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1297-M043-0 348D INSTRUCTION MANUAL TRANSLATION FROM THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS For spare parts drawings refer to “LIST OF COMPONENTS” section. • For any further information please contact your local dealer. - Rev. n. 0 (04/2019) 1297-M043-0...
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 2 of 52 SUMMARY SYMBOLS USED IN THE MANUAL ________ 5 14.1.4 Manual setting of wheel dimensions ________________________23 1.0 GENERAL INTRODUCTION __________ 8 14.2 User control function __________________23 Introduction ____________________________ 8 14.3 Unbalance measurement ______________24 14.3.1 Indicative display of points where 2.0 INTENDED USE _____________________ 8 to fit weight ________________________24...
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1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 3 of 52 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 22.0 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE __________ 48 25.0 SCRAPPING ________________________ 50 23.0 TECHNICAL DATA __________________ 48 26.0 REGISTRATION PLATE DATA ______ 50 23.1 Dimensions ____________________________49 27.0 FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAMS __________ 50 Table A - Wiring connection diagram _______51 24.0 STORING ___________________________ 50...
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1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 4 of 52 Fig. 1 1 – Weight holding bridge 10 – Pressure ring 2 – Distance-diameter caliper 11 – Wheel locking ring nut 3 – Threaded mandrel 12 – External data gauge 4 –...
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 5 of 52 MAINTENANCE MANUAL SYMBOLS USED IN THE MANUAL Symbols Description Symbols Description Read instruction manual. Danger! Be particularly careful. Note. Indication and/or useful Wear work gloves. information. Move with fork lift truck or pal- Wear work shoes.
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1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 6 of 52 INFORMATION PLATE LOCATION TABLE...
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1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 7 of 52 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Code numbers of plates VSB4221000 Grounding plate VS99990114 Arrow plate VS99990758 Electricity danger plate VS999910050 Protection device use plate VS999912940 Lifting plate VS999923370 1Ph 110V 3.15A 60Hz plate VS999916311 Rubbish skip label VS999921730 Manufacturer plate VS999923160 Prop 65 Attention plate VS999923310 Fuse-type-rating car plate...
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 8 of 52 INTENDED USE SOME OF THE PICTURES AND/ OR DISPLAY SCREEN PAGES The machines described in this manual and their PRESENT IN THIS MANUAL HAVE different versions, are wheels balancing machines BEEN OBTAINED FROM PICTURES for car and light transport, projected to be used OF PROTOTYPES, THEREFORE...
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 9 of 52 MAINTENANCE MANUAL SAFETY DEVICES GENERAL SAFETY RULES PERIODICALLY, AT LEAST MONTH- LY, CHECK THE INTEGRITY AND THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE SAFETY AND PROTECTION DE- • Any tampering with or modification to the machine VICES ON THE MACHINE.
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 10 of 52 PACKING AND MOBILIZATION FOR OPERATORS MUST WEAR SUIT- TRANSPORT ABLE WORK CLOTHES, PROTEC- TIVE GLASSES AND GLOVES, AGAINST THE DANGER FROM THE SPRAYING OF DANGEROUS DUST, AND POSSIBLY LOWER BACK SUPPORTS FOR THE LIFT- ING OF HEAVY PARTS.
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 11 of 52 MAINTENANCE MANUAL UNPACKING MOBILIZATION DURING UNPACKING, ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES TO PREVENT ANY INJURY CAUSED BY CONTACT THE LIFTING EQUIPMENT MUST WITHSTAND WITH PACKAGING MATERIAL A MINIMUM RATED LOAD EQUAL TO THE (NAILS, ETC.). WEIGHT OF THE MACHINE (SEE PARAGRAPH TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS).
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 12 of 52 MACHINE ASSEMBLY Working area After having freed the various components from the Fig. 3 packing check that they are complete, and that there are no anomalies, then comply with the following in- structions for the assembly of the components making use of the attached series of illustrations.
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 13 of 52 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Fixtures contained in the packing Assembly procedures The packing case contains also the fixtures box. Check that all the parts listed below are there (see 9.3.1 Fitting the mandrel on the flange Fig.
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 14 of 52 10.0 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 9.3.2 Fitting the protection guard 1. Mount the protection guard (Fig. 7 ref. 1) to the sup- EVEN THE TINIEST PROCEDURE port (Fig. 7 ref. 2) using the screws (Fig. 7 ref. 3), OF AN ELECTRICAL NATURE interposing the Belleville washers (Fig.
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 15 of 52 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 11.0 MULTIFUNCTION LED PANEL FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS WILL IMMEDIATE- The wheel balancers are equipped with a multi-function LY INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. display panel with signal LEDs, together with a silk- screen representing the shape of a rim and the various available options.
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 16 of 52 12.0 FITTING THE WHEEL ON THE MAN- 11.1 DISPLAY and LEDs brightness adjust- ment DREL Press the keys indicated below to adjust DISPLAY and LEDs brightness. Keep key , pressed and, at the same time, press To achieve perfect balancing, the wheel must be care- fully and properly fitted on the mandrel.
