Sealey HBS97.V2 User manual

UNIVERSAL HEADLAMP BEAM SETTER
MODEL NO: HBS97.V2
Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard, this product will, if used according to these
instructions, and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS. USE
THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR
PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.
1. SAFETY
8DO NOT allow unqualified persons to operate this device.
8DO NOT use this device in direct sunlight.
8DO NOT splash the unit with water or any other liquid.
9DO ensure the work area is well ventilated.
9DO ensure that there is good lighting
9DO put the handbrake on.
9DO avoid sudden changes in temperature.
9DO avoid sudden vibration.
2. INTRODUCTION
MOT Approved for use in testing stations for vehicle Classes I, II, III and IV. Purchase Model No. HBS97E Extension Rails and the unit is
suitable for Classes V, VI and VII. For commercial testing purchase Model No. HBS97.HGV. Supplied with instructions and certicate of
approval (MOT versions with rails).
3. SPECIFICATION
Model No: ...................................................................HBS97
Height: ..................................................................... 1750mm
Length:....................................................................... 690mm
Max. Height Beam Measurement:............................ 1410mm
Min. Height Beam Measurement:............................... 240mm
Nett Weight: ................................................................... 43kg
Rail Length:.............................................................. 2970mm
Width:......................................................................... 660mm
HBS97E ...........................................1520mm Extension Rail
HBS97ES .......................................... 700mm Extension Rail
4. ASSEMBLY
4.1. Place large metal washer over spigot at base of column B.
4.2. Insert column spigot into bearing in base A and retain with socket cap bolt
and washer provided.
4.3. Attach mirror-visor D to the rotating metal friction plate at the top of the
column using the two socket cap bolts provided.
4.4. Fit the optical system E to the vertical - sliding system using an M8 bolt in
both the top and bottom holes.
4.5. If the unit is to run on rails these need to be fixed to the floor of the test
bay with low profile fixings that will not interfere with the movement of the
wheels.
4.6. To ascertain the correct positions for the rails place a typical vehicle in
the test bay and follow the test procedure without rails. When the unit is
correctly positioned for one headlamp mark the wheel positions on the floor including a longitudinal centre line. Roll the unit over
to the other headlamp, check the alignment, and mark the floor again.
4.7. Place the rails loose on the floor using the markings made and put the unit on them. Roll the unit from one lamp to the other and
recheck the alignment. When satisfied that all is correct fix the rails to the floor.
4.8. HBS97.V2 is approved for class I,II,III and IV as delivered, and by purchasing HBS97E Rail Extensions the unit is also suitable for
Class V, VI,VII. For testing classes I, II, III and IV the rails may be surface mounted. We recommend the rails be recessed into the floor
for all other vehicle testing classes.
A BASE
B COLUMN
C VERTICAL SLIDING SYSTEM
D MIRROR-VISOR
E OPTICAL SYSTEM
F COLUMN LOCK PEDAL
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5. PREPARATION FOR USE
5.1. Working Surface
5.1.1. Position the vehicle on the designated headlamp aim standing area.
5.1.2. When positioning the HBS ensure the floor is perfectly even and level.
5.1.3. If this is not possible the vehicle and HBS must be on the same slope, which must not exceed 0.5º.
5.1.4. Headlights must not be checked where surfaces exceed 0.5º angle. (See fig 3A.).
5.2. Vehicle Preparation
5.2.1. Straighten vehicle wheels.
5.2.2. Check the tyre pressure.
5.2.3. Ensure the headlights are clean and dry.
5.2.4. If the vehicle is fitted with manual or electric headlamp levelling devices, ensure these are set up for vehicle with normal load.
5.2.5. Remove anything which could alter the vehicles position, i.e. Snow, Ice, Mud, etc.
6. OPTICAL POSITIONING
6.1. Positioning.
Conventional, Double Ellipsoid (DE) Headlamps
Locate the HBS approximately 200 to 500mm from the vehicle
headlamp.
Gas Discharge (Xenon) and Free Form (FF) Headlamps
Locate the HBS as close to the headlamp lens as possible.
Close proximity between the lens and the HBS gives a more
defined light/dark margin on the aiming screen enabling accurate
alignment.
6.1.1. Use the visor to align with a horizontal, or two symmetrical points
on the vehicle (fig.4) i.e. The bonnet lip or the bottom of the
windscreen.
6.1.2. Ensure the visor lines match with your horizontal, or symmetrical
selection, to ensure the HBS is parallel to the headlamp.
6.1.3. Measure the height from the floor to the centre of the headlight
e.g.80cm. Release the HBS unit by squeezing the lower lever
upwards as shown in fig.3. Slide the unit up or down the column
as required until the top surface of the sliding portion is aligned with 80 on the
scale printed on the column as shown in fig.3A. Release the locking lever. There is
a tolerance level of 30mm.
6.2. HBS Column Rotation Lock.
The HBS system is fitted with a rotating column and is suitable for use either on or
off rails. If you are using the system on rails then the rotating column aids correct
alignment. To release the column lock put pressure on the foot pedal in an
anticlockwise direction as shown in fig5. To re-lock the column put pressure on the
foot pedal in a clockwise direction as shown in fig6.
