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6450 2D/3D
Heavy Duty Wheel Balancers
See
Balancing Your
First Tire
on page 1.
1601 J. P . Hennessy Drive, LaVergne, TN USA 37086-3565
HENNESSY INDUSTRIES INC. Manufacturer of AMMCO
Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
Maintenance Instructions
Installation 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.
615/641-7533
800/688/6359
, COATS
and BADA
Automotive Service Equipment and Tools.
®
®
®
www.ammcoats.com
Manual Part No.: 85606875 02a
Revision:
12/11
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- Page 1 6450 2D/3D Heavy Duty Wheel Balancers Balancing Your Safety Instructions First Tire on page 1. Operating Instructions Maintenance Instructions Installation 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.
- Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS Eye and face protection recommendations: 10. Wear proper clothing. Safety toe, non-slip foot- wear and protective hair covering to contain hair “Protective eye and face equipment is required is recommended. Do not wear jewelry, loose to be used where there is a reasonable probabil- clothing, neckties, or gloves when operating the ity of injury that can be prevented by the use of...
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Page 3: Owner's Responsibility
Owner’s Responsibility Definitions of Hazard Levels To maintain machine and user safety, the responsibility Identify the hazard levels used in this manual with the of the owner is to read and follow these instructions: following definitions and signal words: DANGER •... -
Page 4: Safety Notices And Decals
Safety Notices and Decals The motor unit of this machine contains a Class IIIa laser with a maximum output less than 5mW at a wave WARNING length of 630-680 nm. Avoid Exposure – Laser radia- tion is emitted from its aperture. Failure to follow danger, warning, and cau- CAUTION tion instructions may lead to serious per-... -
Page 5: Standard Safety Devices
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. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ........ ii Mounting Wheel on Spindle Shaft ....14 - 15 Owner’s Responsibility ..........iii Standard Back Cone Mounting ....... 14 Operator Protective Equipment ........iii Standard Front Cone Mounting ....... 15 Definitions of Hazard Levels ........iii Alternate Mounting .......... -
Page 7: Balancing Your First Tire
Balancing Your First Tire 8. Inboard center bar blinks. 1. Turn the machine OFF then ON (resets machine). Note: If an inboard corrective weight is not required, the wheel will stop at the outboard cor- | Note: The machine wakes up using standard clip- rective weight location, go to step 11. -
Page 8: Principle Operating Parts
Principle Operating Parts ❶ ❶ ❺ ❺ ❼ ❷ ❻ ❸ ❹ ❽ ❾ ❿ 2 • Important: Always read and follow the information box instructions. -
Page 9: Know Your Unit
Know Your Unit Power Switch Compare this illustration with the unit before placing The ON/OFF decal (figure 4) indicates the ON/OFF it into service. Maximum performance and safety will switch location at the back of the balancer. be obtained only when all persons using the unit are fully trained in its parts and operation. - Page 10 When prompted by balance r instructions, use the Note: The T2 - Tape Direct Select™ Weight position offset arm (figure 6A) to enter A & D measurements is the only mode that requires the A2 & D2 dimension automatically. Pull the arm out and up against the wheel measurements.
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Page 11: Using The Laser Locator
Using The Line Laser If the T2 - Tape (hidden Tape-A-Weight®) location is selected, use the line laser to align the offset arm with the laser locator dot (figures 8 & 7B); entering A2 & D2 measurements automatically. Grasp arm at the line laser and pull out and up to the wheel flange (figure 6B). -
Page 12: Laser Guided Operation™ System
Laser Guided Operation™ System 7. 2D Model - Manually rotate wheel to outboard cor- rective weight location where the outboard center bar is The operator must select T2 - Tape Laser Locator to steady and the two bars on either side blink. activate the Laser Guided Operation™... -
Page 13: Setting Wheel Dimensions (Dim)
Setting Wheel Dimensions (DIM) Basic Wheel Data Entry 1. Select the Clip 1 or T1 -Tape weight location and Before a wheel can be balanced, wheel dimensions the T3 - Tape or Clip 2 weight location. must be entered into the computer. 2. -
Page 14: Control Panel Function And Review
Control Panel Function and Review Control Panel Quick Reference If you select/press … Then … a Direct Select Weight key (Clip on the Wheel Cross-section diagram, the activated weight location illumi- 1, T1-Tape, Patch Static, T2-Tape, nates. T3-Tape, or Clip 2) the T2-Tape key Laser Guided Operation™... - Page 15 ❻ ❶ ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❼ ❷ ❽ ❺ ❺ ❾ Figure 14 - 6450 3D Control Panel Reference Important: Always read and follow the information box instructions. • 9...
