MAR-800P
Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6–8 Houten NL
www.midtronics.com
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Chapter 1: Before You Begin
Starting the tester for the fi rst time
When the tester is fi rst used the operator is asked to enter a
couple of items such as language, date and time. Changes
can be made afterwards by going in to the Utility Menu and
selecting CONFIG TESTER.
Safety
Because of the possibility of personal injury, always use
extreme caution when working with batteries. Follow
all manufacturers’ instructions and BCI (Battery Council
International) safety recommendations.
General Precautions
Battery acid is highly corrosive. If acid enters your
eyes, immediately fl ush them thoroughly with run-
ning cold water for at least 15 minutes and seek
medical attention. If battery acid gets on your skin or
clothing, wash immediately with water and baking
soda.
Always wear proper safety glasses or face shield
when working with or around batteries.
Keep hair, hands, and clothing as well as the analyzer
cords and cables away from moving engine parts.
Remove any jewelry or watches before you start
servicing the battery.
Use caution when working with metallic tools to
prevent sparks or short circuits.
Never lean over a battery when testing, charging or
jump starting it.
Risk of explosive gases.
Never smoke or allow a spark or
fl ame in the vicinity of a battery.
Batteries can produce a highly explosive mix
of hydrogen gas and oxygen, even when the
battery is not in operation. Always work in a
well-ventilated area.
Wash hands after handling.
REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA PROP. 65: Battery posts, terminals,
and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
The tester is manufactured in line with the latest state of the
art and according to recognised safety standards. If used
incorrectly or misused, however, it can cause
- injury or death to the user or a third party,
- damage to the tester and other material assets belonging
to the operator,
- ineffi cient operation of the tester.
All persons involved in commissioning, operating, maintaining
and servicing the tester must
- be suitably qualifi ed,
- have knowledge of and experience in dealing with
testers and batteries and
- read and follow these operating instructions carefully.
Chapter 1: Before You Begin
Conventions Used in This Manual
To help you learn how to use your analyzer, the manual uses these symbols and typographical conventions:
Convention
Description
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The safety symbol followed by the word
WARNING or CAUTION indicates
instructions
for avoiding
hazardous conditions and personal injury.
CAUTION
The word
CAUTION
indicates instructions for avoiding equipment damage.
The wrench symbol indicates procedural notes and helpful information.
UP ARROW
The text for keypad buttons and soft-key functions are in bold capital letters.
CAPITAL LETTERS
The text for screen options are in regular capital letters.
