Wheel Balancer Manual
Warning
This manual is a necessary part of the product. Please read carefully.
- Keep the manual for later use when maintaining the machine.
- This machine can only be used for the designated purposes. Never use it for any other purpose.
- The manufacturer is not responsible for the damage incurred by improper use or use other than the intended purpose.
Precaution
The equipment can only be operated by qualified personnel with special training. Modification to any components or parts, or use the machine for other purpose without either obtaining the agreement from the producer, or observing the requirement of the instructions may lead to direct or indirect damage to the equipment.
- The equipment should be installed on the stable ground, not wooden pallet, otherwise not accurate.
- Keep the back panel 0.6M away from the wall for good ventilation. Enough room should be left on both sides for convenient operation.
- Do not put the equipment a place with high temperature or moisture, or near the heating system, water tap, air-humidifier or chimney.
- Avoid lots of dust, ammonia, alcohol, thinner or spraying binder.
- People who are no operating the machines should be kept away when it is used.
- Use appropriate equipment and tools, protective and safety equipment, including eyeglasses, earplugs and working boots.
- Pay special attention to the marks on the machine.
- Do not touch or approach the moving parts by hand during operating.
- Do not remove the safety device or keep it from working properly.
Contents
- General
- Machine assembly
- Controls and components
- Indication and use of wheel balancer
- Self-calibration of wheel balancer
- Errors
- Self-diagnoses
- Setting machine
- OPT function
- Spare parts list and Exploded drawings
1. General
1.1. Technical data:
- Power Supply Voltage: 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 Ph
- Motor: 0.34 HP (0.25 kW)
- Working Temperature: 23°F to 122°F (-5°C to 50°C)
- Cycle Time: 6 to 9 seconds
- Data Entry: Keypad
- Balancing Modes: Dynamic / Static / Alloy
- Certification: CE Approved
- Rim Diameter Capacity: 10" - 24" (254 mm - 610 mm)
- Rim Width Capacity: 1 1/2" - 16" (38 mm - 406 mm)
- Max. Wheel Diameter: 39 3/8" (1000 mm)
- Max. Wheel Weight: 154.32 lbs (70 kg)
- Shaft Size: 36mm
- Max. Shaft Weight: 176.37 lbs (80 kg)
- Balancing Speed: 180 RPM
- Balancing Increments (default): 0.25 ounces (7 grams)
- Accuracy (<5g button): 0.035 ounces (1 gram)
- Display: Standard or Metric
- Self Calibration: Yes
- Power Cord Length: 78 47/64" (2000mm)
- Noise Level: < 70 dB
- Product Dimensions: L 44.09" x W 25.98" x H 39.76" (1120 mm x 660 mm x 1010 mm)
- Product Weight: 176.37 lbs (80 kg)
1.2. Features:
- ALU balancing mode may choose 9 o'clock or 12 o'clock position to add weight
- Statistic and dynamic balancing, ALU-programs for alloy rims or special shaped
- Self diagnoses, easy to find the problem
- Apply to steel and aluminum alloy rim
1.3. Working environment:
- Temperature: 5~50℃
- Height: ≤4000m
2. Machine assembly
2.1. Unpack
Unpack the carton, check if missing any spare parts.
| No. | Item | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Width gauge | 1 |
| Conic No.1 | 1 | |
| 2 | Conic No.2 | 1 |
| Conic No.3 | 1 | |
| 3 | Conic No.4 | 1 |
| 4 | Quick relase nut | 1 |
| 5 | Thread hub | 1 |
| 6 | Bowl for quick nut | 1 |
| 7 | Pad for bowl | 1 |
| 8 | Balancing hammer | 1 |
| 9 | 100g weight | 1 |
| Allen wrench | 1 |
2.2. Install
- The equipment should be installed on the stable ground, not wooden pallet, otherwise not accurate.
- Keep the back panel 0.6M away from the wall for good ventilation. Enough room should be left on both sides for convenient operation.
A diagram shows the wheel balancer positioned with 400mm clearance at the back and 600mm clearance on the sides.
2.3. Fix balancer to floor with screws on the bottom.
2.4. Install adaptor
The wheel balancer is supplied complete with cone type adaptor for fastening wheel with central bore. (see below picture)
Diagram showing a shaft with cones and a threaded hub.
