claims for
damages. These can be found at www.feei.at or will be sent to you on request. Deliveries are
made subject to retention of title.

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1.6
Content and purpose of this documentation
This documentation contains relevant information to enable you to work on the product as safely as
possible. Observing the instructions in this document serves to avoid dangers and prevent damage
to the product. In addition to these operating instructions, the regulations for accident prevention
and environmental protection applicable in the country of use and at the installation site must also
be observed.
1.7
Validity
This manual is exclusively for the product in question with the identifier
SMARTFOX Pro Charger, of the company DAfi GmbH, is valid. The product was placed on the
market by DAfi GmbH.
1.8
Recommendation
We recommend that you have repairs and maintenance work carried out either by DAfi GmbH or
by our certified SMARTFOX partners, who are familiar with and trained in our products, thus
offering you the best possible service.
To report a complaint or repair, use our RMA application at https://my.smartfox.at/rma-form.

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2 Limits of use
2.1
Intended Use
This charging station is electrical equipment for charging traction batteries of electrically driven
vehicles. For charging these vehicles, plug-in devices according to EN 62196 (alternating current
charging, mode 3) are used. The charging station is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
The product has been built according to the state of the art and the recognised safety rules.
Nevertheless, its use may result in danger to life and limb of the operator or third parties or
impairment of the product and other material assets. Intended use also includes observing the
operating instructions and complying with the maintenance requirements. Only use the product
when it is in perfect technical condition.
Use the product as intended and in a safety-conscious manner. Have faults and damage that may
affect safety rectified immediately by DAfi GmbH or a certified SMARTFOX partner.
2.2
Reasonable foreseeable Misapplications
The charging station must be mounted on a wall or stand (art. no. 0767523866345) and be
stationary. The charging station must not be operated when it is loose (not permanently mounted) -
as this does not comply with the protection class.
•
Dismantling, manipulating or deactivating the safety devices is prohibited.
•
No technical changes may be made to the product without consultation with DAfi
GmbH or a certified SMARTFOX partner.
•
Furthermore, in the event of non-compliance with the intended use, liability and
warranty claims are excluded.
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The product may only be operated under the operating conditions
specified in the documentation.

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2.3
Application limits
Ambient temperature
-30 to +50 °C at 16A
-30 to +40 °C at 32A
Site
Interior and exterior (garage, underground car park, exterior wall,
car workshop, parking spaces on pillars).
Sufficiently load-bearing masonry (for details see chapter 4.5)
Relative humidity
5 to 95 %
Operation
Depending on demand also possible on a daily basis
Table 3 Application limits
To ensure colour fastness, it is recommended to protect the charging station from direct UV and
sunlight. In extreme cases, the temperature inside the station may rise, which could result in a
reduction in performance or even the pausing of the charging process.
2.4
Target group and Prior knowledge
This documentation is addressed to qualified personnel for installation and commissioning as well
as to the user (layman) for operation and maintenance of the product.
User (layman)
Independent operation of the product may only be carried out by laypersons if these
•
have read and understood the operating and maintenance instructions,
•
have read and understood all safety instructions.
Qualified personnel (electrotechnical specialist)
Commissioning, inspection and configuration work may only be carried out by qualified personnel.
The qualified personnel must have read and understood these operating and maintenance
instructions. We recommend appropriate certification as a SMARTFOX partner with DAfi GmbH.
Specialist personnel (Certified SMARTFOX Partners)
Commissioning, maintenance, repair, service, inspection, configuration and servicing work may
only be carried out by certified SMARTFOX partners. The qualified personnel must have read and
understood these operating and maintenance instructions.
2.5
Principle
The product corresponds to the state of the art and the applicable safety and health regulations.
Nevertheless, the following hazards may occur in the event of incorrect operation or misuse:
•
for life and limb of users or third parties
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for the product and other material assets of the operator
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for the efficient use of the product

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3 Security
This documentation is structured according to the applicable EU regulations and contains safety
instructions. The operator of the product must receive the necessary safety-related information and
also read the documentation. Individuals are responsible for complying with the safety instructions.
This chapter contains a general introduction of the safety instructions, as well as the description of
the warning and safety instructions of the safety markings located on the product. Here you will
also find important information on accident prevention.
3.1
Classification of document conventions
This document contains the following types of notes:
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Warning and safety instructions
•
Notes
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Information
3.1.1 Warning and Safety instructions
This document contains safety instructions that you must observe for your personal safety and to
avoid damage to property. Warning and safety instructions draw the user's attention to hazards
that can lead to serious physical injury, even death, or to considerable damage to property if the
corresponding instructions are not observed.
In the respective chapter, warnings refer to the hazards that apply there. The structure of warnings
and safety instructions is identical. Safety instructions and warnings are highlighted by a warning
triangle and must be strictly observed.

