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Ranger RB30T Installation And Operation Manual

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Installation and Operation Manual
Model:
• RB30T
Designed and engineered by BendPak Inc. in Southern California, USA. Made in China.
Read the entire contents of this manual before using this product. Failure to follow the
instructions and safety precautions in this manual can result in serious injury or death. Make sure all
other operators also read this manual. Keep the manual near the product for future reference.
By proceeding with setup and operation, you agree that you fully understand the contents
of this manual and assume full responsibility for product use.
Truck Wheel Balancer
Manual 5900415 — Revision A — February 2025
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30440 Agoura Road
Agoura Hills, CA 91301 USA
Toll Free 1 (800) 253-2363
Tel: 1 (805) 933-9970
rangerproducts.com

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  • Page 1 Truck Wheel Balancer Installation and Operation Manual Manual 5900415 — Revision A — February 2025 Model: • RB30T ⚠ Designed and engineered by BendPak Inc. in Southern California, USA. Made in China. DANGER Read the entire contents of this manual before using this product. Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions in this manual can result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 2 Warranty. The BendPak Ranger warranty is more than a commitment to you: it is also a commitment to the value of your new product. For full warranty details, contact your nearest BendPak Ranger dealer or visit bendpak.com/support/warranty.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    More information about the full line of Ranger Products is available at rangerproducts.com. This manual is mandatory reading for all users of the RB30T, including anyone who sets it up, operates, maintains, or repairs it.

  • Page 4: Safety Considerations

    900 chemicals identified by the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm. Always use this product in accordance with BendPak’s instructions. For more information, visit www.p65warnings.ca.gov. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Instead, take the unit out of service, then contact an authorized repair facility, your distributor, or Ranger Products at (805) 933-9970. • BendPak Ranger recommends making a thorough inspection of the product once a month. Replace any damaged or severely worn parts, decals, or warning labels. Symbols Following are the symbols used in this manual: ⚠...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    ± .035 oz. (1 g) Accuracy Truck (truck, bus, OTR) ± .4 oz. (12.5 g) Resolution (round off mode) ± .09 oz. (2.5 g) Shipping weight 990 lbs. (449 kg) RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...

  • Page 7: Components

    Components The figure below details the major components of the RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...

  • Page 8: Frequently Asked Questions

    What do I do if I have a problem with the Truck Wheel Balancer that I cannot solve? Contact BendPak Ranger; we are here to help. Using a web browser, visit the BendPak Support website, click on + New support ticket, and then fill in and submit a Support Ticket (make sure to click the Submit button at the bottom).

  • Page 9: Setup

    Balancer. ⚠ CAUTION Ranger recommends having at least two people move the Balancer; it is heavy. If it is dropped or falls, it could cause injuries and/or the Balancer could be damaged. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer...

  • Page 10: Power Source

    Keep in mind when deciding on a location: • RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer should be located on a level concrete floor rated to at least 500 PSI compressive strength, and should be affixed to that floor with expansion bolts passing through the holes in the balancer’s base.
  • Page 11 Affix the hood mounting assembly to the RB30 Truck Wheel Balancer with three bolts, and then install the mounting assembly cover. • Mount the hood on the hood support arm, and mount this to the hood mounting assembly. Hood Mounting Assembly RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...
  • Page 12 The Display Panel Mount Bar has a Base Plate at the bottom (where it connects to the back of the Balancer) and a Mount Plate at the top (where it connects to the Display). RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...
  • Page 13 The Display Panel Cable Connector has five holes in it. • Connect Truck Wheel Balancer to electrical power. ⚠ WARNING electrical work must be accomplished by a licensed electrician. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...

  • Page 14: Usage Precautions

    Instead, take the unit out of service, then contact your dealer, visit www.bendpak.com/support/, or call (805) 933-9970. • Clean the unit according to the instructions in Maintenance. • Read the entire Installation and Operation Manual before using the unit. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...

  • Page 15: Operation

    Keep the work area around the Balancer clean and well lit. Dirty, cluttered, and dark work areas increase the chances of an accident happening. • Do not remove the trays on the top of the Balancer unless instructed to do so by BendPak Ranger Support. There are no user serviceable parts underneath. •...

