COATS ProRide Wheel Balancer User Manual

®

ProRide Diagnostic
ProRide Diagnostic PL

Wheel Balancer Models

See

ÌBalancing Your

First Tire

on page 5.

Safety Instructions
Set-up Instructions

Operation Instructions

Maintenance 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 www.ammcoats.com Manual Part No.: 85607587 00
HENNESSY INDUSTRIES INC. Manufacturer of AMMCO

®

, COATS® and BADA® Automotive Service Equipment and Tools. Revision: 07/11

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Eye and face protection recommendations:

“Protective eye and face equipment is required to

be used where there is a reasonable probability
of injury that can be prevented by the use of
such equipment.” O.S.H.A. 1910.133(a) Protective
goggles, safety glasses, or a face shield must be
provided by the owner and worn by the operator
of the equipment. Care should be taken to see
that all eye and face safety precautions are fol­lowed by the operator. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY
GLASSES. Everyday glasses only have impact
resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses.

2. Do not disable hood safety interlock system, or in
any way shortcut safety controls and operations.

3. Be sure that wheels are mounted properly, the
hub nut engages the arbor for not less than four
(4) turns, and the hub nut is firmly tightened
before spinning the wheel.

4. Read and understand this manual before operat­ing. Abuse and misuse will shorten the functional
life.

5. Be sure the balancer is properly connected to the
power supply and electrically grounded.

6. Do not operate equipment with a damaged cord
or if the equipment has been dropped or dam­aged – until it has been examined and repaired by
a qualified serviceman.

7. Do not let cord hang over edge of table, bench, or
counter or come in contact with hot manifolds or
moving fan blades.

8. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a
current rating equal to or more than that of the
equipment should be used. Cords rated for less
current than the equipment may overheat. Care
should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will
not be tripped over or pulled.

10. Wear proper clothing. Safety toe, non-slip foot­wear and protective hair covering to contain hair
is recommended. Do not wear jewelry, loose
clothing, neckties, or gloves when operating the
balancer.

11. Keep work area clean and well lighted. Cluttered
and/or dark areas invite accidents.

12. Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use power
tools or electrical equipment in damp or wet loca­tions, or expose them to rain.

13. Avoid unintentional starting. Be sure the balancer
is turned off and power disconnected before
servicing.

14. Disconnect the balancer before servicing.

15. Use only manufacturer’s recommended accesso­ries. Improper accessories may result in personal
injury or property damage.

16. Repair or replace any part that is damaged or worn
and that may cause unsafe balancer operation. Do
not operate damaged equipment until it has been
examined by a qualified service technician.

17. Never overload or stand on the weight tray or any
part of the balancer.

18. Do not allow untrained persons to operate machin­ery.

19. To reduce the risk of fire, do not operate equip­ment in the vicinity of open containers or flam­mable liquids (gasoline).

20. Adequate ventilation should be provided when
working on or operating internal combustion
engines.

21. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of
body away from moving parts.

22. Use equipment only as described in this manual.

9. Keep guards and safety features in place and in
working order.

23. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attach­ments and accessories.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ii • Important: Always read and follow instructions.

Owner’s Responsibility

To maintain machine and user safety, the responsibility

of the owner is to read and follow these instructions:

Definitions of Hazard Levels

Identify the hazard levels used in this manual with the

following definitions and signal words:

• Follow all installation instructions.

• Make sure installation conforms to all applicable
Local, State, and Federal Codes, Rules, and Regula­tions; such as State and Federal OSHA Regulations
and Electrical Codes.

• Carefully check the unit for correct initial function.

• Read and follow the safety instructions. Keep them
readily available for machine operators.

• Make certain all operators are properly trained,

know how to safely and correctly operate the unit,
and are properly supervised.

• Allow unit operation only with all parts in place and
operating safely.

• Carefully inspect the unit on a regular basis and
perform all maintenance as required.

• Service and maintain the unit only with authorized
or approved replacement parts.

• Keep all instructions permanently with the unit
and all decals/labels/notices on the unit clean and
visible.

• Do not override safety features.

Operator Protective Equipment

Personal protective equipment helps make tire ser­vicing safer. However, equipment does not take the
place of safe operating practices. Always wear durable
work clothing during tire service activity. Loose fitting
clothing should be avoided. Tight fitting leather gloves
are recommended to protect operator’s hands when
handling worn tires and wheels. Sturdy leather work
shoes with steel toes and oil resistant soles should be
used by tire service personnel to help prevent injury
in typical shop activities. Eye protection is essential
during tire service activity. Safety glasses with side
shields, goggles, or face shields are acceptable. Back
belts provide support during lifting activities and are also
helpful in providing operator protection. Consideration
should also be given to the use of hearing protection if
tire service activity is performed in an enclosed area, or
if noise levels are high.

