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Chapter 7: Battery Test
Test Requirements
The GR8 guides you through the steps of selecting
your battery test parameters and interpreting the
results. Before you start the test, review the instruc-
tions in Chapter 4: Test Preparation on page 21.
NOTE
:
When you start a new test, the last test
results in memory are overwritten. Remember
to record or print the results if you need to retain
them.
I
MP
ORTANT
Only the small clamps from the GR8 charge engine
should be connected to the battery terminals when
performing Battery Test.
If you use the ARROW keys to select option buttons, press the
NEXT soft key to continue to the next step.
1. In the Main Menu select the Battery test icon.
Press the NEXT soft key to continue.
2. Select the LOCATION. This is determined by whether the
battery is in or out of a vehicle when it is tested.
1
OUT OF VEHICLE
2
IN VEHICLE
Press the NEXT soft key to continue.
3.
Use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to make your selections or
press the corresponding numerical key (1 or 2).
1
BELOW 250 MILES
2
ABOVE 250 MILES
NOTE
:
To display Kilometers, change the temper-
ature default to DEGREES C. Select ADMIN / TEMP
from the Main Menu to access this setting.
4. Select the POST TYPE. The JUMP START POST option ap-
pears for the IN VEHICLE test.
1
TOP POST
2
SIDE POST
3
JUMP START POST (In Vehicle Test Only)
Press the NEXT soft key to continue.
5. Select the BATTERY TYPE.
1
REGULAR FLOODED
2
AGM
3
AGM SPIRAL
Press the NEXT soft key to continue.
6. Select the battery’s rating units. The rating units and rat-
ing information required in the next step are printed on
the battery label. If the information is unreadable, contact
the battery manufacturer.
1
CCA
2
CA
3
JIS
4
DIN
5
SAE
6
IEC
7
EN
8
MCA
Chapter 7: Battery Test
