BOSCH GAL 1215 CV Professional Fast Battery Charger Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Bosch

Table of Contents

Product Features
Technical Data
Operation
Meaning of the Indication Elements
Working Advice
Maintenance and Service
References
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GAL 1215 CV Professional Fast Battery Charger
Instruction Manual BOSCH GAL 1215 CV Professional Fast Battery
Charger

Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire, and/or seriousinjury.

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 1.3 Ah or more (1 battery cell 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 cover the ventilation slots of the battery charger. Otherwise, the battery charger can overheat and no longer operate properly.

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 the main socket elsewhere.

Product Features

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

Battery pack*
Green battery charge indicator
Charging compartment

*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 1215 CV
Article number		2 607 226 1..

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 procedure starts as soon as the mains plug of the battery charger is plugged into the socket outlet and battery 1 is inserted into the charging compartment 3.
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.
Note: The charging procedure is only possible when the battery temperature is within the allowable charging temperature range, see “Technical Data” section.

Meaning of the Indication Elements

Flashing Battery Charge Indicator 2

The charging procedure is signaled by a flashing battery charge indicator 2.

Continuous Lighting of the Battery Charge Indicator 2
Continuous lighting of the battery charge indicator 2 indicates that the battery is fully charged or that the temperature of the battery is not within the allowable charging temperature range, and cannot be charged for this reason. The battery is charged as soon as the allowable charging temperature range is reached.
When the battery is not inserted, continuous lighting of the battery charge indicator 2 indicates that the main plug is inserted in the socket and that the battery charger is ready for operation.

Troubleshooting – Causes and Corrective Measures

Cause	Corrective Measure

Continuous lighting of the battery charge indicator 2 No charging procedure possible
Battery is not (properly) inserted| Properly insert the battery into the battery charger
Battery contacts
contaminated| Clean the battery contacts (e.g. by inserting and removing the battery several times) or replace the battery
Battery pack defective| Replace the battery
Battery charge indicator 2 does not light up
The mains plug of the battery charger is 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

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 maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare parts.
Exploded views and information on spare parts can also be found under: 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| Australia, New Zealand and 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
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Ireland
Origo Ltd.
Unit 23 Magna Drive
Magna Business Park
City West
Dublin 24
Tel. Service: (01) 4666700
Fax: (01) 4666888| 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 right, battery chargers that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner.
Subject to change without notice.

Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH
70538 Stuttgart
GERMANY
www.bosch-pt.com
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