Actron KAL8500 - Manual (Page 5)

4. Testing process.
Once the temperature range has been selected, the remaining battery tests
will be start automatically.
After a short period, the analyzer displays the battery condition. After display-
ing 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.
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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 of clamp 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 vehicle from the battery.
- Clean battery posts or terminals.
- Reconnect analyzer and retest.
- If you still get Replace Battery - the battery is bad and needs to be
replaced.
CHARGE & RETEST
Indicates the battery is too low to test and needs to be charged before
it can be retested. If the battery has been charged and continues to
display “Charge/Retest”, the battery is BAD and needs to be replaced.
SURFACE CHARGE
Indicates that a surface charge exists and should be removed before
retesting the battery. Turn on the vehicle headlights for 60 seconds,
then off. Wait 60 seconds for battery to stabilize (some batteries may
require additional time). Hook up and retest.
TESTING
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