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07 CHARGING
7.1 Safety
Read all the safety and general instructions. Failure to
observe the safety and general instructions may result in
electric shock, re and/or serious injury.
Save all safety warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term charger is used in these instructions to mean all original Bosch
chargers from the generation of the smart system. The term eBike battery
is used in these instructions to mean all original Bosch eBike rechargeable
battery packs from the system generation the smart system.
• Read and observe the safety warnings and directions contained
in all the eBike system operating instructions and in the operating
instructions of your eBike.
• Carefully cover the charging socket with the ap after charging
the eBike. This ensures that no dirt or water gets in.
• Do not expose the charger to rain or wet conditions. If water
enters a charger, there is a risk of electric shock.
• Only charge Li-ion batteries approved for Bosch eBikes from a
capacity of 6.7 Ah (from 20 battery cells). The battery voltage must
match the battery charging voltage of the charger. Only charge
rechargeable batteries. Otherwise, there is a risk of re or explosion.
• Keep the charger clean. Dirt poses a risk of electric shock.
• Always check the charger, cable and plug before use. Stop using
the charger if you discover any damage. Do not open the charger.
Damaged chargers, cables and plugs increase the risk of electric
shock.
• Do not operate the charger on an easily ignited surface (e.g.
paper, textiles, etc.) or in a ammable environment. There is a risk of
re due to the charger heating up during operation.
• Take care if you touch the charger while it is charging. Wear
protective gloves. The charger can get very hot, especially when the
ambient temperature is high.
• The eBike battery may give off fumes if it becomes damaged
or is used incorrectly. Ensure the area is well ventilated and seek
medical attention should you experience any adverse effects. The
fumes may irritate the respiratory system.
• The eBike battery must not be left unattended while charging.
• Children under the age of 8 must not use the charger. Children
aged 8 and under, or persons who, owing to their physical, sensory
or mental limitations or to their lack of experience or knowledge,
are not capable of safely operating the charger may only use the
charger under supervision or after having been instructed by a
responsible person. Supervise children during use, cleaning and
maintenance. Children must not play with the charger. Otherwise,
there is a danger of operating errors and injuries.
• A sticker in English is adhered to the bottom of the charger (marked
(4) in the diagram on the graphics page). This says:
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