7. METHOD OF INSPECTION
7.1. Switch engine on.
7.2. Align the headlamp aim equipment with the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.
7.3. Align the centre of the collecting lens with the centre of the headlamp under test.
7.4. With an assistant sitting in the driving seat, switch on the headlamps to the beam on which the headlamp is to be checked.
Note: When checking headlamp aim on vehicles with hydropneumatic suspension systems, it is necessary to have the engine idling.
7.5. Determine the appropriate headlamp beam image and its aim (see fig 7.). Old vehicles (approx. pre 1950 ) headlamps beam image
may not conform to fig 7, in such cases check:
a) DIP BEAM headlamps are aimed so they DO NOT dazzle i.e. the beam image brightest part is aimed at least 0.5% below
the horizontal (fig 8). Or, for headlamps which cannot be checked on dip beam, check:
b) MAIN BEAM headlamps are aimed so that the beam image centre is on or slightly below the horizontal (fig 9).
OK 0.50 MAX NO NO
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8. GRADUATED SCREEN
9. DIPPED BEAM
9.1. Prepare the HBS and the car as previously instructed, then turn on the dipped beam.
9.2. Check the headlamp beam tolerances are in accordance with MOT inspection manual, and are within operating tolerances of
manufacturer’s guidelines.
9.3. Adjust the vehicles light regulating system until you obtain the required result.
9.4. When testing the more commonly used asymmetrical headlight (see fig 7), remember that their projection will light up a section
on the LEFT hand side of the plate with a corner of about 150from the horizontal plane. Just under the centre, on the right, a small
zone will appear brighter than the rest of the projection.
10. SYMMETRICAL LIGHTS
CORRECT LIGHT PROJECTION ON THE LINE 0.5% (BEAM LIGHT)
IMPORTANT
The HBS system uses a fixed graduated
screen in accordance with the requirements
of the MOT regulations.
Correct projection on panel.
When testing symmetrical low light beams the
projection on the plate will describe a perfect
horizontal line.
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11. INDEPENDENT HEADLIGHTS
12. THE LUXMETER
12. 1. Indicator at BAD/GOOD limit:
Use for vehicles travelling under 30mph (40Km/h) and motorbikes.
12. 2. Indicator at the centre of GOOD:
Use for vehicles travelling over 30mph (40Km/h)
12. 3. Indicator on HALOGEN:
Use for vehicles with halogen or iodine headlights.
12. 4. CONTROL OF THE HEADLAMP LIGHT INTENSITY
a) Switch on the headlamp main beam. b) Read the intensity on the luxmeter.
13. CALIBRATION
13.1. We suggest the unit is periodically checked for calibration in situ. If the unit is covered
by a service agreement with the MOT package installer, they will carry this out on your
behalf. Should you wish to regularly check the calibration yourself, we
recommend you purchase an Alignment Device from your local dealer.
13.2. Periodical calibration of the relationship between the test area and
the aiming screen is required. Calibration maybe carried our using an
AK9999 Laser Calibration Gauge or a similar serial numbered laser
device calibrated to a traceable standard. For the purposes of
calibration, it is assumed that the vehicle standing area is flat and
level.
13.3. Place the calibration gauge within the vehicle standing area.
13.4. Switch on the laser and ensure the beam is flat and level by use of
the integral spirit level.
13.5. Check that the optical box is flat and level by checking the spirit level
in the base of the optical box. The spirit level may be viewed through
the plexiglass cover. Adjust the pitch of the optical box by loosening the
screw (See fig.3B). Ensure screw is re-tightened after adjustment.
13.6. Project the laser beam through the lens of the optical box. There is
a Ø30mm margin for error in alignment of the beam centrally through the
lens.
13.7. Align the projected red dot centrally on the screen. The dot should fall
on the hatched 0% line.
13.8. Move the screen left and right across the beam by rotating the column
and ensure that the dot remains on the 0% line indicating that the aiming
screen is level.
13.9. If adjustment of the aiming screen is required;
13.10. Undo the four screws which retain the plexiglass cover and remove it.
13.11. Loosen the two screws which retain the aiming screen.
13.12. Adjust aiming screen so that laser dot falls on 0% line.
13.13. Retighten screws and replace cover.
13.14. Once calibration has been completed the serial numbers of the HBS
and the calibration device used to complete the calibration should be
recorded on a suitable document. This document should be retained for
inspection if required.
14. MAINTENANCE
14.1. The paint work is detergent resistant. Clean with a damp cloth, removing any stains. A small amount of alcohol may be applied to
stubborn areas of grime.
14.2. DO NOT leave the machine in areas where corrosive vapour is present, i.e. Battery charging or painting shops etc.
14.3. DO NOT oil the column.
The “Luxmeter” is colour graduated for clear
reading as follows:
It is necessary to obtain a strong bright zone at the
centre of the plate, where the black spot is located.
Laser device Beam setter lens
Alignment OK
Adjust screen
Adjust screen
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Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. All tools, accessories and packaging should be sorted, taken to
a recycling centre and disposed of in a manner which is compatible with the environment. When the product becomes completely
unserviceable and requires disposal, drain any fluids (if applicable) into approved containers and dispose of the product and fluids
according to local regulations.
Note: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without prior
notice.
Important: No Liability is accepted for incorrect use of this product.
Warranty: Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which is required for any claim.
HBS97.V2 Issue 3 (HF) 16/08/18
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