Associated 6036B User Manual

MODEL 6036B

This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the battery tester you have purchased. You may need to refer to these instruction at a later date.

The electrolyte in automotive batteries is sulfuric acid, which is capable of causing severe damage to skin, eyes, and clothing. When contact with battery acid occurs, proceed as follows:

Eyes: Force open and flood with cool running water at least for 10 minutes, then see a doctor. Never use eyes drops or other medication before seeing a doctor.

While batteries are being charged or tested, an explosive gas mixture forms inside each cell. Some of this gas escape through the vent holes in the filler caps and may remain around the battery in an explosive

condition. Sparks or flames igniting this gas mixture will burn back through the vent hole and explode inside the battery cell. Such an explosion is dangerous not only because of its own force, but also because of the acid

Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery manufacture. This helps purge excessive gas from cells. Do not over-fill. For a battery without cell caps, carefully follow

Working in vicinity of lead-acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal battery operation. For this reason, it is of utmost importance to read this manual and follow the

To reduce the risk of battery explosions, follow these instructions and those published by battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to used in the vicinity of battery. Review cautionary

Do not break live electrical circuits at the terminals of batteries because a spark may occur at that point causing an explosion. Always turn battery chargers or tester

For acid contact on skin or clothing, remove clothing and wash skin immediately with soap and water. For acid in eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and obtain medical

Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto a battery. The tool may spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical parts which may cause an explosion.

Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current high enough to instantly weld a ring

BATTERY TESTER

ASSOCIATED

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:

a)
b) Remove contaminated clothing and flood skin for at least 10 minutes with clear, cool water.

electrolyte which would spray onto anything in the vicinity.

TO PREVENT EXPLOSIONS:

a) Use well ventilated areas for charging and testing batteries.
b)

manufacturer’s instructions.

c) Allow no smoking, sparks or open flames near batteries being charged, tested or batteries recently charged and to be tested.

WARNING - RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.

a)

instructions exactly each time you use this battery tester.

b)

marking on these products and on the engine.

c)

the clamps from the battery terminals.

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS:

a) Wear complete protection and avoid touching eyes while working near battery.
b)

attention immediately. Never use eye drops or other medication before seeing a doctor.
c) NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of battery or engine.
d)
e)

or the like to metal, and cause severe burn.
f) Spilled acid: Neutralize with a solution of baking soda ( 1 pound per gallon of cold water ) or household ammonia (1 pint per gallon of cold water)

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UNPACKING AND UNLOCKING THE UNIT

facing away from the handle. Align the two holes in the

and thread the spade bolt into the insert as shown.

always remove ground terminal first. Make sure all

by referring to car owner’s manual or label on battery.

Connect and disconnect DC output clamps only after setting fan switch to “Automatic” position, and the LOAD CONTROL knob is counter-clockwise (CCW.) as far as possible. (Don’t force knob).

When attaching clamps to battery posts, twist or rock clamp back and forth several times to make a good connection. This tends to prevent the clamps from slipping off of the terminals and helps reduce risk of

Either when receiving the unit new or when the unit has been sitting around awhile. The carbon stacks in the unit will collect moisture from the air and will need to be evaporated out. To do this, the unit will

need to be pre-loaded, by turning the knob to a 100 amps and holding the knob for 5 to 10 seconds and releasing the knob (Do this on a good battery that you are not testing). This releases any water that

If a lot of water or steam come out of the unit, do this a few more times to get most of the moisture

Visually inspect batteries for obvious damage. Do not test a battery if post are loose, case is cracked or fluid level is below the top of the plates. With “maintenance free” batteries, see manufacturer’s

Depress FAN switch to “Automatic” and the fan will automatically turn on as the LOAD CONTROL on top of tester is turned clockwise, and automatically go to off as the LOAD CONTROL is turned counter-

DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT FROM BATTERY

1. To remove the unit from the carton, grasp the side handles in the packing and pull both the packing and the unit out of the carton. Remove the internal

packing from the unit and return it to the carton. Set the carton and internal packing aside for future use.

2. Hold onto the knob to keep the shaft from spinning after it is unlocked. Loosen the set screw in the locking collar with the 3/32 hex wrench provided.

DO NOT remove the set screw from the locking collar. Allow the shaft to back out slowly until it stops. (Locking down the carbon stack helps to

prevent the carbon disk and ceramic tubes from breaking during shipping, or anytime the unit needs to be transported.)
NOTE: When shipping or transporting the unit, be sure to lock the shaft down by turning the knob all the way down and tightening the the locking collar

set screw with the 3/32 hex wrench provided.

ATTACHING THE 6036B TO OPTIONAL 6038 UTILITY CART

If you have also purchased the optional two wheel utility cart model 6038 the two pieces are assembled as follows.

1. Set the 6036B on top of the cart with the front of the unit

mounting plate with the threaded inserts in the bottom of the tester.

2. Insert the spade bolt through the hole in the mounting plate

PREPARING TO TEST

a) When necessary to remove battery from vehicle for testing,

accessories in the vehicle are turned off, so as not to cause an arc.
b) Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
c) Determine the cold cranking amps (CCA) rating of battery

TESTER LOCATION

a) Locate tester as far away from battery as DC cables permit.
b) Never allow battery acid to drip on tester or other items when handling a hydrometer, reading specific gravity or filling a battery.
c) Do not set a battery on top of the tester.
d) Position cables to reduce risk of danger by hood, door or moving engine parts.
e) Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause personal injuries.
f) Do not block air passaging through the tester.

CONNECTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS

a)
b)

sparking.

NOTE:

might be in the carbon stacks and prevents the carbons from cracking during normal operation. Note:
out.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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instructions for checking water level. Do not test a frozen battery.

2. Be sure Voltmeter and Ammeter pointers are zeroed. Zero meters by adjusting screw on face of meter until meter points to zero.

3. See connection precautions before connecting or disconnecting clamp prior to test.

4.

clockwise.

5. Connect RED clamp to POSITIVE (POS, +, P) battery post and BLACK clamp to NEGATIVE (NEG, -, N) battery post.

NOTE: Depress FAN switch to “Manual” and the fan will run for as long as the tester is connected to a battery.

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