sever burn.
8. Acid from a lead acid battery can be neutralize with a solution of baking soda (1 pound per gallon of water) or
household ammonia (1 pint per gallon of water)
PRIOR TO TEST
1. If removing battery for testing always follow vehicle manufacturer instructions and battery manufacturer instructions.
2. If testing battery in vehicle, remove battery cables following vehicle manufacturer instructions. Make sure vehicle
engine is off.
3. Locate battery information: cold cranking amps (CCA) either on battery or vehicle manual.
4. Clean battery and battery terminals.
5. Check the battery for loose terminals or any cracks in the battery. DO NOT TEST A BATTERY THAT HAS LOOSE
TERMINALS OR CRACKS IN THE BATTERY CASE.
6. Check the water level in the battery. Fill the battery to the manufacturers specified level using the battery manufacturer’s
instructions.
7. Do not test a battery that is frozen.
BATTERY TESTER PLACEMENT
a) Place battery tester as far away from battery as battery tester cables allow.
b) Place battery tester in location for maximum air flow through battery tester.
WARNING:
THE BATTERY TESTER WILL BECOME VERY HOT DURING THE
BATTERY TEST. DO NOT TOUCH THE BATTERY TESTER
ANYWHERE EXCEPT THE HANDLE AND THE SWITCH.
AFTER THE BATTERY TEST, DO NOT PLACE THE BATTERY TESTER
ON ANY SURFACE THAT HIGH HEAT CAN CAUSE TO CATCH FIRE
OR CAUSE DAMAGE TO UNTIL THE BATTERY TESTER HAS
COOLED.
BATTERY TESTING INSTRUCTIONS
BATTERY LOAD TEST
Note: The battery tester creates heat during a load test. The battery tester may produce odors. This is a normal
occurrence.
1. Turn off vehicle engine and all electrical accessories. Make sure battery tester switch is in the off
position.
2. Connect the RED battery tester clamp to the POSITIVE (POS / + / P) battery post terminal and the BLACK battery tester
clamp to the NEGATIVE (NEG/ - / N) battery post terminal. Make sure the battery tester clamps make a good contact
with the battery terminals.
3. The battery tester should now read the battery voltage. This reading will be found on the far right
side of the meter face. If the battery reads over 12.4 volts for a 12 volt battery and 6.2 volts for a 6
volt battery proceed to the next step. If the battery reads less than 12.4 volts for a 12 volt battery
and 6.2 volts for a 6 volt battery, the battery needs to be charged before testing. If the battery
cannot be charged to the required voltage, 12.4 volts for a 12 volt battery and 6.2 volts for a 6 volt
battery, the battery is defective.
NOTE: If battery tester meter does not show voltage, check for loose connections.
4. Depress battery tester load switch for 10 seconds and read the battery tester meter.
5. At the end of 10 seconds read the meter and then release the battery tester load switch.
a. If battery tester pointer is pointing in the green zone the battery is good.
b. If the battery tester pointer is pointing in the red zone the battery is defective. Battery
should be replaced.
c. If the battery tester pointer is in the yellow the battery may need to be charged or