Safety & Regulatory Guide for 30W USB-C Charger

Where to find product information

Safety warnings

Proper handling & usage

Service & support

Regulatory information

• United States
• Canada
• UK
• EU
• India
• Taiwan

Limited warranty

Where to find product information

This guide includes the basic safety guidelines in the printed Safety & Warranty booklet that comes with your 30W USB-C Charger. It also includes additional safety, regulatory, and warranty information about 30W USB-C Charger.

Safety and regulatory information: g.co/pixel/safety.

Warranty details for your country of purchase, including instructions for making a claim: g.co/pixel/warranty.

Eco-design (energy performance) information: g.co/ecodesign.

Safety Warnings

WARNING: HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION; READ BEFORE USE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, DISCOMFORT, PROPERTY DAMAGE, INCLUDING DAMAGE TO YOUR 30W USB-C Charger ACCESSORIES OR ANY CONNECTED DEVICES, AND OTHER POTENTIAL HAZARDS

Handling

Handle your 30W USB-C Charger with care. You may damage it if you disassemble, drop, bend, burn, crush, or puncture it. Do not use a charger with a damaged enclosure, damaged or bent plug blades, or other form of physical damage. Using a damaged 30W USB-C Charger may cause overheating or injury. Do not expose your charger to liquids, which can cause a short circuit and overheating. Stop using your charger if it gets wet. Do not attempt to dry it using an external heat source. Do not use the charger outside or in wet locations, such as near a sink, bathtub, or shower stall. Never touch the charger with wet hands.

The 30W USB-C Charger is designed to work best in ambient temperatures between 32° and 104° F (0° and 40° C), and should be stored between ambient temperatures of -22° and 158° F (-30° and 70° C). Do not expose your 30W USB-C Charger to temperatures above 113° F (45° C), such as on a car dashboard or near a heating vent, as this may damage the 30W USB-C Charger, overheat the battery, or pose a risk of fire. Keep your 30W USB-C Charger away from heat sources and out of direct sunlight. If your device becomes too hot, disconnect it from its power source if it is plugged in, move it to a cooler place, and do not use it until it has cooled. Your 30W USB-C Charger is designed to work best at an altitude of up to 16404 ft (5000m).

This charger is designed to work with Google USB-C® devices. Be sure the charger and the device it’s plugged into are well ventilated when in use or charging. Using damaged cables or chargers, or charging when moisture is present, can cause fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to your device or other property. When charging your device, make sure the charger is plugged into a socket near your device and is easily accessible. Avoid charging your device in direct sunlight.

30W USB-C Charger was designed to be compliant with the USB Type-C® specification and, as such, is capable of 5V at 3A; 9V at 3A; 15V at 2A; 20V at 1.5A when used with USB PD enabled devices, and is capable of up to 11V at 3A; 16V at 2A; 21V at 1.5A (max 30W) for USB PD 3.0 PPS enabled devices. Use of this charger with devices and cables that are not compatible with the voltage and current shown on its label, and/or that are not compliant with the USB Type-C specification, may result in injury, and permanent damage to the device and/or charger. This charger is a certified Limited Power Source (LPS) per IEC 60950-1 and classified PS2 per IEC 62368-1. Output currents higher than 3A are only enabled when using a cable rated higher than 3A, such as a cable with e-marker rated for 5A.

Repair & Service

Do not attempt to repair your 30W USB-C Charger yourself. Disassembling the charger may cause injury or may damage it.

Contact customer service if your 30W USB-C Charger isn’t working properly or has been damaged. For more information, visit g.co/pixelcare.

Powering Other Devices

This charger is designed to work with Google USB-C® devices. Be sure the charger and the device it is plugged into are well ventilated when in use or charging. Using damaged cables or chargers, or charging when moisture is present, can cause fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to your device or other property. When charging your device, make sure the charger is plugged into a socket near your device and is easily accessible. Avoid charging your device in direct sunlight.

