Sealey BT91/3 Instructions

Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used
according to these instructions and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER! BE AWARE, LEAD-ACID BATTERIES GENERATE
EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR
THIS REASON, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY,
EACH TIME YOU USE THE BATTERY TESTER.
Follow these instructions and those published by the battery and vehicle manufacturers, and the maker of any
equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery. Remember to review warning marks on all products
and on engines.
1.1. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
! Ensure there is another person within hearing range of you and close enough to come to your aid,
should a problem arise when working near a lead-acid battery.
! Wear safety eye protection and protective clothing. Avoid touching eyes while working near battery.
! Have fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
! Wash immediately with soap and water if battery acid contacts skin or clothing. I f a c i d e n t e r s e y e ,
flush eye immediately with cool, clean running water for at least 15 minutes and s e e k i m m e d i a t e
medical attention.
! Remove personal metallic items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches. A lead-acid battery
can produce a short-circuit current which is high enough to weld such items to the vehicle, which
would cause severe burns.
! Ensure hands, clothing (especially belts) are clear of fan blades and other moving or hot parts of
engine. Remove ties and contain long hair.
" DO NOT smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine.
1.2. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
! Familiarise yourself with the application, limitations and potential hazards of the tester. A l s o r e f e r t o
the vehicle manufacturer's hand book. IF IN ANY DOUBT CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
! Ensure that the tester is in good condition before use. If in any doubt do not use the unit and contact a
qualified electrician.
! Only use recommended attachments and parts. To use unapproved items may be dangerous and will
invalidate your warranty.
! Keep tools and other items away from the engine and ensure that you can see the battery and working
parts of engine clearly.
! Confirm that the battery to be tested is 12 volt, and not 6V or 24V, before using the tester.
! If the tester receives a sharp knock or blow the unit must be checked by a qualified service agent
before using.
! If the battery terminals are corroded or dirty clean them before using the tester.
! Keep children and unauthorised persons away from the work area.
" DO NOT dis-assemble the tester for any reason. The tester must only be checked by qualified service
personnel.
# WARNING! To prevent the risk of sparking, short circuit and possible explosion DO NOT drop metal tools in
the battery area, or allow them to touch the battery terminals.
" DO NOT use the tester outdoors, or in damp, or wet locations and DO NOT use within the vicinity of
flammable liquids or gases.
! Ensure there is effective ventilation to prevent a build-up of explosive gases.
" DO NOT use the tester for a task for which it is not designed.
! When not in use, store the tester carefully in a safe, dry, childproof location.
" DO NOT connect the tester for more than 8 seconds at a time. Use for longer may result in
2. INTRODUCTION
The BT91/3 is a traditionally styled drop tester for all 12 volt automotive batteries. It applies a load across the
cells and measures the output on the meter. This gives an accurate indication of the battery voltage, a
faulty cell or a short circuited cell.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR:
BATTERY DROP TESTER
BT91/3
MODEL:
BT91/3 -2 - 200906