BOSCH GAL 1830 W Professional Charger Instructions

: June 4, 2024
: Bosch

Table of Contents

GAL 1830 W Professional Charger
Product Description and Specifications
Safety Notes
Intended Use
Product Features
Technical Data
Operation
Meaning of the Indication Elements
Troubleshooting – Causes and Corrective Measures
Maintenance and Service
Disposal
References
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GAL 1830 W Professional Charger
Instructions

GAL 1830 W Professional Charger

GAL 1830 W Professional
Original instructions

Product Description and Specifications

Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.
Save these instructions.
Use the battery charger only when you fully understand and can perform all functions without limitation, or have received appropriate instructions.

Safety Notes

This charger is not intended for use by children and persons with physical, sensory, or mental limitations or a lack of experience or knowledge. This charger can be used by children aged 8 and above and by persons who have physical, sensory, or mental limitations or a lack of experience or knowledge if a person responsible for their safety supervises them or has instructed them in the safe operation of the charger and they understand the associated dangers.
Otherwise, there is a danger of operating errors and injuries.
Supervise children during use, cleaning, and maintenance. This will ensure that children do not play with the charger.
Only charge Bosch lithium-ion batteries with a capacity of 2.0 Ah or more (3 battery cells or more).
The battery voltage must match the battery charging voltage of the charger. Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries. Otherwise, there is a danger of fire and explosion. Keep the battery charger away from rain or moisture. Penetration of water in the battery charger increases the risk of an electric shock.
Keep the battery charger clean. Contamination can lead to the danger of an electric shock.
Before each use, check the battery charger, cable, and plug. If damage is detected, do not use the battery charger. Never open the battery charger yourself.
Have repairs performed only by a qualified technician and only using original spare parts. Damaged battery chargers, cables, and plugs increase the risk of an electric shock.
Do not operate the battery charger on easily inflammable surfaces (e.g., paper, textiles, etc.) or surroundings. The heating of the battery charger during the charging process can pose a fire hazard.
In case of damage and improper use of the battery, vapors may be emitted. Ventilate the area and seek medical help in case of complaints. The vapors can irritate the respiratory system.
Do not place metal objects on the charger or between the battery and the charger. Metal objects can heat up and lead to injuries.
Do not place credit cards or other magnetic data carriers near the charger. Stored data on these data carriers can be deleted.

Products sold in GB only:
Your product is fitted with a BS 1363/A approved electric plug with an internal fuse (ASTA approved to BS 1362). If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be
cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an authorized customer service agent.
The replacement plug should have the same fuse rating as the original plug. The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard and should never be inserted
into a mains socket elsewhere.

Intended Use

The charger is intended to recharge inductive Bosch 10.8 V, 12 V or 18 V Li- Ion batteries.The inductive charging is performed by means of a contactless charging process using magnetic induction.

Product Features

The numbering of the product features refers to the illustration of the battery charger on the graphics page.

Inductive battery*
Standby indicator (green)
Charge status indicator
Error indicator (red)
Charging platform

*Accessories shown or described are not part of the standard delivery scope of the product. A complete overview of accessories can be found in our accessories program.

Technical Data

Battery Charger		GAL 1830 W
Article number		2 607 225 8..
Battery charging voltage (automatic voltage detection)		10/8/18
Charging current	A	3.0
Allowable charging temperature range	°C	0 – 45

Operation

Starting Operation
Observe the mains voltage! The voltage of the power supply must correspond with the data given on the nameplate of the battery charger. Battery chargers marked with 230
V can also be operated with 220 V.
Charging Procedure
The charging process begins as soon as the mains plug of the charger is plugged into the socket outlet and the inductive battery 1 or the power tool with battery 1 (with a base of the battery) is placed onto the charging platform 5.
The charging process only begins when the battery capacity is less than 85 – 90 %. This prolongs the life of the battery.
Due to the intelligent charging method, the charging condition of the battery is automatically detected and the battery is charged with the optimum charging current,
depending on battery temperature and voltage. This gives longer life to the battery and always leaves it fully charged when kept in the charger for storage.

