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General Information





Battery Test Procedure
1. Connect the tester to the battery.
A. Red clamp to battery positive (+) terminal.
B. 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 Kore an 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.

5. The tester (Micro570) 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 below.





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

6. To conduct starter test, continuously, press ENTER.
Battery Test Results






WARNING:
Whenever filing a claim for battery, the print out of the battery test results must be attached.