  • Page 16: Initial Start-Up

    Initial Start-Up After turning on the RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer’s power, a device code will be displayed on all three displays on the display panel at the same time, showing: 142 (inner) 8.2 (outer) 22.5 (lower) indicating a successful start.
  • Page 17 LED lights up. • Above the balancing mode indicators, there is the lower display. Indicates, by which red LED is lit, the unit of measure being displayed inch RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...
  • Page 18 • Wheel imbalance location indicator for dynamic balancing operation. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...

  • Page 19: Operator Control Panel

    <5g button. By default, the Balancer shows values for weight needed rounded to .25 ounce / 7 grams. If you want to see Weight values at a more granular level, press and hold <5g. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...

  • Page 20: About Planes

    Vintage Custom (i.e., Cragar, American, etc.) rims to omit outer rim weight placement for appearance. Note that a Static balance is generally not as thorough as other balance modes. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...
  • Page 21 The OUTER Window shows how much weight to place on either the Outer Edge or the Outer Plane weight locations. The Placement Indicators, six per plane, all light up when the best weight location is reached. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...

  • Page 22: About Measurements

    So, the Balancer will spin and weight to be added will appear, but without correct measurements it is virtually certain that the balance will not be accurate. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...

  • Page 23: Mounting A Wheel

    Rear-Cone / Reverse Position Mounting. Use this method if the wheel you are balancing cannot be mounted with front-cone mounting. The spring installs first, then an appropriately sized cone, the wheel, the quick nut cap, and finally the quick nut. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...
  • Page 24 1. Always wear ANSI-approved eye protection: safety glasses, face shield, or goggles when operating the Balancer. 2. The Lug-Centric Plate is delivered with three sets of Lug Pins (5 each) to address wheels that use tapered and radius (Ball) tapered lug bolts. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...
  • Page 25 Important: Do not hammer or hit the Quick Nut to tighten it. You will damage the Quick Nut, which is not covered under the Warranty. To mount a wheel: RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...
  • Page 26 Important: Do not hammer or hit the Quick Nut to tighten it. You will damage the Quick Nut, which is not covered under the Warranty. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...

  • Page 27: Dynamic Balancing

    If you wish to turn off the automatic spin feature, press and hold STOP, then press C. You will then be required to press START to spin the wheel. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...
  • Page 28 Balancer has determined additional weight is required. 13. Add the correct amount of clip-on weight centered on the laser line location. Refer to the figure on the next page. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...
  • Page 29 17. Lower the wheel Cover to spin the wheel again. The wheel is balanced when both the Inner and Outer Windows show 00. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...
  • Page 30 ON. The Lower Laser is now enabled. 5. To disable the Lower Laser Function, repeat the steps above but change the Lower Laser status in step 4 to Off. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...

  • Page 31: Static Balancing

    12. Lower the Cover to spin the wheel again. The display shows 00 When the wheel is balanced. Aluminum Alloy Balancing The following procedure describes the three Aluminum Alloy (ALU) Modes available. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...
  • Page 32 After the beep and the wheel stops, return the Cover to its open position. g. The Balancer displays the correction weights for the inner and outer planes shown on the display panel. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...
  • Page 33 Place the correction Weight on the wheel at the 6 o’clock position for the Center Plane and 12 o’clock position for the Inner Edge as indicated by the laser. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...
  • Page 34 Place the weight at the positions indicated by the laser. Lower the wheel Cover to spin the wheel again. The wheel is balanced when both the Inner and Outer Windows show 00. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...
  • Page 35 Place the weight at the 6 o’clock position indicated by the laser. Lower the wheel Cover to spin the wheel again. The wheel is balanced when both the Inner and Outer Windows display 00. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...
  • Page 36 Center Window displays  – – and a beep sounds apply the weight. Return the gauge to its original position. m. Rotate the wheel until all the inner indicators are lit. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...

  • Page 37: Hidden Weight Balancing

    8. After the beep, move the Inner Arm to the Center Plane just behind the wheel Spokes and hold it there. Do not return the Inner Arm to its rest location between the two locations. See figure to the right. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...
  • Page 38 16. Press ALU on the control panel . The Inner and Outer Display Windows should now display -1- . See the figure below. 17. Press Stop to unlock the wheel. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...

