MINOURA FCG-310 - MANUAL 2 Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Minoura FCG-310 wheel dishing gauge. This is the tool to check if the wheel is
exactly symmetrical for better ride. You can use FCG-310 on most size of wheels between 18" and 27"/700c.
Please read this instructions manual carefully before use and understand the mechanism of bicycle wheel.

IMPORTANT NOTES

FCG-310 is the measuring gauge for bicycle wheel only. Do not use it for any other
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purpose than instructed.
FCG-310 is a precision tool so please handle it with care. Do not hit or bend the frame
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and gauge plate.
! Be careful not to pinch your fingers when openning or closing the FCG-310.

How To Use FCG-310

To open the FCG-310, loosen the Knob Bolt then open the Frame with both hands.
1.
Look for the grooves on the inside of the Ratches that fix the angle when the Frame is opened.
2.
Extend until the grooves meet and lock into place by pushing them each other.
Turn the Gauge Plate counter-clockwise to locate the hole at the down end side.
3.
Put the Gauge Plate on the flat groove on the outside of the Ratch.
Tighten the Knob Bolt, but you don't need to tighten it so firmly at this moment.
4.
If the Gauge Plate doesn't fit to the flat
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groove on the Ratch correctly, you won't
be able to measure properly. And also
the Gauge Plate will have to be bent.
Please be sure that the Gauge Plate
cannot be replaced.
Attach the FCG-310 to the wheel as shown in Fig. A.
5.
While keeping both Rim Guides touching the rim, loosen the Knob Bolt to adjust the Gauge
Plate position, then tighten the Knob Bolt firmly.
At this moment, make sure the following points;
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• Both Rim Guides touch the rim.
• The wheel axle is running through the hole on the Gauge Plate, and the Gauge Plate
touches the hub.
FCG-310
Knob Bolt
wheel dishing gauge instructions manual
Gauge Plate
Ratch
Frame
Rim Guide
Positioning Lib
(Fig. A)