John Bean BFH 1000, Operation Instructions Manual

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6.0 OPERATION OF THE BALANCER
WARNING: For operator safety please read and follow the precautions outlined on
pages 1 and 2 of this manual.
NOTE: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH OPERATION OF THE BAL-
ANCER
.
All balancer functions are input into the main computer through the large easy to read touch panel. Although each
wheel tire assembly differ in some ways all balancing jobs require basically the same procedure. The order of
events to take place are:
1. Inspection of the wheel/tire assembly
2. Mounting wheel onto shaft
3. Scanner entry of wheel profile
4. Applying the recommended weight
5. Optima Mode diagnosis if required, or Check spin if desired
6. Dismounting the wheel
The following operation instructions will follow the basic outline above.
6.1 CHECK LIST - INSPECTION
Observe Before Balancing Wheel
1. Check for proper air pressure. If not correct, inflate to correct pressure.
2. Check for any foreign material inside tire. If present, remove before balancing tire.
WATER IS FOREIGN MATERIAL!
3. Remove old weights — old weights may be improper value or in wrong location.
4. Be sure tire and wheel are free of excessive dirt, rust and large stones. Use wire brush on back side of wheel
if necessary.
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