Auto Meter SB-52 - Table of Contents; Specifications

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
BATTERY
Low
Current
Jaw
High
Current
Jaw
CLAMP INSPECTION and MAINTANENCE
IMPORTANT: Both jaws of each clamp must rmly engage terminals.
The copper jaw contains
the smaller gauge wire that
reads the voltage and the
silver jaw contains the larger
conducting wire that draws
the load in each test. Jaw
insulation is necessary for
accurate readings. Damaged
clamps or loose wires will
affect the readings. Keep
clamps clean and in good
repair.
CHECK OFTEN FOR LOOSE JAWS
OR DAMAGED INTERNAL PLASTIC
SHOULDER INSULATORS
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