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1 Safety precautions
1.1 Intended use
The charging station is intended only for electric vehicle charging and should not be used to
charge any other appliances or devices or for any other purposes. No flammable materials or
liquids should be used or stored in the direct vicinity of the charging station. The manufacturer
accepts no responsibility for damage or injuries resulting from incorrect installation or
inappropriate use of the product. When conducting maintenance work on the station, the
power supply to the charging station needs to be turned off (see Chapter 8 Service and
maintenance). Any interference with the interior of the charging station can pose life-
threatening risks and may be conducted only by a certified and skilled professional.
1.2 Compatibility with electric vehicles
The charging station is compliant with the IEC 61851-1 international standard which defines
conductive AC electric vehicle charging (Part 1, Part 21 and Part 23). Different types of charging
connectors and converters are available as a part of optional equipment to allow safe charging
of any standard electric vehicle.
1.3 Safety regulations
The owner and operator of the charging station are required:
• To operate the charging station only with the necessary protective devices installed. All
safety components need to be properly installed and turned on after the installation or
maintenance of the charging station is completed,
• To prepare the site where the charging station will be installed in accordance with the
requirements and recommendations of this manual and the local regulation,
• To provide enough space around the charging station for needs of maintenance,
• To appoint a person responsible for the safe operation of the charging station and for
the coordination of work.