®

1001 Computer
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.

P.O. Box 3002, 1601 J. P. Hennessy Drive, LaVergne, TN USA 37086 615/641-7533 800/688-6359 Manual Part No.: 8143259
HENNESSY INDUSTRIES INC. Manufacturer of AMMCO®, COATS® and BADA® Automotive Service Equipment and Tools. Revision: 01/01 rev. 2
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 Contents
Table of Contents
Operator Protective Equipment . . . . . . . . .iv
Owner’s Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v
Definitions of Hazard Levels . . . . . . . . . . . .v
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .vi
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Standard Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Floor and Space Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 3
Hood and Pod Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Electrical Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Initial Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
New Features of (C) 1985 Microprocessor . . . . . .5
Balancing Procedure
Display Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
1. Mount Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2. Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
3. Rim Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
4. Rim Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
5. Spin Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
6. Take Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
7. Attach Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Balancing Special MAG Wheels (Adhesive
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
1. Two Adhesive Weights
(Outside Weight Visible) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
2. Standard Clip Weight - One Adhesive Weight
(Hidden Method) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
3. Two Adhesive Weights
(Hidden Method) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Static Balancing (Adhesive Weight) . . . . . . . . . .13
Wheel Mounting Options
Back Cone Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Light Truck Cone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Special Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Calibration
Calibration Check Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Calibration Adjustment Procedure . . . . . . . . . . .16
Optional Combi Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . .16 -17
Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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 Safety
WARNING
Read entire manual
before assembling,
installing, operating,
or servicing this
equipment.

Operator Protective
WARNING Equipment
Personal protective equipment helps make tire serv-
Failure to follow danger, warning, and caution
instructions may lead to serious personal injury or icing safer. However, equipment does not take the
death to operator or bystander or damage to prop- place of safe operating practices. Always wear durable
erty. Do not operate this machine until you read work clothing during tire service activity. Loose fitting
and understand all the dangers, warnings and cau- clothing should be avoided. Tight fitting leather gloves
tions in this manual. For additional copies of either, are recommended to protect operator’s hands when
or further information, contact: handling worn tires and wheels. Sturdy leather work
shoes with steel toes and oil resistant soles should be
Hennessy Industries, Inc. used by tire service personnel to help prevent injury in
P.O. Box 3002, 1601 J.P. Hennessy Drive typical shop activities. Eye protection is essential dur-
LaVergne, TN 37086-1982 ing tire service activity. Safety glasses with side
(615) 641-7533 or (800) 688-6359 shields, goggles, or face shields are acceptable. Back
www.Hennessy-Ind.com belts provide support during lifting activities and are
also helpful in providing operator protection.
Consideration should also be given to the use of hear-
ing protection if tire service activity is performed in an
enclosed area, or if noise levels are high.
Important Information
Rubber Manufacturers Association
1400 K Street N. W.
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 682-4800
Tire Guides, Inc.
The Tire Information Center
1101-6 South Rogers Circle
Boca Raton, FL 33487-2795
(561) 997-9229
www.tireguides.com

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 Safety
Owner’s Responsibility Definitions of Hazard
To maintain machine and user safety, the responsi- Levels
bility of the owner is to read and follow these instruc- Identify the hazard levels used in this manual with
tions: the following definitions and signal words:
• Follow all installation instructions. DANGER
• Make sure installation conforms to all applicable Watch for this symbol:
Local, State, and Federal Codes, Rules, and
Regulations; such as State and Federal OSHA
Regulations and Electrical Codes.
DANGER
It Means: Immediate hazards, which will result in
• Carefully check the unit for correct initial function.
severe personal injury or death.
• Read and follow the safety instructions. Keep
them readily available for machine operators. WARNING
Watch for this symbol:
• Make certain all operators are properly trained,
know how to safely and correctly operate the unit,
and are properly supervised. WARNING
• Allow unit operation only with all parts in place It Means: Hazards or unsafe practices, which could
and operating safely. result in severe personal injury or death.

