Sealey Vs1819.v3 User manual

MOTORCYCLE WHEEL BALANCER

MODEL NO: VS1819.V3

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 INJURYAND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.

1. SAFETY

WARNING! Ensure Health & Safety, local authority, and general workshop practice regulations are adhered to when using this equipment.

Under Health and Safety Law, Employers and Self Employed Personnel have a legal duty to ensure Safe Working Conditions for all

employees and personnel that may come into contact with this equipment. In particular they must carry out a specific risk and hazard

assessment in the workplace to eliminate or reduce any risk found and must record, update and retain records of the results of this

inspection.

9Familiarise yourself with the applications, limitations and any possible or potential hazards of the Wheel Balancer.

9Maintain the Wheel Balancer in good condition.

9Replace or repair damaged parts. Use genuine parts only. Unauthorised parts may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty.

WARNING! Check regularly for damaged parts. Any part that is damaged must be repaired or replaced before the equipment is next used.

9Locate the Wheel Balancer in a suitable work area, keep area clean and tidy and free from unrelated materials.

9Ensure that there is adequate lighting.

9Keep the Wheel Balancer clean for best and safest performance.

9Remove ill fitting clothing. Remove ties, watches, rings and other loose jewellery and contain and/or tie back long hair.

9Keep children and unauthorised persons away from the work area.

8DO NOT use the Wheel Balancer for any purpose other than that for which it is designed.

8DO NOT operate the Wheel Balancer if any parts are damaged or missing as this may cause failure and/or personal injury.

2. INTRODUCTION

Professional motorcycle wheel balancer. Suitable for most motorcycle wheels. Includes two cones and spindle for precise, easy

alignment and balancing. Uses gravity to nd the heavy point of a wheel and tyre.

3. SPECIFICATION

Model No:.......................................................... VS1819

Maximum Cone Size:......................................... Ø30mm

Centre Spindle to Base:......................................400mm

4. ASSEMBLY

4.1. Place the uprights onto the base (with the bearings facing inwards). Secure to the base as shown in fig.1 below using two 13mm bolts, two

washers and two 13mm nuts. You will require two 13mm spanners to hold the nuts steady and to tighten the bolts.

4.2. Place the bubble indicator over the hole in the base and align the three holes in its flange with the three holes in the base. Secure with the

3 small screws and nuts supplied. See fig.2.

4.3. Thread a 13mm nut onto each foot and screw it down to the bottom of the thread but leave it loose.

4.4. Screw the 4 feet into the base of the balancer, as shown in fig.1. Adjust the feet until the bubble indicator shows that the base is level.

4.5. Fix the positions of all four feet by tightening up the 13mm nut to the underside of the metalwork.

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VS1819.V3 Issue 3 (2,F) 04/07/23

Original Language Version

5. OPERATION

5.1.5.1. UUse the balancer on a stable, level surface. If necessary adjust the feet untilse the balancer on a stable, level surface. If necessary adjust the feet until

the bubble level is central. Screw the leg nuts tight to the base to secure thethe bubble level is central. Screw the leg nuts tight to the base to secure the

legs.legs.

5.2. Slide the balancer spindle through the motorcycle wheel hollow axle and slide

a cone onto either end of the spindle so that the tapered ends enter the wheel

bearings. When the wheel is central on the spindle, secure the cones by tightening

the grub screw in each using a 3mm hex key. Check that the wheel is central on the

spindle and firmly secured by the cones for best results. See fig.3

5.3. With the wheel securely on the wheel balancer, gently rotate the wheel. When the

wheel settles, the spot at the bottom of the wheel is the heavy spot.

5.4. Now with the heavy spot at the bottom mark the top of the wheel directly opposite

the heavy spot using chalk or adhesive tape. This is the light spot see fig.4A.

5.5. Gently spin the wheel again to ensure that the heavy spot will again settle at the

bottom (fig.4).

5.6. Attach some wheel weights to the rim of the wheel at the light spot (fig.4A) and spin

the wheel gently.

5.7. If the light spot falls to the bottom, too much weight has been added to the wheel. If

the heavy spot falls to the bottom, not enough weight has been added to the wheel.

Add / Remove weight as required (fig.5).

5.8. Turn the light spot 90 degrees so it sits horizontally with the heavy spot and observe

its movements, if again it falls to the bottom, too much weight has been added, if the

heavy spot falls, too little weight has been added (fig.5).

5.9. Repeat until the light spot and heavy spot are on a horizontal line through the centre of the wheel. Once this has been achieved the wheel

should rest still at any position through the wheel’s circumference.

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ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

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. Please note that other versions of this product are available. If you require documentation for alternative versions, please email or call our

technical team on technical@sealey.co.uk or 01284 757505.

Important: No Liability is accepted for incorrect use of this product.