Battery Testing; Maintenance - CEN-TECH 32418 Operating Instructions Manual

4. When testing is complete, switch the meter to a DCV testing location (to
help prolong battery life), remove the Test Leads, and store the leads and
meter in a safe, dry location.
1. Turn the Range Selector Switch to the 1.5V ("AAA", "AA", "C", & "D" Size Bat-
tery) setting.
2. Plug the red lead into the + Jack. Plug the black lead into the -Com Jack.
3. Connect the red test lead to the positive end of the battery and the black lead to
the negative.
4. Read measurement. When testing is complete, remove Test Leads and store
them and the meter in a safe, dry location.
1. Wipe unit with a damp cloth using a light detergent. Do not use solvents or
abrasives. Allow the unit to dry completely before use or storage.
2. Remove batteries if not in use for long periods.
4. Store unit in a dry location out of children's reach.
5. Aside from the fuse and batteries, there are no user replaceable parts on this
unit. REPAIRS SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.
6.
Over time, it may become necessary to adjust the meter pointer to align on "0."
a. Remove the Test Leads from the multimeter and make sure that the unit is
not set at an Ohm testing setting.
b. Using a small standard screwdriver, place it on the small meter Zero Adjust
screw right below the center of the dial. See Control and Scale Layout on
page 6.
c. Turn screw slightly until the pointer points directly at the zero on the Amper-
age/Voltage Scale.
Battery Replacement
7.
If the Ohms cannot be adjusted to
indicate zero, the batteries require
replacement.
a. Remove the Test Leads from the
multimeter.
b. Turn the unit over to show its back.
c. Remove the screw indicated in
Figure A using a cross-head
screwdriver.
SKU 32418 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

Battery Testing

Maintenance

Meter Pointer Calibration
Figure A
Screw
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