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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

Display shows 

HIGH 

CHARGING VOLTS 

WHEN AT IDLE

.

The alternator output exceeds 

the normal limits of a functioning 

regulator.

Check the manufacturer 

specifications for the correct limit.

Display shows 

RIPPLE 

DETECTED NORMAL

.

The diodes are functioning 

properly in alternator/stator.

No problem is detected.

Display shows 

NO 

RIPPLE DETECT

.

The diodes are functioning 

properly.

No problem is detected.

Display shows 

RIPPLE 

DETECTED HIGH

Diodes are bad.

Have the alternator checked.

Display shows 

ALT. LOAD 

VOLTS HIGH

.

The alternator output voltage 

exceeds the normal limits of a 

functioning regulator.  

Have the alternator checked.

Display shows 

ALT. LOAD 

VOLTS LOW

The alternator output voltage 

is low.

Have the alternator checked.

Display shows 

ALT. LOAD 

VOLTS NORMAL

.

The alternator output voltage is 

normal. 

No problem is detected.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Output Leads .............................................................................................. 2299001824
Battery Cover .............................................................................................. 3799006010
Paper Cover ................................................................................................ 3799006020
Carrying Case ............................................................................................. 2299001986
Paper Roll (1) .............................................................................................. 4999000106
Cable Cover ................................................................................................ 3799006724

Replacing The Output Leads

1. 

Remove the screw in the backside

bottom cover of the battery tester, and 

then remove the cover.

2.

Disconnect the old cable connectors

and insert the connectors of the new 

cable into the corresponding same color 

sockets (yellow connector into yellow 

socket; red connector into red socket; 

white connector into white socket; black 

connector into black socket).

IMPORTANT: 

There is a small rib on the 

tester case, place the first slot of the 

rubber strain relief attached to the cable 

over this rib. There is also a rib on the 

cover you removed, make sure that the 

rib is in the first slot of the strain relief 

when you replace the cover. Replace the 

cover and tighten the screw. Do not 

over-tighten. 

Summary of Contents for PST-900X

Page 1: ...Battery Tester with Printer For 6 and 12 Volt batteries and 24 Volt charging systems OWNERS MANUAL PST 900X PTI900X ...

Page 2: ...CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 FEATURES 3 SETTINGS AND INFORMATION RETRIEVAL 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4 TROUBLESHOOTING 6 REPLACEMENT PARTS 7 GLOSSARY 8 ...

Page 3: ...o not use the tester Do not disassemble the tester take it to a qualified service person when service or repair is required Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of fire or electric shock Follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery Review the cautionary markings on these product...

Page 4: ...isplay ADJUST HOUR Press the FORWARD or BACK button to change the setting 7 Press ENTER to display ADJUST MINUTE Press the FORWARD or BACK button to change the setting 8 Press ENTER to display ADJUST SECOND Press the FORWARD or BACK button to change the setting 9 Press ENTER to display BATTERY TEST ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS 1 Connect the tester to a vehicle battery 2 Press the FORWARD butto...

Page 5: ... the battery posts to end the test CHARGING SYSTEM TEST 1 Clamp the positive red clamp to the positive POS P battery post Clamp the negative black clamp to the negative NEG N battery post 2 The screen will come on and display BATTERY TEST with the voltage of the battery Press the FORWARD button to get to the SYSTEM TEST and then press ENTER 3 Turn off all accessories and loads before starting the ...

Page 6: ...how TEST OVER TURN OFF LOADS AND ENGINE Press ENTER to continue 13 Turn off all accessory loads and the engine Press ENTER to continue 14 The screen will show PRINT RESULTS and a YES or NO option Select YES to print results After you ve printed the number of copies you need select NO to return to the first screen 15 To end the test remove the clamps from the battery posts TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM P...

Page 7: ... ALT LOAD VOLTS NORMAL The alternator output voltage is normal No problem is detected REPLACEMENT PARTS Output Leads 2299001824 Battery Cover 3799006010 Paper Cover 3799006020 Carrying Case 2299001986 Paper Roll 1 4999000106 Cable Cover 3799006724 Replacing The Output Leads 1 Remove the screw in the backside bottom cover of the battery tester and then remove the cover 2 Disconnect the old cable co...

Page 8: ...a sponge like mass of matted glass fibers uses a recombination reaction to prevent the escape of hydrogen and oxygen gases normally lost in a flooded lead acid battery particularly in deep cycle applications is non spillable and therefore can be operated in virtually any position However upside down installation is not recommended Connections must be retorqued and the batteries should be cleaned p...

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