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1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 17 of 52 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 4. Fit the protection cap (Fig. 11 ref. 1) in the ring 7. Fit the cone (Fig. 13 ref. 3) with the narrowest part nut (Fig. 11 ref. 2) and fasten everything against turned towards the wheel.
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 18 of 52 13.0 SWITCHING THE MACHINE ON AND Key for Eco-Weight procedure. The ON/OFF master switch is located on the rear of the machine. To start the machine and access the program, switch on the system by turning the master switch.
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 19 of 52 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 14.0 WHEEL BALANCING 14.1 Determination of wheel dimensions 14.1.1 Automatic wheel dimension setting Both LEDs ALU-S of distance/diameter will flash program The wheel balancing machines are featured with an automatic rod; a simple and precise method that per- mits automatically acquiring the wheel diameter at the weight fitting point.
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1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 20 of 52 • To make a measurement in STATIC mode (STAT): • To make a measurement in DYNAMIC mode (DYN): Pull out the gauge rod and take it inside rim, at the Pull out the gauge rod and move it against the rim inner edge (Fig.
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 21 of 52 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 14.1.2 Programs rapid setting and meas- - bring into contact the weights fitting gripper with the inner part of the rim (2 contact points) (see Fig. 19) urements through distance-diameter to select “ALU-S”...
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1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 22 of 52 SECOND MOVEMENT: lift and lower again the gauge • To make a measurement in ALU-S1 and ALU-S2 arm to select ST2 (STATIC 2) mode (see Fig. 20). modes there are two options: Maintain the position for a few seconds.
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 23 of 52 MAINTENANCE MANUAL • To take a measurement in ALU1, ALU2, ALU3 and 14.1.4 Manual setting of wheel dimensions ALU4 modes: In case the operator wants to edit and/or manually enter the wheel dimensions, proceed as follows: Press key until selecting ALU1 (LED ALU1/2/3/4 + inner adhesive weight at “12...
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 24 of 52 14.3 Unbalance measurement The nearing of the weight to correction position is indicated by an “arrow”, at a smaller or larger dis- 14.3.1 Indicative display of points where to tance, displayed on the screen relating to the inner / outer position you are working on.
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 25 of 52 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 14.3.3 Dynamic balancing • Weights fitting at “6 o'clock”. Dynamic balancing is a procedure that offsets the TO USE THIS MODE, THE REL- wheel vibrations using 2 weights on different planes. EVANT FUNCTION MUST BE ENA- Clip weights are used on rim inner/outer edge, and BLED ON THE MENU USER - PA-...
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 26 of 52 14.3.4 ALU-S procedure 14.3.5 Static balancing (STAT) The ALU-S balancing is a procedure that offsets the The STATIC balancing procedure is used to offset wheel vibrations using 2 weights on different planes. wheel vibrations using 1 weight on a single plane.
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 27 of 52 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 14.3.6 Positioning the correction weights on Fig. 33 Fit the adhesive weight the wheel in the pliers of the gauge rod The weights must be positioned at the top part of the wheel, at 12 o’...
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 28 of 52 14.4 Measuring the unbalance with auxil- The ST1 function is a procedure that offsets wheel vibrations using a single weight with clip on a single iary programs plane positioned exactly at “12 o’ clock”. The available functions allow to select the appropri- Enter the measurements (see Par.
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 29 of 52 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 14.4.1 ALU1 procedure ALU1 balancing is a procedure that offsets wheel vi- brations using 2 weights on different planes. Adhesive weights are used on rim inner and outer edge, and is usually carried out on alloy rims.
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 30 of 52 14.4.2 PAX mode PAX mode is a special procedure specially devised to balance wheels using the “PAX System ®”. 2 adhesive weights on different planes are used on rim inner side. To launch a PAX measurement, proceed as follows: - Make sure there are no stones and/or mud on the wheel.
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 31 of 52 MAINTENANCE MANUAL From the results page (see for example Fig. 30), press The page shown in Fig. 39 will be displayed. ; the entered measurements page will be displayed (see Par. 14.1). At this point, simply set the dimensions again, in ALU- S, STATIC or again DYNAMIC mode, as explained in Par.
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 32 of 52 15.0 WHEEL BALANCING IN MOTORCY- At the end of the procedure, the wheel balancing condi- tions can be checked by performing a trial spin. CLE MODE The ECO-WEIGHT procedure has now been completed. By enabling the “motorbike wheel balancing”...
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 33 of 52 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Balancing procedures are identical for both modes TWO SMALLER WEIGHTS (55g) (car/motorbike). USING SPLIT PROCEDURE By selecting motorbike mode, besides dynamic balanc- ing (see Par. 14.3.3) STATIC balancing and/or ALU-S (Par.
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 34 of 52 17.0 WEIGHTS HIDDEN BEHIND SPOKES MODE If necessary, press key again to select wheel IN- NER side, the LEDs close to the inner display D1 will Adhesive correction weight positioning may not look at- turn on.
