Instruction Manual

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ASSOCIATED
ALTERNATOR - STARTER TESTER
Model 8600 1/2 HP
8601 1 HP
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the
alternator/starter tester you have purchased. You may need to refer to these instructions at a later date.
CAUTION: THE WEIGHT OF THE INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS AND/OR THE ASSEMBLED UNIT MAY EXCEED
THE SAFE LIMIT THAT MAY BE LIFTED BY ONE INDIVIDUAL. EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE
EXERCISED WHEN HANDLING THIS MACHINE !
a) Always wear safety glasses while conducting tests. Foreign matter in the device being tested may fly out at high
speed and cause personal injury.
b) Keep fingers, loose clothing, ties, etc. away from the “V” belt drive components, rotating pulleys, fans, and starter drive
mechanisms.
c) Make sure the device under test is mechanically secure prior to the start of testing.
d) Keep one hand on the vise knob to stabilize the unit under test and the other hand on the test switch.
e) Use only a properly grounded, 20 AMP., 120 VAC, 60 Hz. dedicated receptacle. Wire supplying power to this
receptacle should be no smaller than 12AWG.
CAUTION - Do not remove the ground prong from the line cord as
you are defeating a safety feature. Removing the ground prong could cause a harmful shock.
f) Use of an extension cord is not recommended. Tester performance may be degraded and it may also cause serious
internal heating in the machine.
g) Do not use outdoors, near flammable materials, or with extension cords. Use good judgement whenever operating
any electrical appliance.
h) Replace frayed or worn power cords and operate only in dry areas.
I) Keep away from children.
j) It is of the utmost importance that this test equipment be used only by a qualified, trained operator.
INTRODUCTION
Your test bench is designed and manufactured to provide you with a state of the art, quality, accurate, sturdy piece of
equipment, and is intended to quickly and easily determine the condition of Starters and both internal and external
regulated Alternators.
The test bench is completely self contained and does not require the use of external automotive type batteries. This
feature alone results in customer convenience, safety, and overall reduced operating cost. The only requirement is that
the test bench be plugged into a dedicated 120 VAC, 60 Hz. receptacle. It is suggested that the wire to the receptacle be
no smaller than #12 AWG.
Some older buildings may require new wiring to be installed for your tester; consult a licensed electrician if you are unsure
of your wiring. It is also suggested that the tester be protected with a 20 amp. breaker or fuse. If your service is fused, it
should be of the slow blow type.
To prevent the possible ignition of fuel fumes found in some shops, and to aid in operator convenience and safety, the
tester must be operated at a minimum of 18 inches above the shop floor. The test bench can be conveniently operated on
a counter to demonstrate to the customer the conditions of his electrical device.