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About Your SOLAR 125 Amp Battery Load Tester
Battery Tester Model Nos. 1850 and 1860 are designed to simulate vehicle loads by
placing a true 125 Amp fixed load on the battery. Both models feature rugged
construction using superior components and test batteries up to 1000 CCA. They
should not be used on batteries larger than 1000 CCA, as this could result in
damage to the tester. Both models allow assessment of starting and charging
system performance in addition to their primary battery testing function.
Preparing Battery to Be Tested
1. Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being tested.
2. Clean battery terminals. Wire brush them if necessary. 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 a sealed Maintenance Free battery, add distilled water in
each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by the manufacturer. This
helps purge excessive gas from cells. Be careful not to overfill.
5. Confirm that all vehicle accessories are turned OFF to ensure you do not cause
any arcing.
6. If it is necessary to remove battery from vehicle to test, always remove ground
terminal from battery first.
Tester Operation
Battery Testing: Model No. 1850 (6 or 12 Volt Batteries)
WARNING: Never attempt to charge or test a frozen battery.
1. Before you test a battery in a vehicle, turn off the ignition, all accessories and
loads. Close all the vehicle doors and the trunk lid.
2. Make sure all the battery terminals are clean. See Preparing Battery to Be
Tested.
3. Connect tester leads to the battery, clamping the red clamp to the vehicle