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Operating Instructions BATTERY & ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ANALYZER 5070011165 These operating instructions must be read thoroughly before use and followed. These operating instructions must be retained for future reference. Translation of the original operating instructions...
Operating Instructions 5070011165 Table of contents About these operating instructions and symbol descriptions ........3 Safety and accident prevention rules ..............3 Important ....................3 2.2 Personal Safety Precautions ................4 2.3 Preparing to test ................... 4 Performance description ..................4 3.1 Operation &...
Operating Instructions 5070011165 About these operating instructions and symbol descriptions Incorrect operation can lead to serious injury or death. Incorrect operation or negligence may result in personal injury, damage to the equipment or faulty measurements. Instructions and tips for operation. ...
Operating Instructions 5070011165 2.2 Personal Safety Precautions 1. Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead acid battery. 2. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing or eyes.
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Operating Instructions 5070011165 BEFORE TESTING: 1. Before you test a battery in a vehicle, turn off the ignition, all accessories and loads. Close all the vehicle doors and the trunk lid. 2. Make sure the battery terminals are clean. Wire brush them if necessary. Clamp the black load lead to the vehicle negative battery terminal.
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Operating Instructions 5070011165 Battery Test: 1. Select BATTERY TEST. Press «ENTER». BATTERY TEST XX.XX V 2. Press the ◄ ► to select REGULAR/STD or START/STOP battery. REGULAR/STD START/STOP REGULAR/STD BATTERY: FLOODED, AGM FLAT PLATE, AGM SPIRAL, VRLA/GEL START/STOP BATTERY: AGM FLAT PLATE, EFB 3.
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Operating Instructions 5070011165 Press the ◄ ► key to confirm temperature. ABOVE 32°F/0°C? YES/NO 9. Press <<Enter>> to begin the test. *Return Feature: Before the test is started, the user can always return to the previous setting page by pressing <<ENTER>> for 2 seconds. SURFACE CHARGE NOTICE: The battery will hold a surface charge if the engine has been running or after the battery has been charged.
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Operating Instructions 5070011165 GOOD & PASS GOOD & PASS VOL: xx.xx V *The battery is good and capable of holding a charge. CCA: xxxx CCA/SAE xx.xx mΩ GOOD & RECHARGE GOOD & RECHARGE *The battery is good but needs to be recharged. VOL: xx.xx V CCA:...
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Operating Instructions 5070011165 LOAD ERROR The tested battery is bigger than 2000CCA/SAE or LOAD ERROR 200AH. Or the clamps are not connected properly. Please fully charge the battery and retest after excluding both previous reasons. If reading is the same, the battery should be replaced immediately.
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Operating Instructions 5070011165 Press «ENTER» to begin charging system test PRESS ENTER FOR MAKE SURE ALL CHARGING TEST LOADS ARE OFF Press the «ENTER» key, one of the three results will be displayed along with the actual reading measured.. HIGH CHARGING VOLTS WHEN TEST AT IDLE The voltage output from the alternator to the battery exceeds ALT.
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Operating Instructions 5070011165 RIPPLE DETECTED NORMAL RIPPLE DETECTED Diodes function well in the alternator / starter xx.xx V NORMAL NO RIPPLE DETECTT Ripple is not detected NO RIPPLE DETECT PRESS ENTER EXCESS RIPPLE DETECTED One or more diodes in the alternator are not functioning or there is stator damage.
Operating Instructions 5070011165 Press «ENTER» when charging system test is completed. Turn all accessory loads and engine off. TEST OVER. TURN OFF Press «ENTER» to read the system test results. LOADS & ENGINE ALT. LOAD VOLTS xx.xx V NORMAL RIPPLE VOLTAGE xx.xx V NORMAL CRANKING VOLTAGE...
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Operating Instructions 5070011165 What is a VRLA battery? Valve Regulated Lead Acid Battery – This type of battery is sealed Maintenance Free with a “Bunce” Valve or Valves in the top of them that opens when a preset pressure is realized inside the battery and let’s the excess gas pressure out.
Operating Instructions 5070011165 EU Declaration of Conformity The manufacturer, Wilhelm Fricke SE Zum Kreuzkamp 7 DE-27404 Heeslingen hereby declares on its sole responsibility that the BATTERY & ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ANALYZER Type/series identification: 5070011165 conforms to the provisions of 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC Directive) The product was developed in accordance with the following standards: EN 61326-1:2013 Authorised person for documentation:...
Operating Instructions 5070011165 UKCA Declaration of Conformity The manufacturer, Wilhelm Fricke SE Zum Kreuzkamp 7 DE-27404 Heeslingen declares under their sole responsibility that the BATTERY & ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ANALYZER Type/series identification: 5070011165 conforms to the provisions of Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 The product was developed in accordance with the following standards: BS EN 61326-1:2013 CISPR11:2015 Group1 Class B...
Operating Instructions 5070011165 Disposal On a product, the symbol of a dustbin with a cross through it means that the product cannot be disposed of with the household waste. In the case of batteries or rechargeable batteries/accumulators containing mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd) or lead (Pb), the chemical symbol is shown under the crossed-out dustbin symbol.
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