Hunter DSP9200 Series User manual

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Form 5473-T, 01-10
Supersedes Form 5473-T, 09-08
DSP9200 Series
Wheel Balancer
© Copyright 2006 -2010 Hunter Engineering Company

OWNER INFORMATION
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Operation Trained Declined
Safety and Maintenance 
Equipment Components 
Basic Operation 
Static vs. Dynamic Balancing 
Calibration and Quick Calibration Check 
Split Weight Feature 
Adhesive Weight (ALU) Procedures 
Optimizing Procedures 
Patch Balance®Procedures 
Inflation Station™/Wheel Lift 
Split Spoke®
Servo-Aided Weight Placement 
CenteringCheck™ 
Individuals and Date Trained
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CONTENTS
1. GETTING STARTED ........................................................................................ 1
1.1 Introduction............................................................................................................. 1
References............................................................................................................. 1
1.2 For Your Safety ...................................................................................................... 1
Hazard Definitions.................................................................................................. 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................................................... 2
Electrical................................................................................................................. 3
Decal Information and Placement.......................................................................... 4
Right Side View ............................................................................................... 4
Left Side View.................................................................................................. 5
Back View........................................................................................................ 6
Specific Precautions/Power Source....................................................................... 7
Turning Power ON/OFF ......................................................................................... 7
Equipment Installation and Service ....................................................................... 7
Equipment Specifications....................................................................................... 8
Safety Summary .................................................................................................... 8
Explanation of Symbols................................................................................... 8
1.3 DSP9200 Components........................................................................................... 9
Standard Accessories .......................................................................................... 10
1.4 Operating the Control Panel................................................................................. 11
Control Panel ....................................................................................................... 11
Using the Control Panel ....................................................................................... 11
Using Wheel Dimension Control Knobs............................................................... 12
2. BALANCING OVERVIEW .............................................................................. 13
2.1 Balancing Modes.................................................................................................. 13
Static Balance ...................................................................................................... 13
Dynamic Imbalance ............................................................................................. 14
Static and Dynamic Imbalance Sensitivity ........................................................... 15
2.2 Identifying the Static Balance Weight Plane ........................................................ 15
2.3 Identifying the Dynamic Balance Weight Planes.................................................. 16
2.4 On-Vehicle Wheel Mounting Methods.................................................................. 18
Hub Centric .......................................................................................................... 18
Lug Centric........................................................................................................... 18
3. BALANCING A WHEEL................................................................................. 19
3.1 Mount the Wheel on the Spindle Shaft................................................................. 19
Front/Back Cone Mounting .................................................................................. 20
Using Plastic Wheel Mounting Washer................................................................ 21
Cone/Flange Plate Mounting ............................................................................... 23
Using the Pressure Ring and Spacers................................................................. 24
Pressure Ring................................................................................................ 24
Spacers ......................................................................................................... 24
CenteringCheck®.................................................................................................. 25
3.2 Measuring the Wheel with Inner and Outer Auto Dataset®Arms......................... 26
Measuring Dimensions for Clip-On Weights: ................................................ 26
Mixed Weights and Two Adhesive Weights (Inputting Distance and Diameter for
Both Planes): ....................................................................................................... 27
3.3 Manually Setting Wheel Dimensions.................................................................... 28
Measuring the Wheel at the Inner Rim Lip (Clip-On Weight) .............................. 29
Measuring Wheel Width with Rim Width Calipers ............................................... 30
Measuring the Inside Wheel Surface with the Pointer Disk Edge (Adhesive Tape-
On Weights) ......................................................................................................... 30
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Measuring the Inside Wheel Diameters (For Adhesive Weights) ........................ 31
3.4 Locating the Wheel Weights at the Top Dead Center (“TDC”) and Bottom Dead
