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1601 J. P. Hennessy Drive, LaVergne, TN  USA  37086-3565   615/641-7533   800/688-6359

Manual Part No.: 8111807 06

HENNESSY INDUSTRIES INC.  Manufacturer of AMMCO

®

, COATS

®

and BADA

®

Automotive Service Equipment and Tools.

Revision:

03/08

700 Solid State

WHEEL BALANCER

Installation Instructions

Operating Instructions

Safety Instructions

Maintenance Instructions

READ  these  instructions  before  placing  unit  in

service KEEP these and other materials delivered

with  the  unit  in  a  binder  near  the  machine  for

ease of reference by supervisors and operators.

Summary of Contents for COATS 700

Page 1: ...utomotive Service Equipment and Tools Revision 03 08 700 Solid State WHEEL BALANCER Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Maintenance Instructions READ these instructions before placing unit in service KEEP these and other materials delivered with the unit in a binder near the machine for ease of reference by supervisors and operators ...

Page 2: ...ii COATS 700 Balancer ...

Page 3: ...1 Remove Balancer from Pallet 1 Connecting to Power 1 Initial Testing 1 Operating the Balancer Wheel Mounting 2 Selecting Operating Options 3 Entering Wheel Measurements 4 Balance the Wheel 4 Alloy Balancing 5 Static Balancing 5 Maintenance and Service Preventative Maintenance 6 Service 6 Calibration Check Procedure 6 Calibration Procedure 6 Troubleshooting Special Problems 7 Operator Complaints 7...

Page 4: ...asses only have impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses 12 Do not disable the hood safety interlock system or in any way shortcut safety controls and operations 13 Be sure wheels are mounted properly the hub nut engages the arbor not less than 4 turns and the hub nut is firmly tightened before spinning the wheel 14 Maintain all electrical cords in good repair Do not operate damaged equ...

Page 5: ...ctrical Codes Carefully check the unit for correct initial function Read and follow the safety instructions Keep them readily available for machine operators Make certain all operators are properly trained know how to safely and correctly operate the unit and are properly supervised Allow unit operation only with all parts in place and operating safely Carefully inspect the unit on a regular basis...

Page 6: ...hes Wheel Width Range 2 to 18 6 inches Maximum Duty Cycle 40 wheels hr 56 lbs Balancing Increments Normal Mode 0 25 ounce 7 grams Fine Balance Mode 0 01 ounce 2 8 grams 5 gram increments from 5 to 50 grams 10 gram increments from 50 to 100 Motor Modified torque with 850 RPM rating large housing for heat dissipation and heavy duty insulation for high temperature applications Shipping Weight 260 pou...

Page 7: ...the end of the motor shaft Connecting to Power Consult a licensed electrical contractor for proper connection that meets local electrical codes Power outlets must be located in a floor raceway or overhead drop if pedestrians or equipment traffic pose a threat of damage to the power cord The balancer requires a nominal 115 VAC 60 Hz single phase power supply with a 15 amp fuse or circuit breaker an...

Page 8: ...ast three full turns NOTE If the hub nut will not tighten completely use the front cone mounting method Failure to tighten the hub nut properly may result in the wheel dismounting causing personal injury and property damage B Front Cone Mounting Used when the wheel cannot be securely mounted using the back cone method Figure 4 Front Cone Mounting 1 Determine which cone best fits the wheel center h...

Page 9: ... best fit Use only the adapter wrench furnished Do not use air tools or impact wrenches D Optional Light Truck Cone Allows secure mounting of most light truck wheels 1 Lift wheel onto threaded shaft Push it back against the faceplate 2 Slide cone onto shaft and center in wheel center hole The cone lip will help hold the wheel while tightening the hub nut Figure 6 Light Truck Cone optional 3 Thread...

Page 10: ...ion when using the balancer Wear eye protection Keep bystanders away from operating balancer Do not attempt to stop the wheel manually wait for the balancer to brake the wheel to a complete stop before coming in contact with the wheel 1 Remove any weights from the wheel Lower hood press START The balancer will spin and stop automatically To use the fine balance mode 0 01 ounce increments press and...

Page 11: ...readings are 0 00 NOTE It is recommended that adhesive weights are covered with aluminum foil or duct tape to keep the weight clean and securely attached to the wheel IMPORTANT After placing the balanced wheel on the vehicle check for adequate clearance between the weight and the brake caliper Static Balancing Static balanced wheels may wobble if the imbalance mass is large enough and off the cent...

Page 12: ... to use the fine balance mode Proceed to Step 4 when your weight displays read 0 10 ounces or less you may need to trim weights to accomplish this 4 Raise the hood and attach a 4 ounce test weight to the right side of the rim 5 Lower the hood and spin the wheel The reading in the right weight display should be between 3 85 and 4 15 6 Raise the hood and rotate the wheel until the outer weight posit...

Page 13: ...hole worn bolt circle holes or imprecise original design Check wheel runout before balance spin and again on the vehicle after re mounting 6 Sensitive suspension Use the fine balance mode Operator Complaints 1 Balancer uses too many weights or several spins to balance Remedy Re check rim dimensions and correct balancer settings as necessary Remedy Position weights at exactly top dead center when w...

Page 14: ...8 COATS 700 Balancer Notes ...

Page 15: ...COATS 700 Balancer 9 Notes ...

Page 16: ...8111807 06 03 08 Copyright 1999 2002 Hennessy Industries and COATS All Rights Reserved Printed in USA ...

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