• Carefully inspect the unit on a regular basis and CAUTION

perform all maintenance as required. Watch for this symbol:
• Service and maintain the unit only with authorized
or approved replacement parts. CAUTION
• Keep all instructions permanently with the unit It Means: Hazards or unsafe practices, which may
and all decals/labels/notices on the unit clean and result in minor personal injury or product or property
visible. damage.
• Do not override safety features.
• If ownership of the unit is transferred, provide
new owner all information, manuals, and provide Watch for this symbol! It means BE ALERT! Your
COATS new ownership information. safety, or the safety of others, is involved!

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 Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Eye and face protection recommendations: 10. Wear proper clothing. Safety toe, non-slip
footwear and protective hair covering to contain
“Protective eye and face equipment is required to
hair is recommended. Do not wear jewelry, loose
be used where there is a reasonable probability of
clothing, neckties, or gloves when operating the
injury that can be prevented by the use of such
balancer.
equipment.” O.S.H.A. 1910.133(a) Protective gog-
gles, safety glasses, or a face shield must be pro- 11. Keep work area clean and well lighted. Cluttered
vided by the owner and worn by the operator of and/or dark areas invite accidents.
the equipment. Care should be taken to see that
12. Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use power
all eye and face safety precautions are followed by
tools or electrical equipment in damp or wet loca-
the operator. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
tions, or expose them to rain.
Everyday glasses only have impact resistant
lenses, they are not safety glasses. 13. Avoid unintentional starting. Be sure the balancer
is turned off before servicing.
2. Do not disable hood safety interlock system, or in
any way shortcut safety controls and operations. 14. Disconnect the balancer before servicing.
3. Be sure that wheels are mounted properly, the 15. Use only manufacturer’s recommended acces-
hub nut engages the arbor for not less than four sories. Improper accessories may result in per-
(4) turns, and the hub nut is firmly tightened sonal injury or property damage.
before spinning the wheel.
16. Repair or replace any part that is damaged or worn
4. Read and understand this manual before operat- and that may cause unsafe balancer operation. Do
ing. Abuse and misuse will shorten the functional not operate damaged equipment until it has been
life. examined by a qualified service technician.
5. Be sure the balancer is properly connected to the 17. Never overload or stand on the balancer.
power supply and electrically grounded.
18. Do not allow untrained persons to operate
6. Do not operate equipment with a damaged cord machinery.
or if the equipment has been dropped or damaged
19. To reduce the risk of fire, do not operate equip-
– until it has been examined by a qualified serv-
ment in the vicinity of open containers or flamma-
iceman.
ble liquids (gasoline).
7. Do not let cord hang over edge of table, bench, or
20. Adequate ventilation should be provided when
counter or come in contact with hot manifolds or
working on operating internal combustion
moving fan blades.
engines.
8. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a
21. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of
current rating equal to or more than that of the
body away from moving parts.
equipment should be used. Cords rated for less
current than the equipment may overheat. Care 22. Use equipment only as described in this manual.
should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will 23. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attach-
not be tripped over or pulled. ments.
9. Keep guards and safety features in place and in
working order.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Specifications Power Requirements
• 5/16 Allen Wrench Standard: Optional: (Factory Installed)
• Single spin dynamic/static, twin plane. 220 VAC 115 VAC 220 VAC
• Vertical wheel mounting.
20 AMPS 20 AMPS 20 AMPS
• Backcone and light truck cone mounting systems
standard. 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz
• Accuracy ± 0.1 ounce (or ± 3 gram). 3 Phase 1 Phase 1 Phase
• Exclusive direct drive system (no belt - no pulleys).
Standard Package
• Forced air cooling.
Includes balancer with built-in 17 bin weight tray,
• Cycle time - 4 1/2 seconds (standard tire). interlocked guard hood, passenger car backcone
• Rim diameter 10-17 inches. mounting system and light truck cone, 6 accessory
• Fully interlocked guard hood (safety feature). pegs, instruction manual, wheel weight tool and
calipers.
• Maximum tire diameter 42 inches.
• Shipping Weight 650 lbs.
• Fewest moving parts of any balancer.
• Large dials for data entry.
• “No bolt down” installation.
• Static/mag feature.
• Large readout in 1/4 ounce or 1/10 ounce or gram
increments.
• Greater distance from shaft to machine (better for
front wheel drive application).
• 1 1/2 H.P. modified torque motor:
Large housing for heat dissipation.
Motor insulation - heavy duty for high tem-
perature application.
Motor rated for 900 RPM use.
• Oversized weight bins.
• Standard adapters fit.
• ABS hood.
• Removable shaft for closed-center wheels.
• Control panel positioned for best visibility.
• Easy to read position lights.
• Scratch resistance surface.
• On-Off switch.
• Electronics isolated from motor heat.
• Simple calibration.
• Automatic rim gauge return.
• Strategically numbered dials for easy reading.
• 6-12-24 month guarantee.

