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Manuals through 2025 now available!

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Using SBT Battery Tester

1. Turn on the tester power by pressing ON/OFF. The tester will beep and the LCD display will appear.
2. Select 1=BATTERY TEST.

NOTE: Use selection 2 CHRGD BATT TEST only after the battery has been fully charged according to manufacturer instructions.

3. Connect the test leads to the battery terminals.
4. Select 1=CCA.

NOTE: Only use selection 2=MCA/CA when testing a marine battery.

5. Enter the battery CCA and press GO.

NOTE: Always test the battery at the O.E.M. Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) rating. The CCA rating can usually be found on the battery label.

6. After the SBT completes testing, read the results.
- GOOD-The battery is good.
- GOOD, LOW CHARGE-Recharge the battery.
- BAD-Replace the battery.
- CHARGE RETEST-Charge the battery according to manufacturer's instructions and retest using the CHRGD BATT TEST function. When using this option the CHARGE RETEST result will not be available.