FJC 45115 Operator's Manual

CARBON PILE BATTERY TESTER
WARNING
A RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES is always present when in the presents of a battery. Lead Acid batteries generate explosive gases during
normal operation, charging or testing. Always follow these instructions when operating the battery tester.
TO HELP PREVENT EXPLOSIONS:
1. Only charge or test batteries in a well ventilated area.
Use distilled water to add to each cell until battery acid reaches battery manufacture's specified level. Do not over-fill the battery. Do not charge or
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test a battery without cell caps. Carefully follow manufacturer's instructions.
3. Do not smoke or allow sparks or open flames near any battery which is being charged or tested. It is good practice not to smoke or allow sparks or
open flames around any battery.
Always follow battery manufacturer's instructions.
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5. Always turn off battery tester before connecting or disconnecting the tester to or from the battery.
CAUTION:
Automotive batteries contain sulfuric acid, which can cause severe damage to skin, eyes, and clothing. When skin, eyes or clothing comes
in contact with battery acid, perform the following:
1. If acid comes in contact with eyes: Force eyes open and flood with cool running water at least for 10 minutes, then contact a doctor. Do Not Use
eye drops or other medication before contacting a doctor.
2. If acid comes in contact with skin: Remove contaminated clothing and run cool water over skin for at least 10 minutes.
During the battery charging or testing process, an explosive gas forms inside each of the batteries cells. This gas may escape through vent holes in the caps
and create an explosive condition. If sparks or a flame ignites this gas it can burn back into the battery and cause the battery to explode. An explosion
such as this is very dangerous and can cause the battery acid to be sprayed in to the surrounding area.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS:
1. When working near or testing a battery always wear complete protection: Approved Eye Protection, Approved Gloves and Protective Apron.
2. When working near or handling a battery always thoroughly wash hands before touching skin or eyes.
3. If acid contacts skin or clothing; remove clothing and wash skin immediately with soap and water.
4. If acid comes in contact with eye; flood eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and contact a doctor immediately. Do Not Use eye
drops or other medication before contacting a doctor.
5. Do not smoke or allow sparks or open flames near any battery which is being charged or tested. It is good practice not to smoke or allow sparks or
open flames around any battery.
6. Do not use tools near a battery that could cause a spark or could contact both positive and negative terminals at the same time causing a spark
and short circuiting the battery.
7. Personal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches which are metal should not be worn when working with a lead-acid battery.
Metal jewelry which comes in contact with a lead acid battery can cause a short circuit resulting in a sever burn.
8. Acid from a lead acid battery can be neutralize with a solution of baking soda (1 pound per gallon of water) or household ammonia (1 pint per
gallon of water)
PRIOR TO TEST
1. If removing battery for testing always follow vehicle manufacturer instructions and battery manufacturer instructions.
2. If testing battery in vehicle, remove battery cables following vehicle manufacturer instructions. Make sure vehicle engine is off.
3. Locate battery information: cold cranking amps (CCA) either on battery or vehicle manual.
4. Clean battery and battery terminals.
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Check the battery for loose terminals or any cracks in the battery.
Part # 45115
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
READ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION
DO NOT TEST A BATTERY THAT HAS LOOSE TERMINALS OR
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