IPA Tools 9007A Smart MUTT Head - Manual (Page 8)

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BATTERY
CHOOSING AN INTERNAL BATTERY:
(Manufacturer’s suggested replacement: YUASA #YTX14 or equivalent):
• Battery Voltage: 12/24V DC
• Battery Type: Lead Acid
• Battery Compartment Dimensions: 5 7/8” L x 5 3/4” H x 3 3/8” W
• Battery Protection: Inline 30 Amp Fuse for Overcharge Current Protection
• Tester Output: Maximum Output to Trailer 20 Amps
INSTALLING AN INTERNAL BATTERY:
If any other size battery than the recommended is used, it must be shimmed and
secured to prevent the possibility of damage to the MUTT®.
1. Remove the four 8-32 x 1/4” Phillips head screws from the back of the MUTT®.
2. Slide out the battery tray.
3. Place the battery into the tray with the battery terminals facing the front of the
unit. Attach the ring terminal on the red wire to the positive side of the battery
and tighten securely.
4. Cover positive terminal with the red boot.
5. Attach the ring terminal of the black wire to the negative battery terminal and
tighten securely.
6. Carefully slide the tray into the tester. Use caution – DO NOT ALLOW the
positive battery terminal to contact the unit.
7. Reinstall screws to secure.
AVOID MISDIAGNOSIS
• Before attaching to trailer connector, make sure all sockets and pins are clean
and tight.
• Any loose or corroded connections may cause a misdiagnosis or show a fault.
• Use a well-charged battery.