2.5. Install wheel
Clean wheel, take off counterweights, check pressure of wheel. Choose the way of installation according to the type of wheel.
Diagram 1: Main shaft-wheel-suitable cone (small head towards inside)—quick handle nut
Diagram 2: Main shaft-suitable cone (big head towards inside)-wheel-quick handle nut
Attention: May add a wheel, and hold the wheel to help install the thread hub. When installing or taking off wheel, do not let wheel move on the shaft, to avoid scratching shaft.
Display plate (G)
Diagram showing the display panel with various indicators and buttons:
- Inside unbalance value digital display
- Inside unbalance position display
- Outside unbalance value digital display
- Outside unbalance position display
- Displays showing type of correction chosen.
Buttons: STOP, OPT, START, C, ALU, F, FINE
Eight balancing modes
| Icon | Balancing mode | Operation | Add weights |
|---|---|---|---|
DYN |
Standard/Default | 1. Turn on machine 2. Input a,b,d value 3. Start spin, after spin stop |
Clip on weights on both sides of rim edge |
ALU-1 |
ALU1 | 1. Turn on machine 2. Input a,b,d value 3. Press ALU button, indicator lit up 4. Start spin, after spin stop |
Add adhesive weights on the rim shoulder both sides |
ALU-2 |
ALU2 | 1. Turn on machine 2. Input a,b,d value 3. Press ALU button, indicator lit up 4. Start spin, after spin stop |
Clip on weight on inside rim edge, add adhesive weight on outside rim shoulder |
ALU-3 |
ALU3 | 1. Turn on machine 2. Input a,b,d value 3. Press ALU button, indicator lit up 4. Start spin, after spin stop |
Add adhesive weights on the rim shoulder both sides |
ALU-4 |
ALU4 | 1. Turn on machine 2. Input a,b,d value 3. Press ALU button, indicator lit up 4. Start spin, after spin stop |
Clip on weight on inside rim edge, add adhesive weight on outside rim shoulder |
ALU-5 |
ALU5 | 1. Turn on machine 2. Input a,b,d value 3. Press ALU button, indicator lit up 4. Start spin, after spin stop |
Add adhesive weight on inside rim shoulder, clip on weight on outside rim edge |
ALU-S |
ALUS | 1. Turn on machine 2. Press ALU button, indicator lit up 3. Input al,aE,d value 4. Start spin, after spin stop |
Add adhesive weights on the two positions gauge head touch |
ST |
Static mode, for motorcycle wheels | 1. Turn on machine 2. Input a,b,d value 3. Press ALU button 4. Start spin, after spin stop |
Add adhesive weight |
Key board (H)
| Icon | Function | Icon | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
[Up Arrow] [Down Arrow] |
Set distance | OPT |
Optimization of unbalance |
[Up Arrow] [Down Arrow] |
Set rim width | ALU |
Selection of "ALU" modes |
[Up Arrow] [Down Arrow] |
Set rim diameter | F |
Static mode, for motorcycle wheels |
C |
Recalculation | FINE |
Unbalance display pitch and threshold |
START |
Start | STOP |
Stop/Cancel |
4. Indication and use of wheel balancer
4.1. DYN (Standard/Default) mode
4.1.1. Clean wheel, take off counterweights, check pressure of wheel.Choose the way of installation according to the type of wheel.
Diagram 1: Main shaft-wheel-suitable cone( small head towards inside)—quick handle nut
Diagram 2: Main shaft-suitable cone(big head towards inside)-wheel-quick handle nut
Attention: May add a wheel, and hold the wheel to help install the thread hub. When installing or taking off wheel, do not let wheel move on the shaft, to avoid scratching shaft.
4.1.2. Turn on machine
4.1.3. Input a b d value
Turn on machine, choose right way to install wheel according to the type of wheel. Set “a” “b” “d” values:
- set "a" value: move the gauge to measuring position as illustrated as Fig.1, hold the gauge still in position for approx. 4 seconds, successful memorization is given, then return the gauge to position
Diagram Fig.1 shows the gauge measuring position.
