BOSCH BCS220 eBike Battery Charger Instruction Manual

BOSCH BCS220 eBike Battery Charger

Product Information

Specifications

• Product Code: BCS220, BCS230, BCS250
• Nominal Voltage (V~): 207-264
• Frequency (Hz): 47-63
• Battery Charging Voltage (V=): 36
• Max Charging Current (A): BCS220 – 4, BCS230 – 2, BCS250 – 6
• Charging Time: BCS220 – 2.5h, BCS230 – 5h, BCS250 – 2h (approx.)
• Operating Temperature: 0 to +40°C
• Storage Temperature: +10 to +40°C
• Weight: BCS220 – 0.8kg, BCS230 – 0.6kg, BCS250 – 1.0kg (approx.)
• Protection Rating: IP40

Product Usage Instructions

Starting the Operation

To charge the eBike battery on the eBike, follow these steps:

1. Switch off the eBike battery.
2. Clean the cover of the charging socket to avoid contamination.
3. Remove the cover of the charging socket and insert the charging plug into the socket.

Charging Process with Two Installed eBike Batteries

• If a bike computer is connected, it will display a corresponding message when charging.
• The charging status is indicated by the charge level indicator on the eBike battery and the bars on the bike computer.

Troubleshooting

eBike battery too hot or too cold
The plug was not inserted correctly
Contacts on the eBike battery are dirty| Clean the contacts on the eBike battery carefully.

FAQs

Q: Where can I find information on materials in the product?

• A: Information on materials in products can be found at www.bosch-ebike.com/en/material-compliance.

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 ref-erence.
• The term eBike battery is used in these instructions to mean all original Bosch eBike rechargeable battery packs.
• Read and observe the safety warnings and directions contained in all the eBike system operating instruc-tions and in the operating instructions of your eBike.
• 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 eBike 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 under the age of 8 must not use the charger.
• Children aged 8 or older or persons who, owing to their physical, sensory, or mental limitations or their lack of experience or knowledge, are not capable of safely
• Operating the charger may only use the charger under supervision or after having been instructed by a responsible person. Supervise children during use, cleaning, and maintenance.
• Children must not play with the charger. Otherwise, there is a danger of operating errors and injuries.
• 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 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 bike.

1. Charger
2. Device socket
3. Device connector
4. Charger safety instructions
5. Charging connector
6. Socket for charging connector
7. Charging socket cover
8. Rack-mounted battery
9. eBike battery status/battery charge indicator
10. eBike battery on/off button
11. Standard battery

Technical data

Charger|  | Standard Charger

(36–4/230)

| Compact Charger (36–2/100-230)| Fast Charger (36–6/230)
---|---|---|---|---
Product code|  | BCS220| BCS230| BCS250
Rated voltage| V~| 207 to 264| 90 to 264| 207 to 264
Frequency| Hz| 47 to 63| 47 to 63| 47 to 63
Battery charging voltage| V=| 36| 36| 36
Charging current (max.)| A| 4| 2| 6A)

Charging time

• A) The charging current is limited to 4 A for the PowerPack 300 and Classic+ Line batteries.
• 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 eBike Battery (see Figure B)

• Switch the eBike battery off and remove it from its holder on the bike.
• When doing so, read and observe the operating instructions of the eBike battery.
• Ensure the eBike 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 charging socket (6) on the eBike battery.

Charging the eBike battery on the eBike (see figures C and D)

• Switch the eBike 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 eBike battery on the eBike is completely dry and placed on a fireproof surface before charging.
• If this is not possible, remove the eBike battery from the holder and charge it in a more suitable location. When doing so, read and observe the operating instructions of the eBike battery.

Charging Process for Two eBike Batteries

• If two eBike batteries are fitted to an eBike, both eBike batteries can be charged using the uncovered connection.
• To begin with, both eBike batteries are charged one after the other until they reach approx. 80–90 % capacity, then they are both fully charged at the same time (the LEDs flash on both eBike batteries).
• When the eBike is in operation, power is drawn from both eBike batteries on an alternating basis.
• If you take the eBike batteries out of the holders, you can charge each one individually.

Charging process

• The charging process begins as soon as the charger is con-nected to the eBike battery or charging socket on the eBike and to the mains.
• Note: The charging process is only possible when the tem-perature of the eBike battery is within the permitted charging temperature range.
• Note: The drive unit is deactivated during the charging process.
• The eBike battery can be charged with and without the on-board computer.
• When charging without the onboard computer, the charging procedure can be observed on the eBike 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 (9) on the eBike battery and by the bars on the onboard computer.
• The LEDs on the eBike battery charge indicator (9) flash during the charging process.
• Each continuously lit 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 3 seconds by pressing the on/off button (10) on the eBike battery.
• Disconnect the charger from the mains and the eBike battery from the charger.
• When the battery is disconnected from the charger, the eBike 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 eBike battery after charging after a few hours the charger will switch itself back on, check the state of charge of the eBike 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.
• Clean the charger using a dry cloth.
• After-sales service and advice on using products
• If you have any questions about the bike and its components, contact an authorized bicycle dealer.
• For contact details of authorized bike dealerships, please visit www.bosch-ebike.com.

Disposal and substances in products

• You can find information about substances in products at the following link: www.bosch-ebike.com/en/material-compliance.
• Do not dispose of eBikes and their components with household waste.
• The drive unit, onboard computer incl. operat-ing unit, eBike battery, speed sensor, accessories, and packaging should be disposed of in an environmentally correct manner.
• Check that your data has been deleted from the device.
• Batteries that can be removed from the power tool without destruction must be removed before disposal itself and sorted for separate battery collection.
• Per Directive 2012/19/EU and Directive 2006/66/EC respectively, electronic devices that are no longer usable and defective/drained batteries must be collected separately and recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.
• Electrical and electronic equipment are collected separately for pre-sorting by type and help to ensure that raw materials are treated and recovered properly, thereby protecting people and the environment.
• Please return Bosch eBike components that are no longer usable free of charge to an authorized bicycle dealer or a recycling facility.
• Robert Bosch GmbH 72757 Reutlingen Germany
• www.bosch-ebike.com

Documents / Resources

| BOSCH BCS220 eBike Battery Charger [pdf] Instruction Manual
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References

• Bosch eBike Systems | Premium eBike systems & smart features - Bosch eBike Systems
• Material Compliance - Bosch eBike Systems

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