SMA eCharger - Safety; Intended Use

2 Safety
SMA Solar Technology AG
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2 Safety
2.1 Intended Use
The SMA eCharger is an AC charging station for standard-compliant charging of an electric vehicle
in accordance with IEC 61851-1 MODE 3. The SMA eCharger is designed for use in private and
semi-public areas with restricted access (e.g. private property, company parking lot, depot).
The product is intended exclusively for charging electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, hereinafter
referred to as "vehicle":
• Mode 3 charging in accordance with IEC 61851-1 for electric vehicles with non-gassing
batteries.
• Socket configurations in accordance with IEC 62196.
The product meets the European standard minimum requirements for charging point labeling in
accordance with EN 17186. This does not replace any additional national requirements that may
have to be observed.
The product is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
The product must only be used as stationary equipment.
The product must be tested and commissioned in fast charging mode in accordance with IEC
61851-1 before the first charging process using a suitable measuring device for charging stations.
All components must remain within their permitted operating ranges and their installation
requirements at all times.
The products by SMA Solar Technology AG are not suitable for use in
• Medical devices, in particular products for supplying life-support systems and machines,
• Aircraft, the operation of aircraft, the supply of critical airport infrastructure and airport
systems,
• Rail vehicles, the operation and supply of rail vehicles and their critical infrastructure.
The above list is not exhaustive. Contact us if you are unsure whether products by SMA Solar
Technology AG are suitable for your application.
The product must only be used in countries for which it is approved or released by SMA Solar
Technology AG and the grid operator.
Use SMA products only in accordance with the information provided in the enclosed
documentation and with the locally applicable laws, regulations, standards and directives. Any
other application may cause personal injury or property damage.
The documentation must be strictly followed. Deviations from the described actions and the use of
materials, tools, and aids other than those specified by SMA Solar Technology AG are expressly
forbidden.
Alterations to the SMA products, e.g., changes or modifications, are only permitted with the express
written permission of SMA Solar Technology AG. Unauthorized alterations as well as failure to
observe the documentation will void guarantee and warranty claims and in most cases terminate
the operating license. SMA Solar Technology AG shall not be held liable for any damage caused
by such changes.