Symtech LCA2 EZ User Manual

		VISUAL
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT
	SYSTEM
		With:
		“Visual Assist”
		Meter
		ASSEMBLY
VISUAL ASSIST SELECTOR		OPERATION
“HIGH”	“LOW”	CALIBRATION
BEAM	BEAM

524 SE Transport Drive

Lees Summit, MO 64081

		888-884-8182
	Safety by Design	816-525-926 FAX: [phone]
		www.symtechcorp.net

INDEX

1.GENERAL Pg. 3

1.1“LCA 2EZ” INTRODUCTION

1.2SYSTEM COMPONENTS

1.3LASER WARNING

1.4“VISUAL ASSIST” METER & SWITCH

2.ASSEMBLY Pg. 4

2.1BASE / WHEEL ATTACHMENT

2.2MAST / GLIDE PLATE / ROTATIONAL MAST MOUNT

2.3OPTICAL ALIGNMENT HEAD

2.4SIGHTING UNIT

2.5SIGHTING UNIT CALIBRATION

2.6FLOOR SLOPE LASER

3.OPERATION Pg. 6

3.1ALIGNMENT BAY(s) PREPARATION

3.2FLOOR SLOPE MEASUREMENT

3.3VEHICLE PREPARATION, Prior to Alignment

4.HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT PG. 7

4.1ALIGNMENT of OPTICAL HEAD TO VEHICLE

4.2CENTERING on the HEADLAMP

4.3SELECTING HEADLAMP PATTERN

4.4ALIGNMENT of HEADLAMP PROCEDURE

5.LASER CALIBRATION / MAINTENANCE Pg. 9

5.1LASER CALIBRATION

5.2MAINTENANCE

6.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Pg. 10

WARRANTY Pg. 11

CUSTOMER SERVICE 888-884-8182

1.GENERAL

1.1INTRODUCTION

The Model “LCA 2EZ” Visual Headlamp Alignment System is an economical optical alignment tool that functions under the same principle for accuracy and dependability of an aiming screen, with the added benefit of a “Visual Assist” meter, without the excessive use of valuable shop space and the confusion of vertical and horizontal lamp placement. System design and operation has been engineered with the technician in mind. The “LCA 2EZ” features a “Visual Assist” meter that facilitates headlamp alignment, with profitability and customer satisfaction the end result.

The Model “LCA 2EZ” is designed, manufactured and serviced by Symtech Corporation, Lees Summit, Missouri, the industry leader in headlamp alignment technology to the service and body repair industries, the architect of the Model “LCA 2” Visual, ”HBA 5” and “PLA 12” Electronic Headlamp Alignment systems and the “AIM 200” Headlamp Intensity meter.

We are confident that the “LCA 2EZ” will provide you with years of exceptional service. Thank you for selecting a Symtech “Safety by Design” product to address your headlamp alignment needs.

1.2 SYSTEM COMPONENTS

			BASE &
			WHEELS
	OPTICAL HEAD
		SIGHTING UNIT	MAST
Small Parts Package			EXTENDER
			(OPTIONAL USE)
2	Large Nylon Washers
2	5/16” Nylon Washers
4	Flat Washers	FLOOR SLOPE
2	¼” x 1/8” (WHITE)Nylon		FLOOR SLOPE
	Spacers	LASER	AXEL
2
	¼” x ¼” (BLACK) Nylon
	Spacers	COUNTERWEIGHT
2	5/16” Self-Locking Nuts
		SPRING COVER
4	5/16” x ¾” Bolts		GLIDE PLATE
4	¼” x 20 Machine Screws
1	½” Self Locking Nut
1	½” Flat Washer

Large Parts Package

1Rotational Mast Mount

25/16” x 6” Carriage Bolts

1Floor Slope Handle

2Wheels

1Wheel w/Floor Slope

Eccentric

	MAST	Rotational
		Mount

1.3 LASER WARNING

AVOID LOOKING DIRECTLY INTO LASER LIGHT – POSSIBLE EYE INJURY CAN OCCUR.

D AN G ER

LA S ER R AD IA T IO N AV O ID D IR EC T E YE EXP O S U R E

P EA K P O W ER	< 5m W
W A VE LE N G T H	400-700nm

C LAS S IIIA LAS E R P R O D U C T

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1.4VISUAL ASSIST METER & SWITCH

The “Visual Assist” meter is an aide for positioning the headlamp pattern to its correctly designed position. While visually adjusting the headlamp into position, the “Visual Assist” meter will raise in numeric reading if adjustment is directed in the correct direction.

Adversely, the meter reading will decrease if headlamp is adjusted in the incorrect direction. When the highest achievable reading is attained both vertically and horizontally, the headlamp will be positioned correctly.

The SELECTOR switch moves the “Visual Assist” meter function between High and Low Beam patterns. Make sure that the switch is in the correct location for the beam pattern to be aligned.

2.ASSEMBLY

VISUAL ASSIST SELECTOR

“HIGH”	“LOW”
BEAM	BEAM

Inspect all components of the LCA 2EZsystem to assure that no damage has occurred during shipment, compare contents of package with that of the exploded view to make sure that no component has been inadvertently left out of packaging. If a component is missing, contact our customer service department at 888-884-8182 for an immediate replacement.

2.1 BASE / WHEEL ATTACHMENT

Place base of system on floor, or table with channel facing downward.

Insert a 5/16” x 6” carriage bolt into each of the holes noted, making sure that the square carriage bolt head seats securely into the square hole placement.

Complete wheel assembly by placing in order a large nylon washer, wheel, small nylon washer and self-locking 5/16” nut on carriage bolt.

Tighten self-locking nut snug against wheel, but not so tight as to hinder free wheel movement.

Insert floor slope eccentric and wheel into mounting block on base (rear wheel). Tighten friction bolt until floor slope eccentric can be moved, but not loose enough to move by itself.

Front of Base

Tighten

this Bolt

2.2 MAST / GLIDE PLATE / ROTATIONAL MAST MOUNT

The Mast, Counterweight Spring Cover, Spring and Glide Plate are packaged as an assembly.

Remove tie-lock band from base of mast, attach rotational mast mount to mast with four (4) 5/16” x ¾” bolts and tighten securely, making note of bolt tightening sequence.

Place rotation bearing over mast stud and insert rotational mast stud into base. Secure mast to base with 1/2” flat washer and ½” selflocking nut. Tighten nut securely then back-off ¼ turn, or until mast rotates freely with minor resistance.

NOTE: Do not incorporate the mast extender in the assembly, if alignment of vehicle headlamps over 45” in height are not expected to be assessed. Majority of vehicles will fall under the 45” allowance, FACT: MOST OVER THE ROAD TRUCKS and SUV’s FALL UNDER THE 45” HEADLAMP HEIGHT.

Move glide plate up and down the mast through its full motion, by depressing handle.

NOTE: if glide plate moves without tension felt from the spring, it is possible that the spring has dislodged during shipment. It will be necessary to remove the mast spring cover and reattach the glide plate spring.

ROTATIONAL
BEARING
1	3
TIGHTENING
SEQUENCE
4	2

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