1656 & 1657 Battery Element Tester Owner’s Manual
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3 Installation and Safety
This chapter describes required installation provisions and precautions necessary to deploy this
equipment effectively and above all safely. Please ensure anyone that will be assigned to
operate this equipment is fully qualified and trained to operate this equipment in a safe manner.
3.1 Unpacking and Ship Kit
Before removing the 1656 or 1657 from its container, carefully inspect the shipping carton for
any signs of damage or signs of dropping during transit. If no damage is evident, carefully
remove the 1656 or 1657, documentation and accessories from the shipping carton. Check the
1656 main unit for any visible sign of damage before proceeding with any installation.
If damage is evident, keep the original carton and file an insurance claim with the carrier.
Check all content of the 1656 or 1657 shipping carton to make sure you have received all items
that make up the 1656 or 1657 product. The table below lists the included items.
Part Number Description Notes
Model: 1656
P/N: 201178-AA
Battery Element Tester, Main Unit
Model: 1656-PLC
P/N: 201734-AA
Battery Element Tester, Main Unit, with PLC I/F
Model: 1657
P/N: 201678-AB
Battery Element Tester Bench, Main Unit
AC Line Cord
IF THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT INSTALLED AND/OR USED IN A MANNER
SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER, THE PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE
EQUIPMENT MAY BE IMPAIRED