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Westward Operating Instructions Manual
Battery Load Tester
IMPORTANT:
Make sure that the RED or POSITIVE
clamp does not touch any other part of the vehicle,
and be particularly careful where you place the tester
inside the engine compartment. The main body of the
tester is metal, and if placed carelessly, it could cause
a short circuit and damage the electrical system.
NOTE:
Avoid dropping the battery tester as this could
cause damage, which may prevent it from working.
Operation
BATTERY TEST
1. Connect the RED clamp to the POSITIVE
terminal, and the BLACK clamp to the
NEGATIVE terminal, make sure the contacts are
clean and firm, and that on small batteries, there
is absolutely no possibility of the clamps touching
each other.
2.
Push the load switch and hold for at least 10
seconds to allow the load to take effect. With the
load switch held, read the condition of the battery
on the scale provided, referring to the Battery
Analysis chart on the back cover of these
instructions and/or on the battery tester.
CHARGING SYSTEM TEST
Connect the leads to the battery (as mentioned under
part 1 of “BATTERY TEST” Operation), and run the
engine at a fast idle speed. Read the gauge (charging
system). DO NOT OPERATE THE LOAD SWITCH.
Maintenance
OPERATION
With the meter disconnected from the battery, make
sure the gauge needle is set to zero, using the screw
on the front of the gauge as necessary.
As the metal clamps are liable to come into contact
with battery electrolyte, it is advisable to wipe them
clean and dry after use, and apply a thin film of silicon
grease to prevent the possibility of corrosion.
