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Schumacher PST-900X Owner's Manual

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Model PST-900X
BATTERY TESTER WITH PRINTER
OWNER'S MANUAL
READ ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE
USING THIS PRODUCT
00-99-000948/0110

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  • Page 1 ™ Model PST-900X BATTERY TESTER WITH PRINTER OWNER’S MANUAL READ ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT 00-99-000948/0110...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SECTION Features PersONaL saFetY PreCautIONs PreParING tO test OPeratING INstruCtIONs settINGs aNd INFOrMatION retrIeVaL GLOssarY rePLaCeMeNt Parts LIMIted WarraNtY TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE...
  • Page 4: Features

    FEATURES IMPORTANT: For testing 6 and 12 volt batteries and 12 and 24 volt charging systems. suggested operation range 32°F (0°C) to 122°F (50°C). PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.
  • Page 5: Preparing To Test

    WARNING: Working in the vicinity of a lead acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal battery operation. For this reason, it is of utmost importance, if you have any doubt, that each time before using your tester, you read these instructions very carefully. 2.10 to reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment...
  • Page 6 Clamp the positive (red) clamp to the positive (POs, P, +) battery post. Clamp the negative (black) clamp to the negative (NeG, N, -) battery post. TO TEST THE BATTERY Once you connect the tester to a battery, the screen will come on and display BatterY test and the voltage of the battery the tester is connected to.
  • Page 7 the screen will show COde and a computer generated code number. after the code is displayed, press eNter. the screen will show PrINt resuLts and a NO or Yes option. to change the print results choice, press the FOrWard or BaCK button. Once the correct option has been selected, press eNter and the tester will print the results of the test or it will go back to the first screen, depending on which option was chosen.
  • Page 8 • HIGH CHarGING VOLts WHeN at IdLe: the voltage output from the alternator to the battery exceeds the normal limits of a functioning regulator. Check to ensure there is no loose connection and the ground connection is good. If there are no connection problems, the regulator may need to be replaced, have it checked.
  • Page 9: Settings And Information Retrieval

    the screen will show PrINt resuLts and a NO or Yes option. to change the print results choice, press the FOrWard or BaCK button. Once the correct option has been selected, press eNter and the tester will print the results of the test or it will go back to the first screen, depending on which option was chosen.
  • Page 10 ADJUST THE DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS Hook the tester up to a vehicle battery. the tester defaults to the BatterY test display. Press the FOrWard button five times to get to the BRIGHTNESS display. Press eNter and the display will show BrIGHtNess adJust. Press the FOrWard or BaCK buttons to adjust the brightness of the display.
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  • Page 13: Glossary

    GLOSSARY What is a SLI battery? these initials stand for starting, Lighting and Ignition, which are the three basic functions which a battery has to perform on all normal vehicles. Batteries given this description, will have been specifically designed for service on cars and trucks within a voltage controlled electrical system.
  • Page 14: Replacement Parts

    WARRANTY TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE OR ASSIGNABLE. schumacher electric Corporation (the “Manufacturer”) warrants this battery tester for 1 year from the date of purchase at retail against defective material or workmanship that may occur under normal use and care.If your unit is not free from defective material or workmanship,...
  • Page 15 Manufacturer does not provide any warranty for any accessories used with this product that are not manufactured by schumacher electric Corporation and approved for use with this product. this Limited Warranty is void if the product is misused, subjected to careless handling, repaired, or modified by anyone other than Manufacturer or if this unit is resold through an unauthorized retailer.