DST-64T / DST642D Wheel Balancers
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P/N 5900192 — Rev. F — March 2021
Frequently Asked Questions
Question
: What does a Wheel Balancer do?
Answer
:
They correct any imbalance in a Wheel. If you drive a Vehicle with imbalanced Wheels,
the Vehicle could experience noise, vibration, wobbling, reduced or uneven Tire tread
wear, and some components could wear out sooner rather than later. Getting a Vehicle’s
Wheels balanced may even increase its mileage.
Q
: Is Wheel Balancing the same as Wheel Alignment?
A
: No. When you
balance
a Wheel, you fix a weight distribution problem that can cause Wheel
wobble, uneven Tire wear, and Vehicle vibration. This is done by putting Weights on the Wheel in
appropriate locations.
When you
align
a Wheel, you are adjusting the angles of the Wheels back to the manufacturer’s
recommendation, which reduces Tire wear and ensures the Vehicle drives straight and true (that
is, the Vehicle does not pull to one side).
Q
: Where can I put my Wheel Balancer?
A
: What you want is a flat Concrete floor with room around it that is also near where you work on
Wheels. Ideally, you want it somewhere off the beaten path, as you want to keep everyone away
from the Balancer while it is in use.
Q
: Why are there two types of Weights?
A
: Clip-On Weights are more visible. Adhesive Weights are lower profile and come in two colors so
you can try to color match with the Rim, so they are less visible. Some Vehicle owners with
expensive Tires prefer Adhesive Weights because they are less visible.
Q
: Why isn’t there a plug on the end of the Power Cord?
A
: 220 VAC plugs vary by region, so you need to use one that is appropriate for the power outlet
where you will be using your Wheel Balancer. You
must use
a licensed Electrician to wire the
cord to a plug in accordance with applicable electrical codes.
Q
: What Balancing Modes does the Balancer have?
A
: The Balancer has five Balancing Modes: Dynamic, STA, STA2, ALU, and HID. Dynamic Mode is
used with steel Wheels, the two Static Modes are for older, narrower Wheels or motorcycle
Wheels, Aluminum Mode is for Aluminum Alloy (non-steel) Wheels, and HID is for Aluminum Alloy
Wheels and it also hides weight behind spokes on the Wheel. There is also an OPT indicator
where the other Balancing Mode indicators are, but it is for the Optimize Function; it is
not
a
Balancing Mode.
Q
: How accurate are the weight values the Balancer displays?
A
: By default, the Balancer rounds off to .25 ounces (~7 grams); this is because most weights sold in
the U.S. come in .25 ounce increments. (Countries that use the metric system measure weight in
grams; their weights come in 5-gram increments.) If you do not want rounded-off weight values,
press
and hold
the FINE button on the Display Panel to see more specific values.
Q
: What do I do if I have a problem with the Balancer that I cannot solve?
A
: Contact BendPak Ranger; we are here to help. Using a web browser, visit the
, click on
+
New support ticket
, and then fill in and submit a Support
Ticket (make sure to click the
Submit
button at the bottom).
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