Bosch BPC3410 Standard Charger Owner’s Manual

BOSCH BPC3410 Standard Charger

Introduction

About Warnings

This manual contains many DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION indicators concerning the consequences of failure to use, assemble, maintain, store, inspect and dispose of a Bosch-equipped eBike in a safe manner.

• The combination of the safety alert symbol and the word DANGER indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
• The combination of the safety alert symbol and the word WARNING indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
• The combination of the safety alert symbol and the word CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

General Warnings
Save all safety warnings and instructions for future reference. The term battery pack used in these operating instructions refers to all original Bosch eBike battery packs.

• This manual contains important safety, performance and service information. Read it before you take the first ride on your new bicycle, and keep it for reference. The manual can also be found online at www.bosch-ebike.com.
• This manual is intended to be read together with the separate user manual provided with your bicycle. Be sure to read all provided documents including labels on the product before your first ride.
• Read ALL accompanying manuals before riding the bike for the first time. Your Bosch Drive System comes with additional manuals and documents provided by the manufacturer of the bicycle and other components. Failure to read and understand safety information can result in death or serious injury.
• Take responsibility for your own SAFETY. If you have any questions or do not understand something, consult with your dealer or the bicycle or component manufacturer.
• Some eBike accessories may present a choking hazard to small children. Keep these accessories away from children.
• The Bosch Drive System adds weight to your bicycle which you may not be used to lift. Avoid injury, use proper lifting techniques.

Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
This manual contains important safety and operat-ing instructions for this battery charger.

• Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on battery charger, battery, and product using battery.
• To reduce risk of injury, charge only batteries of the Bosch eBike Systems. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.
• Read and understand all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the below warnings could result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

• Use only the original Bosch battery charger sup-plied with your eBike or one approved for your eBike by the manufacturer and purchased from a trusted source. Bypassing the battery charger or the use of a non-approved or counterfeit battery charger can lead to death or serious injury.
• Keep the battery charger clean. Contamination can lead to the risk of an electric shock. Clean only with the use of a damp cloth (mild soap/water).
• 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. These fumes may irritate the respiratory tract.
• The eBike battery must not be left unattended while charging.
• Batteries must not be subjected to mechanical shock. There is a risk of the battery being damaged.
• Keep the battery charger away from children. This will ensure that children do not play with the charger.
• Persons who are not capable of safely operating the charger because of their physical, sensory or mental limitations, or because of their lack of experience or knowledge, may only use this charger under supervision or after having been instructed by a responsible person. Otherwise, there is a risk of operating errors and injuries.
• Read and observe the safety warnings and instructions in all operating instructions of the eBike system and your eBike.

NOTICE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1.  This device must not cause harmful interference, and
2.  this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTICE: Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by the Robert Bosch GmbH may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Product Description and Specifications

Product Features

1. Charger
2. Device socket
3. Device connector
4. Charger safety instructions
5. Charging connector

Technical data

power cable

Operation

Start-up
Connecting the charger to the mains

1. Device socket
2. Device connector
3. Charging connector
4. Socket for charging connector
5. Operation/battery charge indicator
6. On/off button for battery
7. PowerTube

Note the household voltage! The voltage of the power supply must correspond to the specifica-tions given on the battery charger nameplate. 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. Use only the supplied input connection: standard AC power cord ((3) in the diagram) when connecting to the household electrical supply. 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 when inserted in the bicycle

1. Charging connector
2. Socket for charging connector
3. Charging socket cover

Switch the battery off. Clean the cover of the charg-ing 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 permit-ted charging temperature range.
Note: The drive unit is deactivated during the charging process. The battery can be charged with or without the onboard computer. When charging without the onboard computer, the charging progress can be observed via the battery charge indicator. When the onboard 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 onboard computer. The LEDs on the battery charge indicator (8) will 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 extinguish immediately and the onboard 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, the charger will switch itself back on after a few hours, check the state of charge of the battery and begin the charging process again if necessary.

Maintenance/cleaning

WARNING

• Do not open any of the components. Service should only be carried out at an authorized Bosch eBike dealer. Failure to follow the above warning can cause death or serious injury. Refer to your bicycle manual or component manual for all non-Bosch drive system components.
• Do not charge or use your eBike in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, such as at a fueling area, or in areas where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powders). Obey all signs and instructions.
• Do not submerge your eBike components in water or wash with a pressurized hose. Your Bosch drive unit is designed to be water-tight to rainwater or non-pressure hose washing.
• Do not paint any components of the Bosch drive system as they may cause premature failure of the component.

After-sales service and advice on using products
If you have any questions about the eBike system and its components, contact an authorized bicycle dealer. For contact details of authorized bike dealerships, please visit www.bosch-ebike.com. Please contact an authorized bicycle dealer if the battery is no longer working.

Troubleshooting