Requirements - BMW Wallbox Gen 3 Manual De Instrucciones

3 Requirements

3.1 General criteria for site selection
The BMW Wallbox is designed for indoor and outdoor use. Therefore, it must be ensured that the site
you select complies with the installation conditions and provides suitable protection for the device.
Ensure that you comply with local regulations for electrical installations, fire safety and accident
prevention as well as keeping local rescue and escape routes clear.
Do not install the BMW Wallbox at locations:
- Which are used as escape and rescue routes,
- Which are inside zones where there is an explosion risk,
- At which the BMW Wallbox is exposed to ammonia or ammonia gases,
- At which the BMW Wallbox may be damaged by falling objects,
- At which the BMW Wallbox is on a footpath used by people who may trip over the connected
vehicle connector plug,
- At which the BMW Wallbox may be struck by a water jet,
- At which the installation surface does not have the requisite capacity to withstand the mechanical
stresses.
If possible, install the BMW Wallbox so that it is not exposed to direct sunlight to prevent excessive
temperatures on components of the BMW Wallbox reducing the charging current or interrupting
the charging cycle.
Ensure that the ambient temperatures comply with the specifications, see section entitled
"Technical Data".
Ensure that you comply with the national and international installation standards and regulations.
3.2 Specifications for the electrical connection
When it is delivered, the BMW Wallbox is set to a maximum charging current of 6 A. Ensure that you
set the maximum current for the installed circuit breaker using the DIP switch (see section entitled
"Power settings").
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