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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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WARNING - RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
1.
Working in the vicinity of a lead acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during
normal battery operation. For this reason, it is of utmost importance that each time before using your
tester, you read these instructions carefully and follow instructions by battery maker as well.
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.
12Volts BATTERY ANALYSIS - Click "ENTER" & wait for 10 seconds of load.
Load test results will be:
1.
OK (GREEN LED LIGHT): Battery capacity is good. May or may not be fully charged. Determine state
of charge by checking specific gravity (use hydrometer). If gravity is less than full charge, check for
possible charging system trouble or electrical drain. Recharge battery to full charge.
2.
OK BUT WEAK (GREEN+YELLOW LED LIGHT): Review the comparison chart of load test result on
the meter cover to see if this battery is "OK" or not. If it is "OK", go up to 1ST "OK" state. If it is not, go
down to 3rd "WEAK" state.
3.
WEAK (YELLOW LED LIGHT): Battery capacity is unsatisfactory. Battery may be either: (1) defective
or (2) partly discharged. To determine which, check specific gravity. If gravity is over 1.225, battery is
considered defective. If gravity is under 1.225, recharge battery and re-test. If cell-to-cell gravity varies
more than 0.025 (25 points), cell trouble may exist. If charging does not bring gravity to full charge level,
the battery is either sulfated or has lost active material.
4.
BAD (RED LED LIGHT): Battery may be defective (e.g. a bad cell).
NOTE: If battery volts is under 12.3V, tester will not allow and should not load test, "c.b" (Charge battery)
will be shown on LED display. please fully charge battery before test.
TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION
BATTERY TEMPERATURE
DECREASE BATTERY RATING
BY:
If the tester indicates poor battery condition, allow the battery to stabilize for a few minutes and check the open
circuit voltage by voltmeter. This is a good measure of the percent charge in the battery. The battery is
considered charged if it measures 75% or more. If it failed the load test with 75% charge, it should be
replaced. If the battery charge measures less than 75%, it should be charged and load tested again.
Replace the
battery if it fails again. The values in the following charge are for a 12 volt battery:
OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTS*
11.7 Volts or lower
12.0
12.2
12.4
12.6 or higher
TESTING THE CHARGING SYSTEM - after load test
Remain connecting the tester the same after battery testing. Click "ENTER" to this stage. "TEST STATE
1.
-CHARGING AND LED LIGHT" will be on.
2.
Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
3.
Run engine at 1200 to 1500rpm. CAUTION: Stay clear of moving engine parts.
4.
Read the meter. A reading in the red LED light indicates a problem in the charging system that will
undercharge a battery (less than 13.6V), or overcharge the battery (over 14.8v) .Please refer to volts
meter.
STARTER MOTOR TEST (12VOLT VEHICLES)
This test identifies excessive starter current draw, which makes starting difficult and shortens battery life.
Perform battery load test-proceed to make sure if battery is GOOD.
1 STEP = 50 cranking amps.
+20˚F
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1 STEP
2 STEP
PERCENT OF CHARGE
0
25
50
75
100
-20˚F
3 STEP
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