Auto Meter SB-5 User Manual

Equipment Needed----------------------------------------------------2
Specications -----------------------------------------------------------3
Safety ---------------------------------------------------------------------4
Cause of Battery Failure ---------------------------------------------4
Battery Inspection and Visual Check -----------------------------5
Preliminary Notes------------------------------------------------------6
Controls and Functions-----------------------------------------------7
Battery State of Charge ----------------------------------------------8
Battery Load Test ------------------------------------------------------9
Starter Draw Test ---------------------------------------------------- 10
Alternator Test -------------------------------------------------------- 12
Starter Circuit Test--------------------------------------------------- 14
Appendix A ------------------------------------------------------------ 16
Appendix B
Battery Charging Guide --------------------------------- 17
Battery Voltage Chart ------------------------------------ 17
Appendix C Multiple Battery System Tests-------------------- 18
Service Information-------------------------------------------------- 20
Clamp Inspection and Maintenance ---------------------------- 22
Warranty --------------------------------------------------------------- 23
Contact Information -------------------------------------------------24
SPECIFICATIONS
Carbon Pile 12 volt 800 Amp capacity or 6 volt 400 Amp capacity
Volt Meter Accurate 0-16 Volt scale - Precise color coded, pass/fail indication
Amp Meter 0-800 Amp Scale
Load Knob Variable load with automatic load release
Timer 15 second timer button
Fan 5 in. with override switch
Load Clamps 800 Amp rating with vinyl coated red and black handles and
insulated jaws
Load Leads 5 ft. 2 gauge coax cable with internal 18 gauge conductor
Dimensions 10.5" x 9" x 10" metal case
Shipping Weight 22 lbs.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Equipment Needed----------------------------------------------------2
Specications -----------------------------------------------------------3
Safety ---------------------------------------------------------------------4
Cause of Battery Failure ---------------------------------------------4
Battery Check and Visual Inspection -----------------------------5
Preliminary Notes------------------------------------------------------6
Controls and Functions-----------------------------------------------7
Battery State of Charge ----------------------------------------------8
Battery Load Test ------------------------------------------------------9
Starter Draw Test ------------------------------------------------10-11
Alternator Test ----------------------------------------------------12-13
Starter Circuit Test-----------------------------------------------14-15
Appendix A ------------------------------------------------------------ 16
Appendix B
Battery Charging Guide --------------------------------- 17
Battery Voltage Chart ------------------------------------ 17
Appendix C Multiple Battery System Tests----------------18-19
Service Information----------------------------------------------20-21
Clamp Inspection and Maintenance ---------------------------- 22
Warranty --------------------------------------------------------------- 23
Contact Information -------------------------------------------------24

Auto Meter SB-5 Specifications

General

Brand	Auto Meter
Model	SB-5
Category	Test Equipment
Language	English