When disconnecting the charger from a power outlet, pull on the charger, never on the cable. Do not twist or pinch the USB cable, and do not force a connector into a port.

Prolonged Heat Exposure 

The charger generates heat during normal operation and complies with applicable surface temperature standards and limits. Avoid prolonged, direct or indirect skin contact when the device is in use or charging because exposing skin to hot surfaces for a long period of time may cause discomfort or burns. Do not sleep on or with your charger or a device it is charging, or cover them with a blanket or pillow. Be aware of this issue if you have a physical condition that affects your ability to detect heat against your skin.

Child Safety

This device is not a toy. Your 30W USB-C Charger may contain (or may come with) small parts, plastic elements, and parts with sharp edges that may cause an injury or create a choking hazard. Children have strangled on cords and cables. Keep the 30W USB-C Charger’s cords and cables out of the reach of children (more than 3 feet (0.9 meters) away) and do not allow them to play with the 30W USB-C Charger and its accessories. They could hurt themselves or others, or could accidentally damage the 30W USB-C Charger. Consult a physician immediately if small parts are swallowed.

Disposal, Transportation, & Recycling

Dispose of your charger in accordance with local regulations. Do not dispose of it in normal household waste. Improper disposal may lead to fire, explosion, and/or other hazards. Do not open, crush, heat above 113° F (45° C), or incinerate. For more information on recycling your device, visit g.co/HWRecyclingProgram.

Environmental Restrictions

To prevent damage to your charger’s parts or internal circuits, do not use or store it in dusty, smoky, damp, or dirty environments. Keep it away from heat sources and out of direct sunlight.

Explosive Atmospheres

Do not use your charger where flammables or explosives are stored (e.g., in gas stations, fuel depots, or chemical plants). Do not use it where blasting operations are in progress, or in potentially explosive atmospheres such as in areas where the air contains high levels of flammable chemicals, vapors, or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powders). Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Observe all notices and signs where these hazards might exist.

Proper Handling and Usage

Follow these guidelines when using, storing or cleaning your charger:

Operating Temperature

Do not use or charge the charger at ambient temperatures lower than 0°C (32°F) or higher than 40°C (104°F).

Care & Cleaning

Unplug the charger before cleaning, during lightning storms, or when unused for extended periods of time. Use a clean, soft, and dry cloth to clean the charger. Do not use any chemical detergent, powder, or other chemical agents (such as benzene) to clean the charger.

Service & Support

30W USB-C Charger should only be repaired by Google or a Google authorized service provider. For online help and support, visit g.co/pixel/help.

Regulatory Information

Regulatory information, certification, and compliance marks specific to 30W USB-C Charger can be found on your Charger.

EMC Compliance Statement

Important: This device has demonstrated Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) compliance under conditions that included the use of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components. It is important that you use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, televisions, and other electronic devices.

Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Google could void the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) compliance and negate your authority to operate the charger.

Regulatory Information: United States

FCC Regulatory Compliance

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.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Google could void your authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 2 conditions:

1. These devices may not cause harmful interference.
2. These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Model number: G9BR1
Product name: 30W USB-C Charger

Responsible Party
Google LLC
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
Mountain View, CA 94043

Contact: g.co/pixel/contact

Regulatory Information: Canada

Industry Canada, Class B

This device complies with ICES-003 Class B limits.

30W USB-C Charger complies with ISED license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Regulatory Information: UK

UK Compliance Notice

Hereby, Google LLC declares that electrical equipment type: G70KK is in compliance with the Statutory Instrument 2016 No. 1091 Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations and Statutory Instrument 2016 No. 1101 Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations. The full declaration of conformity may be found at g.co/pixel/conformity.

Declaration of Conformity (G70KK)

RoHS Compliance

This product is in compliance with Statutory Instrument 2012 No. 3032 The Restriction of the Use of 2012 Certain Hazardous Substance in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations.

UK REACH

UK REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals, Statutory Instrument 2020 No. 1577) is the UK chemical substances regulatory framework. Google complies with all requirements of the regulation and we are committed to providing our customers with information about the presence of REACH Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs). For information, you can contact Google at [email protected]. 

