Associated Equipment 12-1012 Manual - Manual (Page 7)

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Model 12-1012 Users’ Manual Version 13.08
Associated Equipment Corp.
5043 Farlin Ave. 800-949-1472(US)
St. Louis, MO 63115 314-385-5178 (Outside US)
2.2 Other Precautions:
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This battery analyzer is meant for testing of 12 Volts batteries only.
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Its operating voltage is from 9V ~ 15V DC and should not be tested on
24V directly. It will cause damage the unit. For 12V x 2 batteries (in
series or parallel), disconnect the connections and test them
individually.
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Battery that has just been charged by the charger contains surface
charge and it should be discharged by turning ON the Head lights for
3~5 minutes before testing.
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Always attached the analyzer clips on the lead side of the battery
terminal posts during testing so that it has a good contact. This will
provide better and accurate results.
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Do not attach the analyzer clips directly onto the steel bolt that tightened
to the battery terminal posts; this may give inaccurate readings or
inconsistent results. (Note: This also applies to all other battery testing
methods.)
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If the battery terminal posts were oxidized or badly corroded and the
connections were bad, the analyzer will prompt you to check the
connections. In this case, clean the terminal posts and performs testing
directly on the terminal posts it-self.
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During testing on the battery whist it is still in the car, make sure the
engine is OFF.
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Do not store the analyzer near high humidity or temperature area.
Exposing to extreme temperatures will cause damage to the unit.