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PERFORMING A BATTERY TEST
Step 1: Connection
Connect the analyzer clamps to the battery terminals. Connect the red clamp to (+) terminal and the black clamp to (-)
terminal. Maximize surface contact between clamp and terminal by rocking the clamp on the terminal to allow the
clamp teeth to dig in.
Always connect the clamps directly to the lead of the battery terminals. Connection to a remote post or to vehicle
ground will affect the test results. Both jaws of each clamp must make contact with the lead of the battery
terminal.
Turn off connected loads or chargers before starting a battery test. Loads or chargers will not effect capacity
testing, but will influence the measurement of state of charge and the results of the Cranking Performance Test.
When a battery connection is made, the analyzer will beep and the screen becomes active if the battery voltage is above
4.7V. If the battery voltage is below approximately 4.7V the battery must be charged before testing can continue.
To reset the analyzer for another test, disconnect one clamp from the terminal and reconnect.
Step 2: Set Test Parameters
At the beginning of each test, choose test voltage, rating standard, and rated value of the battery. The tester algorithms
use these values to determine Battery Life results and recommendations.
Set Test Voltage
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