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BRAKE TESTER 660-R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TES1489/A Dec 2005...
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IMPORTANT Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that information within these Operating Instructions is correct at the time of release, but Crypton cannot accept-responsibility for any errors that may occur. The information in these Operating Instructions is subject to change without notice, and does not represent a commitment on the part of Crypton.
660-R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 3 CONTENTS Safety precautions Hints and Tips INTRODUCTION Description of system components Emergency switch Pit unit Control unit Motor control Alternative display Printer Remote control Guide to testing Test description MOT Test Procedure – Class IV...
660-R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully and thoroughly before attempting to operate the equipment. This operating manual should be available at the testing site at all times. Always follow the procedures and actions defined in this manual, failure to do so may result in personal injury or other damage.
660-R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 5 HINTS & TIPS The brake tester must only be used for its intended purpose. All the performance limits are to be followed, do not drive excessively heavy vehicles over the pit unit or otherwise abuse the equipment as damage may occur and test result accuracy may be affected.
660-R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 6 INTRODUCTION The 660-R is a roller brake tester designed to perform VOSA MOT tests on Class III and Class IV vehicles. Control can be performed using the remote handset at the vehicle so one man operation is possible and a printer is available to produce a record of results if fitted.
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660-R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 7 660-R MOT Class III and IV Roller Brake Tester...
Main switch, Emergency switch Alternative display A twin dial display can be specified when ordering a 660-R and this has two separate dials mounted side by side rather than the co-axial arrangement. All scales and other indicators are identical as shown:...
660-R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 9 Remote control Remote control consists of 16 keys, some of which have dual function which are activated through the 2 key. START: Used to start the rollers when the system is ready for a test or restart during a test.
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660-R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 10 PRINT: Used to print test results TEST: Starts both rollers so that vehicle can be driven out 2 nd: This key activates the second function of other keys 2 nd STOP: Will RESET the system and clear all previous results so that a new vehicle test is activated.
660-R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 11 GUIDE TO TESTING General guide: The START key starts the motors or motor as appropriate. This will only happen with a car in the rollers as shown by the green Ready indicator lamp being illuminated.
660-R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 12 TEST DESCRIPTION Use the following section as a prompt list when performing MOT tests. The next sections gives a more detailed description and should be studied by new users before any attempt is made to follow this simple prompt list.
660-R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 13 When DDsp shows BAL, the ovality measurement is complete, apply footbrake smoothly up to about 90% of maximum force where imbalance will be measured and then slowly release the pedal observing the force readings. Press the STOP key to end the test. (This whole section can be repeated if necessary).
660-R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 14 Press OK key to save the results. If the Parking brake is fitted to the rear axle, continue with the Paring Brake Test. Parking brake (applicable after both front and rear axles) Press PARK key, DDsp = Pb.L LEFT PARKING BRAKE: Press START key to start only the left roller set.
660-R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 15 MANUAL TESTING Class IV – Manual mode In this mode, the roller direction can be selected. This enables a 'quick check' following a brake repair or testing of 4WD vehicles. N.B. Not all 4WD vehicles are suitable for roller brake testing.
660-R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 16 Class III - TESTING ONE WHEEL ONLY When testing three wheel vehicles or motorcycles is necessary to use one roller set only, the left side roller set. There is a safety lockout that prevents the unused roller from being driven even if the third roller is depressed.
660-R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 17 PROMPT SHEET – photocopy this page and use as a guide when testing. Enter details onto the PC (if connected) or press WGHT to enter car weight. Run engine if servo fitted. RESET the system by pressing...
660-R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 18 CALCULATIONS A rotary slide-rule type calculator is supplied with the unit and this should be used to calculate the brake efficiency. Alternatively a manual method can be used as follows: Efficiency: Note the maximum brake force from each wheel in kgf, add these numbers together and divide the result by the vehicle weight in kg then multiply by 100.
660-R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 19 MAINTENANCE Before all the repairs, service work and adjustments always lock the main switch of the device. The construction of the equipment is simple and thus does not require costly maintenance. It is necessary to keep it clean, draw up loose bolts regularly control the wear of the anti-skid surface of the rollers and in the case of larger wear to replace this material or replace the set of rollers.
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660-R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 20 Other periodical maintenance Due to a small number of movable parts it is not necessary, except for tensioning the chain and inductive switch triggering control, to do any adjustments on the equipment. Daily: Clean the cover plates of the roller units ...
660-R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 21 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION of 660-R Maximum axle load 4,000 Maximum brake force Maximum pedal force 1,000 Roller surface speed Roller Diameter Roller length Distance between roller centres Roller project by Minimum wheel diameter Maximum wheel diameter...
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