  • Page 39: Using The Optimize Function

    The Optimize Function does not bring a problem Wheel to full balance; instead, it lessens the imbalance of a wheel that is significantly out of balance. Depending on the RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...
  • Page 40 11. Remove the wheel from the Balancer, then use a Tire Changer to take the tire off the wheel, rotate the tire so the two Marks you just put on are aligned, and then put the tire back on the wheel. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...
  • Page 41 Distance. Pull out the Inner Arm to the Inner Edge of the wheel, note the value on the Distance — Ruler, and enter that value using the Distance buttons on the Control Panel. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...
  • Page 42 To switch from the current setting to the other setting: 1. Run a balancing session. You can use default values; having a wheel on the Balancer is not required. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...
  • Page 43 If the values have decimal points, Ounces are active. – If the values do not have decimal points, Grams are active. Note: The Ounces/Grams setting, whichever setting is active, is saved if you restart the Balancer. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...
  • Page 44 If the values do not have decimal points, Millimeters are active. Note: The Inches/Millimeters setting for Wheel Width is not saved if you restart the Balancer. Instead, it resets to the default, Inches. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...
  • Page 45 You must know what measurement system is active when you are entering measurements. If you do not, you could enter a value in Inches when the Balancer is set to Millimeters, or vice versa. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...

  • Page 46: Maintenance

    Do not operate your Truck Wheel Balancer if you find issues; instead, take the unit out of service, then contact your dealer, visit www.bendpak.com/support/, or call (805) 933-9970. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...
  • Page 47 Screw counterclockwise (using a small slot-head screwdriver) to increase the rate or clockwise to decrease the rate. Use the device again to ensure 1 or 2 drops are produced. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Only displays 00-00 1. Sensor lead broken or bad contact 1. Reconnect or replace non-numeric display sensor lead 2. Memory storage loss 2. Re-input wheel values; re- calibrate Balancer RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...
  • Page 49 4. Power board failure 4. Replace power board. If you continue to have problems with your Spray-Wash Cabinet, visit or call Ranger Products at (805) 933-9970, then follow the www.bendpak.com/support/ prompts. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...

  • Page 50: System Self-Test

    7. Press the ALU key to display the diameter potentiometer reference value. dia 235 8. Press the ALU key to display the width potentiometer reference value. lar 0 RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...

  • Page 51: Calibrating The Inner Arm

    9. Mount a 22.5 in. (300 mm) wheel, pull out the inner arm to rest on rim edge, press ALU twice to confirm. Inner Arm Calibration Results: Display Reads 000 000 000 Indicates calibration successful. Display Reads CAL and 100 Indicates recalibration is required. RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...

  • Page 52: Wiring & Pneumatic Diagrams

    Wiring & Pneumatic Diagrams Wiring Diagram RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...
  • Page 53 Pneumatic Cable Routing Diagram RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...

  • Page 54: Cabinet Assy

    Key plate:RB30T Key facial mask:RB30T Weight Tray; RB30T Cross recessed large flat head screw(black) M5X12 Small box assembly of welds 5525251 Boat switch 5328284 SHCS M4X8 Chassis Body; RB30T RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...
  • Page 55 Part Number Description 5328483 Laser SHCS M4x20 SHCS M4x4 Laser Support; M4 x M5 Threaded Cross recessed large flat head screw M4X8 Laser Support Plate Washer; 4mm Nut M4 RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...

  • Page 56: Motor Assy

    Sensor Assy. Part Number Description Nut M12 Pizo Sensor Pad Large flat sensor (horizontal) New Pizo Horizontal Shaft; RB30T Fully threaded rod Large flat sensor (vertical) Sensor line Washer: Ø12 Spring Motor Assy. Part Number Description HHB M10X40 Washer Ø10 Spring...

  • Page 57: Computer Board

    Washer:6mm: Flat Transformer HHB M6X16 Nut M8 Power Board(380V); RB30T power board support Cross recessed flat head screw M3X25 Radiator Nut M3 Cross recessed pan head screw M4X8 Transformer RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...

