Schumacher BT-250 user manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
Model: BT-250
Digital Battery Tester
For 12 Volt Batteries
ELECTRIC CORPORATION
MT. PROSPECT, IL 60056
Send Warranty Product
Repairs To:
Customer Returns
P.O. Box 280
1025 E. Thompson Avenue
Hoopeston, IL 60942-0280
Questions? Call Customer Service
1-800-621-5485
00-99-000439/1004

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WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. TEST PROCEDURES / OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: 1. For testing 12 volt batteries Only 2. Suggested operational range 32°(0°C) to 122°(50°C) ambient air temperature. 2

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WARNING 1. Working in the vicinity of a lead acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal battery operation. For this reason, it is of utmost importance that each time before using your tester, (if you have any doubts) you read these instructions very carefully. 2. To reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery. Obse

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PREPARING TO TEST: 1. Be sure the area around the battery being tested is well ventilated before performing any test. 2. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes. 3. Inspect the battery for cracked or broken case or cover. If the battery is damaged, do not use the tester. 4. If the battery is not sealed (i.e. Maintenance Free), add distilled water in each cell until battery fluid reaches level specified by the battery manufacturer. This helps purge e

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5. Pressing “ENTER” will move to the next step. 6. Press the
/ Key to input the SET 500
battery capacity of CCA: SAE: 200–1200, ENC2: 180–1280, DIN: 110–770 Press “ENTER” to begin the test. 7. Test the battery for 5–7 seconds. CAL 8. When the test is complete, The display shows the actual volts and the actual CCA. (Compared to the CCA selected in step 6). One of five results will be displayed: PASS: (Green light) The battery is good & capable of holding a charge. xx.xx SAE PASS PASS & RECHAR

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LOAD ERROR: The tested battery is larger than 1200CCA or 120AH. Or the clamps are not connected properly. ERR 9. Press “ENTER” return to step 4 or remove the test clamps from the battery posts after completion of testing. * The operator is asked if any accessories are left on as a possible cause. If accessories are left on, the operator is instructed to charge and retest the battery. If accessories are not left on, the operator is instructed to replace the battery, since the charging system is w

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LIMITED WARRANTY SCHUMACHER ELECTRIC CORPORATION, 801 BUSI- NESS CENTER DRIVE, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS 60056-2179 MAKES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL OF THIS PROD- UCT. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFER- ABLE. Schumacher Electric Corporation warrants this battery tester for one year from date of purchase at retail against defec- tive material or workmanship. If such should occur, the unit will be repaired or replaced at the option of the manufac- turer. It is th