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Page 16: Screen Saver Mode (Video)
Weight Display and Weight Position Win- Mode Indicators dows The mode indicator will show whether the mode is Two weight display windows, one inboard and one activated. Modes are as follows: outboard, are positioned above the wheel cross section Operator A or Operator B - when illuminated, indicates diagram. -
Page 17: Direct Select™ Weight Placement Location
Next - function key used when accessing balancer LED Indicators instructions and, if balancer is 3D and equipped with for 6450 an inverter, automatically rotates tire to its next weight placement position. LED Status Balance Mode... -
Page 18: Balancing Using Direct Select
Balancing Using Direct Select™ Static Balancing Choose a static balance for wheel assemblies that A variety of wheel configurations can be balanced are not possible to balance dynamically or for narrow using this wheel balancer. Read through this section, wheels. For example, a motorcycle wheel that has a it will help in determining which mode and options small wheel width. - Page 19 4. Rotate the wheel toward front so the laser locator Patch Weight Balance - Use a static patch weight dot is behind the first spoke; press SPOKE 1 (indicator balance when there is a very large unbalance in a tire illuminates).
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Page 20: Mounting Wheel On Spindle Shaft
Mounting Wheel on Spindle Shaft Standard Back Cone Mounting Use only small or medium cones. CAUTION 1. Place spring over threaded stud with the large end inside of the faceplate. Spring must be used. Avoid back injury, seek assistance when 2. -
Page 21: Standard Front Cone Mounting
Standard Front Cone Mounting Combi Adapter (Optional) Can be used with all cones (do not use spring). This 1. Determine the correct hole pattern by comparing method works well with most truck wheels where the the rim to the adapter. Wheels with the largest bolt cir- bolt circle is less than 275 mm. -
Page 22: Match Balance (Optimization)
Match Balance (Optimization) 5. Using a tire changer, rotate the tire 180 degrees on the rim. The Match Balance (Tire/Rim Weight Optimization) 6. Remount wheel assembly on the balancer. Press procedure is used to determine the best mating of tire 2 on the control panel;... -
Page 23: Calibration
Calibration 6. Lower the hood and press START. Important: It is critical that the inner weight be Machine Calibration placed accurately to achieve proper calibration. If the Important: Use the correct calibration weight amount: calibration weight is not moved from the outside flange a 4-ounce calibration weight in ounce mode. -
Page 24: Maintenance Instructions
17. If machine calibration for the Car Mode/Lt. Truck cause personal injury due to falls. Mode is necessary then: 5. Use only COATS® accessories. Accessories from Car Mode - Hold SHIFT key and press 4 until Car other manufacturers may not fit or function properly, Mode LED is toggled on. -
Page 25: Diagnostic Procedures
Diagnostic Procedures Troubleshooting A COATS® Service Technician may ask for informa- After Balance Vibration Problems tion to help diagnose service concerns (Please contact If vibration is still present after balancing the wheels COATS® directly at 1-800-688-9240 for the Certified and driving the vehicle on smooth pavement, remove Service Partner nearest you). -
Page 26: Installation Instructions
Our willingness to assist in The balancer must be located on a flat floor of solid every possible manner does not make COATS respon- construction, preferably concrete. The balancer must sible for collection of claims, or replacement of lost or sit solidly on its three feet. -
Page 27: Specifications
Specifi cations Features Wheel Diameter Range • Automatic Data Entry for Offset and Diameter - 19.5 - 30 inches Manual Entry Backup on all Parameters • Static-on-Screen™ Wheel Width Range 6 - 20 inches • Four Fixed Function Keys, Seven Program Keys for user Friendly Operation Maximum Outside Tire Diameter Up to 52 inches... - Page 28 85606875 02 12/2011 © Copyright 2010 Hennessy Industries and COATS® All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA...
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