Gude GAB 5A Wiring diagram

#85057 GAB 5A
© Güde GmbH & Co. KG - Birkichstrasse 6 - D-74549 Wolpertshausen - Deutschland
English GB 8
Translation of original
operating instructions for the
automatic battery charger

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Introduction
To enjoy your new automatic battery charger as long as
possible, please read carefully the Operating Instructions
and the attached safety instructions before putting it into
operation. Further, we recommend keeping the Operating
Instructions in order to recall the product features in the
future.
To follow the continuous product development. we
reserve the right to make technical changes for any
further improvement.
This document represents the original Operating
Instructions.
Appliance description
The automatic battery charger is controlled by a
microprocessor, which ensures 3-level charging. Level 1
charges the battery at nearly constant rate up to app. 85%.
Level 2 charges the battery at constant rate to app. 95%.
Level 3 maintains the battery voltage at a constant level,
the battery is therefore fully charged.
GAB 5A (pic. A)
1. Control field
2. Charging tongs, black (-)
3. Charging tongs, red (+)
4. Feeder cable
GAB 5A controls (pic. B)
1. "Battery being charged" LED
(LED is on if the battery is being charged)
2. "Battery fully charged" LED
(LED is on if the connected battery is fully
charged)
3. "Failure" LED
(LED is on if the charged battery is connected
incorrectly or is faulty)
4. LED for the selected "12V battery for
motorbikes" charging mode
(mode for batteries with 1.2Ah-14Ah charge
rate DC14.4V/0.9A)
5. Selected "12V car battery" charging mode
LED
(mode for batteries with 14Ah-120Ah charge
rate DC14.4V/3.2A)
6. Selected "low temperature" charging mode
LED
(mode for batteries with 14Ah-120Ah charge
rate DC14.7V/3.2A)
The mode is recommended for charging at
temperatures within 5°C or for AGM batteries.
7. "STANDBY" LED
(LED is on if the appliance is switched on)
8. Charging voltage selection button
(the appliance switches to various operating
modes when the button is pressed)
Pressed 1 time: 1.2Ah-14Ah DC14.4V/0.9A
Pressed 2 times: 14Ah-120Ah DC14.4V/3.2A
Pressed 3 times: 14Ah-120Ah DC14.7V/3.2A
Pressed 4 times: STOP
Pressed 5 times: RESTART
Technical specifications
GAB 5A AUTOMATIC BATTERY CHARGER
Voltage/frequency: 230V~50Hz
Charging voltage: 12 V
Max. input: 60 W
Max. effect. charge rate: 0.9A-3.2A
Battery capacity: 1.2Ah-120Ah
Weight: 0.5kg
General safety instructions
Please read carefully these Operating Instructions.
Familiarise with the control elements and appropriate
appliance using. Keep the Operating Instructions for future
reference!
Safe working
The appliance to be used only on a connection with a
safety switch against stray current (RCD).
Keep the place of your work clean!
Mess in the place of your work may result in injuries.
Consider the environment influences
Do not expose the appliance to rain.
Do not use the appliance in a wet or moist environment.
Provide appropriate lighting.
Do not use the appliance near flammable liquids or gases.
Keep other persons in safe distance!
Do not let other persons, especially children, touch the
appliance and the cable. Keep them in a sufficient distance
from the place of your work.
Store the appliance properly!
An appliance that is not used should be stored in a dry,
locked place out of reach of children.
Do not overload the appliance!
Work in the specified output limits.
Use the right appliance!
Do not use the appliance for purposes for which it has not
been designed.
Look after your appliance!
Follow the maintenance regulations and instructions.
Check regularly the appliance cable and have it replaced
by an authorised professional if damaged.
Check regularly the extension cable and replace it if
damaged. Keep the handles dry, with no oil and grease.
Be careful!
Pay attention to what you are doing. Use common sense
when working. Do not use the appliance when you are
tired.
WARNING!
Use of any other accessories may pose a risk of injury.
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Your appliance should be repaired by an electrician
only!
This appliance meets the appropriate safety provisions.
Repairs may only be executed by an electrician and
original spare parts must be used, otherwise the user may
face a risk of injury.
Appliance-specific safety instructions
•Instructions of the charged battery manufacturer,
especially the acid state and distilled water refilling,
must necessarily be followed.
•Always wear protective glasses and gloves for
this work.
•Good ventilation around the battery and charger must
be provided.
•Never start the engine when the charger is
connected.
•The cover cannot be opened under any
circumstances. The charger must not be used any
longer if the cover is damaged.
•Charge the batteries at temperatures above 0°C.
•Before putting the appliance into operation, check
whether the voltage and current details on the
charger output side correspond to the connected
battery or accumulator.
•Make sure no other items can cause short circuit on
the appliance contacts.
•Make sure the red and black terminals never touch
each other.
•Lay all cables in a way to prevent a risk of trip and
avoid cable damage!
•Never pull the plug out of socket by cable.
•Unplug the appliance
- before cleaning
- every time the appliance has been used
•Children are unable to estimate the risk arising from
electric devices. In any case, do not let children use
electric devices.
