Bosch BPC3400 4A Charger for Performance CX Smart System Instructions

BOSCH BPC3400 4A Charger for Performance 
CX Smart System Instructions

Safety instructions

Read all the safety and general instructions. Failure to observe the safety and general instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all safety warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term battery is used in these instructions to mean all original Bosch eBike rechargeable battery packs.

Do not expose the charger to rain or wet conditions. If water enters a charger, there is a risk of electric shock.

  • Charge only Bosch lithium-ion batteries that are approved for use in eBikes. The battery voltage must match the battery charging voltage of the charger.
    Otherwise there is a danger of fire and 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 flammable environment. There is a risk of fire 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 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.
  • Supervise children during use, cleaning and maintenance. This will ensure that children do not play with the charger.
  • Children 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 this charger under supervision or after having been instructed by a responsible person. Otherwise, there is a danger of operating errors and injuries.
  • Read and observe the safety warnings and directions contained in all the eBike system operating instructions and in the operating instructions of your eBike.
  • A sticker in English is adhered to the bottom of the charger (marked (4) in the diagram on the graphics page).
    This says:
    Use ONLY with BOSCH lithium-ion rechargeable batteries!

Product description and specifications

Intended Use

In addition to the functions shown here, changes to software relating to troubleshooting and functional modifications may be introduced at any time.
The Bosch eBike chargers are intended exclusively for charging Bosch eBike batteries and must not be used for any other purpose.

Product features

The numbering of the components shown refers to the illustrations on the graphics pages at the beginning of the manual.

Individual illustrations in these operating instructions may differ slightly from the actual conditions depending on the equipment of your eBike.

  1. Battery charger
  2. Device socket
  3. Device connector
  4. Charger safety instructions
  5. Charging connector
  6. Socket for charging connector
  7. Charging socket cover
  8. Operation/battery charge indicator
  9. Battery on/off button
  10. PowerTube

Technical data

The specifications apply to a rated voltage [U] of 230 V. These specifications may vary at different voltages and in country-specific models.

Operation

Start-up

Connecting the charger to the mains (see figure A)

♦ Pay attention to the mains voltage. The voltage of the power source must match the voltage specified on the rating plate of the charger. Chargers marked 230 V can also be operated at 220 V.
Plug the device connector (3) of the power cable into the device socket (2) on the charger.
Connect the power cable (country-specific) to the mains.

Charging the removed battery (see figure B)

Switch the battery off and remove it from its holder on the eBike. When doing so, read and observe the operating instructions of the battery.

♦ Ensure the battery is placed on clean surfaces only.
Avoid getting dirt, e.g. sand or soil, in the charging socket and contacts in particular.
Plug the charging connector (5) of the charger into the socket (6) on the battery.

Charging the battery on the bike (see figure C)

Switch the battery off. Clean the cover of the charging socket (7). Avoid getting dirt, e.g. sand or soil, in the charging socket and contacts in particular. Lift the cover of the charging socket (7) and plug the charging connector (5) into the charging socket (6).

♦ There is a risk of fire due to the charger heating up during charging. Ensure the battery on the bike is completely dry and placed on a fireproof surface before charging. If this is not possible, remove the battery from the holder and charge it in a more suitable location. When doing so, read and observe the operating instructions of the battery.

Charging process

The charging process begins as soon as the charger is connected to the battery or charging socket on the bike and to the mains.

Note: The charging process is only possible when the temperature of the eBike battery is within the permitted charging temperature range.
Note: The drive unit is deactivated during the charging process.

The battery can be charged with and without the on-board computer. When charging without the on-board computer, the charging procedure can be observed on the battery charge indicator.
When the on-board computer is connected, a charging notification appears on the display.
The state of charge is displayed by the battery charge indicator (8) on the battery and by the bars on the on-board computer.
The LEDs on the battery charge indicator (8) flash during the charging process. Each solid illuminated LED represents approximately 20 % of the charging capacity. The flashing LED indicates the next 20 % currently charging.
Once the eBike battery is fully charged, the LEDs go out immediately and the on-board computer is switched off. The charging process is terminated. The state of charge can be displayed for 5 seconds by pressing the on/off button (9) on the eBike battery.
Disconnect the charger from the mains and the battery from the charger.
When the battery is disconnected from the charger, the battery is automatically switched off.
Note: If you have charged the battery on the bike, carefully close the charging socket (6) with the cover (7) after charging, so that no dirt or water can get in.
If the charger is not disconnected from the battery after charging, after a few hours the charger will switch itself back on, check the state of charge of the battery and begin the charging procedure again if necessary.

Errors – causes and corrective measures

Maintenance and servicing

If the charger fails, please contact an authorized bike dealership.

After-sales service and advice on using products

If you have any questions about the eBike system and its components, contact an authorised bicycle dealer.
For contact details of authorised bike dealerships, please visit www.bosch-ebike.com.

Disposal

Chargers, accessories and packaging should be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.
Do not dispose of chargers along with household waste.

Only for EU countries:

According to the European Directive 2012/19/ EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation into national law, chargers that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.

Subject to change without notice.

 

 

Robert Bosch GmbH
72757 Reutlingen
Germany

www.bosch-ebike.com

0 275 007 3CX (2021.06) T / 51 WEU