Actron KAL8600 User Manual

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2. Enter the battery CCA rating.
Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to change the

CCA number of the battery to be tested. Press

and hold arrow key down for rapid scrolling.

Once the correct number is displayed, press

the \ key to continue.

NOTE: Do not be confused by CA rating. Use the CCA rating. To convert CA

or MCA (Marine) to CCA, multiply CA or MCA by 0.8.

3. Select Test based on battery temperature.
Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to move the

pointer to the desired selection. Press \ key

to make selection. Use Above 32 °F selection

when battery temperature is above 32 ° F. Use

Below 32 ° F when battery temperature is be-

low 32 °F or lower.
4. Testing process.
Once the temperature range has been selected, the remaining battery tests will start

automatically.
After a short period, the analyzer displays the battery condition. After displaying the

battery condition test results, the analyzer determines the battery state-of-charge.
Below are the possible results and their meaning:

GOOD BATTERY
Indicates that the battery is good and ready to be returned to service.

GOOD-RECHARGE
Indicates that the battery is good but needs to be charged before returning it to

service.

REPLACE BATTERY
Indicates the battery is bad and needs to be replaced. Before replacing the battery

check the following:

Battery clamps had good connection on both sides during test. If not, correct

connections and retest.

If the battery was hooked up to the vehicle during testing, perform the following

steps:
- Disconnect the positive and negative cables from the battery to isolate it from

the vehicle

- Clean the battery posts or terminals.
- Connect analyzer and retest.
- If you still get the Replace Battery message, then the battery is bad and

needs to be replaced.

Enter Rated CCA 550

Use Arrow Keys

to Change Value

Press

Done

` Batt Above 32

Batt Below 32