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3.
OPERATION
WARNING! Ensure you read, understand and apply the safety and operational instructions before
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applying the tester probes to the battery. Only when you are sure that you understand the procedures is it
safe to proceed with the testing process.
3.1.
Preparation
3.1.1. Check battery casing for cracks or leakage and confirm that it is 12 volts.
3.1.2. Clean battery terminals.
3.1.3. If possible, check electrolyte levels and top up with distilled water as necessary.
WARNING! Ensure vehicle, or battery, is in a well ventilated area before starting to test.
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3.1.4. Remove the caps from the ends of the probes, press one probe to the positive (+) battery terminal and the
other probe to negative (-) terminal. Note that this tester is not polarity sensitive. If the pointer does not
move, either there is a bad connection or the battery is completely dead.
3.1.5. Note the meter reading, remove the tester from the battery and re-fit the caps to the end of the probes.
3.1.6. Refer to the chart below for diagnostics.
BATTERY CONDITION
1. Battery fully
charged and
healthy.
2. Battery healthy
but discharged.
3. Faulty cell*
4. Shorted cell(s)
* Condition indicated in 3 & 4 may cause suspect cell to "Boil".
Declaration of Conformity We, the sole UK importer, declare that the products listed below are in
conformity with the following standards and directives.
The construction files for these products are held by the Manufacturer and may be inspected, by a
national authority, upon request to Jack Sealey Ltd.
12V Battery Tester
Model: BT91/3
89/336/EEC EMC Directive
93/68/EEC CE Marking Directive
NOTE: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component
parts without prior notice.
IMPORTANT: No liability is accepted for incorrect use of product.
WARRANTY: Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which will be required for any claim.
INFORMATION: For a copy of our latest catalogue and promotions call us on 01284 757525 and leave your full name and
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address, including
METER READING
Needle will indicate approximately 9 volts and will remain
steady in this position. Note: Smaller capacity or 'Economy'
batteries may read 7 or 8 volts. Very heavy duty batteries
may read a steady 10 or 11 volts.
Needle will indicate as above but will drop away steadily to
3 volts and remain there.
Needle will indicate approximately 9 volts and drop rapidly to Battery should be
approximately3 volts and remain there or rise slowly to
approximately 6 volts.
Needle will indicate zero volts and then rise to approximately Battery should
6 volts and remain there.
Signed by Mark Sweetman
For Jack Sealey Ltd. Sole UK importer of Sealey Power Products.
Sole UK Distributor
Sealey Group,
Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk.
17th September 2006
01284 757500
01284 703534
ACTION NECESSARY
This condition should
be checked by the use
of a hydrometer and
battery should be
removed, re-charged
and re-tested.
replaced.
be replaced.
www.sealey.co.uk
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sales@sealey.co.uk
email
BT91/3 -2 - 200906
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