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Press the On/Off button: Connect the clamps as instructed on the LCD.
CONNECTION ERRORS
If the clamps are reversed the Reversed Connection warning will be
displayed on the LCD with an audible beeping.
If one or both of the clamps are not in complete contact (both the copper
and silver jaw) CHECK CONNECTIONS! will flash on the LCD.
If manufacturer's specifications are not available the chart
below can be used as a general guideline. The amounts
are in Amps.
There are a few points to consider in testing a starting system on a diesel engine.
The BVA-230OZR is designed to recognize any significant amount of draw; this
includes glow plugs in small diesel engines. In heavy-duty applications consider
computer and accessory draw.
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Make sure you start the engine quickly. The engine should be warm.
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Turn the ignition on and allow the glow plugs to heat up and click off before you
run the Starting Test.
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Repeat the test in different ways and compare results.
If the results are out of specification do the following:
If "Battery in Vehicle" was selected at the start of the Battery Test the
unit will automatically go to the Alternator Test.
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Inspect the connectors for excessive voltage drop.
• Repair or replace any defective cables or connectors.
• Retest the system.
STARTER TEST cont
If still out of specifications:
High
Amp reading may indicate engine is out of time
or a faulty starter. Some possible causes are shorted windings, bent armature,
broken housing or bad bearings.
STARTING CURRENT DRAW AND DIESEL ENGINES
5 Cyl DsL
Up to 400A
5 Cyl Gas
Up to 250A
650A
AUTO METER
BVA-230OZR
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'Y' TO BEGIN
>ENTER BATTERY
TEMP 70F
USE +/-. 12.56V
'Y' TO CONTINUE
Enter the approximate battery
temperature in degrees Fahrenheit then press (Y Enter).
Note:
Go to the setup to change temp scale to centigrade. The temperature
request only appears once for each battery tested. If the clamps are
disconnected you will be prompted again to begin a new battery test.
Note!
Use the side terminal feature on the clamp to connect
battery side terminals.
When testing dual post batteries
always check the post to which the system is attached.
Connect Black
Clamp to Negative
(-) Terminal
Connect Red
Clamp to
Positive (+)
Terminal
