Novitec CBT12XS User guide

CBT 12XS BATTERY TESTER

A battery diagnosis device for testing all types of 12V batteries

TEST PROCEDURES / OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT :

1. For testing 12 volts batteries with capacity range (CCA: A-value on
the battery):

SAE : 200~1200 CCA

DIN : 110~670 CCA

IEC : 130~790 CCA

EN : 185~1125 CCA

CA(MCA) : 240~1440 CA(MCA)

2. Suggested operation range 0℃ (32℉) to 50℃ (122℉) in ambient
temperature.

WARNING :

1. Working in the vicinity of a battery is dangerous. Batteries generate

explosive gases during normal battery operation. For this reason, it
is of utmost importance, if you have any doubt, that each time
before using your tester, you read these instructions very carefully.

2. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and

those published by the battery manufacturer and manufacturer of
any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery.
Observe cautionary markings on these items.

3. Do not expose the tester to rain or snow.

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PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS :

1. Someone should be close to you in order to come to your aid when
you work near a battery.

2. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid
comes into contact with your skin, clothing or eyes.

3. Wear safety glasses and protective clothing.

4. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with
soap and water. If acid enters eye, immediately flush out your eye
with running cold water for at least ten minutes and get medical
attention immediately.

5. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or
machine.

6. Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto the
battery. It could spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical
parts and could cause an explosion.

7. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces
and watches when working with a lead acid battery. It can produce
a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to
metal causing a severe burn.

PREPARING TO TEST:

1. Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being
tested.

2. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming
in contact with eyes.

3. Inspect the battery for cracked or broken case or cover. If the
battery is damaged, do not use tester.

4. If the battery is not sealed maintenance free, add distilled water in
each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by the
manufacturer. This helps purge excessive gas from cells. Do not
overfill.

5. If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to test, always remove
ground terminal connection from battery first. Make sure all
accessories in the vehicle are off to ensure you do not cause any
arcing.

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OPERATION & USE :

BATTERY TEST- CBT 12XS

1. Before you test a battery in a vehicle, turn off the ignition and all
consumers. Close all the vehicle doors and the trunk lid.

2. Make sure the battery terminals are clean. Wire brush them if
necessary. Clamp the black charging load lead to the vehicle
negative battery terminal. Clamp the red charging lead to the
vehicle positive battery terminal.

3. LED display will light on and show the voltage of the battery

XX.XX on the screen. Press "ENTER" to the next step.

NOTE : If you see HI / Lo / ---- /Blank appear on the screen or

screen flickers, please refer to TROUBLESHOOTING.

4. Please press ▲\▼ key to select the battery type of

SLI or SEAL :

SLI : Standard SLI flooded batteries.

SEAL : VRLA/GEL/AGM etc sealed /MF batteries.

5. Press "ENTER" to the next step.

6. Please press ▲\▼ key to select the battery rating of

SAE , din , IEC , En or CA (MCA).

7. Press "ENTER" to the next step.

8. Please press ▲\▼ key to input the cold test current in A.CCA or
CA(MCA)：

SAE : 200~1200 CCA‧DIN : 110~670 CCA‧IEC : 130~790
CCA‧EN : 185~1125 CCA‧CA(MCA) : 240~1440 CA(MCA)

Press "ENTER" to begin the test.

9. Test the battery within 1 second.

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