700 Solid State WHEEL BALANCER Installation Operating Safety Maintenance Instructions Instructions Instructions Instructions READ these instructions before placing unit in service KEEP these and other materials delivered with the unit in a binder near the machine for ease of reference by supervisors and operators. 1601 J. P. Hennessy Drive, LaVergne, TN USA 37086-3565 615/641-7533 800/688-6359 HENNESSY INDUSTRIES INC. Manufacturer of AMMCO®, COATS® and BADA® Automotive Service Equipment and Tools.
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Table of Contents Before You Begin Receiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi Standard Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi Assembly and Setup Floor and Space Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read all instructions 2. Do not operate equipment with a damaged cord or if the equipment has been dropped or damaged – until it has been examined by a qualified serviceman. 3. Do not let cord hang over edge of table, bench, or counter, or come in contact with hot manifolds or moving fan blades. 4. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a current rating equal to or more than that of the equipment should be used.
Definitions of Hazard Levels Owner’s Responsibility Identify the hazard levels used in this manual with the following definitions and signal words: DANGER Watch for this symbol: DANGER It Means: Immediate hazards which will result in severe personal injury or death.
Before You Begin Receiving The shipment should be thoroughly inspected as soon as it is received. The signed bill of lading is acknowledgement, by the carrier, of receipt in good condition of the shipment covered by our invoice. If any of the goods called for on this bill of lading are shorted or damaged, do not accept them until the carrier makes a notation of the shorted or damaged goods on the freight bill. Do this for your own protection.
Assembly and Setup Floor and Space Requirements Floor must be solid and flat concrete. The balancer does not need to be bolted to the floor in normal service. The balancer may be bolted to the floor with anchor bolts through the three support feet, but will require an alternate electrical connection method. Whether free standing or bolted to the floor, the balancer must stand only on the three support feet attached to the unit.
Operating the Balancer Wheel Mounting Mount the wheel using the most appropriate mounting method. B. Front Cone Mounting—Used when the wheel cannot be securely mounted using the back cone method. Hub Nut A. Back Cone Mounting—Almost all wheels, including aftermarket or mag wheels, can be mounted using one of the back cones. The spring must be used. Cone Rim Hub Nut Cone Rim Figure 4 - Front Cone Mounting 1. Determine which cone best fits the wheel center hole.
C. Optional Combi Adapter—Can be used for 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, or 10 lug wheels by installing the appropriate number of swivel plates. Faceplate Nut Swivel Plate Bolt Swivel Plate D. Optional Light Truck Cone—Allows secure mounting of most light truck wheels. 1. Lift wheel onto threaded shaft. Push it back against the faceplate. 2. Slide cone onto shaft, and center in wheel center hole. The cone lip will help hold the wheel while tightening the hub nut.
Entering Wheel Measurements Wheel measurement data is entered using the wheel measurement keys on the control panel. The top key is for wheel offset (the distance between the edge of the wheel and the balancer, Figure 7). The center key is for rim width (Figure 8). The bottom key is for rim diameter (this measurement is found on the sidewall of the tire). 1. Pull the offset handle out from the upper right side of the balancer and over to the wheel.
you do not need to remeasure the wheel or reset the wheel measurements. Mount the tire, remove any weights, lower the hood, and press START. NOTE: It is recommended that adhesive weights are covered with aluminum foil or duct tape to keep the weight clean and securely attached to the wheel. Alloy Balancing Specialty wheels, balanced with adhesive backed weights hidden on the inner surface of the wheel, should be balanced in the ALLOY mode.
Maintenance and Service CAUTION Do not use solvents, which leave an oily residue. CAUTION Never use compressed air or a water hose to clean any part of your balancer. Preventative Maintenance Daily Clean shaft and faceplate with a vaporizing solvent. Cones, hub nut, and other mounting hardware should be checked and cleaned. Weekly Thoroughly clean entire unit. Remove all used weights, tools, and parts from under and around balancer. Perform a calibration check. Make calibration adjustments if required.
Troubleshooting Special Problems Customers will occasionally complain of vibration on the car after balancing. Some possible causes are: 1. Beads are improperly seated. Check bead seating and inflation pressure before balancing. 2. Stiffness variations in radial belts. 3. Tire or wheel out of round, wheel bent, or not running true. Visually check runout of wheel and tire during balance spin. Re-check mounting. Replace wheel or tire as necessary. 4. Suspension wear, misalignment, or loose vehicle components.
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