Diagram Fig.2 shows measuring the width of the rim.
- set "b" value: set nominal diameter “b” marked on the wheel or use the width gauge to measure the value of "b" as Fig.2, then press [a+] and [a-]
- set "d" value: this value measured in automatic mode same time as “a” value setting, or press [d+] and [d-] to set manually.
4.1.4. Put down the guard and press [START] to perform a measuring spin.
4.1.5. In a few seconds the wheel is brought to operating speed and begin measuring unbalance, the unbalance values remain on instruments 1 and 3 when the wheel stopped. Press [FINE] may check the real unbalance value under threshold.
4.1.6. Anticlockwise moving wheel slowly, until the right LED lit up full, clip weight on 12 o'clock position (Fig.3)
Diagram Fig.3 shows the display with values 25 and 40, and four indicator lights below each.
4.1.7. Anticlockwise moving wheel slowly, until the left LED lit up full, clip weight on 12 o'clock position (Fig.4)
Diagram Fig.4 shows the display with values 25 and 40, and four indicator lights below each.
4.1.8. After finishing cliping the counterweights, put down the guard or press [START], to perform balancing spin again, if comes out 00 00, means balancing succeed. (Fig.5)
Diagram Fig.5 shows the display with values 0 and 0.
4.2. ALU-1 mode (ALU-1, ALU2 same operation, only the position to add weights different)
4.2.1. Set "a" "d" "b" values
Press [ALU] until ALU1 indicator lit up.
4.2.2. Put down the guard and press [START] to perform a measuring spin.
4.2.3. In a few seconds the wheel is brought to operating speed and begin measuring unbalance, the unbalance values remain on instruments 1 and 3 when the wheel stopped. Press [FINE] may check the real unbalance value under threshold.
4.2.4. Anticlockwise moving wheel slowly, the displays with right LED's lit up full indicate the correct angular position where to mount the counterweights, 12 o'clock position (9H=Off) or 9 o'clock (9H=On) position outside, as Fig.6, add the counterweight.
Diagram Fig.6 shows the display with values 30 and 55, and four indicator lights below each.
4.2.5. Anticlockwise moving wheel slowly, the displays with left LED's lit up full indicate the correct angular position where to mount the counterweights, 12 o'clock position (9H=Off) or 9 o'clock (9H=On) position inside, as Fig.7, add the counterweight.
Diagram Fig.7 shows the display with values 30 and 55, and four indicator lights below each.
4.2.6. After finishing mounting the counterweights, put down the guard and press [START], to perform balancing spin again, if comes out 00 00, means balancing succeed. (Fig.8)
Diagram Fig.8 shows the display with values 0 and 0.
4.3. ALU-S mode
This mode is used for special rim, if ALU1/ALU2 can not be used, you should choose ALUS mode.
Input al, aE, d value
- Set "al": pull gauge out let the gauge head touch the position of FI for 4 seconds, may press [a+] and [a-] to change
- Set "aE": pull gauge out let the gauge head touch the position of FE for 4 seconds, may press [b+] and [b-] to change
- Set “d”: read from rim, press [d+] and [d-] to input
Diagram Fig.9 shows the gauge touching the rim edge.
4.3.1. 12 o'clock position to add weight
Set SLC as OFF according to 8.1
Anticlockwise moving wheel slowly, until the right LED lit up full, add weight on 12 o'clock position (Fig.10)
Diagram Fig.10 shows the display with values 30 and 55, and four indicator lights below each.
Anticlockwise moving wheel slowly, until the left LED lit up full, add weight on 12 o'clock position (Fig.11)
Diagram Fig.11 shows the display with values 30 and 55, and four indicator lights below each.
After finishing mounting the counterweights, put down the guard and press [START], to perform balancing spin again, if comes out 00 00, means balancing succeed. (Fig.12)
Diagram Fig.12 shows the display with values 0 and 0.
4.3.2. Use gauge head to add weight
Set SLC as ON according to 8.1
Diagram Fig.13 shows the display with values 10 and 40, and indicator lights.
Anticlockwise moving wheel slowly, until the right LED lit up full (Fig.14)
Diagram Fig.14 shows the display with values - - and 40, and indicator lights.