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1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 35 of 52 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Enter the correct number of spokes, increasing or de- creasing it using keys . A minimum of 3 spokes and a maximum of 20 can be entered. Press key to confirm and continue. LEDs showing the posi- Weight to be fitted behind tioning in the fitting point...
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 36 of 52 18.0 MATCHING PROCEDURE (Rim - Tyre Make a reference mark on the rim and tyre, in line Optimization) with the arrow on the flange The Matching procedure offsets strong unbalance, reducing the weight quantity to be fitted on the wheel to achieve balancing.
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1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 37 of 52 MAINTENANCE MANUAL - When the LEDs on the LEFT show that the position Position the reference mark on the rim in line with has been reached (see Par. 14.3.6) make the refer- the arrow on the flange ence mark on RIM.
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 38 of 52 19.0 CALIBRATION Press and rest the end part of the caliper From the opening program presentation page (Fig. 60 ref. 1) on the flange (Fig. 60 ref. 2); the D1 and D2 display screens will show the corresponding press keys at the same time;...
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1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 39 of 52 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Press key to confirm; D1 and D2 displays will show symbols: Rest the gauge (Fig. 61 ref. 1) down below on the larg- est cylindrical part of the bell (Fig. 61 ref. 2). Display screen D2 will show a value in bit.
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 40 of 52 19.3 Weight measurement sensors calibra- 19.2 “Zero mandrel” setting tion When the following symbols are shown on the display screens D1 and D2 (see Par. 19): ASSEMBLE A BALANCED WHEEL ON THE SPINDLE AND PERFORM THE SPINDLE “ZERO”...
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1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 41 of 52 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Press key . The following symbols will be Lower the cover unit and press the key to per- shown on D1 and D2 display screens: form a wheel spin. These symbols will be shown on D1 and D2 displays: flashing then bring the wheel with the weight at “12 o’...
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 42 of 52 20.0 USER’S SETTING AND CUSTOMIZA- TIONS To edit a parameter value, press key first to move the “flashing” on D2 right display, then press From program starting page, press keys keys To move again the “flashing”...
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 43 of 52 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 20.1 Selection of unit of measurement for Selection in grams weights display The values of the weights to be fitted on the wheel, ap- proximated in grams, will be shown on display screens Selection in ounces D1 and D2, as shown below: To set the wheel balancer to ounces, follow the indica-...
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 44 of 52 20.2 Setting measurements units for rim weight and width/diameter SOME OF THE PARAMETERS LISTED BELOW COULD NOT BE DISPLAYED FOR THIS TYPE OF MACHINE. The weight determining wheel unbalance can be indicated on the display in "gram" or "ounce" measurement unit. VALUE 000 = grams Parameter 1 (GRAMS/OUNCES)
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 45 of 52 MAINTENANCE MANUAL “LED-LIGHT” function can be ENABLED or DISABLED VALUE 000 = Disabled Parameter 10* LED LIGHT VALUE 001 = Enabled “LASER BLADE” function can be ENABLED or DISABLED VALUE 000 = Disabled Parameter 11* (LASER BLADE) VALUE 001 = Enabled...
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 46 of 52 20.6 Weights display management CAR = 2 or 5 grams (0.1 or 0.25 ounces) Parameter 19 (STEP) TRUCK = 20 or 50 grams (1 or 2.5 ounces) Parameter 20 CAR = from 1 to 20 grams (from 0.05 to 1 ounce) (DYN PROGRAM TRUCK = from 10 to 200 grams (from 0.5 to 10 ounces) LOWER LIMIT)
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 47 of 52 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 21.0 ERROR SIGNALS During wheel balancer operation, if wrong commands are given by the operator or device faults occur, an er- ror code or symbol may appear on the display screen D1. Press key to return to the previous program phase after remedying the fault.
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 48 of 52 22.0 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 23.0 TECHNICAL DATA Wheel max. weight (Kg): ........70 BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY ROU- Max. absorbed voltage (W): ........100 TINE MAINTENANCE OR ADJUST- Power supply: .........110V 60Hz 1 Ph MENT PROCEDURE, POSITION Balancing precision (g): ........
1297-M043-0 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 50 of 52 24.0 STORING 26.0 REGISTRATION PLATE DATA If storing for long periods disconnect the main power supply and take measures to protect the machine from dust build-up. Lubricate parts that could be damaged from drying out.
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for LASER 12 O'CLOCK LASER 12 O'CLOCK new connection MICRO PEDAL (pneumatic vers.) GUARD MICRO CALIPER WIDTH CALIPER WIDTH Detail A PROFESSIONAL CALIPER DISTANCE CALIPER DIAMETER ENCODER DISC FRONT PIEZO REAR PIEZO EV-C (pneumatic vers.) LASER 6 O'CLOCK EV-O (pneumatic vers.) LED LIGHT LASER OUTSIDE...
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1 – Power supply cable L=2000 2 – Wired switch with plug 3 – Cable from switch to filter to transformer 4 – Fuse 5 – Transformer 6 – Card kit 7 – Power card kit 8 – Motor 9 – Motor support ground cable 10 –...
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