Center (“BDC”) ........................................................................................................... 32
3.5 Standard Balancing Procedure (Clip-on Weights) ............................................... 33
3.6 Static / Standard Balancing Procedure (Clip-on Weight) ..................................... 35
3.7 Adhesive Weight Procedures (Combination of Clip-on & Adhesive Weights, or
Two Adhesive)............................................................................................................ 36
3.8 Static / ALU Balancing Procedure (Adhesive Weight) ......................................... 41
3.9 OPT-1 Optimizing Tire & Wheel Imbalances (Wheel with the Tire Mounted
Procedure).................................................................................................................. 42
3.10 OPT-2 Optimizing Tire & Wheel Imbalances (Tire Not Mounted Procedure) .... 43
3.11 Patch Balance®Procedures ............................................................................... 44
Static Patch Balance®(Single Weighted Balance Patch) .................................... 44
Dynamic Patch Balance®(Two Weighted Balance Patches) .............................. 45
4. BALANCING FEATURES AND OPTIONS.................................................... 47
4.1 Servo-Stop............................................................................................................ 47
Servo-Stop Wheel Weight Positioning................................................................. 47
Disabling Servo-Stop..................................................................................... 47
Turning On Servo-Stop.................................................................................. 47
Servo-Stop Aided Clip-On Weight Placement ..................................................... 47
Servo-Stop Aided Adhesive Weight Placement................................................... 47
4.2 Locate the Adhesive Wheel Weights Using the Dataset£Arm Pointer Disk Edge48
Inside of Wheel (Single Row of Adhesive Weights)............................................. 48
Inside of Wheel (Double Row of Adhesive Weights) ........................................... 48
4.3 Quick-Thread™ Feature....................................................................................... 49
4.4 Motor Drive/Servo-Stop........................................................................................ 49
Servo-Stop/Servo-Push ....................................................................................... 49
4.5 Spindle-Lok®Feature ........................................................................................... 50
4.6 Hood Close Autostart Feature.............................................................................. 50
4.7 Loose Hub Detect Feature ................................................................................... 50
4.8 Blinding and Rounding ......................................................................................... 51
4.9 Split Weight®Feature ........................................................................................... 51
Split Weight®Operation ....................................................................................... 52
Correcting Large Imbalances............................................................................... 52
4.10 Split Spoke®Feature .......................................................................................... 53
Re-entering Similar Wheel after Split Spoke® is Enabled................................... 53
Placing Hidden Weight Forward of Obstructions ................................................. 54
4.11 Automatic Weight Recalculation and Dimension Preservation .......................... 55
4.12 Storing and Recalling Wheels ............................................................................ 55
Storing a Wheel into Memory............................................................................... 55
Recalling a Wheel from Memory.......................................................................... 55
5. MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATION........................................................... 57
5.1 Cleaning the Unit .................................................................................................. 57
5.2 Spindle Hub Face and Shaft Maintenance........................................................... 57
5.3 Mounting Cone Maintenance ............................................................................... 57
5.4 Identifying Software Version and Serial Number ................................................. 57
5.5 Calibration Procedures......................................................................................... 58
Quick Cal Check .................................................................................................. 58
Balancer Calibration............................................................................................. 59
Inner Dataset®Arm (Calibration Tool, 221-672-1, Required) .............................. 60
Outer Dataset®Arm (Calibration Tool, 221-672-1, Required) ............................. 62
6. GLOSSARY ................................................................................................... 63

1. GETTING STARTED
1.1 Introduction
This manual provides operation instructions and information required to operate the
DSP9200 Wheel Balancer. Read and become familiar with the contents of this
manual prior to operating the DSP9200.
The owner of the DSP9200 is solely responsible for arranging technical training. The
DSP9200 is to be operated only by a qualified, trained technician. Maintaining
records of personnel trained is solely the responsibility of the owner and
management.
References
This manual assumes that you are already familiar with the basics of tire balancing.
The first section provides the basic information needed to operate the DSP9200. The
following sections contain detailed information about equipment operation and
procedures. “Italics” are used to refer to specific parts of this manual that provide
additional information or explanation. For example, Refer to “Equipment
Components,” page 9. These references should be read for additional information to
the instructions being presented.
1.2 For Your Safety
Hazard Definitions
Watch for these symbols:
CAUTION: Hazards or unsafe practices, which could result in minor
personal injury or product or property damage.
WARNING: Hazards or unsafe practices, which could result in
severe personal injury or death.
DANGER: Immediate hazards, which will result in severe personal
injury or death.