Take off proper counterweight to be hold by the gauge head as Fig. 16
Diagram Fig.15 shows the gauge being pulled out.
Diagram Fig.16 shows a hand holding a counterweight.
Pull out gauge until there is a square comes in the middle window (Fig. 17)
Diagram Fig.17 shows the display with value 0 and 40, and indicator lights.
Release the counterweight and let it stick on rim (Fig. 18)
Diagram Fig.18 shows a wheel with a counterweight attached.
Anticlockwise moving wheel slowly, until the left LED lit up full (Fig.19)
Diagram Fig.19 shows the display with values 10 and - -, and indicator lights.
Take off proper counterweight to be hold by the gauge head as Fig. 16
Pull out gauge until there is a square comes in the middle window (Fig. 20)
Diagram Fig.20 shows the display with values 10 and 0, and indicator lights.
Release the counterweight and let it stick on rim (Fig. 21)
Diagram Fig.21 shows a wheel with a counterweight attached.
Then turn down safe guard and press [START] to start spin, comes Fig. 22 means the wheel is balanced.
Diagram Fig.22 shows the display with values 0 and 0.
4.ALUS split function
Note: Only ALU-S mode can use this function. And Operator must be experienced.
| Step | choice | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In the ALU-S mode, the results of the case, after the | F |
comes | [nr. 3] |
| 2 | Through [d+] [d-] input wheel number, and then press [F] | comes | [SPL. 12H] | |
| 3 | Keep any one of spoke on the position of 12 o'clock, press [F] | comes | [30] | |
| 4 | Anticlockwise rotate wheel by hand slowly, until the right SP1 LED lit up full, add the adhesive weight (to stick the weights on position of 12 o'clock or 9 o'clock depends SLC=On or Off) | comes | [30] [25] | |
| 5 | Anticlockwise rotate wheel by hand slowly, until the outside SP1 lit right SP2 LED lit up full, add the adhesive weight (to stick the weights on position of 12 o'clock or 9 o'clock depends SLC=On or Off) | comes | [30] [35] | |
| 6 | Put down safe guard and press [START] after spin stop | comes | [0] [0] Operation completed |
5. Self-calibration of wheel balancer
5.1. Self-calibration of wheel balancer
5.2.Turn on balancer, install a medium size wheel (14"-18")which can use clip-on weight, set “a b d" value, then Do the self-calibration whenever you think the balancer is not accurate. The 100g weight must be accurate.
| Step | comes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Press [C] and hold, then press [F] | CAL. CAL. | ||
| 2 | Put down safe guard or press [START] start spin, after spin stop | Add 100 | ||
| 3 | Open the safe guard and clip a 100 gram weight on the outside 12 o'clock position, put down safe guard and press [START] to start spin, after spin stop | 100 Add | ||
| 4 | Open the safe guard and clip a 100 gram weight on the inside 12 o'clock position, put down safe guard and press [START] to start spin, after spin stop | CAL. End |
self-calibration finished
6. Rim distance gauge calibration
Press [STOP] [FINE] [+]
pull gauge to position “0” and hold, press [ALU]
pull gauge to position “15” and hold, press [ALU]
comes CAL. P. O
comes CAL. P.15
comes CAL. End
Rim distance gauge calibration finished
7. Rim diameter gauge calibration
Set "d" by press [d+] and [d-] (for example if it is 14 inch, make it 14)
move gauge to touch the edge of rim and keep still
Diagram fig. 20b shows gauge touching rim edge.
Press [ALU]
comes CAL. 14.0
comes CAL. End
Rim diameter gauge calibration
8. Errors
Various abnormal conditions can arise during machined operation by the microprocessor, if comes the errors, must stop operation, find the reason and the solution according, if the error persists, consult the supplier.
