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Wallbox Pure Owner's manual 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 3 EN Contents
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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 (photocopying, 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. EN This document should be retained for future use. 5
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 mobility. With your BMW Wallbox Pure, you profit from innovative ergonomics and technological intelligence, 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 Pictograms Indicates instructions or warnings that must be followed. Indicates information calling attention to particular details. Indicates information calling attention to electrical hazards. Indicates the end of the instruction or other text. 6
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 process. 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 vehicles. 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 always 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. EN 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. 7
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. 8
Operating elements and indicators Next generation operating concept The Wallbox Pure captivates with the highest level of ergonomic comfort and easy, one-handed operation. The first step is to familiarise yourself with the operating elements: 1 2 3 Vehicle plug with charging cable Lower shelf Stop/Start button with LED indicator 4 5 6 Weather-proof plug holder Key locking system Upper 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. EN 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. 9
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. 10
LED Colour Key locking system Vehicle connected Wallbox Pure Blue Unlocked No Waiting for vehicle connection Blue Unlocked/Locked Yes Charging halted by vehicle Waiting for the charging process Blue Unlocked/Locked Yes Charging Green Unlocked Yes Charging halted by user Pink Locked Yes/No Charging disabled Red Unlocked Yes/No Error (see page 15) Shelf and storage compartment EN You can place a key ring, wallet or similar on the lower shelf in order to keep your hands free for charging. The upper storage compartment can be used for small accessories such as light bulbs, or paint and touch-up sticks. 11
Charging the vehicle Hazard of electric shock, short circuit or overheating! Always follow your vehicle's owner's manual when charging! Please see the vehicle's owner's manual for information regarding connecting the charging cable to the vehicle. Connecting the vehicle Unlock the key locking system. Remove the vehicle plug (1) from the holder. Position the plug (1) at the charge point on the vehicle and insert according to the vehicle's owner's manual. The plug connection to the vehicle is weather-proof, protecting against moisture and snow. The indicator on the vehicle's charge point is not active when the vehicle is in sleep mode. 12
Starting the charging process Step Procedure Note 1 Turn the key to the "unlocked" position. 2 The LED indicator must be illuminated in solid blue. If not, please refer to the Troubleshooting section (page 15). Vehicle is unplugged. A solid blue light from the LED indicator means that the Wallbox Pure is waiting to begin charging. 3 Connect the charging cable to the charge point on the vehicle: The LED indicator is illuminated in solid blue if charging has not yet started. A vehicle timer can delay the start of charging. The vehicle performs an initialisation procedure: The indicator on the vehicle's charge point flashes orange. The vehicle indicates that it is not ready for charging in the following situations: - The battery is already charged. - The battery temperature is too high. - The vehicle's charging management system has interrupted the charging process. 4 Charging starts as soon as the vehicle is ready for charging: The LED indicator then flashes blue. The vehicle starts the charging process: The indicator on the vehicle's charge point flashes blue. Checking the charging status An NFC transponder is located behind the BMW i logo. Hold an NFC-capable smartphone in front of the logo to open the BMW 360electric website. When you have the BMW i Remote app installed on your phone (available in all app stores), you can program the NFC transponder to open the app. You can then easily check the charging status. You can set individualised charging times via the onboard electronics of your BMW electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle, as well as turn on your vehicle's air conditioning system in advance using the Wallbox Pure. Please see your vehicle's owner's manual for details. 13 EN Charging and vehicle climate timer