These symbols identify situations that could be detrimental to your safety and/or
cause equipment damage.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before operating the DSP9200.
Do not operate equipment with a damaged cord or equipment that has been dropped
or damaged until a Hunter Service Representative has examined it.
Always unplug equipment from electrical outlet when not in use. Never use the cord
to pull the plug from the outlet. Grasp plug and pull to disconnect.
If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a current rating equal to or more than
that of the equipment should be used. Cords rated for less current than the
equipment may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not
be tripped over or pulled.
Verify that the electrical supply circuit and the receptacle are properly grounded.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use on wet surfaces or expose to rain.
Never direct a hose stream at equipment when cleaning.
Verify the appropriate electrical supply circuit is the same voltage and amperage
ratings as marked on the balancer before operating.
WARNING: DO NOT ALTER THE ELECTRICAL PLUG. Plugging the
electrical plug into an unsuitable supply circuit will
damage the equipment and may result in personal
injury.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not operate equipment near open containers of
flammable liquids or sprays (gasoline, cleaners, fluids, etc.).
Read and follow all caution and warning labels affixed to your equipment and tools.
Misuse of this equipment can cause personal injury and shorten the life of the
balancer.
Keep all instructions permanently with the unit.
Keep all decals, labels, and notices clean and visible.
To prevent accidents and/or damage to the balancer, use only Hunter DSP9200
recommended accessories.
Use equipment only as described in this manual.
Never stand on the balancer.
Wear non-slip safety footwear when operating the balancer.
Keep hair, loose clothing, neckties, jewelry, fingers, and all parts of body away from
all moving parts.
Do not place any tools, weights, or other objects on the safety hood while operating
the balancer.
ALWAYS WEAR OSHA APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES. Eyeglasses that have only
impact resistant lenses are not safety glasses.
Keep the safety hood and its safety interlock system in good working order.
Verify that the wheel is mounted properly and that the wing nut is firmly tightened
before spinning the wheel.
Hood Autostart will cause the balancer shaft to spin automatically upon hood closure.
For the next Autostart, the safety hood has to be lifted to the full up position and then
closed.
Raise safety hood only after wheel has come to a complete stop. If safety hood is
raised before the spin is completed, the weight values will not be displayed.
Do not let cord hang over any edge or contact fan blades or hot manifolds.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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Electrical
The DSP9200 is manufactured to operate at a specific voltage and amperage rating.
Make sure that the appropriate electrical supply circuit is of the same voltage and
amperage ratings as marked on the balancer.
WARNING: DO NOT ALTER THE ELECTRICAL PLUG. Plugging the
electrical plug into an unsuitable supply circuit will
damage the equipment.
Make sure that the electrical supply circuit and the appropriate receptacle is installed
with proper grounding.
To prevent the possibility of electrical shock injury or damage to the equipment when
servicing the balancer, power must be disconnected by removing the power cord
from the electrical power outlet.
After servicing, be sure the balancer ON/OFF switch is in the “O” (off) position before
plugging the power cord into the electrical power outlet.
This device is rated as Class A for radiated emissions.
In the event of radio interference, the display read out may flicker - this is normal.
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Decal Information and Placement
NOTE: Decals and their placement may vary due to balancer
configuration and options.
Right Side View
Decal 128-963-2 gives the maximum wheel diameter, maximum wheel weight, and
maximum rotational frequency for the DSP9200.
Decal 128-605-2-00 cautions the user that spindle rotation may occur with foot pedal
depression and to keep clear of clamping components during Quick-Thread™ shaft
rotation.
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Left Side View
Decal 128-391-2-00 cautions that the unit may automatically start upon closing of the
hood when hood Autostart is enabled.
Decal 128-229-2 and decal 128-905-2 work in conjunction to caution the user to not
remove the screw because of the risk of electrical shock.
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Back View
Decal 128-907-2 warns the user to place the DSP9200 at garage floor level, and not
in a recessed area, to avoid the possibility of flammable fume ignition.
Decal 128-229-2 and decal 128-905-2 work in conjunction to caution the user to not
remove the screw because of the risk of electrical shock.
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