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InstructIons for:

Digital Battery tester with 

printer

model no:

 

Bt2013.V5

DANGER! BE AWARE, LEAD-ACID BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS VERY 

IMPORTANT TO READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY, EACH TIME YOU USE THE BATTERY TESTER. 

Follow these instructions and those published by the battery and vehicle manufacturers, and the maker of any equipment you intend to use 

in the vicinity of the battery. Remember to review warning marks on all products and on engines.

IMPORTANT:

 

please reaD these instrUCtiOns CareFUlly. nOte the saFe OperatiOnal reQUireMents, warnings & CaUtiOns. Use the prODUCt 

COrreCtly anD with Care FOr the pUrpOse FOr whiCh it is intenDeD. FailUre tO DO sO May CaUse DaMage anD/Or persOnal inJUry anD will 

inValiDate the warranty. Keep these instrUCtiOns saFe FOr FUtUre Use.

thank you for purchasing a sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard, this product will, if used according to these 

instructions, and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.

 1.  saFety

Original Language Version

Bt2013.V5    Issue: 1 - 28/11/14

 © Jack sealey limited

read instructions

before use

explosive material

corrosive

substance

No open flames

Indoor use only

Wear eye

protection

1.1. 

persOnal preCaUtiOns

▲ 

iMpOrtant!

 observe all Warning symbols.

 

warning!

 Wear approved eye protection. Wear appropriate Personal Protective equipment. A full range of Personal Protective  

 

 

equipment is available from your sealey dealer.

  

remove personal metallic items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit  

 

 

current high enough to melt or weld a ring, which would cause severe burns.

  

ensure that hands and clothing are clear of fan blades and other moving or hot engine parts. remove ties and ensure that belts  

 

 

cannot become entangled.

  

ensure that there is another person within hearing distance and is able to come to your aid should a problem arise when working near  

 

a  lead-acid battery. 

  

Have fresh water nearby in case battery acid contacts skin or clothing; flush affected area immediately. If acid enters eyes, flush  

 

 

immediately with clean running water for a minimum of 15 minutes, seek medical attention.

  

DO nOt

 smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine.

1.2.   general saFety instrUCtiOns

 

familiarise yourself with the application, limitations and potential hazards of the tester.

 

Also refer to the vehicle manufacturer’s hand    

 book. 

IF IN ANY DOUBT CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

 

ensure that the tester is in good condition before use. If in any doubt do not use the unit and contact a qualified electrician.

 

only use recommended attachments and parts. to use unapproved items may be dangerous and will invalidate your warranty.

 

Keep tools and other items away from the engine and ensure that you can see the battery and working parts of engine clearly. 

 

determine the system voltage before using the tester.

 

If the tester receives a sharp knock or blow the unit must be checked by a qualified service agent before using.

 

clean battery terminals before using the tester.

 

Keep children and unauthorised persons away from the work area.

 

DO nOt

 disassemble the tester for any reason. the tester must only be checked by qualified service personnel.

 warning! 

To prevent the risk of sparking, short circuit and possible explosion

 

DO NOT drop metal tools in the battery area, or allow  

 

them to touch the battery terminals.

 

DO nOt

 cross-connect tester to battery. ensure positive (red) clamp is to positive terminal and negative (BlAcK) clamp is to  

 

 

negative terminal. If battery symbols cannot be distinguished, remember that the negative terminal is the one directly connected to the  

 

vehicle bodywork.

 

DO nOt

 use the tester outdoors, or in damp, or wet locations and 

DO nOt

 use in the vicinity of flammable liquids or gases.

 

ensure there is effective ventilation to prevent a build-up of explosive gases.

 

DO nOt

 use the tester for a task for which it is not designed.

 

When not in use, store the tester carefully in a safe, dry, childproof location.

 2.  intrODUCtiOn

fast, accurate diagnosis and recording of battery faults. tests battery condition and charge level. lcd screen shows easy-to-follow test 

prompts and results. Integral printer will produce hard-copy results for your own or customer’s records. suitable for Gel, AGm, VrlA, slI 

batteries. supplied with carry-case, four AA batteries, two printer rolls and instruction manual.

 3.  speCiFiCatiOn

MODel no:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bt2013.V5

rated Battery Voltage:   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12V

Printer rolls (Pack of 2):. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bt2003.01

note: ccA = cold cranking Amps

Battery type:

regular liquid. 

AGm flat Plate.

AGm spiral. 

Gel.

rated systems:  . . . . . . . . . . . . . dIn, en, Iec, JIs, sAe

test range:  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-1300ccA dIn

  

  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-2100ccA en

  

  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-1500ccA Iec

  

  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .By battery type JIs

  

  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-2000ccA sAe 

Summary of Contents for BT2013.V5

Page 1: ...he battery or engine 1 2 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Familiarise yourself with the application limitations and potential hazards of the tester Also refer to the vehicle manufacturer s hand book IF IN ANY DOUBT CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN Ensure that the tester is in good condition before use If in any doubt do not use the unit and contact a qualified electrician Only use recommended attachment...

Page 2: ...n misdiagnosis 4 1 5 Confirm that the 4 x AA Batteries supplied are correctly fitted fig 2 in the compartment in the rear of the tester Batteries are best fitted with the rubber jacket removed fig 3 Note that nothing will be seen on the display until the tester is connected to a vehicle battery 4 1 6 Connect the red clamp to the positive battery terminal and the black clamp to the negative termina...

Page 3: ...ced immediately NOTE The operator is asked if any accessories are left on as a possible cause If accessories are left on the operator is instructed to charge and retest the battery If accessories are not left on the operator is instructed to replace the battery since the charging system is working and a good battery should have accepted a charge 4 3 12 BAD CELL REPLACE The battery has at least one...

Page 4: ...is no longer required it must be disposed of in an environmentally protective way Contact your local solid waste authority for recycling information Battery Removal Remove rubber cover and open battery compartment to remove batteries Under the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 Jack Sealey Ltd are required to inform potential purchasers of products containing batteries as defined wi...

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