Associated 6026 User Manual

LIMITED WARRANTY

The Manufacturer makes this limited warranty to the original purchaser at retail of the Battery
Tester.

The Company hereby warrants to the Purchaser that if the Product, or any part thereof, shall
prove to be defective due to improper workmanship or materials at any time up to and including
one (1) year from the date of Product's purchase at retail, then the Company shall repair or
replace the Product, or any part thereof, as the case may be, at the Company's option, without
charge to the Purchaser for parts and labor, provided that Purchaser follows the procedures set
forth herein.

This limited warranty does not and shall not apply: (1) to any Product parts subject to normal
wear and tear, including, but not limited to, clamps and cables, (2) if the Product, or any part
thereof, is subject to accident, misuse, abuse, or operated contrary to the Company's
instructions pertaining to the Product, or (3) to the Product, or any part thereof, damaged by
alteration, or by improper repair or service not rendered by the Company.

To obtain warranty repairs, the Purchaser must take the following steps:
(1) Carefully and securely pack the Product for shipping. The Company is not and shall not be

responsible nor liable for damage to the Product caused by or during shipping.
(2) ENCLOSE PROOF OF PURCHASE AT RETAIL BY PURCHASER.
(3) Send the Product, with all postage, transportation and delivery charges prepaid, to

5110 Brown, St. Louis, Missouri 63115.
[phone]

(4) Request "Warranty Service" in writing. If the Purchaser does not request "Warranty Service"
in writing, the Product will be returned to the Purchaser at the Purchaser's sole cost and
expense with the Purchaser being charged for repairs or replacement. The Company assumes
no responsibility for cost or damages incurred by the Purchaser resulting from the Purchaser's
improper request for Warranty Service.

(5) Include a brief description of the problem.
If the problem is within the coverage of this limited warranty, the replaced or repaired Product will

be returned to the Purchaser at the Company's sole cost and expense. If the problem is not
within the coverage of this limited warranty, the product will be returned to the Purchaser after
receipt of his Bank Card information and a charge may be imposed for a repair cost estimate.

THIS IS THE ONLY EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRODUCT
AND THE COMPANY NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANYONE TO ASSUME OR
MAKE ANY OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT OTHER
THAN THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THIS PRODUCT IS
LIMITED TO A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE DATE OF THE PRODUCT'S
PURCHASE AT RETAIL BY THE PURCHASER. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

W2232 Rev. 03/03 027-0731

REPAIR CENTER

BATTERY TESTER

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

SAFETY INFORMATION

Working in the vicinity of lead-acid battery is DANGEROUS due to
EXPLOSIVE GASES generated by the battery which can be ignited by a
spark, cigarette or flame and blow the battery apart, forcefully showering the
area with battery pieces and acid.

To reduce the chance of exploding batteries follow instructions by
manufacturers of batteries as well as these instructions.

IN CASE OF ACCIDENT RINSE EYES WITH CLEAN WATER AT LEAST 5
MINUTES AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. NEVER USE EYE
DROPS OR OTHER MEDICATION UNLESS DIRECTED BY A DOCTOR.

When around lead-acid batteries wear eye protection and avoid touching or
rubbing the battery as well as clothing, skin and eyes. NEVER smoke, have
an open flame or sparks near battery. Have plenty of ventilation and keep
your face as far as possible from the battery. Undercharged lead-acid
batteries will freeze during cold weather. Never test or charge a frozen
battery. Do not allow tools to drop onto a battery. Do not lay tester on
battery.

BATTERY LOAD TEST

This test evaluates the battery's ability to crank an engine. The tester draws
current from the battery while measuring its voltage level. The voltage level
of a good battery will remain relatively steady under load, but a defective
battery will show a rapid loss in voltage. Battery size (CCA rating) and
temperature will affect test results - follow instructions carefully.

