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CHAPTER 6:
START-STOP TEST
The tester guides you through the steps of selecting your
battery test parameters and interpreting the results. Before
you start the test, review the instructions in Chapter 3: Test
Preparation.
1.
In the Main Menu select
PERFORM TEST
.
Press the
ENTER
soft key to continue.
2.
Select START-STOP TEST.
BATTERY
TEST
NEW BATTERY TEST
START-STOP TEST
Press the
ENTER
soft key to continue.
3.
Select the
BATTERY LOCATION.
IN
VEHICLE
OUT OF VEHICLE
Press the
ENTER
soft key to continue.
4.
Select the
BATTERY TYPE.
ENHANCED
FLOODED
AGM FLAT PLATE
Press the
ENTER
soft key to continue.
5.
Select the
BATTERY NUMBER
. The options depend on
the battery type under test. In case of 'OTHER' you have
to manually input the battery standard and rating.
Press the
ENTER
soft key to continue.
6.
Press
ENTER
to start test. After several seconds the tes-
ter displays the decision on the battery’s condition and
the measured voltage. The tester also displays your se-
lected battery rating and the rating units.
7.
The temperature questions is asked only if it can impact
the test result.
START-STOP TEST RESULTS
Decision
Interpretation
GOOD
BATTERY
Return the battery to service.
GOOD-
RECHARGE
Fully charge the battery and return it to
service.
CHARGE &
RETEST
Fully charge the battery and retest.
Failure to fully charge the battery before
retesting may cause inaccurate results.
If CHARGE & RETEST appears again after
you fully charge the battery, replace the
battery.
REPLACE
BATTERY
Replace the battery and retest. A
REPLACE BATTERY result may also
mean a poor connection between the
battery cables and the battery. After
disconnecting the battery cables, retest
the battery using the out-of-vehicle test
before replacing it.
BAD CELL-
REPLACE
Replace the battery and retest.
Press the
ENTER
button to proceed, with the starter test,
BACK/PRINT
to print the test results or
MENU
to return to
the Options Menu.
NOTE:
For an in-vehicle test, the display alternates between the
test results and the message “PRESS ENTER FOR STARTER TEST”.
See “Maintenence & Troubleshooting” in this manual for more
information about the printer.
I
IMPORTANT
: The tester retains the results of the last test only.
When you start a new test, the last results are overwritten.
