Important; Personal Safety Precautions; Preparing To Test - Forch BT 12V Instructions D'utilisation

BATTERY TESTER BT 12 V
ENG
A battery diagnosis device for testing all types of 12V batteries
TEST PROCEDURES / OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT :

1. For testing 12 volts batteries with capacity range (CCA: A-value on the battery):
SAE : 200~1200 CCA
DIN : 110~670 CCA
IEC : 130~790 CCA
EN : 185~1125 CCA
CA(MCA) : 240~1440 CA(MCA)
2. Suggested operation range 0 (32 ) to 50 (122 ) in ambient temperature.
WARNING :
1. Working in the vicinity of a battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during
normal battery operation. For this reason, it is of utmost importance, if you have any doubt, that
each time before using your tester, you read these instructions very carefully.
2. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery
manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery.
Observe cautionary markings on these items.
3. Do not expose the tester to rain or snow.

PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS :

1. Someone should be close to you in order to come to your aid when you work near a battery.
2. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid comes into contact with your
skin, clothing or eyes.
3. Wear safety glasses and protective clothing.
4. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters
eye, immediately flush out your eye with running cold water for at least ten minutes and get
medical attention immediately.
5. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or machine.
6. Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It could spark or
short-circuit the battery or other electrical parts and could cause an explosion.
7. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches when working
with a lead acid battery. It can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the
like to metal causing a severe burn.

PREPARING TO TEST:

1. Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being tested.
2. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
3. Inspect the battery for cracked or broken case or cover. If the battery is damaged, do not use
tester.
4. If the battery is not sealed maintenance free, add distilled water in each cell until battery acid
reaches level specified by the manufacturer. This helps purge excessive gas from cells. Do not
overfill.
5. If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to test, always remove ground terminal connection
from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off to ensure you do not cause any
arcing.