  • Page 58: Encoder Board

    Lower shaft of cylinder Brake Air Cylinder Fitting; M4 x 1/8″ CTF Cylinder receiver Cotter pin; 2x20 Hand cranked large flat tension spring Cushion Limit stop Nut M8 5327730 SHCS M6X16 RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...
  • Page 59 Assembly welding of ruler seat 1012 5327730 SHCS M6X16 1013 Washer; 6mm split lock 1014 1015 5400913 Washer;6mm; Flat 1016 5327870 SHCS M8X20 1017 Snap Ring 20mm 1018 Inner measuring base RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...
  • Page 60 Hexagonal locking nuts with 1211 nonmetallic inserts M12 1212 Washer;10mm; Flat 1213 Support assembly welding 1214 5327730 SHCS M6X16 1215 Lower Hood Bracket; RB30T 1216 Upper Hood Bracket; RB30T 1217 5400957 SHCS M6X20 1218 Washer; 10mm; Flat 1219 Nut M10 1220...
  • Page 61 Hexagonal locking nuts with nonmetallic inserts M10 1312 Hexagonal locking nuts with nonmetallic inserts M12 1313 Transposition 1314 Washer; 12mm; Flat 1315 SHCS M12X30 1316 Connect Plate Weldment; RB30T 1317 5545340 Washer; 8mm; Flat 1318 Washer; Ø8 Spring 1319 5327870 SHCS M8X20 1320...
  • Page 62 Hexagonal locking nuts with 1412 nonmetallic inserts M12 1413 Transposition 1414 Washer; 12mm; Flat Wheel Shuttle Part Number Description 1501 Lifter Plate Weldment; RB30T 1502 5400966 SHCS M8X20 1503 Extra-large washer :8mm 1504 Push-pull axis 1505 Push-pull shaft connecting plte 1506...
  • Page 63 Accessories Part Number Description 1601 Truck Spacer Cone (40mm); RB30T 1602 Wheel Lock Kit Weldment; RB30T 1603 165-215mm CONE; RB30T(40mm) 1604 Spacer Ring #2; RB30T 1605 140-171mm CONE; RB30T(40mm) 1606 98-150mm CONE; RB30T(40mm) 1607 CONE; RB30T(40mm) 1608 Jaw Chuck Cone#2; RB30T 1609 Jaw Chuck Cone#3;...
  • Page 64 Accessories Cont. Part Number Description 1626 Taper spring 1627 SHCS M10X20 1628 5346002 Calipers 1629 Machine expansion bolts 1630 Spacer Ring #1 ; RB30T 1631 Position shaft 1632 SHCS M8X40 1633 Position shaft2 1633 Position plate3 1634 Plate core 1635 Washer;...
  • Page 65 Bridge assembly welding 1705 5328287 Washer; 10mm Flat 1706 Lifter Upper Plate; RB30T 1707 Lifter Bracket; RB30T 1708 Lifter Brackets Cross Connecting Shaft; RB30T 1709 Tire Lift Bushing; RB30T 1710 Big wheel 1711 Snap Ring16mm 1712 Lifter Sub-bracket Connecting Bracket; RB30T 1713 Washer;...
  • Page 66 Wheel Lift Assy. Cont. Part Number Description 1726 Nut M10 1727 Lifter Sub-bracket (Left); RB30T 1728 Lifter Sub-bracket (Right); RB30T 1729 Lifter Bracket Connecting Bolt; RB30T 1730 Lifter Bracket Bushing; RB30T 1731 5328287 Washer; 10mm Flat 1732 Nut M10 1733 5400966...
  • Page 67 SHCS M8X25 1923 Valve plate 1924 Quick Union; Ø 4-G1/8″ Straight 1926 Cross recessed pan head screw M6X12 1927 5327730 Quick Union; Ø 4-G1/8″ Straight 1928 SHCS M6X12 RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...
  • Page 68 2011 5327963 Jaw Chuck Extension Bar; RB30T 2012 5327964 Three Jaw Chuck Spring; RB30T 2013 5327965 Three Jaw Chuck Active Pin 2; RB30T 2014 5327966 Three Jaw Chuck Long Pin 3; RB30T 2015 5327967 Three Jaw Chuck Spacer; RB30T 2016 Washer;...

  • Page 69: Maintenance Log

    Maintenance Log RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...
  • Page 70 Maintenance Log RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...
  • Page 71 Maintenance Log RB30T Truck Wheel Balancer P/N 5900415 — February 2025 — Rev. A...
  • Page 72 30440 Agoura Road Agoura Hills, CA 91301 USA bendpak.com ©2025 BendPak Inc. All rights reserved.

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