| No. | Errors | Reasons | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Err. -1- | 1. No spin 2. Shaft spin |
1. If no spin, check or change power board 2. If spin, check or change position pick up board and computer board 3. Adjust position pick up board support |
| 2 | Err.-2- | 1. No wheel or wheel not locked tightly 2.Position pick up board problem |
1. Lock tightly 2. check or change position pick up board |
| 3 | Err. -3- | 1. No enough pressure in wheel 2. Wheel distortion |
1. Add proper pressure in wheel 2. Check wheel |
| 4 | Err. -4- | 1.Position pick up board problem 2. Computer board problem |
1.Check or change position pick up board 2.Check or change computer board |
| 5 | Err. -5- | 1. Micro switch problem 2. Computer board problem |
1.Check or change Micro switch 2.Check or change computer board |
| 6 | Err. -6- | 1. Power board problem 2. Computer board problem |
1.Check or change power board 2.Check or change computer board |
| 7 | Err. -7- | 1. Program lost 2. Computer board problem |
1.Self calibration 2. Check or change computer board |
| 8 | Err. -8- | 1. No add 100g weight during self calibration 2. Computer board problem 3. Power board problem |
1. Add 100g weight 2.Check or change computer board 3.Check or change power board |
| 9 | OFF OFF | 1. Micro switch problem 2. Computer board problem |
1.Check or change micro switch 2.Check or change computer board |
| 10 | 8.8.8 | 1. Computer board problem 2. Power board problem |
1.Check or change computer board 2.Check or change Power board |
9. Self-diagnoses
Press [F] and hold, then press [FINE] goes to self diagnoses, press [ALU] to next, press [STOP] to escape
| Order | Display | Function | Function normal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.8.8 8.8.8. | Display | All lit up |
| 2 | POS 63 | Position pick up board | POS changes in 0-127 |
| 3 | 327 d.5 | Distance potentiometer | Left window data is 327-340, when pull gauge out, the data changes |
| 4 | 327 d18 | Diameter potentiometer | left window data is 327-340, turn ruler to another direction, data changes |
| 5 | 335 LA- | Width potentiometer(if provide) | left window data is 327-340, turn ruler to another direction, data changes |
| 6 | 66 65 | Pressure sensor | Use hand to press main shaft, 4X-4X 6X-6X changes |
10. Setting machine
10.1. Machine setting
Press [STOP] and hold, then press [C] goes to set machine, press [b+] and [b-] to change, press [a+] to next
| Order | Display | function | choice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fin 5 | Unbalance display threshold | 5/10/15 |
| 2 | SP. On | Sound | On/off |
| 3 | LH 4 | Light | 1-8 |
| 4 | Inch On | Inch/mm | inch on/inch off |
| 5 | 9H. OFF. | 9 o'clock position for adhesive weight | 9 o'clock position/12 o'clock position |
| 6 | SLC. OFF | When ALU-S mode if use gauge head to add weight | OFF: 12 o'clock position, no use of gauge head to add weight ON: Use gauge head to add weight |
| 7 | Er2. OFF. | Tire weight | On/off |
10.2 Safe guard setting
Press [F] and hold, then press [STOP] to set safe guard
| Display | Function | Explain |
|---|---|---|
| ASE. On | Safe guard on | Put down safe guard to start spin |
| ASE. OFF | Safe guard off | Put down safe guard then press [START] to start spin |
10.3 Unit of weight setting
Press [F] [a+] to set safe guard
| Display | Function | Explain |
|---|---|---|
| Unt. Gr | Unit of weight | Gram |
| Unt. 02 | Unit of weight | Ounce |
11. OPT function
Note: When unbalance value is too much, choose OPT, and operator must be experienced.
Install wheel, input a b d value
| comes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Press [OPT] | OPE | ||
| 2 | Put down safe guard and press [START] | [C=3 180] | ||
| 3 | With the help of tire changer, change the rim and rubber 180 degree | reference [A] [B] | ||
| 4 | Then put down safe guard and press [START] | [40 20/] | ||
| 5 | Rotate wheel until four indicators lit up (two on both sides, the dark spot in the right side picture), mark the positon C with chalk on rubber | reference [A] [B] | [40 20/] | |
| 6 | Rotate wheel until two indicators lit up (one on both sides, the dark spot in the right side picture), mark the positon D with chalk on rim | reference [A] [B] | [40 20/] | |
| 7 | With the help of tire changer, change the rim and rubber to make C and D match | reference [A] [B] | ||
| 8 | Put down safe guard and press [START] | If unbalance is less than before, OPT succeed |
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