ATD Tools 5489 User Manual

500 Amp Carbon Pile Battery Tester
User’s Manual
Failure to follow instructions may cause damage or explosion, always shield
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WARNING
Warning: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
ATD-5489
LIMITED WARRANTY
Manufacturer guarantees this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 Year from
original date of purchase (dated sales receipt required).
This warranty extends to each person who acquires lawful ownership within one year of the original retail
purchase, but is void if the product has a broken meter seal, has been abused, altered or misused, or has been
improperly packaged and damaged when returned for repair.
THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONSTITUTE THE BUYER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY. AFTER ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE, ALL RISK OF LOSS
FROM WHATEVER REASON SHALL BE PUT UPON THE PURCHASER.
MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES: MANUFACTURER’S LIABILITY, IF ANY, SHALL NEVER EXCEED THE PURCHASE
PRICE OF THIS MACHINE REGARDLESS OF WHETHER LIABILITY IS PREDICATED UPON BREACH OF
WARRANTY (EXPRESS OR IMPLIED), NEGLIGENCE, STRICT TORT OR ANY OTHER THEORY.
PLEASE RETURN UNIT TO THE POINT OF SALE FOR ANY WARRANTY CONSIDERATIONS.
DO NOT SEND BACK TO THE MANUFACTURER.
Some states do not permit the limitation of warranties or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, so the above
have other rights which vary from state to state.
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SAFETY
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ATD Tools 5489 Specifications

General

Brand	ATD Tools
Model	5489
Category	Test Equipment
Language	English

Summary

SAFETY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION

General Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines for operating the battery tester and working with batteries.

Battery Inspection and Failure Causes

Key steps for inspecting batteries and understanding common causes of failure.

Product Warranty Information

Details on the manufacturer's warranty terms, duration, and conditions for the product.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Battery Preparation and State of Charge

Guidance on preparing batteries and determining their state of charge before testing.

Load Testing Procedures

Step-by-step instructions for performing open circuit, surface charge, load calculation, and load tests.

Charging System and Starter Motor Tests

Procedures for testing the vehicle's charging system and starter motor performance.