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Installation and Setup Unpacking
A factory trained COATS Service Technician must
® Check carton and pallet for crushed corners, broken
perform the install, setup, and initial test procedures slats, gouges, and punctures which may indicate hid-
on your 6401 balancer. Do not attempt to install and den damage. Make a note of all external damage on
setup the unit yourself. Accurate and reliable operation the receiving waybill. Freight damage is the responsi-
of your unit depends on proper installation. Please bility of the delivering carrier.
contact COATS® directly at 1-800-688-9240 for the Initial testing and training are provided by our
Certified Service Partner nearest you. COATS® distributor.
Floor and Space Requirements Remove outer carton from pallet. Remove strapping
The balancer must be located on a flat floor of solid holding hood in shipping position. Locate and remove
construction, preferably concrete. The balancer must accessories. Notify manufacturers representative of
sit solidly on its three feet. If the balancer is not level, any missing accessories that were ordered.
does not sit solidly on its three feet, or is placed on an
Perform HOOD AND POD SET-UP.
unstable floor, the balancer will not function properly
and will produce inaccurate balance readings. Remove the single lag bolt and loosen the two (2)
anchor bolts holding the balancer to the pallet. Locate
Do not operate the balancer when it is still bolted
and install the top two (2) accessory pegs. Carefully
down or while it is on the pallet.
slide the balancer off the pallet and move to final loca-
Select a location for the balancer that provides a tion.
level, solid floor, and adequate clearance around and
above the balancer. Make sure the location selected
has enough room above and behind the unit so the
hood can be raised completely. The location must also
CAUTION
Do not use the control pod, control pod
provide working room for mounting and removing
arm, faceplate, hood or stub shaft to lift the
wheels.
balancer.

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Install and tighten the four (4) remaining accessory pegs and
hang the accessories.
Note: Balancer will not operate properly on pallet.
Hood and Pod Set-up
To set up hood: Locate hood stop in accessory box and install
as shown. Install hood spring as shown. Do not install hood
spring until Control Pod has been set up.
Control Pod Setup: Carefully hold control Pod and Post while
removing 4 retaining screws. Swing Pod upright as shown
above and tightly reinstall the 4 screws. Now attach hood spring
from hood bar pin to base.
Note: Certain models will have the control pod already in its
operating position when received.

CAUTION
DO NOT drop Control Pod when removing the 4
screws.

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Electrical Power
Consult a licensed electrical contractor for proper installation
to local electrical codes. Power outlets must be enclosed in a
floor raceway or overhead drop if predestrian or equipment traf-
To Outlet
fic can damage existing power cord.
Ground X Y Z

Green
CAUTION
Operation with a defective ground circuit will create
a shock hazard for the operator and could damage
the balancers electronics. Operation with a defective
ground circuit may void warranty.
Red
Precautions
Black Check voltage requirements on balancer ID plate. Balancer
requires nominal 220VAC, 60 Hz, three-phase power with a 20-
ampere fuse or circuit breaker. Mating outlet (not furnished) is
Hubbel 2420 or Bryant 71520, connected as shown below. A
White factory installed option is available allowing operation from 115
VAC, single-phase power. A 20 ampere fuse or circuit breaker
and a standard three-pin safety outlet wired as shown below is
required. Electric outlets must have a solid connection (less
than one ohm between ground and pin and building ground).
Voltage Reading Between: 220V Type
X -Y 200 - 250
X-Z 200 - 250
X-Z 200 - 250
Voltage Reading Between: 220V Type
To Outlet A-B 105 - 130

Green Power and ground requirements must be verified by installer

or inspector before connecting balancer. Failure to observe this
precaution may void warranty.
White If balancer is bolted down, a licensed electrical contractor
Black
must be consulted. Most electrical codes require “hard” wiring
when balancer Is bolted down.
Consult a licensed electrical contractor for proper installation
to local electrical codes. Power outlets must be enclosed in a
floor raceway or overhead drop if pedestrian or equipment traf-
fic can damage existing power cord.

