Vauxhall Ampera 2014 User Manual page 141

140 Driving and operating
Important information about
portable electric vehicle
charging
■ Charging an electric vehicle can
stress a building's electrical system
more than a typical household
appliance.
■ Before you plug in to any electrical
outlet, have a qualified electrician
inspect and verify the electrical
system (electrical outlet, wiring,
junctions and protection devices)
for heavy-duty service at a
10 ampere continuous load.
■ Electrical outlets may wear out with
normal usage or be damaged over
time, making them unsuitable for
electric vehicle charging.
■ Check the electrical outlet/plug
while charging and discontinue use
if the electrical outlet/plug is hot,
then have the electrical outlet
serviced by a qualified electrician.
■ When outdoors, plug into an
electrical outlet that is weather-
proof while in use.
■ Mount the charging cord to reduce
strain on the electrical outlet/plug.
9 Warning
Improper use of portable electric
vehicle charge cords may cause a
fire, electrical shock, or burns, and
may result in damage to property,
serious injury, or death.
■ Do not use extension cords,
multi-outlet power strips,
splitters, grounding adaptors,
surge protectors, or similar
devices.
■ Do not use an electrical socket
that is worn or damaged, or one
that will not hold the plug firmly
in place.
■ Do not use an electrical socket
that is not properly grounded.
■ Do not use an electrical socket
that is on a circuit with other
electrical loads.
Charge level selection
9 Warning
If the capacity of the electrical
circuit or AC socket is not known,
only use the lowest charge level
until the circuit capacity has been
inspected by a qualified
electrician. Using a charge level
that exceeds either the electrical
circuit or the AC outlet capacity
may start a fire or damage the
electrical circuit.
Note
By choosing a reduced charge level,
the charging time is increased.
Charge level selection can be made
using the Select Charge Level
Preference screen on the Colour-
Info-Display. Charge level selection
3 129.