Tru-Test Speedrite 500 Manual Del Usuario página 5

Operation
When first connected to the power source, the
Pulse indicator light illuminates for a period of
two seconds. Thereafter, the pulse indicator
light pulses each time the energizer pulses. This
indicates normal energizer operation.
Battery selection and
management
This section refers exclusively to rechargeable,
lead-acid batteries, for example car, tractor,
truck, marine or specialist deep-cycle batteries.
Battery selection
As a guide, the amp hour (Ah) rating of the
12 V lead-acid battery required for each model
is shown below. This table is based on a 21 day
operating period between battery charging.
Although operating time can exceed 21 days,
this is likely to reduce the life of the battery and
necessitate frequent replacement of the battery.
For a description of how the energizer prolongs
Battery Preservation
the battery life, see
page 5.
For best system reliability and long term battery
life, the preferred battery and charging regime
is to use a deep-cycle, lead-acid battery and to
recharge it when it has discharged to about
half-way.
Energizer Current
model required
0.5 J model 60 mA
Battery management
Warning!
Batteries contain harmful
chemicals and when used incorrectly, may
cause injury. Observe the guidelines for
battery care, maintenance and safety in this
manual and in the documentation supplied
with your battery.
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Battery
capacity
60 Ah
Battery preservation
In order to extend the operating period between
battery charges, the energizer will begin to
operate at a slow speed and half output energy
when the battery capacity drops below
approximately 40%.
In order to prevent deep discharge and thus
irreversible damage to the battery, the energizer
will stop producing output pulses when the
battery capacity drops below approximately
20%.
Battery charging
Warning!
- Do not attempt to recharge a
non-rechargeable battery.
- When recharging a battery, ensure that
there is adequate ventilation to allow
gases to disperse.
Regular recharging of the battery is essential.
Use a suitably rated battery charger and refer to
the battery manufacturer's recommendations.
1 Attach the positive (+) battery charger
lead to the positive terminal of the battery,
and the negative (–) battery charger lead
to the negative terminal on the battery.
2 Insert the battery charger's input power
plug into a mains or line socket and turn
on the power supply.
Caution!
Over-charging the battery will
reduce its life. Do not exceed the
recommendations of the battery
manufacturer on recharging the battery from
a mains-powered (line-powered) source.
Battery care and maintenance
House the battery in a suitably designed

battery box, if the battery is likely to be
exposed to the weather.
 When not in use, store the battery fully
charged and recharge at regular intervals
(every 8 weeks).
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