6. Scroll to select the applicable battery rating that you plan to test against. Options
include CCA, EN, DIN, IEC and JIS. Press "ENTER".
7. Scroll to input the battery rating/capacity. Note that the right key will scroll up or
down, such that you do not have to repeatedly press the key. Once the proper
battery rating is shown on the display, press "ENTER" to perform the battery test
(lasts 1-2 seconds).
8. Optional sequence determined by the tester. At this point, the tester may display
a question to more accurately provide an assessment of the tested battery. If the
display shows "Is battery charged?", toggle to indicate YES or NO as applicable and
press "ENTER". If no is selected, the display will show the Open Circuit Voltage of
the Battery and the instruction RECHARGE RETEST. If yes is selected, see Step 9
below.
9. When the test is complete, the display shows the determined voltage of the battery
and the determined rating of the battery.
GOOD & PASS The tested battery is good and capable of holding a charge.
GOOD & RECHARGE The tested battery is good but needs to be charged.
RECHARGE & RETEST The tested battery is discharged. The battery condition
cannot be determined until it is fully charged. Recharge and retest the battery.
BAD & REPLACE The tested battery cannot hold a charge. It should be replaced
immediately.
BAD CELL & REPLACE The tested battery has at least one short-circuited cell. It
should be replaced immediately.
LOAD ERROR The tested battery is larger than 2000 CCA or 200 AH. Or, the
clamps are not connected properly. Check battery connection. If connection is
incorrect, reconnect and retest. If connection is correct, charge the tested battery to
full charge and retest, ensuring that a proper connection is made. If the reading is
still the same, the battery should be replaced immediately.
Note: If this outcome is displayed, the operator is asked if any
accessories have been left on as a possible cause. If it is found that
accessories were left on, charge the tested battery and retest. If it is
determined that no accessories were left on, the battery should be
replaced.