Battery Safety Information; Reading This Manual - Argus AA300 User Manual

BaTTERy SaFETy INFoRmaTIoN

Batteries can be very dangerous. Batteries
contain toxic and caustic chemicals, and
hopefully a large amount of energy. Batteries
may produce explosive gasses. please observe
these basic safety guidelines when testing
batteries.
1. Remove metal jewelry from your fingers
and wrists before working with batteries.
2. Before touching a battery, inspect it visually
for any leaking or corrosion.
3. If testing a battery in a vehicle, beware of
adjacent hazards, such as moving fans and
belts. Organize analyzer, cables, and clamps
so they cannot interfere with any moving or
hot parts.
4. Inspect the analyzer cables for damaged
insulation before attaching the analyzer to
the battery.
5. Do not bring a spark or flame near a battery
when it is charging.
6. Clean terminals thoroughly before attaching
clamps.
7 . To avoid causing a spark during testing,
maximize surface contact between clamp
and terminal by rocking the clamp on the
terminal to allow the clamp teeth to dig in.
aa SERIES TEchNIcaL LImITaTIoNS
The AA series models are designed to test
lead acid batteries of all constructions and
nearly any size with a nominal voltage of
12V. While the tester will not be harmed if
connected to batteries of other chemistries
(niMh, LiIon, niCad, etc.), the test results
will not be accurate.

REaDINg ThIS maNuaL

We hope you will read every word. We also
realize that time may not allow. If you are
pressed for time, please read at a minimum:
Battery Safety Information, Argus Analyzer
Tour, and the Quick Testing Guide.
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aRguS aNaLyzER TouR
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1 Graphical Display 4 Battery specification reference value
2 Main Data Display 5 Overcharge/undercharge icon
3 Alarms/prompts 6 Battery pass/fail icon
7 Alternator icon
8 'Start engine' prompt
9 'Enter' prompt
10 Rating standard
11 Battery type
12 Screen key
13 Fan display
14 Printer connected
15 Compensation mode (350, 400, 500P)
Input keys
AA300
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AA350 / AA400 / AA500P
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