Lamar Technologies D-1560 User Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED

9. User will evaluate the results of the test.

E.g. For a 30 amp-hour test:

a) 30 amps at 48 min- FAIL

b) 30 amps at 51 min (85% capacity) - PASS

c) 30 amps at 60 min (100% capacity) – SUPERIOR BATTERY

The exact amp hr capacity of the battery is obtained as follows:

a) Convert the hours and minutes to all minutes

b) Divide by 60. Equals amp-hr capacity.

10. Record reading, set switch (#1) ‘Off’, remove battery.

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