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 SB-5

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Battery Load Tester

Instruction Manual

 

Simplified Check Program for Charging Systems

The SB-5

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 is a variable load battery tester that provides a simplified check 

for alternator output and starter draw and circuit test.

2650-791X-10rH

Auto Meter Products Inc.

413 West Elm Street 

Sycamore, IL  60178

 

Toll Free (866) 883-TEST (8378) 

Fax (815)895-6786 

www.autometer.com

Test Equipment

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Summary of Contents for SB-52

Page 1: ...The SB 52 is a variable load battery tester that provides a simplified check for alternator output and starter draw and circuit test 2650 791X 10rH Auto Meter Products Inc 413 West Elm Street Sycamore...

Page 2: ...re also recommended in order to facilitate complete and accurate results Battery Charger Battery Clamp Spreader Battery Clamp Puller Battery Terminal Cleaner Hydrometer LIMITED WARRANTY 12 Months from...

Page 3: ...Load Knob Variable load with automatic load release Timer 15 second timer button Fan 5 in with override switch Load Clamps 800 Amp rating with vinyl coated red and black handles and insulated jaws Lo...

Page 4: ...ge of Battery If the date code on the battery indicates it is fairly old the failure may be due to natural causes Overcharging Overcharging caused by a high voltage regulator setting or incorrect batt...

Page 5: ...umpled up newspaper For Service Auto Meter Products 413 West Elm Street Sycamore IL 60178 Phone 866 883 8378 BATTERY INSPECTION Important Note A known defective battery must be replaced before proceed...

Page 6: ...post Take special care when connecting to side terminal batteries If necessary use a side post adapter to prevent thread damage When testing dual post batteries always check the post to which the syst...

Page 7: ...SWITCH The fan normally goes on automatically when the load knob is turned on and when released the fan turns off automatically In repeated tests it is suggested that the fan override switch be turne...

Page 8: ...attery for 5 seconds Wait several minutes after removing load and check state of charge If the meter reads in the charge zone replace battery see example above If the voltmeter reads in the test band...

Page 9: ...trical system tests HYDROMETER METHOD BATTERY LOAD TEST 1 Turn load knob to apply a load equal to 1 2 the Cold Crank rating or 3 times the Amp Hour rating for 15 seconds 2 Hold proper load for 15 seco...

Page 10: ...ile load is applied see example on page 11 This is the starter draw current Compare amp draw to manufacturer specifications STD IGNITION Points Cond Ground coil output ELEC IGNITION Module Disconnect...

Page 11: ...d 5 Repair and or replace as necessary STARTER CIRCUIT TEST STARTER DRAW TEST CONT Example 1 With ignition disabled crank vehicle and observe lowest volt reading For this example we ll say it reads 11...

Page 12: ...ther battery Charging system should be checked with both batteries connected Accessories may be connected to one or both batteries Be alert to their wiring differences in testing for problems To charg...

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