Hunter HD Elite - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1. Getting Started ................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 3
1.1.1. Corporate Information ..................................................................................................................... 3
1.2. Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3. Electrical ................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.4. Decal Information ..................................................................................................................................... 4
1.5. Precautions ............................................................................................................................................. 6
1.6. Power Switch ........................................................................................................................................... 7
1.7. Equipment Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 8
1.7.1. Explanation of Symbols ................................................................................................................... 8
1.8. HD Elite® Main Screen Components ............................................................................................................ 9
1.9. HD Elite Components .............................................................................................................................. 10
2. Operating the Balancer ...................................................................................................................................... 11
3. Balancing Procedures ........................................................................................................................................ 14
3.1. Wheel Lift Operation ............................................................................................................................... 14
3.2. CenteringCheck® & Collet Mounting ........................................................................................................... 14
3.3. Specialized Mounting Conditions ............................................................................................................... 16
3.4. Wheel Assembly Selection for Saving Spin Data ........................................................................................... 20
3.5. Balance Modes ...................................................................................................................................... 20
3.6. Motor Drive / Servo-Stop and Spindle-Lok ................................................................................................... 22
3.7. Safety Hood Features .............................................................................................................................. 23
3.8. Balancing Procedures for Specific Weight Types & Placement using TruWeight™ ................................................ 23
3.8.1. Balancing Procedure Using Clip-On Weights ..................................................................................... 24
3.8.2. Balancing Procedures Using a Combo of Clip-On & Adhesive (Tape) Weights (Mixed Weights) .................... 26
3.8.3. Balancing Procedure Using Adhesive (Tape) Weights .......................................................................... 27
3.9. Rim Dimension Manual Entry .................................................................................................................... 28
3.9.1. Rim Dimension Manual Entry - Tape/Tape ......................................................................................... 28
3.9.2. Rim Dimension Manual Entry - Clip/Clip ............................................................................................ 29
3.9.3. Blinding and Rounding .................................................................................................................. 30
3.9.4. Tape Weight Menu & Split Spoke Feature ......................................................................................... 31
3.10. Optional HammerHead TDC Laser Clip-On Weight Locator ........................................................................... 31
3.11. TPMSpecs™ Feature & Hunter Help ......................................................................................................... 32
4. SmartWeight® Balancing .................................................................................................................................... 35
4.1. SmartWeight Balancing Technology ............................................................................................................ 35
4.2. SmartWeight® Balancing Technology Dynamic Weight Planes ......................................................................... 35
4.3. Using SmartWeight® Balancing Technology ................................................................................................. 36
4.4. Switching from SmartWeight® Balancing to Traditional Dynamic Balancing ........................................................ 37
4.5. Switching from Traditional Dynamic Balancing to Traditional Static Balancing ...................................................... 37
5. ForceMatching Measurement® Procedures ............................................................................................................ 39
5.1. Load Roller Operation ............................................................................................................................. 39
5.2. Forcematching® ..................................................................................................................................... 39
5.2.1. Match Codes ............................................................................................................................... 41
5.2.2. Encountering Forcematch® Prediction Errors ..................................................................................... 43
5.2.3. Do's and Don'ts of Road Force Measurement .................................................................................... 44
5.2.4. ForceMatch® Savings ................................................................................................................... 44
5.3. ForceMatch & SmartWeight Savings ........................................................................................................... 44
6. Optional Balancer Procedures ............................................................................................................................. 45
6.1. Tools .................................................................................................................................................... 45
7. Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................... 47
7.1. Calibration Procedures ............................................................................................................................ 47
7.2. Cleaning the Console .............................................................................................................................. 47
7.3. Cleaning and Lubricating the Adjustable Flange Plate and Pin ......................................................................... 48
7.4. Maintenance Schedule ............................................................................................................................ 49
8. Warranty Information ......................................................................................................................................... 51
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