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Protective goggles, safety glasses, or a face shield

must be worn by the operator. Care should be taken to

see that all eye and face safety precautions are followed

by the operator. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.

 

Keep guards and safety features in place and in

working order.

 

Wear proper protective clothing. Safety toe, non-slip

footwear and protective hair covering to contain hair is

recommended. Do not wear loose clothing, or jewelry

when operating the balancer.

 

If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a

current rating equal to or more than that of the equipment

should be used. Cords rated for less current than the

equipment may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange

the cord so that it will not be tripped over or pulled.

 

Do not disable hood cover operation, or in any way

shortcut safety controls and operations.

 

Be sure that all wheels are mounted properly, the hub

nut engages the arbor for not less than four turns, and the

hub nut is firmly tightened before spinning the wheel.

 

Read and understand this manual before operating.

 

Be sure the balancer is properly connected to the

power supply and electrically grounded.

 

Do not operate damaged equipment or if the power

cord is cut or worn.

 

Keep work area clean and well lighted. Cluttered

and/or dark areas invite accidents.

 

Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use power

tools or electrical equipment in damp or wet locations, or

expose them to rain and moisture.

 

Avoid unintentional starting. Be sure the balancer is

turned off before servicing.

 

Disconnect the balancer before servicing.

 

Use only manufacturer’s recommended accessories.

Improper accessories may result in personal injury or

property damage.

 

Repair or replace any part that is damaged or worn

and that may cause unsafe balancer operation. Do not

operate damaged equipment until it has been examined

by a qualified service technician.

 

Never overload or stand on the balancer.

 

Do not allow untrained persons to operate machinery.

 

To reduce the risk of fire, do not operate equipment in

the vicinity of open containers or flammable liquids.

 

Adequate ventilation should be provided when work-

ing on operating internal combustion engines.

 

Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of

body away from moving parts.

 

Use equipment only as described in this manual.

 

Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ BEFORE OPERATING UNIT    

KEEP ALL INSTRUCTIONS PERMANENTLY WITH UNIT 

AND ALL SAFETY DECALS CLEAN AND VISIBLE.

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Summary of Contents for DST-1000

Page 1: ... transportation company at the time shipment is received BE SAFE Your new Ranger balancer was designed and built with safety in mind However your overall safety can be increased by proper training and thoughtful operation on the part of the operator DO NOT operate or repair this equipment without reading this manual and the important safety instructions shown inside 1645 Lemonwood Dr Santa Paula C...

Page 2: ...nings and cautions in this manual For additional copies or further information contact Bend Pak Inc Ranger Products 1645 Lemonwood Dr Santa Paula CA 93060 1 805 933 9970 www bendpak com OPERATOR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Personal protective equipment helps make tire and wheel service safer However equipment does not take the place of safe operating practices Always wear durable work clothing during tir...

Page 3: ... warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied In no event shall Bend Pak Inc Ranger Products be liable for special con sequential or incidental damages for the breach or delay in performance of the warranty Bend Pak Inc Ranger Products reserves the right to make design changes or add improvements to its product line without incurring any obligation to make such ch...

Page 4: ...ot operate damaged equipment or if the power cord is cut or worn Keep work area clean and well lighted Cluttered and or dark areas invite accidents Avoid dangerous environments Do not use power tools or electrical equipment in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain and moisture Avoid unintentional starting Be sure the balancer is turned off before servicing Disconnect the balancer before ser...

Page 5: ...GE MOTOR and can be run on either 110 or 220 volts STANDARD WIRING IS 110 VOLTS Your balancer features a dual voltage 110 220volt dual phase 50 or 60 HZ power system Simply position the switch located at the back of the machine to the desired voltage setting then install a required plug if necessary Consult a licensed electrician for electrical hook up according to local electrical codes Operation...

Page 6: ... avg Balancing Modes Dynamic Static Four Alloy Top Positioning Weight Locator Standard Inside Outside Measuring Standard Millimeter Inches Selection Standard Self Calibration Function Standard Wheel Distance Setting Manual Ounce Gram Selection Standard Auto Start When Hood is Lowered Standard Brake Type Automatic Electronic Manual Brake Capability Standard Max Tire Diameter 40 1016 mm Max Tire Wei...

Page 7: ... the left side of the cabinet assembly 3 Locate the wire ribbon coming out of the bottom of the control tower as well as the wire ribbon near the opening of the cabinet 4 Carefully connect the wire ribbons together making sure the snap connector is tightly fastened Note The snap connector may be installed one way only Do not force together If the snap connector does not connect easily flip a conne...

Page 8: ...ou can determine the diameter of the wheel tire on the tire sidewall to determine the wheel diameter This tells the computer how far from the center of the hub the weights will be applied Balancing a Wheel When a wheel is spun the balancer detects any imbalance present The computer calculates the weight needed to correct the imbalance and the location for weight application The weight required to ...

Page 9: ...alancer is bolted down and or rigid to the floor and that the shaft and centering cones are clean and undamaged Even the slightest dirt or damage can cause inaccurate readings PAY CLOSE ATTENTION to the following procedure If not followed correctly the balancer will not perform accurately This balancer should be self calibrated every 30 days 1 Turn on the power 2 Select a centering mounting cone t...

Page 10: ... setting follow the procedures below 1 Press the or button adjacent to to display d in the INNER window 2 Press the STOP then button adjacent to simultaneously Your selection readings will now appear in the d SETTING display MOUNTING WHEELS Select the most appropriate mounting method for the wheel you are balancing Using the proper method ensures secure mounting accurate displays and safe balancer...

Page 11: ...st the outer wheel hub 5 Spin the hub nut without the pressure cup onto the arbor Tighten securely BALANCING INSTRUCTIONS 1 First determine which mounting method you will use for the wheel 2 Select a centering mounting cone that best fits the center hole of the wheel 3 After installing the necessary mounting hardware hard lift the wheel onto the threaded shaft and slide it back against the arbor h...

Page 12: ...and touch the tips against the wheel edges 2 Read the measurement shown on the calipers 3 Press the button adjacent to 4 b will be displayed in the INNER window 5 Press the corresponding buttons to enter the correct data IMPORTANT NOTE The standard setting for this operation is shown in INCHES If metric is desired new calipers with metric readings will have to replace the calipers that accompanied...

Page 13: ...cator lights on the side marked OUTER are fully illuminated This indicates the position specified by the balancer for the OUTER weight position 7 Attach the specified weight for the CENTER PLANE position at top dead center Spin Mode AL2 1 Once the correct wheel data has been programmed lower the hood to begin the spin mode 2 After the hood is lowered or the START button is depressed the wheel will...

Page 14: ...ual weight readings will appear in the display windows STOP BUTTON The STOP button IS NOT an emergency stop button It will not immediately shut down shaft and wheel rotation For emergency situations that require immediate shutdown of rotation it is recommended that you use the SHAFT RESTRAINT PEDAL located on the right front side of the unit After Balance Vibration Problems If vibration is still p...

Page 15: ...to hold each button A A FIRST SECOND THIRD 3 At this time d s xxx will be shown on the display panel xxx represents data already entered Actual numbers may vary NOTE If d s xxx is not displayed try again pressing the buttons more rapidly 4 To adjust the dis setting use the B Up or Down buttons 5 Proceed directly to the in I setting by following the procedures below in I SETTING 1 After first check...

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Page 20: ...For Parts Or Service Contact BendPak Inc Ranger Products 1645 Lemonwood Dr Santa Paula CA 93060 Tel 1 805 933 9970 Fax 1 805 933 9160 www bendpak com www rangerproducts com ...

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