UK Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment Regulations

The WEEE symbol left means that according to local laws and regulations your product should be disposed of separately from household waste. When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities for safe disposal or recycling. The separate collection and recycling of your product and its electrical accessories will help conserve natural resources, protect human health, and help the environment.

External Power Supply Efficiency Test Summary for Statutory Instrument 2010 No. 2617, The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Regulations

Manufacturer: Google LLC 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA, USA 94043

 

Google Commerce Limited UK Establishment, 1 St. Giles High Street, London, WC2H 8AG, United Kingdom

Regulatory Information: EU

EU Compliance Notice

Hereby, Google LLC declares that charger type: GLE6S and G70KK are in compliance with Directive 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive) and 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive). The full declaration of conformity may be found at g.co/pixel/conformity.

Declaration of Conformity (GLE6S, G70KK)

External Power Supply Efficiency Test Summary for Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1782

Additional Regulatory Information: Italy

RoHS Compliance

This product is in compliance with Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011, on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) and its amendments.

REACH

REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals, EC No 1907/2006) is the EU chemical substances regulatory framework. Google complies with all requirements of the regulation and we are committed to providing our customers with information about the presence of REACH Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs). For information, you can contact Google at [email protected].

Manufacturer: Google LLC 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA, USA 94043

Google Commerce Limited, 70 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin 2, Ireland 

Regulatory Information: India

Recycling, E-waste Management and Handling Statement

In India, this label indicates that this product should not be thrown away with household waste. It should be deposited at an appropriate facility to allow recovery and recycling.

Google declares that your device has been designed and manufactured in compliance with E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016 (hereafter "the Rules"), and is specifically in compliance with Rule 16 (1) on the reduction in the use of hazardous substances in the manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment and their maximum allowed concentrations by weight in the homogenous materials (except for the exemptions listed in schedule II).

Improper handling, disposal, accidental breakage, damage or improper recycling of e-waste may present risks, including, but not limited to, fire, explosion and/or other hazards, and uncontrolled waste disposal which may be detrimental to/have adverse effects on the environment as it prevents reuse of resources. Some e-waste may contain hazardous chemicals which, if disposed improperly, may make water, soil and other natural resources toxic. Improper disposal may cause harm to plant, animal and human life.

Regulatory Information: Taiwan

Taiwan RoHS

Equipment Name: 30W USB-C Charger, Type designation: G9BR1 設備名稱 ：30W USB-C 充電器，型號（型式）：G9BR1
單元\ Unit		限用物質及其化學符號 Restricted Substances and its chemical symbols
		鉛 Lead (Pb)	汞 Mercury (Hg)	鎘 Cadmium (Cd)	六價鉻 Hexavalent chromium (Cr+6)	多溴聯苯 Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)	多溴二苯醚 Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)
外殼 Enclosure		O	O	O	O	O	O
電子元件 Electronic Component		—	O	O	O	O	O
連接器 Connector		—	O	O	O	O	O
電路板 PCB		O	O	O	O	O	O
變壓器 Transformer		O	O	O	O	O	O
塑膠件 Plastic Components		O	O	O	O	O	O
包裝 Packaging		O	O	O	O	O	O
其它 Other		O	O	O	O	O	O
備考1.〝超出0.1 wt %〞及〝超出0.01 wt %〞係指限用物質之百分比含量超出百分比含量基準值。 Note 1: "Exceeding 0.1 wt%" and "exceeding 0.01 wt %" indicate that the percentage content of the restricted substance exceeds the reference percentage value of presence condition. 備考2.〝O〞係指該項限用物質之百分比含量未超出百分比含量基準值。 Note 2: "O" indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value of presence. 備考3.〝－〞係指該項限用物質為排除項目。 Note 3: The "-" indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.

Limited Warranty

The limited warranty is also available in the Google Hardware Warranty Center.

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