DANGER

Watch for this symbol:

DANGER

It Means: Immediate hazards, which will result in

severe personal injury or death.

WARNING

Watch for this symbol:

WARNING

It Means: Hazards or unsafe practices, which could

result in severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION

Watch for this symbol:

CAUTION

It Means: Hazards or unsafe practices, which may
result in minor personal injury or product or property
damage.

Watch for this symbol! It means BE ALERT! Your
safety, or the safety of others, is involved!

Important: Always read and follow instructions. • iii

Safety Notices and Decals

WARNING

Failure to follow danger, warning, and caution
instructions may lead to serious personal
injury or death to operator or bystander or
damage to property. Do not operate this
machine until you read and understand all
the dangers, warnings and cautions in this
manual. For additional copies of either, or
further information, contact:

Hennessy Industries, Inc.

1601 JP Hennessy Drive

LaVergne, TN 37086-3565

[phone] or [phone]

www.ammcoats.com

Standard Safety Devices

• STOP key for stopping the wheel under emergency
conditions.

• A hood guard of high impact plastic that is designed
to prevent the counterweights from flying out in any
direction except towards the floor.

• A hood switch interlock system that prevents the
machine from starting if the guard is not lowered
and stops the wheel whenever the guard is raised.

iv • Important: Always read and follow instructions.

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions ................................. ii

Owner’s Responsibility ............................................iii

Operator Protective Equipment ...............................iii

Definitions of H azard Levels ....................................iii

Safety Notices and Decals ......................................iv

Standard Safety Devices .........................................iv

Setup Instructions .................................................... 2

Receiving ................................................................. 2

Electrical Requirements .......................................... 2

Air Supply Connection ............................................. 2

Machine Set-up ....................................................... 3

Floor and Space Requirements ............................... 3

Connect to Power .................................................... 3

Specifications ............................................................ 4

Features ..................................................................... 4

Balancing Your First Tire ........................................... 5

Principle Operating Parts ......................................... 6

Know Your Unit ........................................................ 6

Power Switch........................................................... 7

Using The Offset Arm .............................................. 7

Using The Laser Locator .......................................... 7

Wheel Guard ........................................................... 7

Positioning Pedal ..................................................... 7

Auto Wheel Lock Feature (PL Version Only) ............ 7

Control Panel ........................................................... 8

Balancer Function Set-up and Review ................... 9

Video Screen Flowchart ........................................... 9

Screen-Saver Mode ................................................. 9

Home Screen .........................................................10

User Memory .........................................................10

Menu Screen ..........................................................11

General Set-up Screen .......................................... 12

Balancing Set-up Screen ....................................... 13

Special Functions Screen ...................................... 14

Printer Screen ........................................................ 14

Mounting Wheel on Spindle Shaft ........................ 14

Standard Back Cone Mounting .............................. 14

Standard Front Cone Mounting ............................. 15

Alternate Mounting ............................................... 15

Pneumatic Shaft (PL Version Only)) ....................... 15

Setting Wheel Dimensions (DIM) .......................... 16

Definition of Dimensions (DIM) ............................. 16

Wheel Data Entry .................................................. 16

Balancing A Wheel .................................................. 18

Dynamic Balancing ................................................ 18

Static Balancing ..................................................... 18

Attaching Corrective Weights ................................ 19

Measurement Result ............................................. 19

Measurement Result Screen Options ................... 19

Behind Spoke ........................................................ 20

Indicate Exact Corrective Weight Position ............. 21

Match Balance (Optimization) ............................... 22

Match Balance (Optimization) ................................ 22

Sonar LR Instruction .............................................. 24

Calibration Program ............................................... 25

Arm Calibration ...................................................... 25

Machine Calibration ............................................... 25

Diagnostic Procedures ........................................... 25

After Balance Vibration Problems .......................... 25

Troubleshooting ...................................................... 26

Maintenance Instructions ...................................... 28

Glossary ................................................................... 28

NOTICE

Read entire manual before assembling,
installing, operating, or servicing this
equipment.

Important: Always read and follow instructions. • 1

Set-up Instructions

Receiving

The shipment should be thoroughly inspected as soon
as it is received. The signed bill of lading is acknowl­edgement, for 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.

NOTIFY THE CARRIER AT ONCE if any hidden loss or
damage is discovered after receipt and request him to
make an inspection. If the carrier will not do so, prepare
an affidavit to the effect that you have so notified the
carrier (on a certain date) and that he has failed to
comply with your request.

IT IS DIFFICULT TO COLLECT FOR LOSS OR DAM­AGE AFTER YOU HAVE GIVEN THE CARRIER A CLEAR
RECEIPT.

