Schumacher Electric PTI100 Owner's Manual page 21

2. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
2.1
engine.
2.2
watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce
a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a
severe burn.
2.3 Be extra cautious, to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It might
spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical part that may cause an explosion.
2.4 Consider having someone nearby to come to your aid when you work near a
lead-acid battery.
2.5 Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts your skin,
clothing or eyes.
2.6 Wear complete eye and body protection, including safety goggles and protective
clothing. Avoid touching your eyes while working near the battery.
2.7
If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, immediately wash the area with soap and
water. If acid enters your eye, immediately flood the eye with cold running water for at
least 10 minutes and get medical attention right away.
2.8 If battery acid is accidentally swallowed, drink milk, the whites of eggs or water. DO NOT
induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.
3. PREPARING THE BATTERY
WARNING WARNING
4. USING THE TESTER
IMPORTANT
Also, during regular use, the metal housing of the unit may get hot; handle with care.
Neither of these factors will affect the performance of your tester.
5. 12 VOLT BATTERY ANALYSIS
5.1 Look on the label of the battery to be tested and find the Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) rating.
5.2 Connect the positive (red) clamp to the positive (POS, P, +) battery post. Connect the
negative (black) clamp to the negative (NEG, N, -) battery post. Rock the clamps back
and forth to ensure a good electrical connection.
5.3 Find the Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) range on the meter (see illustration in section 9)
that matches the CCA rating of the battery being tested.
5.4 Press and hold the load switch "on" for a maximum of 10 seconds and read the meter
with the load still on, then refer to Table 1 or the back of the tester.
6. 6 VOLT BATTERY ANALYSIS
6.1 Connect the positive (red) clamp to the positive (POS, P, +) battery post. Connect the
negative (black) clamp to the negative (NEG, N, -) battery post. Rock the clamps back
and forth to ensure a good electrical connection.
6.2 Read the meter and confirm the battery voltage is in the green area (see illustration in
section 9).
6.3
Press and hold the load switch "on" for a maximum of 10 seconds and read the meter
with the load still on. The needle should remain in the green area. If it doesn't, the
NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of a battery or
Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and
RISK OF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID. BATTERY ACID IS
A HIGHLY CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID.
3.1 Clean the battery terminals before testing the battery.
During cleaning, keep airborne corrosion from coming into
contact with your eyes, nose and mouth. Use baking soda and
water to neutralize the battery acid and help eliminate airborne
corrosion. Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth.
During the first use of this tester, you may notice a little smoke and/or a
burning smell. This is normal and will stop after a short burn-in period.
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