Harbor Freight Tools Digital Battery Analyzer Product manual
Digital Automotive Battery Analyzer
Item 66892
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Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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Manual Revised 11g
Specications
Voltage
Functions
Power Source 12V Battery being tested
Resistance
CCA Value
Battery Capacity
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Keep this manual for the safety warnings and
precautions, assembly, operating, inspection,
maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the
product’s serial number in the back of the manual near
the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
The warnings and precautions discussed in this
manual cannot cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. It must be understood
by the operator that common sense and caution
are factors which cannot be built into this product,
but must be supplied by the operator.
1. Use only according to these instructions.
Improper setup can create hazards.
2. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
heavy-duty work gloves during setup and use.
3. Keep work area clean and well lit.
4. Keep bystanders out of the area
during setup and use.
5. Do not use when tired or when under the
inuence of drugs or medication.
6. This product is not a toy. Do not allow
children to play with or near this item.
7. Inspect before every use; do not use
if parts are loose or damaged.
8. Do not smoke or have open ames near the battery.
9. Do not connect the Analyzer to the battery while the
engine is running.
Turn the engine off before connecting.
10. Maintain product labels and nameplates.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor
Freight Tools for a replacement.
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INSTRUCTIONS.
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Operating Instructions
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION section at the
beginning of this manual including
all text under subheadings therein
before set up or use of this product.
Setup
Note: This Analyzer is powered by the battery
being tested. No additional battery is required.
1. The clip on the back of the tool can
be used to hang the tool.
2. The soft case can be used as a
stand while using the tool.
3. The battery should be rested 30 minutes
before testing. Vehicle should be turned
off with no accessories operating.
4. Attach clamps securely to the battery terminals.
Terminals should be cleaned prior to testing.
5. Test a single 12V battery only. Do not connect this
analyzer to a series of batteries or an electrical
system containing more than one 12V battery.
Do not connect to any other electrical system;
damage to the analyzer will result.
6. Be careful not to damage the analyzer.
Avoid dropping it or dropping items onto it.
Do not expose to moisture or chemicals.
7. The analyzer may be used continuously
without overheating.
Analyzing a Battery
1. Attach the Clamps to the battery terminals.
a. Attach the RED Clamp (2) to the
POSITIVE (+) terminal. Attach the BLACK
Clamp (3) to the NEGATIVE (–) terminal.
Note: There must be a good connection between the
clamps and the terminals. If there is a poor connection,
the Clamp sign will appear in the lower left corner of
the Display (1), and a “beeping” sound will be heard.
b. If poor connection signal is received,
reconnect the Clamps, and restart the Analyzer
(see next paragraph) to restart the test.
2. With the Clamps connected, turn on the ON / OFF
Button (4) and perform the following steps:
a. Press the ON / OFF (4) Button (4) for 1 second.
The Display (1) will light and a single “beep” tone
will be heard. All symbols on the Screen will briey
light as the Analyzer goes through test mode.
b. Press the OK Button (7) to enter
CCA (Cold Cranking Amp) test.
c. The numerical display will ash, for you to enter
the rated CCA of the Battery. Press the Up/Down
Arrow Button (6) to set the ashing digit.
Press the SEL button to move between digits.
Note: The lowest digit changes in increments of 5 only.
d. After the rated CCA is entered, press
the OK Button (7). The Analyzer
will test for 10 seconds.
e. The unit will beep when the test is complete.
Press any button to stop it from beeping.
f. If the voltage of the battery is too low for testing,
a LOW sign will appear at the lower left of the
Display. The battery must be charged and then
rested for 30 minutes before it can be tested.
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