File your claim with the carrier promptly. Support
your claim with copies of the bill of lading, freight bill,
invoice, and photographs, if possible.

Electrical Requirements

See serial tag for the appropriate power requirements

of your machine.

Always have a qualified electrician install the proper

receptacles in accordance with state and local codes.

Air Supply Connection

The wheel balancer requires a minimum 8 CFM clean/
dry air source at 115 PSI. This system is only intended
for operation of the spindle with pneumatic locking. The
connection fitting is located at the back of the machine.
At least 8 Kg/cm2 (~ 0.8 MPa; ~ 8 BAR; ~ 115 PSI)
pressure is needed for correct operation of the release
device.

Although COATS responsibility ceases upon delivery
of the shipment to the carrier, we will gladly assist
in tracing lost shipments. Our willingness to assist in
every possible manner does not make COATS respon­sible for collection of claims, or replacement of lost or
damaged materials.

2 • Important: Always read and follow instructions.

Machine Set-up

CAUTION

Do not use the control panel, control panel
base, accessory storage, faceplate, hood or
shaft to lift the balancer.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to install and set-up the unit
yourself. Contact COATS as noted below.

A factory trained COATS Service Technician must per­form the install, set-up, and initial test procedures on
your wheel balancer. Do not attempt to install and set­up the unit yourself. Accurate and reliable operation of
your unit depends on proper installation. Please contact
COATS directly at 1-800-688-9240 for the Certified
Service Partner nearest you.

Floor and Space Requirements

The balancer must be located on a flat floor of solid
construction, preferably concrete. The balancer must
sit solidly on its three feet. If the balancer is not level,
does not sit solidly on its three feet, or is placed on an
unstable floor, the balancer will not function properly
and may produce inaccurate balance readings.

Do not operate the balancer while it is on the pallet.

Select a location for the balancer that provides a level,
solid floor, and adequate clearance around and above
the balancer. Make sure the location selected has
enough room above and behind the unit so the hood
can be raised completely. The location must also pro­vide working room for mounting and removing wheels.
Make sure the area has adequate lighting.

66-inches

(1664mm)

49-inches
(1230mm)

60-inches
(1513mm)

59-inches

Connect to Power

Your factory trained COATS® Service Technician should
do the final check to verify the power installation before
connecting the balancer to a power supply. Failure due
to improper power connection may void the warranty.

Important: Always read and follow instructions. • 3

(1505mm)

Specifi cations

Features

Wheel Diameter Range

10 - 30 inches (264 - 762 mm)

Wheel Width Range

2 - 19 inches (51 - 483 mm)

Maximum Outside Tire Diameter

Up to 42 inches (1067 mm)

Maximum Tire/Wheel Weight

160 pounds (73 Kg)

Mounting Shaft Diameter

40 mm

Resolution (Round Off Mode)

0.25 ounce, position 1.40 degrees

Resolution (Non-Round Off Mode)

0.01 ounce, position 1.40 degrees

Balancing Display Increments

0.25 or 0.01 ounces

Electrical Requirements

115V, 1 Ph, 50/60 Hz, 15A
NEMA L5-15P
(use grounding type plug)

• 3-D Auto Data Entry

• Simple, Interactive User Interface

• Auto Hood Start

• Static-On-Screen™ Display

• Direct Tape-A-Weight

• Pneumatic Mounting (Option)

• Radial Runout Measurement

• Lateral Runout Measurement (Option)

• Static, Dynamic And Multiple Tape-A-Weight

• Laser Guided Operation™

®

Application

®

Air Source Requirement (PL Version Only)

115-145 PSI (8-10 Bar)
(air line water separator required)

Footprint

Width: 44.5 inches (1130 mm)
Depth: 48.5 inches (1230 mm)
Height: 65.5 inches (1664 mm)

Shipping Weight

275 pounds (125 Kg)
(without accessories)

4 • Important: Always read and follow instructions.

★Balancing Your First Tire

1. Turn the machine OFF then ON.

The machine wakes up at the Home
Screen using standard clip-on wheel
weight locations (Clip 1 & Clip 2) and
wheel dimensions.

8. Turn wheel in direction of inboard arrow

until this symbol appears:

Note: If an inboard corrective weight is not
required the measurement will read - - -, go
to step 10.

9. Attach inboard corrective weight.

2. Mount a tire/wheel onto balancer that

will use standard clip-on wheel weights.

Use the most appropriate mounting method.

3. Always remove any weights already

attached to the wheel.

4. Use offset arm to enter A & D wheel

dimensions automatically.

Pull offset arm out to the wheel, hold it still at clip-on
weight position against wheel flange, and wait for BEEP.
Return arm to home position.

