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HOOK UP
Press the On/Off button: Connect the clamps as instructed on the LCD.
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.
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-260 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:
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Inspect the connectors for excessive voltage drop.
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Repair or replace any defective cables or connectors.
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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
IF ALL CK GOOD
RECOMMEND BENCH
TESTING STARTER
Use the (+ Up) and (-
Down) keys to scroll
through the screens.
Press Y or N to go to
the main menu.
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AUTO METER
BVA-260
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'Y' FOR MENU
Connect Black
Clamp to Negative
(-) Terminal
Connect Red
Clamp to
Positive (+)
Terminal
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.
