John Bean BFH 1000 User manual

COMPUTER RIDE DIAGNOSTIC
WHEEL BALANCER
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Form ZEEWB519A rev CJuly, 2006
BFH 1000 and BFH 1000 Super EEWB519A and EEWB519S

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SAFETY INFORMATION
For your safety, read this manual thoroughly
before operating the BFH 1000 or BFH 1000 Super Wheel Balancers
The JBC BFH 1000 and BFH 1000 Super Ride Diagnostic Wheel Balancers are in-
tended for use by properly trained automotive technicians. The safety messages pre-
sented in this section and throughout the manual are reminders to the operator to exer-
cise extreme caution when servicing tires with these products.
There are many variations in procedures, techniques, tools, and parts for balancing
tires, as well as the skill of the individual doing the work. Because of the vast number of
wheel and tire applications and potential uses of the product, the manufacturer cannot
possibly anticipate or provide advice or safety messages to cover every situation. It is
the automotive technician's responsibility to be knowledgeable of the wheels and tires
being serviced. It is essential to use proper service methods in an appropriate and
acceptable manner that does not endanger your safety, the safety of others in the work
area or the equipment or vehicle being serviced.
It is assumed that, prior to using the BFH 1000 or BFH 1000 Super Ride Diagnostic
Wheel Balancer, the operator has a thorough understanding of the wheels and tires
beingserviced. Inaddition,itisassumedhehasathoroughknowledgeoftheoperation
and safety features of the rack, lift, or floor jack being utilized, and has the proper hand
and power tools necessary to service the vehicle in a safe manner.
Before using the BFH 1000 or BFH 1000 Super Ride Diagnostic Wheel Balancer,
always refer to and follow the safety messages and service procedures provided by the
manufacturers of the equipment being used and the vehicle being serviced.
IMPORTANT !! SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -- DO NOT DISCARD !!
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using this equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not operate equipment with a damaged power cord or if the equipment has been
damaged - until it has been examined by a qualified authorized service technician.
3. If an extension cord is used, a cord with a current rating equal to or more than that
of the machine 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.
4. 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.
5. To reduce the risk of fire, do not operate equipment in the vicinity of open
containers of flammable liquids (gasoline).
6. Keep hair, loose fitting clothing, fingers and all parts of the body away from moving
parts.
7. Adequate ventilation should be provided when working on operating internal
combustion engines.
8. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use on wet surfaces or expose to rain.
9. Do not hammer on or hit any part of the control panel with weight pliers.
10. Do not allow unauthorized personnel to operate the equipment.
11. Do not disable the hood safety interlock system or bypass the intended operation.
12. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments.
13. Always make sure the power clamp is sucure before spinning the shaft.
14. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact
resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
15. Balancer is for indoor use only.
16. This equipment uses class II lasers. Do not look into or allow by standers to look into the
laser source.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Contents
SAFETY INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................1
1.0 INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................................1
1.1 SAFETY NOTICE.........................................................................................................................2
1.2 BALANCERAPPLICATION..........................................................................................................2
1.3 BFH 1000 SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................2
1.4 FEATURES ...................................................................................................................................3
1.5 STANDARD ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................................4
1.6 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ........................................................................................................5
1.6 PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS .................................................................................5
1.7 DIMENSIONS OF THE MACHINE ..............................................................................................5
1.8 INSTALLATION AREA REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................6
1.9 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................6
2.1 ELECTRIC INSTALLATION.........................................................................................................7
2.2 SETUP..........................................................................................................................................7
2.2.2 CUSTOMIZING OPTIMA FEATURES .....................................................................................9
3.0 Physical Layout..........................................................................................................................9
3.1 The Display Screen ....................................................................................................................9
3.2 Menu Keys.................................................................................................................................10
3.2.2 MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS ....................................................................................................11
3.2.3 BALANCING ...........................................................................................................................11
3.2.8 FUNCTION (SETUP) .............................................................................................................13
4.0 Help information .......................................................................................................................14
5.0 POWER CLAMP.........................................................................................................................15
6.0 OPERATION OF THE BALANCER ...........................................................................................16
6.1 CHECK LIST - INSPECTION...................................................................................................16
6.2 BALANCE SCREEN DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................17
6.2.1 WHEEL MOUNTING..............................................................................................................18
6.2.2 STANDARD WHEELS (BACK CONE MOUNT) ...................................................................18
6.2.3 CENTERING LIGHT-TRUCK WHEELS ................................................................................18
6.3 SCAN MODE SELECTION........................................................................................................19
6.4 SPINNING THE WHEEL............................................................................................................20
6.5 SELECTING THE WEIGHT PLACEMENT..............................................................................20
6.6 CORRECTION OF THE IMBALANCE......................................................................................21
6.6 PROCEDURE WHEN SCANNER FAILS TO ACQUIRE A VALID PROFILE ............................21
6.7 VERIFICATION OF THE RESULTS ..........................................................................................21
6.8 VIBRATION PROBLEMS .........................................................................................................22
7.0 SPOKE BALANCING MODE.....................................................................................................22
8.0 BFH 1000 Procedures ............................................................................................................23
8.2 Begin Diagnostic Run .............................................................................................................23
8.2 Profiling the wheel....................................................................................................................23
8.3 BFH 1000 Geometric Matching..............................................................................................25
8.4 Bare Rim Diagnosis .................................................................................................................27
9.0 OptiLine, Balancing a Set of Wheels ....................................................................................28
9.1 OptiLine Customer Calibration ..............................................................................................31
9.0 USER CALIBRATION ................................................................................................................33
10.0 EXPLANATION OF PROGRAM CODES ................................................................................34
11.0 MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................................36
12.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING ...........................................................................................................36

