QuickCable Quick 303103 User manual

Analog Battery
Load Tester
Part No. 303103
READ MANUAL BEFORE USE!
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BATTERY ANALYSIS
(Meter reading after 10 seconds with load switch on)
Load Test Battery Condition
Battery capacity is good. May or may not
be fully charged. Check the state of charge
by checking Specific Gravity (SG) with a
hydrometer. If SG is less than full charge, check
for possible charging system trouble. Recharge
battery to full level.
Battery capacity is unsatisfactory. Battery
may be defective, or partly discharged. To
determine which, check SG. If SG is over 1.225,
the battery is considered defective. If SG is
below 1.225, recharge battery and re-test. If
difference in cell to cell SG is greater than
0.025 (2 points), cell trouble may exist. If
charge does not bring SG to full charge level,
then battery is either sulfated, or has lost its
active material.
Battery may be defective (i.e., a bad cell). For
a quick check, release load switch, and note
volt meter reaction. If voltage recovers to its
full potential after only a few seconds, the
battery is probably defective. If the voltage
recovers slowly, the battery may only be very
run down. For more accurate results, check SG
and follow above procedure.
OK
(green band)
Weak or Bad
(needle steady)
Weak or Bad
(needle failing)
Temperate compensation
Battery temperate 0C -10C -20C
Decrease battery rating by 1 step 2 step 3 step
1 step = 200 cranking amps
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OPERATION
This battery tester is designed to test the state and conditions
of 6 to 12 volt batteries. Before using this product, read this
manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully, with
particular emphasis on the safety precautions. This ensures
your own safety and that of others around you.
12
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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Always avoid creating sparks in a battery-changing environment, as
this could cause fire, or even an explosion. Similarly, it is vital to avoid
creating sparks when testing a battery installed in a motor vehicle
as spikes in the system could cause serious damage to the vehicle
electronic circuitry. 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. Avoid dropping the
battery tester as this could cause damage, which may prevent it from
working.
BATTERY TEST
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.
Push the spring-loaded switch in either direction 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 the
battery tester.
CHARGING SYSTEM TEST
Connect the leads to the battery, as above, and run the engine at a
fast idle speed. Read the gauge (Charging system). DO NOT OPERATE
THE LOAD SWITCH.
MAINTENANCE
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.