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3.1.2 Notes
Notes contain important information about a product, the handling of the product or the respective
part of the documentation to which special attention should be drawn and which, if disregarded,
may have adverse consequences which, as a rule, could endanger persons or the product only in
exceptional and individual cases. Instructions must always be read carefully and observed to
ensure correct operation and function.
3.1.3 Information
Information is additional notes to a section in this manual or about the product, the handling of the
product or the respective part of the documentation to which special attention is to be drawn and
the observance of which is recommended because of a possible benefit. Information should be
read carefully and observed in the interest of optimum use and operation of the product.
3.2
Signal words used and Safety instructions
DANGER
Imminent danger.
Serious and permanent bodily injury or death.
WARNING
Potentially dangerous situation. Serious
bodily injury or death.
CAUTION
Potentially dangerous situation.
Minor injuries or damage to the product.
NOTE
Potentially harmful situation.
Damage to the product or its surroundings.
INFORMATION
Designates Application tips and other especially useful
information before the action steps.

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3.3
Warning, mandatory and verb signs used
3.3.1 Warning sign
Pictogram
Meaning
Designation
General warning sign W001
Warning of electrical voltage W012
Table 4 Warning signs
3.3.2 Commandment sign
Pictogram
Meaning
Designation
General commandment sign M001
Follow instructions M002
Table 5 Commandment signs
3.3.3 Prohibition sign
Pictogram
Meaning
Designation
General prohibition sign P001
Leaning against forbidden P041
Table 6 Prohibition signs

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3.4
General Safety instructions
Even if maximum care is taken in the design and construction of the product and all safety-relevant
aspects are taken into account, residual hazards may still exist which have been evaluated by
means of a risk assessment.
The following safety rules must be observed during all work on the charging station:
•
Unlock
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Secure against switching on again
•
Determine freedom from voltage
•
Grounding and short-circuiting
•
Cover or fence off surrounding live parts.
3.5
General Provisions
Generally apply at Dealing with the product the following
Safety regulations and obligations:
•
The product may only be operated when in perfect condition.
•
It is prohibited to remove, alter, bypass or bypass any protection, safety or
monitoring device.
•
It is prohibited to modify or alter the product.
•
Malfunctions or damage must be reported to the manufacturer immediately. These must
be remedied immediately with original spare parts.
•
For any activity other than the intended use in the area of the product, it must be
disconnected from the power supply and secured against being switched on again.
•
The safety instructions and operating instructions from the documentation of the
components used must always be observed.
•
All protection, safety and monitoring devices must be regularly checked and
maintained by the operator.
•
Maintenance work can be requested from DAfi GmbH and must be carried out by
them or a certified SMARTFOX partner.
•
After maintenance or repair, the product may only be put into operation with
all guards fitted.
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The national safety and accident prevention regulations apply to the
operation of the product.

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NOTE
Malfunction of the product
Ensure cleanliness and purity in the area of the product. All objects and
containers not required for the function must be removed from the area of the
product.
NOTE
Lighting at the workplace
For maintenance, repair and adjustment work, it may be necessary to equip the
work area with an additional light source.
NOTE
Putting down tools
No objects or tools may be placed on the product. The exception to this is the
tools required for assembly, which must be removed before commissioning.

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3.6
Warning, mandatory and prohibition signs at Product
Safety instructions are attached to the product and the product inserts, which draw attention to
dangers / residual dangers.
The instructions on the safety label on the product must be followed under all circumstances. If, in
the course of the product's service life, the safety labels fade or become damaged, they must be
replaced immediately with new labels. The legibility and completeness must be checked at regular
intervals. From the time when the signs are not immediately recognisable and comprehensible at
first glance, the product must be taken out of service until the new signs are installed.
3.7
Safety elements & Temperature monitoring
The product is equipped with the following safety features:
•
6 mA DC fault current detection
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Monitoring the protective conductor connection to the vehicle
•
Glass tube fuse for control electronics
The charging station permanently measures the internal temperature. If the SMARTFOX Pro
Charger is exposed to direct sunlight or is installed in a particularly exposed location (possible
surface temperatures > 50 °C), it is possible that the charging current will be reduced or the
charging paused for a short time in order to protect the temperature limits of the installed
components.
If the charge controller detects a sufficient drop in the interior temperature, the charging process
continues.

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4 Commissioning / Commissioning
Commissioning is covered in the following chapters. This includes requirements for transport,
storage, the installation site, assembly and commissioning.
4.1
Transport
The product is usually delivered to the customer by DAfi GmbH.
If the product is not delivered by DAfi GmbH or transported by the customer, appropriate
packaging (original packaging) as well as a suitable transport company must be chosen for the
transport. The assembly work of the product may only be carried out by a qualified,
electrotechnical specialist. Moving parts must be secured accordingly. Sensitive parts must be
protected from external influences with cardboard packaging or similar material. The product must
first be taken out of operation as described in chapter 10.7.
4.2
Requirements for the installation
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Contact on site for the mains disconnection device in the electrical distribution board.
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Prepared sufficiently dimensioned and fused supply line (see chapter 1.4).
•
If the temperature changes by more than 15 °C between transport and installation site,
condensation may have formed. Wait with the installation until the temperature of the
charging station corresponds to the room temperature and the condensation has
evaporated again.
•
Direct commissioning without acclimatisation time can lead to damage.
4.3
Storage
The following points must be observed when storing the product.
•
Depending on the environmental conditions, the product must be protected accordingly.
•
In the case of storage with an ambient temperature below 5 °C, special precautions must
be taken against frost damage, especially to the electrical components.
•
The product must be stored in a dry environment.
4.4
Site
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Ensure that the installation site is level, vibration-free and free from contamination.
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