INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Analogue Battery Tester. Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase giving you long and satisfactory service.
KEEP THEM IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT AT THE FOLLOWING POINTS: - THE IGNITION COILS, DISTRIBUTOR CAP, IGNITION CABLE, SPARK PLUGS. 1. CLARKE International are not liable for any damages or consequences resulting from: • Connection and installation errors.
19. If the outer insulation of the cable is damaged, it may cause a short circuit. Stop using it immediately and contact your CLARKE dealer. OTHER INFORMATION 1. The Battery Tester is suitable for all types of 6V &12V lead acid batteries (vehicle batteries).
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Battery Load Test Switch Voltmeter Display Red/Positive Crocodile Clip Test Black/Negative Crocodile Clip Lead Test Lead Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
BATTERY TESTER OPERATION WARNING: ON THE FIRST LOAD TEST, SMOKE MAY BE EMITTED FROM THE LOUVRES IN THE CASING. THIS IS NORMAL AND TEMPORARY. BATTERY LOAD TEST 1. Attach the red/positive crocodile clip test lead to the red/positive (+) battery terminal. 2.
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5. The following chart will show the condition of the battery. Pointer Location Battery Condition Green: ‘OK’ Battery is in a good condition and near full charge Yellow: ‘Weak’ Battery condition is low and may need charging. Red: ‘Bad’ Battery condition is very low and needs charging.
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is either a bad connection of the battery terminals or the battery is dead. 3. Start the engine and allow it to warm up. Turn off all electrical accessories such as radio, headlights, heating etc. 4. Run the engine to between 1200 & 1500rpm and note the reading. This should be in the green zone (OK), between 13.6V &...
• DO NOT submerge the device or spill any liquids over it. • AVOID engine oil, petrol, antifreeze and electrolyte from contacting the tester as this may cause surface deterioration of the device. SPECIFICATION Model No. CVT3 Product Description 6V & 12V Analogue Battery Tester Part number 6260104...
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