Schumacher PST-1000 Owner'S Manual Download Page 1

OWNER’S MANUAL

Model: PST-1000
Carbon Pile Charging System Analyzer
For 6 and 12 Volt Batteries

00-99-000443/1004

Questions? Call Customer Service

1-800-621-5485

Send Warranty Product Repairs To:

Customer Returns
P.O. Box 280
1025 E. Thompson Avenue
Hoopeston, IL  60942-0280

ELECTRIC CORPORATION

MT. PROSPECT, IL 60056

Summary of Contents for PST-1000

Page 1: ...em Analyzer For 6 and 12 Volt Batteries 00 99 000443 1004 Questions Call Customer Service 1 800 621 5485 Send Warranty Product Repairs To Customer Returns P O Box 280 1025 E Thompson Avenue Hoopeston...

Page 2: ...s included in this instruction guide and or the use of this automotive test product 10 Avoid electrical shocks caused by getting too close to live ignition wires or touching the coil TACH terminal A p...

Page 3: ...and then begins sounding an audible beep and the Time Out lamp illuminates Both are reminders to turn off the load before removing or moving the battery cable clamps from the battery ANALYZER HOOK UP...

Page 4: ...mpere Hour rating is known multiply the value by 3 to obtain the load For example a 200 Ah battery times 3 equals a 600 amperes load 3 BATTERY WATTS When only the battery rating in watts is known then...

Page 5: ...nd carry a lifetime supply of electrolyte One type has the negative and positive terminals on the top and another has them on the side The side terminal type have threaded terminal connections which a...

Page 6: ...ith ignition disabled crank engine and watch voltmeter to see that reading is not too high 4 Test Conclusion A good circuit will typically have less than 0 2 volt drop If okay go to Solenoid Control S...

Page 7: ...winding continuity Then with engine stopped and ignition switch in RUN position If lamp stays on look for a short to ground on the disconnected wire If lamp stays off Check alternator field circuit fo...

Page 8: ...e voltage regulator case ground to the alternator case ALTERNATOR CASE BATTERY CHASSIS SOLENOID RELAY REGULATOR CASE Figure 9 3 Run the engine at idle but first momentarily boost it to 2000 Rpm to be...

Page 9: ...or even a single 24 volt battery Six volt batteries may be Load tested individually or in pairs if wired in series NEVER attempt to Load test a 24 volt battery with the PST 1000 The two most common c...

Page 10: ...onnections in the cranking circuit Refer to the PST 1000 manual for troubleshooting information In a 24 volt circuit acceptable voltage drops are twice those for 12 volt circuits If testing of the mag...

Page 11: ...charging and starting circuits are included in the PST 1000 manual Always refer to the engine manufacturer s instructions before performing any tests with which you may be unfamiliar ANALYZER CARE Wh...

Page 12: ...acturer makes no warranty other than this limited warranty and expressly excludes any implied warranty including any warranty for consequential damages THIS IS THE ONLY EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY AND TH...

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