Sealey BT101 - Manual

1.1. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
 Ensure that there is another person within hearing range and close enough to come to your aid, should a problem
arise when working near a lead-acid battery.
 Wear safety eye protection and protective clothing. Avoid touching eyes while working near battery.
 Have fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
 Wash immediately with soap and water if battery acid contacts skin or clothing. If acid enters eye, flush eye immediately with cool, clean running water for at
least 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.
 Remove personal metallic items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current which is high enough
to weld such items to the vehicle and cause severe burns.
 Ensure that hands, clothing (especially belts) are clear of fan blades and other moving or hot parts of engine. Remove ties and contain long hair.
 DO NOT smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine.
1.2. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
 Familiarise yourself with the application, limitations and potential hazards of the tester. Also refer to the vehicle manufacturer’s hand book. IF IN ANY DOUBT
CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
 Ensure that the tester is in good condition before use. If in any doubt do not use the unit and contact a qualified electrician.
 Only use recommended attachments and parts. To use unapproved items may be dangerous and will invalidate your warranty.
 Keep tools and other items away from the engine and ensure that you can see the battery and working parts of engine clearly.
 Determine the system voltage before using the tester.
 If the tester receives a sharp knock or blow the unit must be checked by a qualified service agent before using.
 If the battery terminals are corroded or dirty, clean them before using the tester.
 Keep children and unauthorised persons away from the work area.
 DO NOT disassemble the tester for any reason. The tester must only be checked by qualified service personnel.
 WARNING! To prevent the risk of sparking, short circuit and possible explosion DO NOT drop metal tools in the battery area, or allow them to touch the battery
terminals.
 DO NOT cross-connect tester to battery. Ensure positive (RED) clamp is to positive terminal and negative (blAcK) clamp is to negative terminal. If battery
symbols cannot be distinguished, remember that the negative terminal is the one directly connected to the vehicle bodywork.
 DO NOT use the tester outdoors, or in damp, or wet locations and DO NOT use in the vicinity of flammable liquids or gases.
 Ensure there is effective ventilation to prevent a build-up of explosive gases.
 DO NOT use the tester for a task for which it is not designed.
 When not in use, store the tester carefully in a safe, dry, childproof location.
InsTRucTIOns FOR:
DIGITAL BATTERY/ALTERNATOR TESTER 12V
mODEl nOs:
BT101 & BT102
Thank you for purchasing a sealey product. manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to these instructions and properly maintained, give
you years of trouble free performance.
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS &
CAUTIONS. USE THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO
MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS SAFE
FOR FUTURE USE.
DANGER! BE AWARE, LEAD-ACID BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT
IS VERY IMPORTANT TO READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY, EACH TIME YOU USE THE BATTERY TESTER.
Follow these instructions and those published by the battery and vehicle manufacturers, and the maker of any equipment you intend to use in the
vicinity of the battery. Remember to review warning marks on all products and on engines.
3. OPERATION
2. INTRODUCTION & SPECIFICATION
bT101, bT102 Issue no: 1 - 07/07/08
compact design digital tester suitable for professional use. utilises low current draw technology to
evaluate condition of slI, VRlA, AGm and Gel batteries and charging systems (bT102 only). Just key
in the battery rating from the top of the battery. simple, fast and accurate evaluation of battery
condition. Results displayed on lED control panel. no internal battery and will test batteries with a
residual charge of just 7 Volts. bT102 can also be used to evaluate the condition of the alternator
and charging circuitry of the vehicle.
 WARNING! Ensure that you read, understand and apply the safety and operational instructions before connecting the tester clamps to the battery. Only
when you are sure that you understand the procedures is it safe to proceed with the testing process.
3.1 PREPARATION.
 WARNING! Ensure that the vehicle, or battery, is in a well ventilated area before starting to test.
3.1.1 check battery casing for cracks or leakage. If damage is found DO NOT test, replace battery.
3.1.2 clean battery terminals.
3.1.3 If possible, check electrolyte levels and top-up with distilled water as necessary.
3.1.4 unless otherwise specified tests are carried out with all electrical items switched off. Leaving any items on (boot light, interior light, etc.) can result in
misdiagnosis.
3.1.5 make sure that the battery terminals are clean.
3.2 OPERATION.
3.2.1 connect the red clamp to the positive (+) battery terminal and the black clamp to the negative (-) terminal.
3.2.2 The lED display will light up and show the battery voltage. Press ENTER to move to the next step. On bT102 the display will show bAtt, press ENTER.
Note: If the battery is below 7V, the tester will not work, recharge battery and try again. If HI / Lo /
_ _ _ _
/ are displayed or the screen is blank or flickers
refer to the troubleshooting section.
Rated battery Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12V
Rated systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sAE, DIn, En, IEc & cA(mcA)
Test Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185~1125ccA En
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200~1200ccA sAE
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130~790ccA IEc
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110~670ccA DIn
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240~1440 cA(mcA)
min. Power Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7V
Recommended operating temperature 0 o c ~ 50 o c
note: ccA = cold cranking Amps
cA(mcA) = marine cranking Amps
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