Alpha Technologies Celltron Essential CTE-1200 AT; CTE-2200 AT; CTE-3200 AT - Manual (Page 7)

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Introduction
This manual provides descriptions and operating instructions for the Midtronics Celltron Essential
CTE-1200 AT, CTE-2200 AT and CTE-3200 AT stationary battery string analyzers. It helps you
understand the parts of the analyzer and how to use it to test batteries.
Safety instructions
Important
Read the instructions below before you operate the analyzer.
Guidelines
To avoid electric shock when testing batteries, follow your company safety practices and these guidelines:
• Wear safety glasses or a face shield.
• Wear protective rubber gloves.
• Wear a protective apron or shop coat.
• Perform only service work for which you have been trained.
• Do not disconnect battery cables from power systems without authorization
for the length of time needed to complete testing.
• Avoid placing yourself into a circuit.
• While in contact with the battery, avoid contact with frame racks and
adjacent hardware that may be grounded.
About the analyzer
Terminology
The analyzer and manual use the term “jar,” an international term for “battery.”
A string is a series of jars connected together by straps to provide power as a whole.
A site is a location with batteries to be tested. A site can consist of one or more strings.