Once removed from boxes, examine visually for signs of bulging, swelling, corroded terminals, or other mechanical defects, which might render the battery difficult to use. Batteries showing such signs are failures and must be disposed in accordance with local practices. Tests conducted outside of this temperature range can provide false-negative indications. However, outside of this widened range, the margins for error in test results are unpredictable. Select the test set needed based on the information provided above.
Test sets come with their own operating instructions.
State of Charge Meters test automatically and will provide the test results after the battery is on test about 90 seconds. After Testing Based on the results of your inspection and testing, batteries will be classified per the table above as Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3. Post Classification Action Battery lots that don t meet Class 1 criteria will be processed for disposal unless there is a critically short supply, in which case Class 2 and Class 3 battery lots may be retained after expiration date for as long as the shortage exists. If the second quantity of samples still scores a Class 3, and the batteries are still required for immediate use, each battery retained must be tested at time of issue to insure that it works prior to installation in the using end item. This alternative will only be used when satisfactory substitute batteries are not available.