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Battery Test Procedure

BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE




1. Connect the tester to the battery.
- Red clamp to battery positive (+) terminal.
- Black clamp to battery negative (-) terminal.

CAUTION: Connect clamps securely. If "CHECK CONNECTION" message is displayed on the screen, reconnect clamps securely.




2. The tester will ask if the battery is connected "IN A VEHICLE" or "OUT OF A VEHICLE". Make your selection by pressing the arrow buttons; then press ENTER.




3. Choose either CCA or CCP and press the ENTER button.

NOTE:
- CCA : Cold cranking amps, is an SAE specification for cranking batteries at -18 °C (0 °F).
- CCP: Cold cranking amps, is an SAE specification for Korean manufacturer's for cranking batteries at -18 °C (0 °F).




4. Set the CCA value displayed on the screen to the CCA value marked on the battery label by pressing up and down buttons and press ENTER.

NOTE: The battery ratings(CCA) displayed on the tester must be identical to the ratings marked on battery label.




Battery Test Results:




5. The tester (Micro 570) displays battery test results including voltage and battery ratings.
A relevant action must be given according to the test results by referring to the battery test results as shown in the table above.

NOTE: The battery ratings (CCA) displayed on the tester must be identical to the ratings marked on battery label.

6. To conduct starter test, press ENTER.