Durite 0-524-71 Quick Start Manual

ELECTRONIC BATTERY TESTER
6 and 12 VOLT BATTERIES
12 and 24 VOLT START/CHARGE ANALYSER
This battery tester is designed to test 6 and 12 volt automotive lead acid batteries including maintenance free and
sealed for life batteries, it can also help analyse 12 and 24 volt starter and charging systems. These instructions must
be followed for its safe and efficient use:
• Battery acid is corrosive, any contact with the skin should be immediately rinsed with copious
amounts of water. If in contact with the eyes rinse immediately and seek medical assistance.
• Batteries can produce explosive gases so always work in a well ventilated area. Do not work near
naked flames, lit cigarettes etc., and avoid any action which may cause sparking.
• If the battery to be tested has a damaged or cracked case do not use the tester; replace the battery.
• Protect the tester from dampness and never use in a damp or wet environment.
• Only use this product to test lead/acid automotive batteries of the appropriate voltage. Do not test
batteries connected in parallel.
Operating Instructions
1. If the battery is non-sealed type, remove the battery filler cap(s) and check the electrolyte level. This level should
be approximately 5mm above the plates. If necessary, top up with distilled water before testing.
2. Ensure the vehicle ignition, all accessories and other loads are switched off.
3. Connect the black clip to the negative battery terminal and the red clip to the positive battery terminal.
4. The LCD display will briefly show 'SYSTEM ANALYSER' then change to 'BATTERY TEST' and show the battery
voltage. Use the up/down keys to select 'BATTERY TEST', 'SYSTEM TEST' and 'LANGUAGE SELECT'.
5. BATTERY TEST
Press 'ENTER' to select 'BATTERY TEST'.
Select battery type 'REGULAR LIQUID' for normal wet flooded battery, 'AGM FLAT PLATE' or 'AGM SPIRAL'
dependent on the construction of the AGM battery, or 'VRLA/GEL' for sealed batteries.
Press 'ENTER' then select battery rating 'SAE', 'DIN', 'IEC', 'EN' or 'JIS'.
Press 'ENTER' then select the battery capacity in CCA, for JIS select battery type number.
Press 'ENTER' to start the test, 'TESTING' is displayed for a few seconds.
If 'IS BATTERY CHARGED' is displayed select 'YES' or 'NO' and 'ENTER' to confirm if the battery is fully charged.
When the test is complete the display shows the voltage and CCA.
One of six 'SOH' (State of health) or 'SOC' (State of Charge) results will be displayed:
'GOOD & PASS xx.xxV xxxx SAE' - battery good.
'GOOD & RECHARGE xx.xxV xxxx SAE' - battery good but needs recharging.
'RECHARGE & RETEST xx.xxV xxxx SAE' - battery is discharged, charge and retest.
'BAD & REPLACE xx.xxV xxxx SAE' - battery will not hold charge and should be replaced.
'BAD CELL & REPLACE xx.xxV xxxx SAE' - battery has a least one failed cell and should be replaced.
'LOAD ERROR' - battery is too large or connection poor.
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ELECTRONIC BATTERY TESTER
6 and 12 VOLT BATTERIES
12 and 24 VOLT START/CHARGE ANALYSER
This battery tester is designed to test 6 and 12 volt automotive lead acid batteries including maintenance free and
sealed for life batteries, it can also help analyse 12 and 24 volt starter and charging systems. These instructions must
be followed for its safe and efficient use:
• Battery acid is corrosive, any contact with the skin should be immediately rinsed with copious
amounts of water. If in contact with the eyes rinse immediately and seek medical assistance.
• Batteries can produce explosive gases so always work in a well ventilated area. Do not work near
naked flames, lit cigarettes etc., and avoid any action which may cause sparking.
• If the battery to be tested has a damaged or cracked case do not use the tester; replace the battery.
• Protect the tester from dampness and never use in a damp or wet environment.
• Only use this product to test lead/acid automotive batteries of the appropriate voltage. Do not test
batteries connected in parallel.
Operating Instructions
1. If the battery is non-sealed type, remove the battery filler cap(s) and check the electrolyte level. This level should
be approximately 5mm above the plates. If necessary, top up with distilled water before testing.
2. Ensure the vehicle ignition, all accessories and other loads are switched off.
3. Connect the black clip to the negative battery terminal and the red clip to the positive battery terminal.
4. The LCD display will briefly show 'SYSTEM ANALYSER' then change to 'BATTERY TEST' and show the battery
voltage. Use the up/down keys to select 'BATTERY TEST', 'SYSTEM TEST' and 'LANGUAGE SELECT'.
5. BATTERY TEST
Press 'ENTER' to select 'BATTERY TEST'.
Select battery type 'REGULAR LIQUID' for normal wet flooded battery, 'AGM FLAT PLATE' or 'AGM SPIRAL'
dependent on the construction of the AGM battery, or 'VRLA/GEL' for sealed batteries.
Press 'ENTER' then select battery rating 'SAE', 'DIN', 'IEC', 'EN' or 'JIS'.
Press 'ENTER' then select the battery capacity in CCA, for JIS select battery type number.
Press 'ENTER' to start the test, 'TESTING' is displayed for a few seconds.
If 'IS BATTERY CHARGED' is displayed select 'YES' or 'NO' and 'ENTER' to confirm if the battery is fully charged.
When the test is complete the display shows the voltage and CCA.
One of six 'SOH' (State of health) or 'SOC' (State of Charge) results will be displayed:
'GOOD & PASS xx.xxV xxxx SAE' - battery good.
'GOOD & RECHARGE xx.xxV xxxx SAE' - battery good but needs recharging.
'RECHARGE & RETEST xx.xxV xxxx SAE' - battery is discharged, charge and retest.
'BAD & REPLACE xx.xxV xxxx SAE' - battery will not hold charge and should be replaced.
'BAD CELL & REPLACE xx.xxV xxxx SAE' - battery has a least one failed cell and should be replaced.
'LOAD ERROR' - battery is too large or connection poor.
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