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7. Refer to the following chart as a reference point for assessment of testing
results. If the tester indicates poor battery condition, allow the battery to
stabilize for a few minutes and check the Open Circuit Voltage. This is a good
measure of the percent charge in the battery. The battery is considered charged
if it measures 75% or more. If a battery with 75% or greater charge fails the
load test, it should be replaced. If a battery fails the load test when less than
75%, it should be charged and retested. Replace the battery if it fails again.
The values in the chart are for 12 Volt batteries only – divide these values in half
for 6 Volt battery values.
Open Circuit Voltage
≤11.7 V
12.0 V
12.2 V
12.4 V
≥12.6 V
Battery Testing: Model No. 1860 (12 Volt batteries only)
Never attempt to charge or test a frozen battery.
WARNING:
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
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 digital display will provide the Open Circuit Voltage of the battery.
5. Press "ENTER" to automatically load the battery and perform the test (Battery
Test LED will light). Test will take approximately 10 seconds.
6. Tester will automatically complete the test and display an LED result and reflect
the voltage drop on the battery during the test.
% Charge
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%