Actron KAL8600 - Manual (Page 3)

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VEHICLE PREPARATION
Caution! Before Testing, Read All Safety Guidelines.
• Key OFF, engine OFF.
• Disconnect all battery chargers! Battery cannot be tested while being charged.
• In all multiple battery systems, all batteries must be tested separately. Batteries
connected in parallel must be disconnected. Only batteries connected in series
may be tested without separating them.
Batteries in Series: All batteries are connected from the negative (-) terminal of one
battery, to the positive (+) terminal of the other. Only the negative terminal of the first
battery and the positive terminal of the last battery are to be connected to the vehicle.
Any number of batteries may be connected in a series. However, each battery must
be tested separately. All other types of multiple connections must be disconnected
from each other.
• If the battery is connected to the vehicle, remove all electrical loads.
• Battery connections must be clean to provide good contact and proper test results.
• Install terminal stud adapters (not included) on side post batteries. Terminal stud
adapters are available at most automotive parts stores.
HOOKUP
• Connect the power cable to analyzer.
• Connect the black clamp to the battery’s negative (-) terminal.
• Connect the red clamp to the battery’s positive (+) terminal.
• Make sure both sides of each clamp have good contact with the battery terminals.
If needed, rock the clamps back and forth to improve connection.
If the analyzer does not power up, check the power cable at the analyzer and the
connections to the battery, and verify that the battery has at least 1.0 volt. If the
battery is below 1.0 volt, disconnect the analyzer and charge the battery.
NOTE: Usually, if the voltage is below 1.0V, the battery is damaged and needs
to be replaced.
Follow battery charger manufacturer’s instructions for proper charging procedures.
Disconnect the charger, then hookup the analyzer. If the analyzer still does not power
up, the battery is not accepting charge and should be replaced.
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