Ground

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Initial Testing
Initial testing and training are provided by your COATS distrib-
utor. Complete instructions for unpacking and installIng your bal-
ancer are contained in the INSTALLATION AND SETUP section
of this manual.
Precautions: Initial testing should be performed by instructor.
Power requirements must be verified by installer or instructor
before connecting balancer. Failure to observe this precaution
may void warranty.
Power: Plug power cable into power outlet receptacle. Set cir-
cuit breaker in building breaker panel ON. Set ON-OFF switch
ON. Leave power on during working day.
Cooling Air: Check to verily cooling air blower is running. Do
not operate Unit unless cooling air flow is present.
Spin: (Standard 220 VAC 3-phase units.) Press START button
with hood down. Faceplate should rotate clockwise. If initial
direction of faceplate rotation is incorrect, set ON-OFF switch
OFF. Set building circuit breaker OFF. Interchange X-Y wires in
outlet plug. Set building circuit breaker ON, set ON-OFF switch
ON. Press START button. Faceplate initial rotation should be
clockwise when facing faceplate.
Spin: (Alternate 115 VAC single-phase Units.) Press START but-
ton with hood down. Faceplate should rotate clockwise for an
Interval and then stop.
If the above conditions cannot be obtained during initial test,
call the distributor for service advice.
New Features of (C) 1985 Microprocessor
1. “HUB” error message if wheel comes loose or no wheel.
2. “rr” error message if wheel goes up to speed in reverse
direction.
3. Display dims after 3 minutes if wheel is stationary.
4. “HI-ACC” active only when button held down. Initiated by
static and mag or by pushing start button 3 times.
5. Duty cycle display more accurate.
For all 1001 boards with S/N greater than 506625.

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Balancing Procedure
Display Board Layout

1. Start button
2. INNER weight display.
3. INNER position display.
4. OUTER position display.
5. OUTER weight display.
6. STATIC balance button.
7. “MAG” balance button.
8. Wheel diameter (D) knob.
9. Wheel width (W) knob.
10. Wheel offset (A) knob.

Leave balancer power on all day.

Static power use is approximately 70 watts.
1. Mount Wheel
Select proper adapter. Adapter selected should center wheel
the same as the wheel is centered on the vehicle.
Almost all wheels, including aftermarket or “mag” wheels,
can be mounted using the standard back-cone mounting kit.
Light truck wheels can be mounted using The standard light
truck cone. Aftermarket wheels with larger than OE center
holes can be mounted using lug adapters.
Wheels that center off the lug pattern, i.e., 68 and older VW,
Peugeot, etc., can be mounted using the optional lug adapter.

CAUTION
The hubnut or lug nut threads must engage four full
turns. Rotate wheel while tightening to ensure cen-
tering. Failure to tighten hubnut securely may result
in serious personal injury.

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2. Offset

Enter offset distance with this knob.

Move distance gauge to

touch edge of wheel.

Enter this distance

measurement with off-
set (A) knob. (Shown
in Fig. 1).

MAG Wheels

Setup for hidden weights on “mag”

is the same as for standard wheels.

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3. Rim Width

Enter wheel width information

with this knob.

Use rim width calipers to

measure wheel at points
shown.

MAG Wheels
Setup for hidden weights on “mag” wheels
is the same as for standard wheels.

Enter this width reading

with the width (W) knob.
(Shown in Fig. 1).

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4. Rim Diameter

Enter rim diameter size as

read from tire sidewall.

Setup for hidden weights on

“mag” wheels is the same as
for standard wheels.

Enter this diameter reading

with the diameter (D) knob.
(Shown in Fig. 1).

