Clarke CDBT1 Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 2

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE product.

Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and 
follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself 
and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase 
giving you long and satisfactory service.

GUARANTEE

This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 
months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt which will be 
required as proof of purchase.

This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or 
tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was 
intended.

Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can 
be returned to us without prior permission.

This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.

ENVIRONMENTAL RECYCLING POLICY

Through purchase of this product, the customer is taking on the 
obligation to deal with the WEEE in accordance with the WEEE 
regulations in relation to the treatment, recycling & recovery and 
environmentally sound disposal of the WEEE.

In effect, this means that this product must not be disposed of with general 
household waste. It must be disposed of according to the laws governing 
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) at a recognised disposal 
facility.

Summary of Contents for CDBT1

Page 1: ...OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GC0614 DIGITAL BATTERY TESTER MODEL NO CDBT1 PART NO 6260115 ...

Page 2: ...hase This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or tampered with in any way or not used for the purpose for which it was intended Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase no product can be returned to us without prior permission This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights ENVIRONMENTAL RECYCLING POLICY Through purchase of this product the custo...

Page 3: ... and includes the following functional features Shows CCA Cold Cranking Amps at the end of each test Displays an expanded measurement range from 100 1400CCA Tests discharged batteries Identifies defective battery cells Incorporates Voltmeter mode for testing both the starter and charging systems Incorporates High Low voltage capture for improved starter charging system testing ...

Page 4: ...cle and be particularly careful where you place the tester within the engine compartment 2 Avoid dropping the tester as this could cause damage which may not prevent the device from working but could nevertheless cause the readings to be inaccurate BEFORE USE 1 Check the battery for cracks or leakage If damage is found do not test replace the battery 2 If possible check electrolyte levels and top ...

Page 5: ...llowed by the default rating If the rating system is incorrect see CHANGING THE RATING SYSTEM on page 6 2 Use the HIGH LOW arrow buttons to scroll to the battery rating e g 300Ah 3 Press the TEST button to start the test One or more Battery Status LEDs will light up see results chart below The display will alternate between the voltage and CCA by pressing the TEST button BATTERY TEST RESULTS Batte...

Page 6: ...ting system 6 Press the TEST button to select the rating system The default rating will appear 7 Continue with step 2 in BATTERY TEST RATING SYSTEM CHART STARTING SYSTEM TEST NOTE The battery must be good and fully charged for this test 1 Connect the tester clamps to the battery RED clamp to the POSITIVE terminal and the BLACK clamp to the NEGATIVE terminal Check each clamp is making a good connec...

Page 7: ...d the highest average charging voltage CHARGING SYSTEM TEST RESULTS Starting Test Indicator LEDs Decision Green The cranking voltage is greater than 9 6V The starting system is OK Red The cranking voltage is less than 9 6V which indicates a starting system problem Check the connections wiring and starter Starting Test Indicator LEDs Decision Green The highest average charging voltage is between 13...

Page 8: ...battery cells are defective Replace the battery Message CON displayed This shows a bad connection Disconnect the clamps and re connect Ensure that a good connection is achieved Top panel red LED lights up when testing in vehicle Possible poor connection between battery cables Re test at the battery posts before replacing the battery Excessive electromagnetic interference causing the tester to re s...

Page 9: ...FICATION Model Number CDBT1 Product Dimensions L x W x H 210 x 115 x 50 mm Weight 0 37 kg Housing Material Acid impact resistant ABS Display Seven segment LED display Voltage range 7 6 17 Volt DC Operating Temperature 0 120 F 18 50 C Rating System CCA 100 1400 SAE 100 1400 EN 100 1400 IEC 100 800 DIN 100 800 ...

Page 10: ...10 Parts Service 020 8988 7400 E mail Parts clarkeinternational com or Service clarkeinternational com DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ...

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