Ground fault breaker in charging cable
The control unit for the charging cable charging cable has a built-in ground fault breaker that protects the car and the user from electric shocks caused by system faults.
Warning
Charging the hybrid batteries must only take place with grounded and approved 230 V sockets (alternating current). If the capacity for the socket or fuse circuit is unknown, ask a licensed electrician to check the capacity. Charging above the capacity of a fuse circuit may lead to fire or damage the fuse circuit.
Warning
- The charging cable's overvoltage protection helps to protect the car's charging system, but cannot guarantee that overload will never occur.
- Never use visibly worn or damaged electrical sockets. This could cause fire or serious injury.
- Never connect the charging cable to a cable extension.
- Contact Polestar Customer Support for information on maintenance or replacement of the hybrid batteries.
- Do not use a charging cable other than the recommended one.
- An external timer must not be used between the charging cable and the electrical socket.
- One or any number of adapters must not be used between the charging cable and the electrical socket.
Important
The ground fault breaker does not protect the 230 V socket (alternating current)/electrical installation.
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If the control module's built-in ground fault breaker is tripped then the LED lamp illuminates with a red constant glow - check the 230 V socket (alternating current).
Important
- Check the capacity of the socket.
- Other electronic equipment connected to the same fuse circuit must be disconnected if the total load is exceeded.
- Do not connect the charging cable if the socket is damaged.