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5. Spin Mode

CAUTION
Lower Guard Hood Before Starting Spin.
Press start button to obtain normal readings. Balancer will spin
and stop automatically.

6. Take Readings
Weight and position readings will appear on displays as bal-
ancer is braking tire.
FINE BALANCE (for unbalance of 0.2 ounce or less): hold
button down during spin cycle. Position readings will always
appear. (Not needed in normal use.)

7. Attach Weight
1. Rotate wheel until right (OUTER) twin lights blink alter-
nately.
2. Attach a weight equal to outer weight reading to outer rim
at top dead center. (See #2)
3. Rotate wheel until left (INNER) twin lights blink alternately.
4. Attach a weight equal to inner weight reading to inner rim at
top dead center. (See #4)

Note: The more accurate you are in

selecting the exact weight and position,
the more often you will balance in one
spin. Respin after applying weights to
obtain 0.00 reading.

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Balancing Special MAG Read weight amount and locate position as with a
“standard” wheel.
Wheels (Adhesive
Weights) Raise hood. Apply required weights.
If standard clip weights are to be used, balance as a Lower hood. Push appropriate button and check
“standard” wheel. The mag button is used when some weight application.
specialty wheels are to be balanced or when adhesive
Note: Since hiding adhesive weights involves approx-
weights are required (i.e., hidden weight method).
imations to actual wheel width and wheel diameter,
Note: Some specialty wheels do not require the hid- additional spins may be required. Simply respin and
den weight method of balancing. See example 2. If apply weights as called for.
adhesive weights must be used, follow these instruc-
tions.
See examples 1, 2 and 3 and select how weights will WARNING
be applied. Be sure wheel surfaces are clean as per
Set distance gauge, wheel width, and wheel diameter adhesive weight manufacturer’s recommen-
as indicated in the proper example. dations. Apply weight securely, failure to do
so may cause weights to come loose result-
Lower hood and push appropriate button. ing in serious personal injury.

1. Two Adhesive Weights

Note: The mag button is START
not used for this method
(Outside Weight Visible) of balancing.

Since rim diameter is slightly

smaller than tire size “D”, enter
one inch smaller than tire size.

Move distance gauge arm to

here, and enter distance
gauge reading. OUTER adhesive
INNER adhesive
weight will be
weight will be
applied here.
applied here.

Measure rim width “W” with Read INNER weight amount Read OUTER weight amount
rim width calipers and enter and locate position for Inner and locate position for outer
this measurement. plane. Install weights as plane. Install weights as
described above. described above.

Note: Be sure adhesive weights will clear disc brake calipers.

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2. Standard Clip Weight - MAG
One Adhesive Weight
(Hidden Method)
Use Mag Button.

Enter rim diameter as read

from the sidewall.

Move distance gauge arm to

touch inner edge of wheel.
Enter distance gauge reading.

Read INNER weight amount

OUTER adhesive weight
and locate position for inner
will be applied here.
plane. Standard clip weight
will be placed here.

Read OUTER weight amount and

Measure rim width “W” locate position for outer plane, Install
with rim width calipers and weight as described on page above.
enter this measurement.
Note: Be sure adhesive weights will clear disc brake calipers.

3. Two Adhesive Weights MAG

(Hidden Method)
Use Mag Button.

Enter rim diameter as read

from the sidewall.

Move distance gauge arm

to here and enter distance
gauge readings.
INNER adhesive
weight will be
Read INNER weight amount applied here. OUTER adhesive
and locate position for inner
weight will be
plane. Install weight as
applied here.
described on page above.

Measure rim width “W” Read OUTER weight amount

with rim width calipers and and locate position for outer
enter this measurement. plane. Install weight as
described on above.

Note: Be sure adhesive weights will clear disc brake calipers.

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Static Balancing
(Adhesive Weight)
Note: This method should only be used when the customer requests no visible
weights (outer plane) and there is a caliper clearance problem on the inner plane.

Since rim diameter is slightly

smaller than tire size “D” enter
one inch smaller than tire size.

STATIC

Use Static Button.

Adhesive weight will be

applied here.

