Ranger DST-1000 User Manual

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 carrier.
Consequently, claims for the material damaged in
shipment must be made by the purchaser against the
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.
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Santa Paula, CA. 93060, USA
Tel: 1-805-933-9970
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FOR BALANCING
AUTOMOBILE
AND LIGHT TRUCK
TIRES / WHEELS
Keep this operation manual near the
machine at all times. Make sure that
ALL
USERS read this manual .

Ranger DST-1000 Specifications

General

Resolution	0.5 PSI
Backlight	Yes
Display	LCD
Power Source	CR2032 Battery
Auto Shut-off	Yes
Units	PSI, BAR, kPa

Summary

Selecting Weight Positions for Different Wheel Types

Dynamic Balancing Mode

For balancing steel/alloy wheels using clip-on weights on edges.

AL1 Balancing Mode

AL2 Balancing Mode

AL3 Balancing Mode

AL4 Balancing Mode

Balancing Instructions

Inputting Wheel Data

Entering specific wheel data (Offset, Width, Diameter) for accurate balancing.

Wheel Data Input

Wheel Offset Measurement

Measuring and inputting the distance from the balancer to the inner wheel edge.

Wheel Width Measurement

Measuring and inputting the wheel width using calipers.

Wheel Diameter Measurement

Reading and inputting the wheel diameter from the tire sidewall.

Wheel Spin Modes

Spin Mode AL2 Procedure

Procedure for balancing using AL2 mode, involving spin and weight placement.