1. Turn off engine, accessories and battery test equipment.

2. Connect negative (black) clamp to the negative (NEG, N,-) battery post.
Connect positive (red) clamp to positive (POS, P, +) battery post. "Rock"
clamps back and forth to insure a good electrical connection. For
batteries with side terminals, use the adapters in clamps.

3. With clamps connected, tester's meter will indicate battery's STATE OF
CHARGE. If state of charge is less then 12.4 (6.2) volts ("V" symbol on
meter), the battery should be recharged before load testing. If recharging
does not bring voltage to 12.4 (6.2), battery is defective. If meter needle
is off scale to the left, check for loose or reversed clamps; otherwise
battery is defective.

4. Note battery's rating in Cold Cranking Amps (CCA). If the rating is not
printed on the battery, use the following guidelines to estimate battery
size. Small (4 cyl) -300 CCA; Medium (6 cyl) -400 CCA; Large (8 cyl) ­500 CCA.

5. Depress load switch for 10 seconds.

6. Read meter at the end of 10 seconds - with switch depressed. Refer to
LOAD TEST ANALYSIS chart.

COMPENSATING FOR LOW TEMPERATURES

Low temperature has a degrading effect on batteries and will affect test
results. This can be compensated by reading a different scale.

If battery is 50°, read scale 100 CCA less then battery rating.
If battery is 30°, read scale 200 CCA less than battery rating.
If battery is 10°, read scale 300 CCA less than battery rating.

LOAD TEST ANALYSIS

METER ACTION AT END OF 10 SECONDS BATTERY CONDITION INDICATED

NEEDLE IN TEMPERATURE CORRECTED
GREEN SCALE.

LITTLE IF ANY MOVEMENT, NEEDLE IN
TEMPERATURE CORRECTED YELLOW
SCALE.

NOTICEABLE METER MOVEMENT
AND/OR NEEDLE IN TEMPERATURE
CORRECTED RED SCALE.

BATTERY IS GOOD.

BATTERY QUESTIONABLE, RECHARGE
AND RETEST.

BATTERY IS DEFECTIVE.

NOTE: TOP AND REAR OF TESTER WILL HEAT UP DUE TO LOAD

CURRENT. ALLOW TESTER TO COOL ONE MINUTE BETWEEN
LOAD TESTS - MAXIMUM OF 3 LOAD TESTS IN 5 MINUTE
PERIOD. EXCEEDING DUTY CYCLE MAY CAUSE INCORRECT
READING AND DAMAGE THE UNIT.

CHARGING VOLTAGE TEST

12 VOLT ONLY

This test measures the output voltage of the alternator/regulator. Check for
under or overcharging - which leads to poor battery performance and short
life.

ENGINE SHOULD BE AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE

1. Connect tester clamps to battery as described in Steps 1-2 under Battery
Load Test.

2. Turn off all lights and accessories. Operate engine at fast idle
(approximately 1500 RPM).

3. Do not operate tester's load switch.

4. Read meter voltage. Meter needle should be in Green (OK) area of
Charging System scale.

5. Turn on high beam lights and blower on high. Meter needle should
remain in Green (OK) area.

6. If meter needle goes to the Red (LO or HI) areas, the charging system is
not operating correctly.

Trouble Shooting Hints

LO Voltage - may be caused by loose belt, defective voltage regulator or

defective alternator.
HI Voltage - may be caused by loose or corroded connections or defective

voltage regulator.

STARTER MOTOR TEST

This test identifies excessive starter current draw, which makes starting
difficult and shortens battery life. Perform Battery Load Test - proceed if
battery is "Good".

ENGINE MUST BE AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE

1. Connect tester clamps to battery as described in Steps 1-2 under Battery
Load Test.

2. Disable the ignition so the car will not start.

3. Crank the engine and note the voltage reading during cranking.

4. A meter reading of 9 volts or less indicates excessive current draw. This
may be due to bad connections or a failing starter motor; or the battery is
too small for the vehicle's requirements.