Chicago Electric 90636 user manual

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100 AMP LOAD BA 100 AMP LOAD BATTER TTERY AND Y AND
100 AMP LOAD BA 100 AMP LOAD BA 100 AMP LOAD BATTER TTER TTERY AND Y AND Y AND
CHARGING SYSTEM TESTER CHARGING SYSTEM TESTER CHARGING SYSTEM TESTER
CHARGING SYSTEM TESTER CHARGING SYSTEM TESTER
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SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Capability 6 and 12 VDC battery tester with charging system output Load Test Capacity 100 amps; 50~1000 cold cranking amps Display Meter Analog, 0~16 VDC (maximum) Test Cycle 10 seconds per test with 1 minute cool down; 3 tests in 5 minutes Battery Cable / Clamps 16-3/4 inch; Copper plated clamps Overall Dimensions 12-3/4 (L) x 6 (W) x 3 (D) inches Features Carrying handle and four rubber feet Save This Manual You will need the manual for the safety war

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7. Maintain tools with care. Keep clean. Do not use a damaged tool. Tag damaged tools “Do not use” until repaired. 8. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. 9. Maintain labels and nameplates on this tool. These carry important information. CAUTION! If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Battery acid may cause severe Freight Tools for a replacement. injury to eyes; always

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6. Reversing Battery Tester Cable Clamps on the battery will damage the tester. 7. Do not connect the Battery Tester to the battery while the battery is being charged. Turn the engine off before connecting. 8. Do not touch the cooling vents on the Battery Tester immediately after testing the battery. They become very hot. UNPACKING When unpacking, check to make sure that all the parts are included. Refer to the Assembly section, and the Assembly Drawing and Parts List at the end of this manual.

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6. View the Meter Display (D) and read the battery condition. Refer to the “Battery Condition Analysis” section below. 7. Release the Toggle Switch (C) and remove the Cable Clamps from the battery. Testing the Charging System Note: The engine should be at normal operating temperature during this test. 1. Connect the Cable Clamps (A, B) to the battery as previously described. 2. Outside, or in a well ventilated area, start the vehicle engine and run at fast idle speed. Never start and run the ve

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Testing the Starter Note: The engine should be at normal operating temperature and the battery should be fully charged before doing this test. 1. Connect the Cable Clamps (A, B) to the battery as previously described. 2. Disable the ignition so the engine will not start. (Refer to your vehicle’s manual.) 3. Have an assistant crank the engine. Note the voltage reading during cranking. 4. View the Meter Display (D) and read the voltage. A reading of 9 Volts or less indicates excessive current dra