Note: Since Static balancing is not as

good as twin-plane (Dynamic/Static)
Read INNER weight amount
balancing, the offset (A) and width
and locate position for static
(W) knobs do not have to be set.
imbalance. Install weight as
described on above.

Note: Be sure adhesive weights will clear disc brake calipers.

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Wheel Mounting Options Light Truck Cone
Back Cone Mounting
1. Place spring over threaded stud with the large end
inside of the faceplate.
CAUTION
Cone must be centered in wheel center hole
2. Select a cone that best fits into wheel center hole. before tightening. Thread hubnut on and
tighten by rotating wheel and striking both
3. Slide selected cone onto threaded shaft with the
arms of hubnut with palm of hand.
large end against the spring.
4. Lift wheel onto shaft and center on cone.

CAUTION
Cone centers wheel—Cone must be cen-
tered in wheel center hole before tightening.

CAUTION
Hubnut must engage threads for at least
four full turns. Reverse hubnut when neces-
sary. Hubnut and cone must force wheel
firmly against faceplate. Failure to tighten
hubnut securely may result in serious per-
sonal injury.

CAUTION
The wheel must be forced firmly against the
faceplate. Thread hubnut on and tighten by
rotating wheel and striking both arms of
hubnut with palm of hand. Hubnut must
engage threads for at least four full turns.
Failure to tighten hubnut securely may result
in serious personal injury.

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Special Problems Calibration
Customers will occasionally complain of vibration on Calibration Check Procedure
the car after balancing. Some possible causes are The calibration check procedure can be performed by
listed below: the operator to ensure that the balancer is operating
1. Beads improperly seated. Check bead seating and correctly and is properly calibrated. The only purpose of
inflation pressure before balancing spin. calibration is to trim the balancer to yield single-spin
balancing.
2. Stiffness variations in radial belts.
Note: If the balancer is set up to display weights in
3. Tire out of round; wheel out of round, bent, or not grams instead of ounces, then observe the parenthe-
running true. Visually check runout of wheel and tire sis (0.00 gram) values in the CALIBRATION CHECK
during balance spin. Re-check mounting. Replace PROCEDURE and the CALIBRATION ADJUSTMENT
wheel or tire if necessary. MODE.
4. Suspension wear, misalignment, or loose vehicle Throughout the calibration, check procedure, keep
components. the start button depressed during each cycle. This is
5. Wheels not correctly centered due to damaged the FINE BALANCE mode which allows the balancer to
hub, damaged or worn center hole, worn bolt circle read in .01 ounce (1 gram) increments.
holes, or imprecise original design. Check wheel run 1. Mount a standard domestic 14" x 6" wheel with an
out before balance spin and on the vehicle after mount- F78-14 or 206/75-14 tire using the proper back cone.
ing. Ensure that the wheel is not bent or misaligned and
6. Sensitive suspensions. Use FINE BALANCE (See that the center hole is free of nicks and burrs.
page 10). 2. Program the distance, rim width, and rim diame-
Complaint: Balancer uses too many weights or sev- ter information into the balancer by setting the knobs
eral spins to balance. on the front panel.

Remedy: Recheck rim dimensions entered. Position 3. Balance the wheel using FINE BALANCE until
the weights exactly top dead center when green posi- 0.00 weight readings appear on INNER and OUTER
tion lights are on. displays while holding down the start button during the
entire cycle.
Complaint: Weight or position readings fluctuate.
4. After getting 0.00 to appear while holding the
Remedy: Check cone/hubnut for slippage. Check that start button, change the Rim Diameter adjustment to
the balancer is resting firmly on three mounting points, read 10.5. If any weight reading appears, repeat step 3.
floor is flat and stable, and that no tools or weights are
between balancer and floor. 5. Return the Rim Diameter adjustment to 14.
6. Install a 4 ounce (113 gram) test weight on the
outer rim.
7. Spin. The new weight reading should be 3.80 to
4.20 ounce (108 gram to 119 gram). Rotate the wheel
so that the central position lights on the outer position
indicator come on. The test weight should be directly
across (at 6 o’clock).
Weight readings on the inner display should be 0.20
ounce (6 gram) or less. (This results from interference
between the two balancing planes.)
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 with the 4 ounce (113 gram)
test weight on the inner rim.
9. If the balancer fails to yield the results required by
this procedure, perform the CALIBRATION ADJUST-
MENT PROCEDURE.