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JohnBean BFH1000 SeriesOperators Manual
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Congratulationsonpurchasing theBFH 1000 Series ComputerRideDiagnostic WheelBalancer.Thiswheel bal-
ancer is designed for ease of operation, accuracy, reliability and speed. With proper maintenance and care your
wheelbalancer willprovidemanyyearsof trouble-freeoperation.
BFH Ride Diagnostics Balancer - Precautions To Observe
YourBFH1000SeriesRide DiagnosticsBalancer utilizesthe latestin electronicsand instrumentationtechnology,
incorporatingthreeseparate scanninglasers alongwith anembeddedcomputer (PC).Following theprecautions
listed below will help to ensure continuous and satisfactory operation of your unit.
1) Install the balancer on a dedicated power line in order to avoid electrical noise and power line fluctuations.
Avoid power cord length greater that 15 feet.
2) The BFH1000 Series Ride Diagnostic Wheel Balancer utilizes red scanning lasers which actually create an
imageof thewheel beingdiagnosed.Installthebalancer awayfrom directsunlight sothatthelaserbeams can
bedetectedby thescanner.Avoidplacing highintensity lampsand infraredheaters nearthe BFHbalancer.
3) Diagnose and balance only those wheels which fit within the specifications of the BFH Balancer:
Rim width = 3 - 20 inches
Rim diameter = 8 - 30 inches
Max tire diameter = 44 inches
Minimum distance required from cabinet to rim edge = 56 mm (2.20 inches) for wheel sizes 13-18 inches in
diameter.
Minimum distance required from cabinet to rim edge = 81 mm (3.19 inches) for wheel sizes 19-24 inches in
diameter.
4) The BFH balancer is designed to properly scan the profile of existing rims. Extreme geometric combinations
of rim diameter and flange offset can inhibit the proper viewing of the rim profile.These exceptional rims can
be properly balanced by manually entering the distance, diameter, and width of the rim.
5) Thewheel guardoftheBFH1000Series RideDiagnosticWheelBalanceralso servesasthe housingfor oneof
the scanning lasers. Since the laser must remain stationary once the spin cycle begins, do not lean on or
otherwise disturb the wheel guard until the spin cycle has been completed.
Instructionson use,operational requirementsand routinemaintenance ofthe machinearecoveredinthismanual.
Thisunit usesan opensourceLinuxoperatingsystemforitsuserinterface.Thisopen sourcecode isavailable
for the cost of shipping and handling to owners of the BFH1000 Series Ride Diagnostic Wheel Balancer.
Requestsmust bemade tothe attentionof balancerproduct managementat theConwayAR addresslisted on
the back of this manual. Please include the owners name, address and unit serial number with all requests.
STORE THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE.

