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Ranger DST-1000 Installation and operation manual

Manual is about: WHEEL BALANCER FOR BALANCING AUTOMOBILE AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES / WHEELS

Summary of DST-1000

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    Forward this manual to all operators. Failure to operate this equipment as directed may cause injury or death. Revised 1/05/07 model dst-1000 wheel balancer installation and operation manual shipping damage claims when this equipment is shipped, title passes to the purchaser upon receipt from the ca...

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    Table of contents operator protective equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 definition of hazard levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 safety instructions/cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 before you begin receiving . . . . ....

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    Definitions of hazard levels identify the hazard levels used in this manual with the following definitions and signal words: danger watch for this symbol. It means: immediate hazards which will result in severe personal injury or death. Warning watch for this symbol. It means: hazards or unsafe prac...

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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 clot...

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    Before you begin receiving the shipment should be thoroughly inspected as soon as it is received. The signed bill of lading is acknowledgement, by the carrier, of receipt in good condition of the shipment. If any of the goods called for on the bill of lading are shorted or damaged, do not accept the...

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    Although it is not required, it helps to anchor the balancer to the floor using concrete anchors through the holes provided. If you do not wish to bolt the balancer to the floor it will be necessary to weight the balancer down with ballast. Standard accessories graduated cone assortment (hardened, 3...

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    4. Slide the hood assembly over the bracket axle then secure in place using the 3/8” allen bolt and washer. 5. Raise the hood and hold it up. Use help to hold the hood while attaching the hood spring. Attaching the spring without holding the hood in place may cause it to snap open suddenly, resultin...

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    Note: disregard a short spin cycle with err - 2 - displayed on the control panel during this initial testing. 4. Now lower the hood to check the activation of the auto- hood start. Balancer overview this machine is a two-plane, microprocessor-based computer balancer. Any imbalance in a wheel, either...

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    Selecting weight positions for different wheel types prior to balancing, a specific function must be chosen for each particular wheel. The function settings automatically compensate weight location requirements for a particular wheel type. These settings can be selected by depressing the fun button....

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    Gram / ounce selection this machine is capable of registering gram or ounce readings. The setting for either gram or ounce will be displayed on the panel screen just below the inner and outer windows. When the balancer is set to register ounce readings, oz. Will be lighted on the display. When the b...

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    Front cone mounting a wheel should be centered by the outer side of the hub only when the inner surface will not provide an accurate surface to center on. 1. Select the cone that best fits the center hole in the wheel. 2. Lift the wheel onto the arbor and slide it back against the arbor faceplate. 3...

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    A - wheel offset this is the distance between the side of the balancer and the inner edge of the wheel. To enter wheel offset data refer to the instructions below. 1. Turn the machine on. 2. Press the button adjacent to . 3. -a- will be displayed in the inner window. 4. Pull the index arm out from t...

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    Spin mode / dynamic, al1, al3, al4 1. Once the correct wheel data and function have been programmed, lower the hood to begin the spin mode. Before initiating the spin sequence, make sure that the hub nut is secure and engaged on the arbor threads by at least four (4) full turns. 2. After the hood is...

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    2. After the hood is lowered, or the start button is depressed, the wheel will spin for approximately six seconds then stop automatically. 3. After the wheel stops, a weight reading will appear in both center display screens. The weight reading will appear the same in both screens. 4. Turn the wheel...

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    Parameter settings be careful: the following instructions are to view and/or reset the factory parameter settings only. If not followed correctly the balancer will malfunction and/or instruct you to put weights at locations that may cause improper balance. These parameter settings are pre-set at the...

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    Maintenance do not use harsh solvents to clean display or control board. Never use compressed air or water to clean any component of balancer. Never use a hammer to tighten or loosen the hub-nut. Daily clean and inspect shaft, cones and hub-nut. Be sure to keep the shaft threads and hub-nut lubricat...

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