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1601 J. P . Hennessy Drive, LaVergne, TN USA 37086 615/641-7533 800/688/6359 www.coatsgarage.com Manual Part No.: 85608729 03 ® ® ® HENNESSY INDUSTRIES INC. Manufacturer of AMMCO , COATS and BADA Automotive Service Equipment and Tools. Revision: 04/16...
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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 to is recommended. Do not wear jewelry, loose be used where there is a reasonable probability clothing, neckties, or gloves when operating the of injury that can be prevented by the use of...
Definitions of Hazard Levels Important Safety Instructions Identify the hazard levels used in this manual with the Owner’s Responsibility following definitions and signal words: To maintain machine and user safety, the responsibility DANGER of the owner is to read and follow these instructions: Watch for this symbol: •...
For additional copies of either, or further information, contact: Hennessy Industries, Inc. CAUTION 1601 JP Hennessy Drive LaVergne, TN 37086 (615) 641-7533 or (800) 688-6359 Use of controls, adjustments or performance www.coatsgarage.com...
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.
Set Up Instructions CAUTION Receiving The shipment should be thoroughly inspected as soon Do not attempt to install and set up the unit as it is received. The signed bill of lading is acknowl- yourself. Contact COATS as noted below. edgement, for the carrier, of receipt in good condition of the shipment covered by our invoice.
★Balancing Your First Tire Turn the machine OFF then ON Raise hood after tire stops (resets machine). rotating. Note: The machine wakes up Note: Wait for wheel to stop before raising the using standard clip-on wheel hood (wheel guard). weight locations (Clip 1 & Clip 2) Wheel automatically stops at and wheel dimensions.
Principle Operating Parts Know Your Unit Compare this illustration with the unit before placing it into service. Maximum performance and safety will be obtained only when all persons using the unit are fully trained in its parts and operation. Each user should learn the function and location, of all controls.
Power Switch - Touchscreen The ON/OFF switch location (figure 5) is on the left - ON/OFF Switch (Back Of Machine) side of the balancer; below the weight tray. - Plug (Back Of Machine) - Weight Tray Studs - Weight Tray with Pockets for Weights ON/OFF - Hood (Wheel Guard) Power...
Using The Offset Arm Be sure to place the offset arm on the wheel flange at the clip-on weight location as shown figure 8B. When not in use or when prompted by the balancer instructions, store the offset arm in the home position as shown in figure 7.
Important: The A2 measurement must be at least 2 inches greater than the A1 measurement. Laser At least Laser Locator 2-inch Locator Knob minimum difference Figure 10 - Positioning Laser Dot At T2 Tape Hidden Weight Location (A2) Note: The T2 Tape Direct Select™ Weight position is the only mode that requires the A2 &...
Hood (Wheel Guard) Auto Wheel Positioning CAUTION CAUTION Never raise up the wheel guard before the Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all wheel has come to a stop. Keep hair, loose parts of body away from moving parts. clothing, fingers and all parts of body away The balancer’s auto positioning feature stops the from moving parts.
Touchscreen 3. Rotate the laser locator knob to position the laser locator dot at the desired weight location. See figures The balancer touchscreen is a resistive touch panel 10 & 9B. (figure 14). To enter a function, press the appropriate function icon.
Touchscreen Layout Figure 15 - Model V200 Default Touchscreen Feature Reference Figure 15 Model V200 Default Touchscreen Feature Reference User Interface (UI) Function and Review Information / Instruction Panel An information box appears when the operator text assist icon is activated and to display any error messages.
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Wheel Cross-section Graphic and Indicators On the main screen, a wheel cross-section graphic indicates the wheel balancer operational status. Sonar On or Sonar Off Indicates whether the width sonar is set on or off. , or Navigation Icons Select this icon to access and set additional balancer Settings functions.
Standard Back Cone Mounting Mounting Wheel On Balancer Most original equipment and steel wheels can be Shaft mounted properly using this method. The wheel is centered on a cone from the inner side of the hub. CAUTION Avoid back injury, seek assistance when lifting heavy tire/rim assemblies onto the balancer shaft.
Standard Front Cone Mounting Alternate Mounting A wheel should be centered by the outer side of the If the wheel has a protruding outer hub which will not hub only when the inner surface will not provide an permit the use of the pressure cup, or the cup will not accurate surface to center on.
Direct Select™ Weight Location Setting Wheel Dimensions (DIM) When the machine is turned ON, the balancer defaults Before a wheel can be balanced, wheel dimensions to a 2-plane dynamic mode using standard clip-on must be entered into the computer. wheel weight locations (Clip 1 and Clip 2) and wheel Definition of Dimensions (DIM) dimensions.
Basic Wheel Data Entry Entering Wheel Dimensions Manually 1. Direct Select™ an Inboard weight location (Clip 1, Information entered into the balancer software for A, or T1 Tape) and an Outboard weight location (T2 Tape, W, and D can be changed anytime during a balancing T3 Tape or Clip 2).
Static Balancing Balancing A Wheel Choose a static balance to balance a wheel using one A variety of wheel configurations can be balanced plane for correction. Place the single corrective weight using this wheel balancer. Read through this section, at top-dead-center (12 o’clock) on either flange, at the it will help in determining which balancing mode and center of the rim channel, placed inward either side, or options are best suited for certain wheel assemblies.
Behind Spoke Mode Corrective Weight Placement “Splitting” the T2 Tape corrective weight amount is After the wheel spins and out of balances are mea- used to hide the adhesive weight behind two rim sured and displayed, the corrective weight amount spokes.
ProBalance™ Technology 2. The balancer stops and automatically positions the wheel at the ProBalance correction location. Now attach Any excessive residual unbalance is detected when the specified corrective weight amount (figure 28) at using ProBalance Technology mode, see Balance Mode the 12 o’clock position in the center of the rim channel Icons, page 11.
Note: If desired, rotate laser dot toward inner flange. Calibration Machine Calibration 9. After spin, raise the hood. Rotate wheel to line up/ center of 4-ounce calibration weight with laser dot. Hold 1. Press SETTINGS icon and then select MACHINE position while pressing NEXT.
Maintenance Instructions Diagnostic Procedures After Balance Vibration Problems If vibration is still present after balancing the wheels and driving the vehicle on smooth pavement, remove the wheels and recheck the balance. If a wheel is out Use common sense, this is an electrical of balance the cause maybe: device.
Troubleshooting Error Description A COATS® Service Technician may ask for informa- 100, N01, CAL Exceeded 5 degree range tion to help diagnose service concerns (please contact between placement of calibration COATS directly at 1-800-688-9240 for the Certified weight from outside flange to Service Partner nearest you).
Glossary ALUS -Alloy wheel mode that typically requires the use of one or two adhesive weights for correction. Balancer Flange – Disk that mates with the disk of the wheel mounted to the balancer. The flange also serves to keep the wheel perfectly perpendicular to its axis of rotation.
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