Clip-on Weight Location — viewed on a cut-away rim
for clarification.

Pos A

Wheel Flange

Cut Away

Attach specified weight amount at top-dead-center on

inside flange of wheel (clip 1).

10. Turn wheel in direction of outboard

arrow until this symbol appears:

Note: If an outboard corrective weight is not
required the measurement will read - - -, go
to step 12.

11. Attach outboard corrective weight.

Attach specified weight amount at top-dead-center on
outside flange of wheel (clip 2).

12. Lower hood to respin the tire/wheel

and check balance.

The weight readings should now be - - -.

Figure 1 - Clip-On Weight Location

5. Lower wheel guard to enter W wheel

dimension automatically.

6. With hood lowered; wheel spins and
out of balance values are measured and
displayed.

The corrective weight amount appears on the video

display for inboard and outboard weight locations.

7. Raise hood after tire stops rotating.

Wait for wheel to stop before raising the wheel guard.

Note: Throughout this manual tire dimensions are

referred to as A, W, and D, see figure 2.

Figure 2 - A, W, and D Tire Dimensions

Important: Always read and follow instructions. • 5

Principle Operating Parts

A

B

C

D

K

E

H

J

L

G

M

N

O

P

R

A
B
C
D

E
G
H
J

K
L

M
N

0
P
R

Know Your Unit

Compare this illustration with the unit before placing
it into service. Maximum performance and safety will
be obtained only when all persons using the unit are
fully trained in its parts and operation. Each user should
learn the function and location, of all controls.

Prevent accidents and injuries by ensuring the unit is
properly installed, operated and maintained.

H

A

J

B

K

C

D

L

E

G

A - Video Screen
B - Control Panel
C - Plug (Back Of Machine)
D - Connect To Air (Back Of Machine, PL Version

Only)

E - ON/OFF Switch
G - Storage Pegs
H - Hood Guard
J - Hood Sonar - Width Sensor

M

O

P

R

N

K - Weight Tray with Pockets for Weights
L - Offset Arm, Measures A & D of Tire/Wheel

(Shown In Home Position)

M - Lateral Runout Sensor (Optional)
N - Positioning Pedal (Release Pedal On

Pneumatic)

0 - Radial Runout Sensor
P - 40 mm Shaft (Pneumatic Shaft Optional)
R - Laser Locator

Pneumatic

Shaft

6 • Important: Always read and follow instructions.

Note: Throughout this manual, wheel weights are

referred to as Clip-on or Tape-A-Weight®. Figure 3
shows an example of each weight.

Clip-on Weight Tape-A-Weight

Figure 3 - Corrective Weight Examples. For Best Results, use
BADA® Brand Wheel Weights.

®

Power Switch

The ON/OFF switch location (figure 4) is on the left

side of the balancer; below the weight tray.

Offset Arm

In Home
Position

Laser

Locator

Figure 5 - Location of Offset Arm (Stored In Home Position)
and Laser Locator

Wheel Guard

CAUTION

Never raise up the wheel guard before the
wheel has come to a stop. Keep hair, loose
clothing, fingers and all parts of body away
from moving parts.

ON/OFF

Power

Switch

Figure 4 - On/Off Switch

Using The Offset Arm

Use the offset arm gauge to automatically measure
the distance from wheel to machine and the wheel
diameter at the point of weight application. Also, use
the offset arm for the correct positioning of weight
application on the inside rim as indicated by the bal­ancer instructions. When not in use or when prompted
by the balancer instructions, store the offset arm in the
home position as shown in figure 5.

Using The Laser Locator

If a hidden weight (Tape-A-Weight®) location is
selected, use the laser locator (figure 5) to point to the
hidden weight location.

If, due to a fault in the machine, the wheel keeps
spinning permanently, switch off the machine at the
master switch or by unplugging the plug from the
power supply. Wait until the wheel stops, or actuate the
positioning pedal before opening the wheel guard.

Positioning Pedal

In the standard version, the pedal controls a mechani­cal brake which facilitates positioning and holding the
wheel in place for corrective weight application.

In the pneumatic version, the pedal engages/releases
the pneumatic sleeve. The pedal has two positions: the
upper position releases the pneumatic sleeve; the lower
position engages the pneumatic sleeve to mount the
wheel onto the pneumatic shaft.

Auto Wheel Lock Feature (PL Version Only)

Once the assembly is rotated to the weight application
position, it will lock in place to assist in weight place­ment. Simply apply additional force and the lock will
release to allow movement to the next weight position.

Note: For best performance, choose an outboard

weight position as deep into the rim as wheel allows.

Important: Always read and follow instructions. • 7