1 - DESCRIPTION OF THE WHEEL BALANCER ..........................................................................................................3
1.1 - GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................................3
1.2 - TECHNICAL DATA ..........................................................................................................................................3
12 - ROUTINE MAINTENANCE (SEE EXPLODED DRAWINGS) ............................................................................... 19
12.1 - TO REPLACE THE DRIVING PULLEY ......................................................................................................... 19
12.2 - TO REPLACE THE BRAKE PAD ...............................................................................................................19
12.3 - TO REPLACE THE FUSES ........................................................................................................................19
12.4 - MAINTENANCE OF THE SPECIAL PNEUMATIC CIRCUIT ......................................................................19
13 - RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS LIST ................................................................................................................20
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1 - Description of the wheel balancer
1.1 - General
It is an electronic wheel balancer with microprocessor designed for balancing wheels up to 200 kg in weight.
The controls and indicator devices are all mounted on the front panel.
The push button calibration system allows a sufciently wide range of adjustment to cater for wheels other than the
ordinary ones (motor cycles and racing cars).
Certain functions are available for wheels of unusual shape and for setting the optional functions of the wheel
balancer. The machine is equipped with a built-in pneumatic lift to facilitate mounting of large size wheels. The lift is
complete with a carriage running on castors with side bar having a dual function: ensuring operator safety and easier
axial displacement of the wheel.
1.2 - Technical data
Max. wheel diameter 1300mm
Max. wheel weight 200 Kg
Max. power consumption 1,1 Kw
Standard power supply 115/230 V single phase 50/60 Hz
Balancing accuracy 1 g for car / 10 g for truck
Balancing speed 100 r.p.m. for car wheels
70 r.p.m. for truck wheels
Rim diameter 10” to 26.5” or else 265 to 665 mm
Rim width 1.5” to 20” or 40 to 510 mm
Cycle time 8 to 20 sec
Net weight with guard (excluding cone adapters) 200 kg
Sound pressure level during work cycle < 70 d B (A)
Operating temperature range from 0° to 45° C
Min/max. compressed air pressure 8 to 10 Kg/cm2 ..... approx 0.8 to 1 Mpa
approx 8 to 10 Bar approx 115 to 145 PSI
Protection class IP 54
- UNBALANCE DISPLAY PITCH
Car = 5 g (0.25 Oz).................................... Truck = 50 g (1 Oz)
When is pressed, the unbalance is displayed with pitch:
Car = 1 g................................................... Truck = 10 g
- UNBALANCE DISPLAY THRESHOLD
Car = 5 g (.3 Oz)....................................... Truck = 50 g (2 Oz)
1.3 - Overall dimensions
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1.4 - Recommendations
- Before starting to use the balancing machine, carefully read the operating instruction manual.
- Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
- Refrain from removing or modifying machine parts as this would impair correct operation. Please get in
touch with the Technical Service when needing repairs.
- Do not use strong jets of compressed air for cleaning.
- Use alcohol to clean plastic panels or shelves (AVOID LIQUIDS CONTAINING SOLVENTS).
- Before starting the wheel balancing cycle, make sure that the wheel is securely locked on the adapter.
- The machine operator should not wear clothes with apping edges. Make sure that unauthorized personnel
do not approach the balancing machine during the work cycle.
- Avoid placing counterweights or other objects in the base which could impair the correct operation of the
balancing machine.
- The balancing machine should not be used for purposes other than those described in the instruction
manual.
1.5 - Standard safety devices
- Low rotation speed.
- Stop push button for stopping the wheel under emergency conditions.
- The safety guard of high impact plastic is with shape and size designed to prevent risk of counterweights
from ying out in any direction except towards the oor. A microswitch prevents starting the machine if the
guard is not lowered and stops the wheel whenever the guard is raised.
- Protection system on LIFT control.
2 - Hoisting and installation
To hoist the machine, lever only on the base where the 3 support points are located. Never, under any circumstance, apply force to other points such as the spindle, head, side guard or accessory shelf.
Check that the balancing machine touches the oor at the three support points.
The machine does not require anchoring to the oor for correct operation.
N.B.: The model without LIFT with protection must always be secured to the ground to ensure stability. The standard
model with LIFT offers alternative options:
- Front wheel translation KIT
- Ground securing plate KIT
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3 - Commissioning
3.1 - Electrical power supply
WARNING: The electrical connection must be made by specialized personnel. Connection to the single
phase mains must be made between phase and neutral, and never, under any circumstances,
between phase and earth (ground). Efcient earthing (grounding) is essential. The Manufacturer
declines all responsibility and warranty in the event of incorrect connection.
Before connecting the machine to the mains through relative cable, check that the mains voltage matches the one
shown on the nameplate at the back of the balancing machine. Rating of the electrical connection should be on the
basis of the machine electrical power consumption (see nameplate).
- The machine mains supply cable should be tted with a plug conforming to current regulations.
- It is recommended to provide the machine with its own electrical connection through a slow acting safety switch
rated at 4 A (230 V) or 10 A (115 V).
- When connection is made directly to the main control panel without using any plug, it is advisable to padlock the
main switch of the balancing machine in order to limit its use to authorized personnel only.
3.2 - Pneumatic connection
Connect the machine to the compressed air main. Do not use the machine if there is no pressure. Max. permissible
inlet pressure is 10 kg/cm2 (approx. 10 bar or 145 PSI or 1Mpa). Make the connection to the pressure limiting unit at
the back of balancing machine. The pneumatic circuit is designed to give the Lift considerable “exibility” of movement in any position of its stroke; thanks to this the wheel position can be adjusted according to requirements with
minimum manual effort.
3.2.1 - Pressure adjustment for spin and braking device
Use relative knob on the compressed air preparation unit to adjust the pressure. Average pressure setting is 4 to 5
kg/cm2 (approx. 4 to 5 BAR or 60 to 75 PSI or 0.4 to 0.5MPa).
N.B. An excessively high pressure could led to rapid wear on the rubber on the driving pulley.
Lubrication is essential for correct machine operation. Oil ow rate is adjustable via relative screw on the oil tank.
Tighten or loosen the screw until a drop of oil falls per every 10 consecutive spins.
CAUTION! Only use mineral oil with average viscosity (30 cST at 40°C - WAIRSOL, LXOL grade).
4 - Assembly
4.1 - Adapter mounting
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The wheel balancer is supplied complete with cone
type adapter for fastening wheels with central bore.
Other optional adapters can be mounted:
a) Remove threaded end piece A after backing off
screw
b) Mount the new adapter (see enclosed
brochures).
4.2 - Wheel mounting
The wheels should be fastened with one of the numerous adapters builded by The Manufacturer (see enclosed
brochures). N.B.: Incorrect centering inevitably causes unbalance.
4.3 - Guard mounting and adjustment (option)
a) Fasten the components to the base as illustrated in specical exploded drawing.
b) The positions of these guards can be adjusted using the special screws accessed from inside the main support.
c) Check that the microswitch is held down when the guard is closed.
d) Adjust the angular position of microswitch control.
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5 - Control panel
1-2 Digital readout, UNBALANCE on inside/outside
3-4 Indicator, UNBALANCE POSITION on inside/outside