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Calibration Adjustment Procedure 9. Adjust the inner weight trimpot (affects inner
Note: Do not preform Calibration Adjustment when magnitude) until display reads 4 ounce (113 gram). Use
motor is excessively hot. the same procedure as in Step 7. The outer weight
reading should be .21 ounce (6 gram) or less. Set the
service switch to the bottom position (NORM).
10. Calibration is now complete. To return the bal-
ancer to the normal operating mode: Switch off the
power and then turn it on again (On/Off switch located
on rear of machine). This clears the high accuracy
mode and the balancer is ready to use.

Optional Combi Adaptor

Combi adapter may be used for 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, or 10-
Lug wheels by installing swivel plates in Combi plate
hole pattern. Set up adapter as follows:
High Accuracy Mode For Calibration Install a swivel plate in combi plate “common” hole.
Line up number gear to match “345” mark with index
1. Perform the calibration check procedure steps mark on swivel plate. Insert swivel plate bolt through
one (1) through seven (7) (See Page 15). back of combi plate and run up. DO NOT TIGHTEN.
2. Remove the four (4) screws holding the control Note: This swivel plate is used for all bolt circle pat-
panel shroud and lift the shroud off. terns.
3. Place an 8 ounce (226 gram) test weight on outer Install proper number of swivel plates in combi plate
rim of wheel. holes marked “3”, “4”, or “5” as required. Insert swivel
4. Set service switch to upper position (test mode). plate bolts through back of combi plate and run up, DO
Press the START button. The display will now read NOT TIGHTEN. Ensure that index marks on all swivel
“TEST”.The outer and inner position lights will now act plates line up with the appropriate “3”, “4”, or “5” mark
as bar graphs. First adjust the gain trimpot until the on the number gear.
minimum number of lights are on or flashing. Install combi adapter on wheel Run up lug nuts by
Alternately adjust the gain and phase trimpots until all hand. Tighten lug nuts with adapter wrench, using a
the lights are off. star or criss-cross pattern.
5. Set service switch to bottom position (NORM).
Remove the test weight and then balance the wheel.
A maximum imbalance of .07 ounce (2 gram) on the
inner and outer weight displays is allowed.
CAUTION
Lug nuts must be centered and threaded at
6. Place a 4 ounce (113 gram) test weight on the least four full turns Reverse lug nuts as
outer rim. required. Use only adapter wrench fur-
nished with adapter Do not use air tools or
7. Set the service switch to center position (non-
impact wrenches.
stop). Press the START button. Wheel will come up to
speed, but not go into braking mode. Now adjust the Tighten swivel plate bolts with alien wrench.
outer weight trimpot (affects outer magnitude). After
Attach wheel and adapter to faceplate with two
each adjustment of the trimpot, press and hold the
faceplate nuts.
START button until a new reading appears on the dis-
play. Continue this procedure until the outer weight
display reads 4 ounce (113 gram). The inner weight
reading should be .21 ounce (6 gram) or less. Set the CAUTION
service, switch to the bottom position so that the Faceplate nuts must be hand tightened.
wheel will brake to a stop. Rotate wheel while tightening to ensure
centering.
8. Place the 4 ounce (113 gram) test weight on the
inner rim. Set service switch to center position. Press Adapter should remain on faceplate for additional
the START button. wheels with same bolt circle.

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Optional Combi Adapter

Preventative Daily: Clean shaft and faceplate with a vaporizing sol-

vent. Cones, hubnut and other mounting hardware
Maintenance
should be checked/cleaned at this time.

CAUTION Monthly: Clean entire machine. Remove all used

weights, tools and parts which may be under, or lean-
ing against balancer. Perform Calibration Check
DO NOT use a solvent which leaves an oil
residue. Procedure. Make adjustments only if required.
Yearly: Have your COATS authorized service person-

CAUTION nel perform the following: Clean Optical Sensor, Clean

Fan Motor Air Inlet.
NEVER use compressed air or a water hose
to clean any part of your balancer.

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