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1.1 SAFETY NOTICE
This manual is a part of the balancer product.
Read carefully all warnings and instructions of this manual since they provide important information concerning
safety and maintenance.
1.2 BALANCER APPLICATION
The John Bean BFH1000 Series Ride Diagnostic Wheel Balancer is intended to be used as a device to balance,
diagnoseandcorrect car,and lighttruckwheel vibrationproblems withinthe followingrange:
Maximum tire diameter : 44” (1117mm)
Maximumwheeldiameter : 30” (762mm)
Maximum wheel width : 20” (381mm)
Maximum wheel weight : 154 lbs (70 kg)
This device is to be only used in the application for which it is specifically designed.
Any other use shall be considered as improper and thus not reasonable.
Themanufacturershallnotbe consideredliable forpossible damagescausedby improper,wrong ornonreason-
able use.
1.3 BFH 1000 SPECIFICATIONS
Weight ImbalanceAccuracy .05 oz / 1 gram
Weight Placement Resolution ± .7 degrees
Weight Imbalance Resolution:
Roundoff Mode .25 oz / 5 grams
Non-Roundoff Mode .05 oz / 1 gram
Max. Shaft Weight Capacity 154 lbs / 70 kg
Max.Tire Diameter 44" / 1117 mm
Rim Width Capacity 3.0"-20" / 76 mm - 508 mm
Max. Tire Width 21” / 530 mm
RimDiameter Capacity 8"-30"/203mm-762mm
BalancingCycle Time(normal mode) 20 seconds or less
ShaftSpeed atcalculation >200 RPM
Electrical 230vac,1ph, 50-60Hz, 3.2A
RequiredWorkArea 64” x 64” (1626 x1626 mm)
ShippingWeight,complete 645lbs/293kg
ShippingDimensions 72"L X73"WX 63"D(1829x1854x1600mm)
MachineDimensions 64”h64”w64”d(1626x1626x1626mm)
Actual Weight withAccessories 550lbs
OperatingTemperature Range 32-122F/0-50C

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JohnBean BFH1000 SeriesOperators Manual
1.4 FEATURES
•Self test check with every power up cycle.
•Selectable car/light truck limit values
•AdvancedSpokecount capability
•Rim-onlydiagnostics
•Rimcleaningbrake control
•Flat spot detection
•On-boarddiagnosticsfor easyserviceissues
•Selectabledefaultweight placementmode
•AdvancedHelpscreens withillustrations
•Pre-programmedErrorCodes indicateprocedural errorsor safetyconcerns.
•FullyAutomaticAll-Parameter Data Entry.
•FullyAutomatic Rim/Tire Profiling.
•FullyAutomatic Spoke/Split Weight Function for Hidden Weight Placement.
•FullyAutomatic Left and Right Radial & Lateral Runout Measurements.
•BareRimRadial andLateral RunoutMeasurement
•TireTread DepthMeasurement.
•Hands-FreePowerClamping forPrecise WheelPlacement.
•Fast Tire/Wheel Diagnostic System Time, Floor-to-Floor.
•Capturedbackspring eliminateshavingto handlethe backing spring.
•Automaticrecalculationif weightpositionsare changed.Noneed forre-spinningthe wheel.
•Common40mm diametermounting shaft.
•Easy-to-ReadLCDDataDisplay Monitor.
• Dynamic and single weight Static capability.
• Stop-at-Topfeaturessimplifies weightimbalance location
•Automatic WeightType Selection Based on Rim Profile, Indicated by Color Coded Icons
• OptimaBalance featureforreducingweightrequired.
• Built-inspincounter formonitoring balancer productivity.
• Service code access to all Balancer electronic functions for fast, easy diagnosis.
• Operatorselectable round-offmode.
•Wheelpullindex, option(standardon BFH1000Super)
•Wheelrunoutin multiplepositions,optional feature(standardon BFH1000 Super)
•Premium 7 cone set with storage tray option (standard on BFH 1000 Super)

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1.5 STANDARD ACCESSORIES
Standard accessories ( Figure 1) included with the Standard BFH 1000 are:
1 EAM0003J08A Cone, 85-132mm/ 3.3”-5.2”
2 EAM0003J07A Cone, 71-99mm/ 2.8”-3.9”
3 EAM0003J06A Cone, 56-84mm/ 2.2”-3.3”
4 EAM0003J05A Cone, 43-63 mm / 1.7” - 2.5”
5 EAC0058D07A Cup - Large Pressure
6 EAM0005D54A PlasticSleeve
7 EAA0283D53A PowerClamp Nut
8 EAM0005D40A Weight- ShaftCalibration
9 EAC0058D08A Small Presure Disk
10 EAA0247G21A Caliper - Rim Width
11 EAC0060G02A Flange- Cover,Hook
12 EAM0006G01A Pin - Accessory
13 58839 Weight Pliers
14 EAC0058D15A SoftProtective Ring
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