GAB 5A Automatic Battery Charger
Instruction Manual

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 a nearly constant rate up to the app. 85%.
Level 2 charges the battery at a constant rate to the 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

General safety instructions

Please read carefully these Operating Instructions.
Familiarise with the control elements and appropriate appliance use. Keep the Operating Instructions for future reference!

Safe working

The appliance is to be used only on a connection with a safety switch against the stray current (RCD).
Keep the place of your work clean!
Messing in the place of your work may result in injuries.
Consider the environmental 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 at a 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 authorized 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.
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 a 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 the 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, to 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 vapors 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 a 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 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 program automatically selects the appropriate charge rate for the battery just being charged.

*the given values are just of indication nature and may therefore differ.

Marking

Product safety:

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The product corresponds to appropriate EU standards| Protection class II

Prohibitions:

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No pulling the plug!| Protect against rain and moisture!

Warning:

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Warning /caution| Warning against dangerous voltage| Appliance to be put into operation in dry places!

Commands:

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General command symbol| Please read the Operating Instructions before using the appliance

Environment protection:

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Dispose of waste professionally so as not to harm the environment.| Packing cardboard material
maybe delivered to
collecting centres for
recycling.| Faulty and/or disposed electric
or electronic appliances must be taken to appropriate collection centers.

Package:

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Protect against moisture| This side up| Interseroh-Recycling

Technical specifications:

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Connection| Weight
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Max. input| Battery capacity
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Max. effect. charge rate| Charge rate

EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We,
Güde GmbH & Co. KG
Birkichstrasse 6
D-74549 Wolpertshausen
Germany herewith declares 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/authorized 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 unauthorized 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:

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Indirect electrical contact| Electric shock through a medium| Safety switch against stray current Fl

Other risks:

worn at all times.
Slip, trip, or fall of
persons| The feeder cable and appliance itself may be the cause of the trip.| Depending on the installation manner, take appropriate countermeasures (appropriate place of installation, marking of the place, etc.)

Behavior 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.
A first aid kit must always be available in the place of your work in case of an 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 of them as soon as possible.

Old batteries are to be disposed of only through car services or special collection centers.

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 the teacher’s supervision.

Training

Using the appliance only requires appropriate instructions by a professional or reading the Operating Instructions. No special training is 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:

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.
Has the automatic charger checked by a qualified authorized 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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