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 high-voltage battery 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 high voltage 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 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.