Midtronics GR8 1100 User Manual

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Inspecting the Battery
Before starting the test, visually inspect the battery for:
• Cracked,buckled,orleakingcase.Ifyouseeanyofthese
defects, replace the battery.
• Corroded,loose,ordamagedcablesandconnections.Re-
pair or replace as needed.
• Corrosion on the battery terminals, dirt, or acid on the
case top. Clean the case and terminals using a wire brush
and a mixture of water and baking soda.
• Lowelectrolytelevel.Iftheelectrolytelevelistoolow,add
distilled water to the level indicated by the battery manu-
facturer, and fully charge the battery. Do not overll.
• Corrodedorloosebatteryterminals,trayandhold-down
xture. Tighten or replace as needed.
Connecting the Clamps
Connect the charging clamps to the battery in
accordance with all precautions and safety instructions.
Do not connect either clamp to the vehicle’s chassis.
Connecting to AC Power
Plug the charger into a dedicated, grounded nominal 15-
amp or higher AC outlet. Press the power switch to the ON
position.
If the clamps are not making good contact with the battery
posts, the GR8 displays CHECK CLAMP CONNECTIONS.
Make sure that both jaws of each charging clamp come in
good contact with the battery posts.
If you accidentally reverse the clamp connections, the
charger will sound an alarm and display “Charger Clamps
Reversed.”
Setting User Preferences
Before starting your test you may want to customize the
use of your GR8 by setting preferences in the Setup Menu
and creating a User ID. The menu has settings for the
date and time, the contrast and backlight time, a utility
to customize printouts for the optional IR printer, among
others. The setup utilities are described in Chapter 4 on
page 23.
Help Menu and Soft Keys
In addition to the HELP soft keys, the GR8 provides a
Help Menu with a glossary of test-related denitions that
you may want to review prior to testing. The menu also
provides troubleshooting information and phone numbers
for Midtronics Customer Service, in case you encounter a
problem and/or need technical assistance.
Chapter 5: Preparing to ChargeGR8 1100
Chapter 5: Preparing to Charge
Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527
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Midtronics GR8 1100 Specifications

General

Brand	Midtronics
Model	GR8 1100
Category	Battery Charger
Language	English