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12 Volt Battery Removal, Installation, and Test
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Strong impact (i.e., dropping the 12 volt battery, collision damage) may cause electrolyte leaks, internal short circuit and heat increase resulting in fire. Avoid impact to the 12 volt battery. | |
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Organic electrolyte is poisonous. If ingested, get medical attention immediately. | |
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12 volt battery damage may cause flammable gas or electrolyte leaks and may result in fire. Do not damage the 12 volt battery and keep sparks, flame and cigarettes away. | |
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NOTE: Do the installation operation after reconnecting the 12 volt battery terminal. | |
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12 Volt Battery Setting Plate - Remove |
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NOTE: Do not deform the 12 volt battery setting plate by over-tightening the nuts. | |
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12 Volt Battery Cover - Remove |
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12 Volt Battery - Remove |
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12 Volt Battery Box - Remove |
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All Removed Parts - Install |
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12 Volt Battery - Test |
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A 12 volt battery can explode if you do not follow the proper procedure, causing serious injury to anyone nearby.
Follow all procedures carefully and keep sparks and open flames away from the 12 volt battery.
NOTE: To get accurate results, the temperature of the electrolyte must be between 70 and 100 °F (21 and 38 °C) before testing. |
Make sure you have the latest software for the ED-18 and GR8.
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To check the software version on the ED-18, do this: |
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Read the version number on the screen. It should appear for about 3 seconds. | |
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Or you can select: Language> Options> Info> Version. The version number will appear near the top of the screen. | |
Check that this is the latest version on iN > Service > Service Bay > Diagnostic Tool Software Versions.
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To check the software version on the GR8, do this: |
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Read the version number on the screen. It should appear for about 5 seconds. | |
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Or from the Main Menu, select: Options> Info> Version. The version number will appear on the screen. | |
Using the ED-18 Battery Tester (12 Volt)
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NOTE: For setup, customization, and other available features, refer to the ED-18 user's manual.
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Using the GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station (12 Volt)
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For setup, customization, and other available features, refer to the GR8 user's manual. | |
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On the GR8, you can select two modes: DEALER INVENTORY or CUSTOMER VEHICLE: |
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DEALER INVENTORY: Use this mode for vehicles in dealer inventory. The GR8 charges the 12 volt battery to 80 % of its state-of-charge. If the 12 volt battery condition is OK, the GR8 states the 12 volt battery is GOOD. If you leave the GR8 attached to the 12 volt battery, it changes to Top Off mode, and continues to charge the 12 volt battery until it is at 100 % of its state-of-charge. | |
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CUSTOMER VEHICLE: In order to give a waiting customer quicker service, the GR8 charges the 12 volt battery to 60 % of its state-of-charge. If the 12 volt battery condition is OK, the GR8 states the 12 volt battery is GOOD. If you leave the GR8 attached to the 12 volt battery, it will enter Top Off mode, and continues to charge the 12 volt battery until it is at 100 % of its state-of-charge. | | |
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