Operating Precautions - Beta 1498TB/12 Manual De Instrucciones

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Battery tester and vehicle starting/recharging system analyser.
This tester is used to check the efficiency of both batteries connected to vehicles and disconnected batteries in storage. It is
used to check the status of 12V batteries type-approved to different standards. The tester provides information on both the
terminal voltage and the surge current the battery can provide, and offers an evaluation of this: good, recharge, replace. The
tester can also be used to check the efficiency of the alternator on 12V vehicles.
WARNINGS

Operating precautions

NB: Read the WARNINGS carefully before using the product. The improper use of the product will void the warranty!
• This device must not be used by anyone not in good health or children without supervision.
• Keep out of the reach of children. This device is not a toy.
• Always wear protective goggles and keep the face as far away as possible when connecting and disconnecting the battery.
• The battery contains corrosive liquid; in the event of accidental contact with the skin or the eyes, rinse immediately with water
and seek medical advice.
• Do not drop metal tools on the battery. This could cause a short-circuit.
• Do not wear metal objects (rings, bracelets, watches etc.) when working with a battery.
• In the event of damage, the device must be repaired or maintained only by qualified staff.
• Do not use on 24V batteries and systems. 24V connection may cause damage to the device.
PREPARING FOR TEST
1. Make sure that the area around the battery is well ventilated before starting the test.
2. Clean the battery terminals. Take care to prevent any corrosive substances from coming into contact with the eyes.
3. Check that the battery container or lid are not cracked or broken. Do not use the tester if the battery is damaged.
4. If the battery is not a maintenance-free sealed one, add distilled water to each cell until the acid battery is at the level speci
fied by the manufacturer. Do not exceed the recommended level.
5. If the battery must be removed from the vehicle to test it, always remove the ground terminal from the vehicle first. Make sure
that the vehicle accessories are switched off in order to prevent the formation of electric arcs.
SECURING PRINTER IN POSITION 1498ST/TB (Optional)
1. To secure the mobile printer in position, first remove the cover from the tester back (figure 1). Then the printer can be fitted in
by making it slide as far as the fixing point (figure 2).
figure 1
2. Open the ticket compartment, and secure the printer by means of the supplied screw (figure 3). Fit in the roll with the end part
turned upwards (figure 4). Make sure that the paper sticks out by at least 2 cm, before closing the compartment (figure 5).
figure 3
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