Faq - Ranger DST30P Installation And Operation Manual

Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What does a Wheel Balancer do?
Answer:
Q: Is Wheel Balancing the same as Wheel Alignment?
A: No. When you balance a Wheel, you fix a weight distribution problem that can cause Wheel
wobble, uneven Tire wear, and Vehicle vibration. This is done by putting Weights on the Wheel in
appropriate locations.
When you align a Wheel, you are adjusting the angles of the Wheels back to the manufacturer's
recommendation, which reduces Tire wear and ensures the Vehicle drives straight and true (that
is, the Vehicle does not pull to one side).
Q: Where can I put my Wheel Balancer?
A: What you want is a flat Concrete floor with room around it that is also near where you work on
Wheels. You want it off the beaten path, as you want to keep everyone away from the Balancer
while it is in use. Most garages put their Wheel Balancers and Tire Changers near each other.
Q: Why are there two types of Weights?
A: Clip-On Weights are more visible. Adhesive Weights are lower profile and come in two colors so
you can try to color match with the Rim, so they are less visible. Some Vehicle owners with
expensive Wheels prefer Adhesive Weights because they are less visible.
Q: Why isn't there a plug on the end of the Power Cord?
A: The Balancer motor comes from the factory set for 220 VAC power. However, it is switchable to
110 VAC. Refer to
and 110 VAC. Because 220 VAC plugs vary from location to location, no plug comes with the
Balancer. Have your Electrician install an appropriate plug or have the Power Cord attached
directly to the facility's power system.
Q: What Balancing Modes does the Balancer have?
A: The Balancer has five Balancing Modes: Dynamic, STA1, STA2, ALU1, and ALU2. Dynamic mode
is used with steel Wheels, the two Static modes are for older, narrower Wheels or motorcycle
Wheels, and the Aluminum modes are for Aluminum Alloy (non-steel) Wheels.
Q: How accurate are the weight values the Balancer displays?
A: By default, the Balancer rounds off to .25 ounces (~7 grams); this is because most weights sold in
the U.S. come in .25 ounce increments. (Countries that use the metric system measure weight in
grams; their weights come in 5 gram increments.) If you do not want rounded-off weight values,
press and hold the <5g button on the Control Panel to see specific values.
Q: What do I do if I have a problem with the Balancer that I cannot solve?
A: Contact BendPak Ranger; we are here to help. Using a web browser, visit the
Support
Ticket (make sure to click the Submit button at the bottom).
DST30P Wheel Balancer
They correct the imbalance of a Wheel. If you drive a Vehicle with imbalanced Wheels,
the Vehicle could experience noise, vibrations, wobbling, reduced or uneven Tire tread
wear, and some components could wear out sooner rather than later. Getting a Vehicle's
Wheels balanced may also increase its mileage.
Connecting to Power
website, click on + New support ticket, and then fill in and submit a Support
for complete instructions for switching between 220
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