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4) In case of overheating, for example through heavy repetitive use of the load tester, the
tester will be disabled. The action will be restored automatically after the BatteryMate
has had time to cool down again. Duri ng the period of disablement this is indicated by
the red LED on the control panel above the "egg-timer" symbol. The LED may continue
to indicate temporary disablement for up to 20 minutes in case of severe heating.
5) In the period immediately following every load test carried out, the tester is disabled for
up to 60 seconds (see below) to allow tester and battery to cool. Again the "egg-timer"
LED will indicate the disablement and any subsequent test can be conducted only when
it extinguishes.
6) Should for any reason the red LED above the load resistor symbol light when a load test
(of 3s or 15s as selected) is NOT actually in progress, disconnect the battery
immediately and send the BatteryMate to the distributor for checking. This may be a sign
that the contacts of one of the relays controlling the test current selection are sticking
during operation.
7) If all else fails, the BatteryMate is further protected by internal fuses which should only
be replaced by qualified personnel.
TESTER OPERATION
1) The battery to be tested must be removed from the vehicle and from all electrical
connections. For batteries with filler caps check that these are correctly in place. Check
that the battery posts are clean, free of oxidation build-up & not loose.
2) Establish the Ampère-hour capacity (normally the " 10 hour" or "20 hour" rating) of the
battery and select the appropriate range according to the selection table on the decal
above the control panel. If you do not know the Ah rating of the battery but do know the
rated "Cold Cranking Ampère" rating (at 0°F or –18°C), select the range whereby the
test current indicated for that range is roughly half the "CCA" current of the battery to be
tested. If neither the Ah rating nor the "CCA" rating are known, consult the battery
supplier or distributors. If all else fails, look for another starter battery of similar type or
dimensions whose ratings are marked on the casing to obtain a rough idea of the rating
of the battery to be tested. Select the range accordingly. The rotary range selector is the
knob with the red cap on the left side of the control panel.
3) Connect the red battery clamp to the positive (+) or red battery post, the black clamp to
the negative (-) or black post.
4) Connect the BatteryMate to an AC input of the correct rated voltage, switch ON the main
switch next to the input connection cable.
5) The yellow LED marked "3s" (next to the range selector knob) should light.
6) Start the test by depressing and releasing the TEST push-button beneath the "3s" LED.
The red LED above the load resistor symbol will light for 3s during the test. A load test of
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