•Persons whose physical, sensory and mental abilities
or lack of knowledge make operating the appliance
impossible must not use it.
•Risk of fatal electric shock!
•Never touch exposed conductors with bare hands.
That applies, in particular, for alternating current
circuit conductors.
•When working on electrical equipment, make sure
there is a person around who will help you if
necessary.
•To unplug the appliance quickly in case of
emergency, the plug must be near the appliance and
easily accessible.
•Before putting the appliance into operation, make
sure the feeder cable and plug are dry.
•Please remember that some parts of the appliance
may remain under voltage after the protective device
(protection) has been engaged.
•Put the appliance in a dry place protected against
spraying water.
•Protect the appliance against aggressive vapours and
air containing moisture or salts.
•Protect the appliance and cables against rain and
moisture.
•Do not put the cables on items with sharp edges.
•Do not put the cable in a way it is broken at a sharp
angle.
•Do not pull the cable.
•Provide good ventilation.
•From all sides of the charger, keep a minimum
distance of 20 cm from other items.
•Keep all items that could get damaged as a result of
high temperatures in a sufficient distance when the
appliance is being operated.
•Do not use the appliance in an environment
with flammable gases, e.g. in bilges of boats powered
by petrol or near propane tanks.
•Switch the appliance off after being used.
•Check regularly the charger when charging or when
charging is maintained.
•Charging batteries to be used only.
•Boat batteries to be charged outside the boat only.
•Risk of injury! Batteries may contain
aggressive and caustic acids. Avoid any contact of
your body with the battery liquid. If you stain yourself
with the battery liquid, the given body part needs to
be washed thoroughly with water.
•Risk of explosion! Prevent metal items from falling on
the battery. It could cause sparking or short circuit on
the battery and other electric components.
•Risk of explosion! Appropriate polarity must
be ensured for the connection – red terminal: positive
pole – black terminal: negative pole.
•Wear protective glasses and clothes when
working with the batteries.
•Do not touch your eyes when working with the
battery.
•Make sure good stability is provided! The appliance
and the battery being charged need to be placed in a
safe way to ensure they do not fall down or turn over.
•Follow the battery manufacturer instructions and
instructions of the manufacturer of the appliance or
vehicle where the battery is used.
•Never try to charge batteries that are frozen.
•Do not smoke and make sure there are no
sparks near the battery.
•If the battery needs to be removed, the ground must
be disconnected first. Before removing the battery,
disconnect all connections and appliances from the
battery.
•Do not charge standard batteries.
•Caution! Risk of imminent risk of explosion
when there is penetrating smell of gas. Switch the
appliance off and unplug it, ventilate immediately and
have the appliance and battery checked by a
professional.
Use as designated
The automatic battery charger has been designed to
charge 12V starting batteries (lead acid batteries, gel
batteries, AGM). Any other use is in conflict with the
designation. The manufacturer will not be responsible for
any indirect damages and injuries. Please be sure to know
that our appliances have not been designed to be used for
industrial purposes. Any help when starting or during high-
rate charging is not possible.
Putting the appliance into operation
Step 1
Loosen or remove the battery plugs (if applicable) and find
out the acid level of the charged battery.
Instructions of the charged battery manufacturer,
especially the acid level and distilled water refilling, must
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necessarily be followed. Always wear protective glasses
and gloves for this work.
Step 2
First, connect the battery terminal that is not connected
to the chassis. Connect the second terminal to the body
in a sufficient distance from the battery and petrol feed
line. The charger can then be plugged.
If you intend to charge the battery outside the vehicle,
make sure the right polarity is provided for the
connection: red terminal: positive pole black terminal:
negative pole.
Step 3
•Now plug the feeder cable.
•Using the “MODE“ button on the control panel,
select the expected charge rate intensity.
Pressed 1 time: 1.2Ah-14Ah/DC14.4V/0.9A
Pressed 2 times: 14Ah-120Ah/DC14.4V/3.2A
Pressed 3 times: 14Ah-120Ah/DC14.7V/3.2A
Pressed 4 times: STOP
Pressed 5 times: RESTART
Step 4
After charging, the charger automatically switches to the
charging maintaining mode. The charger may be
disconnected at any time in this mode.
Operating instructions
When not connected, the charging tongs are not under
voltage. The charger switches on only after being
connected to a 12 V battery and selecting the charging
mode.
Unlike a charger, this inverted charger works with a low
charge rate substation with such efficiency that the
charged battery gets hardly ever damaged. This results in
extending the charging time. High-rate charging is not
possible.
The given charging programme automatically selects the
appropriate charge rate for the battery just being charged.
Battery size
(Ah) Selected charging mode Time (hours)
2 2
8 8
14 3
20 5
60 15
100 25
120
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*the given values are just of indication nature and may
therefore differ.
Marking
Product safety:
Product corresponds to
appropriate EU standards Protection class II
Prohibitions:
No pulling the plug! Protect against rain and
moisture!
Warning:
Warning/caution Warning against dangerous
voltage
Appliance to be put into
operation in dry places!
