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positive battery terminal first. Then, clamp the black clamp to the vehicle
negative battery terminal second.
Note: Whenever possible, connect directly to the terminals/posts of the battery.
4. The needle of the analog meter will reflect the Open Circuit Voltage of the
battery.
5. The tester's analog meter is calibrated for nominal battery voltage and, in the
case of 12 Volt batteries, battery capacity. Hold down the load switch for 10
seconds and observe the location and reaction of the needle of the analog
meter. After 10 seconds, release the load switch.
6. Interpret meter readings as follows. For 12 Volt batteries, remember to focus
on the specific area of the meter related to the size of the battery being tested.
OK (Green Band)
Weak/Bad
(Yellow Band/Steady)
Weak/Bad
(Yellow Band/Falling or Red Band)
Battery capacity is good. Battery may or may
not be fully charged.
Battery capacity is low. Battery may be defective
or discharged. Charge the battery and re-test.
If the battery will not load test to a satisfactory level
after charging, suspect that the battery is defective.
Battery more than likely is defective. For a quick
check, release the load switch and note the voltage
meter reaction. If voltage recovers immediately
following load test to more than 12.0 volts very
quickly (in 3 – 5 seconds), battery is defective. If the
voltage recovers slowly or not at all, the battery may
simply be highly discharged. Charge the battery and
re-test.