Manual wheel balancer TWF-150 Table of contents 1. General information ............................1 2. Identification of the operating instructions...................... 1 3. Technical data ..............................1 4. Modification of the product ..........................2 5. Safety-related information ..........................2 6. Compliance with the product ..........................3 7.
Manual wheel balancer TWF-150 Further attachment: EU Declaration of Conformity ⋅ TWF-150_Wheel_Balancer_Manual_uk_00_20241209.pdf Version: -00, 09.12.2024...
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Manual wheel balancer TWF-150 Important information: ASSEMBLY You can find the assembly video for this machine https://youtu.be/nnB-_nx-IkI on YouTube: or scan the QR code. PRODUCT PRESENTATION You can find the product presentation video for this machine on YouTube: https://youtu.be/I78a2UvID7E or scan the QR code. TWF-150_Wheel_Balancer_Manual_uk_00_20241209.pdf Version: -00, 09.12.2024...
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Manual wheel balancer TWF-150 CALIBRATION You can find the calibration video for this machine https://youtu.be/UuytP5WagAg on YouTube: or scan the QR code. TWF-150_Wheel_Balancer_Manual_uk_00_20241209.pdf Version: -00, 09.12.2024...
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Manual wheel balancer TWF-150 TIPS & TRICKS In the "Tips & Tricks" section, we show you simple solutions, in videos to make your TWIN BUSCH® products even more efficient to work. Our technical specialist will explain the exact steps to you. https://www.twinbusch.co.uk/Tips-Tricks:_:74.html...
• Integrated calibration and self-diagnosis programmes • Optional: Motorbike adapter, adapter for vehicles without centre hole 2. Identification of the operating instructions Operating instructions for the TWF-150 Twin Busch UK Ltd. Twin Busch GmbH, 9, Linnell Way Ampérestraße 1, Telford Way Industrial Estate...
Improper use also invalidates the CE certification and the validity of the certificate. If you require any changes, please contact your dealer or the expert staff at Twin Busch GmbH beforehand. 5. Safety-related information Read the operating instructions carefully before operating the tyre balancer. Keep the instructions for future reference.
Manual wheel balancer TWF-150 6. Conformity with the product The TWF-150 tyre balancer is CE-certified and complies with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and fulfils the EN ISO 12100:2010 standard. See also the EU Declaration of Conformity at the end of the operating instructions. 7.
Manual wheel balancer TWF-150 - Fasten the anchor bolts through the mounting hole of the tyre balancer in the foundation to ensure safe and accurate operation. 8.2 Assembly instructions 1) Open the packaging and remove the wooden frame with a hammer. 2) Remove the packaging film and remove the small parts.
Manual wheel balancer TWF-150 8) Fit the shaft. a) Now tighten the Allen screw in the shaft. Illustration: Shaft 9) Screw the cone brackets to the machine. Illustration: Cone mounts 10) Then anchor the machine to the ground to ensure optimum balancing operation. Caution: After switching on the power, the machine automatically starts the balancing process when the protective hood is closed.
Manual wheel balancer TWF-150 9.2 Description of the keyboard on the monitor 1 Display of the inner imbalance position 10 EMERGENCY STOP button 2 Display of the external imbalance position 11 Start button 3 Display of the external imbalance value 12 Opt button 4 Display for selecting the correction mode 13 Pushbutton for an unbalance value of less than 5g /0.035...
Manual wheel balancer TWF-150 9.3 Button function ↑a or ↓a Distance setting (dimension "a") ↑b or ↓b Width setting (dimension "b") Diameter setting (dimension "d") ↑d or ↓d Set new values Displays imbalance values below 5 g FINE Static Dynamic ALU Dynamic Self-calibration F + C...
Manual wheel balancer TWF-150 9.5 Wheel balancing 9.5.1 Dynamic balancing of motorbike wheels 1. Attach the extension to the distance measuring device. 2. Pull out the lever until the extension touches the inside of the rim. 3. Read the value " a " on the scale, set it manually using button 9, value " a+ "5 (scale base 25 cm). 9.5.2 Wheel balancing 1.
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Manual wheel balancer TWF-150 5. Press START 6. Add a 100 g weight to the outside in any angle position. 7. Press START . 8. The device is calibrated at the end of the cycle. CAL END" appears on the display. Remove the 100 g weight from the wheel, which can now be balanced with another cycle.
Manual wheel balancer TWF-150 10. Wheel balancing programmes 10.1 Balancing programmes The available balancing programmes show where the correction weights should be placed. Steel or lightweight aluminium rims by attaching clamping weights on the rim edges. Balancing of rims with unusual shapes. Balancing lightweight aluminium rims by attaching adhesive weights on the rim edge.
Manual wheel balancer TWF-150 10.2 Optimisation of the imbalance This function is used to reduce the amount of weight to be added to the wheel. Carry out the following steps carefully to achieve the best possible results. 1. Press OPT, "r.S." is displayed, press START. The required rim rotation is displayed. 2.
Manual wheel balancer TWF-150 10.4 Balancing an aluminium wheel 1. Clamp the aluminium wheel. 2. Switch on the machine. 3. Press button C once, numbers scroll through the display, wait until "00" appears at INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EVERYWHERE. 4. Press the ALU button, an LED will light up next to ALU-S. 5.
Manual wheel balancer TWF-150 11. Adjusting the machine 11.1 Checking and setting the STATIC values (STI) Perform self-calibration Wheel balancing Balance tolerance: 1 g Select STATIC. Apply 100 g to the inside of the rim. Start the balancing process. If the STATIC value is Select the Machine parameter setting inside between 98 and 102 g? function.
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Manual wheel balancer TWF-150 11.2 Checking and adjusting the unbalance position Perform self-calibration Wheel balancing Balance tolerance: Attach 100 g to the outside the rim and start the balancing process. If the counterweight is Select the function Setting the machine positioned at 6 o'clock? parameter, as described in point 4.2.
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Manual wheel balancer TWF-150 11.3 Check distance values and calibration (DF) Checking and calibrating the static value (DF) With 100 g on the inside (F.I.), the measured unbalance value is in dynamic mode: 100 g ± 5 g F.E. ≤ 5 Select "Machine Parameters", to adjust the "DF"...
12. Troubleshooting Please note: Do not hesitate to contact the expert staff at Twin Busch GmbH if you are unable to rectify a fault yourself. We will be happy to help you solve the problem. In this case, please document the fault and send us pictures and a precise description of the fault so that we can identify and rectify the cause as quickly as possible.
Manual wheel balancer TWF-150 13. Maintenance Disconnect the machine from the power supply before carrying out maintenance work! 13.1 Adjusting the flat belt tension Slightly loosen the motor fastening screws. Then move the motor so far, until the flat belt is correctly tensioned. Carefully retighten the motor fastening screws. Make sure that the belt does not run down to the side during operation.
However, this is unavoidable and does not lead to faster wear of the axle. Both parts (quick-release nut and threaded axle) can be ordered from your TWIN BUSCH service centre. Please let us know the diameter of the thread axis in millimetres.
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