Meaning of the Indication Elements

Continuous Light Standby Indicator (green) 2
The continuous light of the green standby indicator 2 shows that the mains plug has been plugged into the socket outlet and the charger is ready for use.
Flashing Charge Status Indicator 3
The fast charging process is indicated by the flashing of the respective green LED of the charge status indicator 3. When the respective share of the battery is charged, the green flashing light changes to a green continuous light. The battery can be removed at any time and used. When all five LEDs indicate a green continuous light, the battery is fully charged.
Continuous Light Error Indicator (red) 4
The continuous light of the red error indicator 4 shows that the temperature of the battery is outside of the permitted charging temperature range,see section “Technical Data”.As soon as the permitted temperature range is reached, the charger automatically switches to fast charging.
Flashing Error Indicator (red) 4
The flashing light of the red error indicator 4 signals a different fault of the charger, see the section“Troubleshooting – Causes and Corrective Measures”.

Troubleshooting – Causes and Corrective Measures

Cause	Corrective Measure

Red error indicator 4 flashes
No charging procedure is possible
The battery is not positioned (correctly)| Position the battery centrally with the battery base on the charging platform 5
Detection of foreign object
An object other than/in addition to the battery is on the charging platform| Remove object
Wrong battery positioned| Position a compatible battery
Battery pack defective| Replace the battery
Standby indicator (green) 2 does not illuminate
The mains plug of the battery charger was not plugged in (properly)| Insert the mains plug (fully) into the socket outlet
Socket outlet, mains cable, or battery charger defective| Check the mains voltage; have the battery charger checked by an authorized after-sales service agent for Bosch power tools

Working Advice
With continuous or several repetitive charging cycles without interruption, the charger can warm up. This is not meaningful and does not indicate a technical defect of the battery charger.
A significantly reduced working period after charging indicates that the battery is used and must be replaced.

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaning
If the replacement of the supply cord is necessary, this has to be done by Bosch or an authorized Bosch service agent in order to avoid a safety hazard.
After-sales Service and Application Service
Our after-sales service responds to your questions concerning the maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare parts.
Exploded views and information on spare parts can also be found at: www .bosch-pt.com
Bosch’s application service team will gladly answer questions concerning our products and their accessories.
In all correspondence and spare parts orders, please always include the 10-digit article number given on the nameplate of the product.
Great Britain
Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)
P.O. Box 98
Broadwater Park
North Orbital Road
Denham Uxbridge UB 9 5HJ
At www.bosch-pt.co.uk you can order spare parts or arrange the collection of a product in need of servicing or repair.
Tel. Service: (0344) 7360109
E-Mail: boschservicecentre@bosch.com
Ireland
Origo Ltd.
Unit 23 Magna Drive
Magna Business Park
City West Dublin 24
Tel. Service: (01) 4666700
Fax: (01) 4666888
Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands
Robert Bosch Australia Pty. Ltd.
Power Tools
Locked Bag 66
Clayton South VIC 3169
Customer Contact Center
Inside Australia:
Phone: (01300) 307044
Fax: (01300) 307045
Inside New Zealand:
Phone: (0800) 543353
Fax: (0800) 428570
Outside AU and NZ:
Phone: +61 3 95415555
www.bosch.com.au
Republic of South Africa
Customer service
Hotline: (011) 6519600
Gauteng – BSC Service Centre
35 Roper Street, New Centre Johannesburg
Tel.: (011) 4939375
Fax: (011) 4930126
E-Mail: bsctools@icon.co.za
KZN – BSC Service Centre
Unit E, Almar Centre
143 Crompton Street
Pinetown
Tel.: (031) 7012120
Fax: (031) 7012446
E-Mail: bsc.dur@za.bosch.com
Western Cape – BSC Service Centre
Democracy Way, Prosperity Park
Milnerton
Tel.: (021) 5512577
Fax: (021) 5513223
E-Mail: bsc@zsd.co.za
Bosch Headquarters
Midrand, Gauteng
Tel.: (011) 6519600
Fax: (011) 6519880
E-Mail: rbsa-hq.pts@za.bosch.com

Disposal

Battery chargers, accessories, and packaging should be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling.
Do not dispose of battery chargers into household waste!
Only for EC countries:
According to the European Guideline 2012/19/EU for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation into national rights, battery chargers that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner.
Subject to change without notice.
EU Declaration of Conformity
Battery Charger
We declare under our sole responsibility that the stated products comply with all applicable provisions of the directives and regulations listed below and are in conformity with the following standards.
Technical file at: *

GAL 1830 W| 2 607 225 8..| 1999/5/EC
2011/65/EU| EN 60335-1:2012+A11:2014
EN 60335-2-29:2004+A2:2010
EN 62311:2008
EN 301 489-3 V1.6.1:2013
EN 300 330-1 V1.8.1:2015
EN 300 330-2 V1.6.1:2015
EN 50581:2012
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