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Symtech BCA4 Calibration Manual

Isocolor visual headlamp alignment system

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System has not been
certified for vehicle
inspection programs
VISUAL
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT
SYSTEM
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
CALIBRATION
REV: 8/03/12
524 S.E. Transport Drive
Lees Summit, MO 64081
888-884-8182
816-525-9263 FAX: 816-525-9283
Safety by Design
www.symtechcorp.net

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  • Page 1 System has not been certified for vehicle inspection programs VISUAL HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT SYSTEM ASSEMBLY OPERATION CALIBRATION REV: 8/03/12 524 S.E. Transport Drive Lees Summit, MO 64081 888-884-8182 816-525-9263 FAX: 816-525-9283 Safety by Design www.symtechcorp.net...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INDEX 1. GENERAL Pg. 3 1.1 “BCA 4 ISOCOLOR ” INTRODUCTION 1.2 SYSTEM COMPONENTS 1.3 LASER WARNING 1.4 WARNING, EXPOSURE TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT 2. ASSEMBLY Pg. 4 2.1 BASE / WHEEL ATTACHMENT 2.2 MAST / GLIDE PLATE / ROTATIONAL MAST MOUNT 2.3 OPTICAL ALIGNMENT HEAD 2.4 SIGHTING UNIT 2.5 SIGHTING UNIT CALIBRATION...
  • Page 4: System Components

    System has not been certified for inspection programs. We are confident that the “BCA 4 ISOColor” 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 &...
  • Page 5: Base / Wheel Attachment

    2. ASSEMBLY Inspect all components of the :BCA 4 ISOColor system 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.
  • Page 6: Sighting Unit Calibration

    Place a thick nylon bushing on the screw and insert screw through the holes provided at the top of the mast, place a thick nylon bushing on screw and self- locking nut. Tighten to a tension that allows for movement of sighting unit, but provides sufficient friction to hold unit in place when unattended.
  • Page 7: Floor Slope Measurement

    3. OPERATION PROCEDURES 3.1 PREPARATION, ALIGNMENT BAY(s) Prior to any headlamp alignment using the BCA 4 ISOColor, the floor slope of the bay, or bays must be determined, this is done by using the floor slope laser assembly and noting the position of the rear floor slope wheel.
  • Page 8: Alignment Of Optical Head To Vehicle

    Stabilize suspension by rocking vehicle sideways. 4. HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT 4.1 ALIGNMENT OF OPTICAL HEAD TO VEHICLE Place the BCA 4 ISOColor in front of the first headlamp to be aligned. Once the BCA 4 ISOColor is in place, the lens of the optical head should be approximately 12 inches (+/- 6 inches) from the face of the headlamp.
  • Page 9: Alignment Of Headlamp Procedure

    SAE LOW BEAM “ ” (Visual Optical Left): Low beam lamps manufactured after 1999, some Aim Area vehicles. The high intensity area is located in the lower right hand quadrant and the beam pattern is aligned by placing the left upper portion of the beam pattern on the .4 Degree (2.096”) Down Horizontal axis.
  • Page 10: Maintenance

    Locate an elevated surface and lay the straight edge on surface facing away from optical head. Check straight edge for level, shim if necessary. Move BCA 4 ISOColor to end of straight edge, turn on the laser and adjust height of optical head so that the mounted laser will shoot down the straight edge. Adjust the rear floor slope wheel until the level in the optical head is centered.
  • Page 11 WARRANTY All Symtech Corporation products are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal user service for a period of one year after the sale of the product. Exception to this policy will be individually evaluated and must be approved by Symtech Corporate.