Commands:
General command symbol Please read the Operating Instructions before using
the appliance
Environment protection:
Dispose waste professionally
so as not to harm the
environment.
Packing cardboard material
may be delivered to
collecting centres for
recycling.
Faulty and/or disposed electric
or electronic appliances must
be taken to appropriate
collection centres.
Package:
Protect against moisture This side up
Interseroh-Recycling
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Technical specifications:
Connection Weight
Ah
Max. input Battery capacity
AV
Max. effect. charge rate Charge rate
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We,
Güde GmbH & Co. KG
Birkichstrasse 6
D-74549 Wolpertshausen
Germany
herewith declare that the following appliance complies with
the appropriate basic safety and health requirements of
the EU Directives based on its design and type, as brought
into circulation by us.
In case of alternation of the machine, not agreed
upon by us, this declaration will lose its validity.
Machine description:
GAB 5A AUTOMATIC BATTERY CHARGER
Article No.
#85057
Date/authorised signature: 28 Jul, 2010
Title of signatory: Managing Director
Mr Arnold
Technical documentation: J. Bürkle FBL; QS
Applicable EU Directives:
2006/95 EG
2004/108 EG
Applicable harmonised standards:
EN 60335-1:2002+A11:2004+A1:2004
+A12:2006+A2:2006+A13:2008
EN 62233:2008
EN 60335-2-29:2004
EN 55014-1:2006
EN 55014-2:1997/+A1:2001
EN 61000-3-2:2006
EN 61000-3-3:1995/+A1:2001/+A2:2005
Place of certification:
Intertek Deutschland GmbH
Max-Eyth-Straße 14
70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
Germany
Reference No.
09SHH1611-01
Warranty
The warranty exclusively applies to material or
manufacturing defects. The original proof of purchase with
the purchase date must be submitted when lodging a claim
in the warranty period. The warranty does not include any
unauthorised use, e.g. appliance overloading, violent use,
damage by a third party or foreign item. The failure to
follow the Operating Instructions and ordinary wear and
tear are not covered by the warranty, either.
Residual risks and protective measures
Electrical residual risks:
Risk Description Protective measure(s)
Direct
electrical
contact
Electric shock Safety switch against stray
current FI
Indirect
electrical
contact
Electric shock
through a
medium
Safety switch against stray
current FI
Other risks:
Risk Description Protective measure(s)
Thrown-off
items or
spraying
liquids
Caustic
acid may squirt
from the
battery, causing
serious injuries.
Gloves and protective
glasses must be worn at all
times.
Slip, trip or
fall of
persons
Feeder cable
and appliance
itself may be
the cause of
trip.
Depending on the installation
manner, take appropriate
countermeasures
(appropriate place of
installation, marking of the
place, etc.)
Behaviour in case of emergency
Provide necessary first aid treatment corresponding to the
injury nature and seek qualified medical help as soon as
possible.
Protect the injured person from other injuries and calm
him/her down.
First aid kit must always be available in the place of
your work in case of accident in accordance with DIN
13164. Material taken out of the first aid kit needs to be
supplemented right away.
If help is needed,
please provide the following details:
1. Place of accident
2. Accident nature
3. Number of injured persons
4. Injury type
Disposal
The disposal instructions are based on icons placed on the
appliance or its package. The description of the meanings
can be found in the “Marking” chapter.
Transport package disposal
The package protects the appliance against damage
during transport. Packing materials are usually chosen
depending on their environmental friendliness and disposal
method and can therefore be recycled.
Returning the package to material circulation saves raw
materials and reduces waste disposal costs.
Parts of packages (e.g. foils, styropor) can be dangerous
to children. Risk of suffocation!
Keep parts of packages away from children and dispose
them as soon as possible.
Old batteries to be disposed only through car
services or special collection centres.
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Operator requirements
The operator must carefully read the Operating
Instructions before using the appliance.
Qualification
No special qualification is necessary for using the
appliance apart from detailed instruction by a qualified
person.
Minimum age
The appliance may only be operated by persons over 16
years of age. An exception includes youngsters operating
the appliance within their professional education to
achieve necessary skills under teacher's supervision.
Training
Using the appliance only requires appropriate instructions
by a professional or reading the Operating Instructions. No
special training necessary.
Servicing
Do you have any technical questions? A claim? Do you
need spare parts or the Operating Instructions?
You will be helped quickly and without needless
bureaucracy at our webpage www.guede.com in the
Service part. Please help us be able to assist you. To be
able to identify your appliance when claimed, we need to
know its serial No., order No. and year of production. All
these details can be found on the type label. Enter the
details below for future reference.
Serial No.
Order No.
Year of production:
Tel.: [phone] / 700-360
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]m
Transport and storing
For cleaning purposes, use a soft cloth and fine soap
solution. Prevent direct appliance contact with aggressive
cleaning agents. Aggressive, volatile and caustic cleaning
agents must not be used.
Have the automatic charger checked by a qualified
authorised professional once a year.
The appliance needs to be protected against moisture and
dust.
Check the cable and charging tongs regularly for wear.
If the appliance has not been used for a long time, store it
in a covered state in a dry, safe place inapproachable to
children.
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