Completing the charging process Step Procedure Note 1a Vehicle is connected and charging: The LED indicator flashes blue. The indicator on the vehicle's charge point flashes blue. 1b Vehicle is connected and charging is complete: The LED indicator is illuminated in solid blue. The indicator on the vehicle's charge point: See vehicle's owner's manual. 2a Ending the charging process: The vehicle ends the charging propress the Stop/Start button. The LED indicator cess: The indicator on the vehicle's is illuminated in solid green. If not, please refer to charge point is illuminated in white. the Troubleshooting section (page 15). Pressing the Stop/Start button again restarts the charging process. The LED indicator flashes blue as soon as charging actually begins. 2b Charging halted by vehicle: The LED indicator is illuminated in solid blue. Possible reason: - The vehicle interrupts the charging process because a timer was programmed: The indicator on the vehicle's charge point is illuminated in white. - The vehicle interrupts the charging process because the battery is fully charged: The indicator on the vehicle's charge point flashes green. 3 Disconnect the charging cable from the vehicle: The LED indicator is illuminated in solid blue. If not, please refer to the Troubleshooting section (page 15). To release the plug lock: Open the vehicle using the remote control. The connection between the vehicle plug and the vehicle is weather-proof. Therefore, when charging is complete, you don't have to worry about disconnecting the plug in the presence of moisture or snow. Return the vehicle plug to the plug holder after charging to save yourself from unpleasant bending or dirty hands the next time you charge. 14
Restarting and troubleshooting The Wallbox Pure restarts automatically after a power failure: The device first performs a self test. The LED indicator in the Stop/Start button is illuminated in blue, green and red for one second each. Then the Stop/Start LED (1) is illuminated in blue; the Wallbox Pure is again ready for operation. Fault reporting The LED in the Stop/Start button flashes red when an error is detected: 1 Press and hold the Stop/Start button for five seconds. 2 Then release the Stop/Start button to display the error code. 3 The LED in the Stop/Start button flashes: The colour indicates the source of the error. 4 After one minute, the LED in the Stop/Start button flashes red again until the error has been corrected. 5 If vehicle is connected, it will begin charging immediately. EN Repairs must only be performed by qualified personnel! Please contact the Wallbox Installation Service. 15
Error codes in the LED indicator LED status Cause Remedy Notes Red Yellow Red Yellow Electronics or contactor 1 Interrupt the power supply. 2 A trained technician must check the contactor connections. Wallbox Pure error 3 Re-establish the power supply. 4 If the error code persists, contact the Wallbox Installation Service. 1 Interrupt the power supply. 2 A trained technician must check the charging cable connections to the electronics. 3 Re-establish the power supply. 4 If the error code persists, contact the Wallbox Installation Service. 1 Interrupt the power supply. 2 A trained technician must check the connections in the Wallbox Pure. 3 Re-establish the power supply. 4 If the error code persists, contact the Wallbox Installation Service. Red Blue Red Blue Red Green Red Green 16 Cable connection Charging over-current Wallbox Pure error If the connections are correct, the over-current is likely due to the vehicle.
Cause Remedy Blue Green Blue Green Control circuit 1 Interrupt the power supply. 2 A trained technician must check the charging cable connections to the electronics. 3 Re-establish the power supply. 4 If the error code persists, contact the Wallbox Installation Service. Notes EN LED status 17
Care, maintenance and disposal Do not use any aggressive solvents or cleaning agents Clean the outside housing of the Wallbox Pure using a damp cloth as needed. Do not use any aggressive substances. Hazard of aggressive solvents and cleaning agents! Failure to follow these instructions will result in health and property damage! Only use mild rinsing and cleaning agents to clean the Wallbox Pure (preferably those from BMW). Monthly safety test You should trip/reset the main circuit breaker for the Wallbox Pure once every month to test the restart process and ensure operating safety. Hazard of electric shock, short circuit or overheating! Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury! Test the circuit breaker for the Wallbox Pure once every month. Observe all disposal regulations After decommissioning, please always dispose of the Wallbox Pure in compliance with all currently valid disposal regulations. Legal and health risks! Failure to follow disposal regulations can result in legal charges and damage to the environment! Always dispose of the Wallbox Pure according to the respective regulations. 18
CE Declaration of Conformity EN The complete CE Declaration of Conformity (Low Voltage Directive LVD and Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive EMC) can be found on the following website of the manufacturer: 19
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