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MAR-800P
Inspecting the Battery
Before starting the test visually inspect the battery for:
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Cracked, buckled, or leaking case. If you see any of these
defects, replace the battery.
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Corroded, loose, or damaged cables and connections. Re-
pair or replace them as needed.
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Corrosion on the battery terminals, and dirt or acid on the
case top. Clean the case and terminals using a wire brush
and a mixture of water and baking soda.
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Low electrolyte level. If the electrolyte level is too low, add
distilled water to fill up and fully charge the battery. Do
not overfill.
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Corroded or loose battery tray and hold-down fixture.
Tighten or replace as needed.
Testing Out-of-Vessel (Battery Test)
The preferred battery test location is in the vessel. However, if
you plan to test out of the vessel:
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Always disconnect the negative cable from the battery
first and reconnect it last.
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Always use a carry tool or strap to lift and transport the
battery.
Testing In-Vessel (System Test)
The preferred test position is at the battery posts.
At the start of the test, make sure all vessel accessory loads
are off. If systems in the vessel are still active it might lead
to a SYSTEM NOISE message, the tester will automatically
continue to test the battery until the noise is gone.
Connecting to the Battery
CAUTION: Do not connect the tester to a voltage source
greater than 30 Vdc.
Connect the clamps to the battery: the red clamp to the
positive (+) terminal and the black clamp to the negative (–)
terminal.
If you connect the clamps in the wrong polarity (positive to
negative or negative to positive), the tester displays CLAMPS
REVERSED! Reconnect the clamps correctly.
To make sure both sides of the clamps are gripping the
terminals, rock the each clamp back and forth. A poor
connection will prevent testing, and the tester will display
the message CHECK CONNECTION. If the message reappears
after you have correctly reconnected the clamps, clean the
terminals and reconnect.
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Setting User Preferences
Before starting your test you may want to customize the use of
your analyzer by setting preferences in the Utility Menu. The
menu has settings for the display's date and time, the contrast
and backlight time, a utility to customize printouts, among
others.
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To conserve the analyzer's internal batteries, the tester
will turn off after 30 seconds of inactivity.
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