Schumacher BT-100 - Manual (Page 2)

TABLE 1
LOAD TEST BATTERY CONDITION
Good (green) The battery capacity is OK. The battery may or may not be fully
charged. Check the specific gravity of the battery to determine
the state of charge, check for an electrical drain or possible
charging system trouble. Recharge the battery to a full level.
Weak or bad, but
the needle remains
steady. (yellow or red)
The battery capacity is not satisfactory. The battery may
be either defective or not fully charged. Check the specific
gravity to determine which condition exists. If charging does
not bring the specific gravity to the full charge level, the
battery should be replaced.
Weak or bad, but the
needle continues to
fall. (yellow or red)
The battery may be defective or very run-down. Release
the load switch and note the voltmeter reaction. Voltage
recovery to 12 volts or above within a few seconds indicates
a defective battery. A slow voltage recovery indicates a run-
down condition. For best results, check the specific gravity.
TESTING THE CHARGING SYSTEM
1. Connect the tester.
2. Start the engine and run it at 1200 to 1500 rpm. CAUTION: Stay clear of
moving engine parts.
3. Note the meter reading with all of the electrical accessories off. It should be
in the green “OK” band in the “charging system” scale (see illustration).
4. With the headlights and blower motor on high, the meter should remain in
the green “OK” band.
5. If the meter reads in the red band or outside the charging system zone,
trouble is indicated; most likely a defective alternator.
METER
1. Range for 6 volt battery load testing
2. Range for 12 volt battery load testing
3. Cold cranking amps range
4. Charging system test range
5. Voltage scale
6. Starter test voltage table
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2
3
4
5
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STARTER MOTOR TEST
This test identifies excessive starter current draw, which makes starting
difficult and shortens battery life. Perform the battery load test first, to make
sure the battery is in good condition. If the battery tests either weak or bad,
this test cannot be performed.
NOTE: The engine must be at a normal operating temperature.
1. Perform a basic battery load test. Note the exact voltage with the load test
on (see meter illustration).
2. Using the load voltage obtained above, see Table 2 or the meter face, to
find the minimum cranking voltage listed. If the engine is less then 200 CID,
use the next higher minimum cranking voltage. For example, if the load
voltage is 11.00, use 10.2 for the minimum cranking voltage instead of 9.7.
3. If possible, disable the vehicle’s ignition system so that it will not start. The
test works best if the starter cranks for 2 to 5 seconds.
4. Crank the engine and note the voltage reading during engine cranking.
5. If the cranking voltage is below the minimum cranking voltage in Table 2,
the starter current draw is excessive. If the starter cranks slowly, check for
high resistance or poor connections.
TABLE 2
STARTER TEST VOLTAGE
LOAD VOLTAGE 10.2 10.4 10.6 10.8 11.0 11.2 11.4
MINIMUM CRANKING VOLTAGE 7.7 8.2 8.7 9.2 9.7 10.2 10.6
BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS
When an unknown operating problem arises, please read the complete
manual and then contact Customer Service for assistance. This will usually
eliminate the need for return.
services @ schumacherelectric.com
www.batterychargers.com
or call 1-800-621-5485, Monday-Friday 7:00
am
to 5:00
pm
CST
For REPAIR OR RETURN, contact Customer Service at 1-800-621-5485. DO
NOT SHIP UNIT until you receive a RETURN MERCHANDISE AUTHORIZATION
(RMA) number from Customer Service at Schumacher Electric Corporation.
LIMITED WARRANTY
SCHUMACHER ELECTRIC CORPORATION, 801 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE,
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056-2179, MAKES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY TO
THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE OR ASSIGNABLE.
Schumacher Electric Corporation (the “Manufacturer”) warrants this battery
tester for six (6) months from the date of purchase at retail against defective
material or workmanship that may occur under normal use and care. If your unit
is not free from defective material or workmanship, Manufacturer’s obligation
under this warranty is solely to repair or replace your product with a new or
reconditioned unit at the option of the Manufacturer. It is the obligation of the
purchaser to forward the unit, along with proof of purchase and mailing charges
prepaid to the Manufacturer or its authorized representatives in order for repair
or replacement to occur.
Manufacturer does not provide any warranty for any accessories used with this
product that are not manufactured by Schumacher Electric Corporation and
approved for use with this product. This Limited Warranty is void if the product
is misused, subjected to careless handling, repaired, or modified by anyone
other than Manufacturer or if this unit is resold through an unauthorized retailer.
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of merchantability or implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. Further,
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length of implied warranty, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply
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