COATS 1250 Series Balancer - Manual (Page 18)

12 • Important: Always read and follow the information box instructions.
Balancing Using Direct Select™
A variety of wheel configurations can be balanced
using this wheel balancer. Read through this section, it
will help in determining which mode and options are
best suited for certain wheel assemblies. Refer to
pages 1 - 7 to balance the wheel, for measurement
and weight placement techniques. Refer to pages 8 -
11 for Control Panel functions.
Remember: As with any balancing procedure, first
remove any weights attached to the wheel, inspect
the tire and wheel, and use the most appropriate bal-
ancer mounting method before beginning.
Dynamic Balancing
Choose a dynamic balance to balance a wheel using
two planes for correction. Direct Select™ the weight
option that best fits the available weight locations.
Clip-on Weights -The default; used for most passen-
ger and light truck tire assemblies using the most com-
mon location for corrective weights. Clip-on weights
are placed on the inner and outer rim flanges.
Have the following items handy: appropriate style
clip-on weights.
Direct Select Weight position Clip 1
and Clip 2 (weight locations illuminate).
At these locations place the corrective
weight amount at top-dead-center.
Tape-A-Weights ® and Hidden Tape-A-Weights ® -
Used when one or both clip-on weight locations are
not possible or desired. Select the weight location(s)
that best fits the rim configuration.
Have the following items handy: appropriate style
clip-on weights and Tape-A-Weights ® .
Direct Select Weight position Clip 1 or T1 - Tape and
T2 - Tape, T3 - Tape or Clip 2 (weight locations illumi-
nate). At all locations, except T-2 Tape, place the cor-
rective weight amount at top-dead-center. If the T2 -
Tape weight location is selected, the balancer acti-
vates its Laser Guided Operation™ feature (see page 6).
Static Balancing
Choose a static balance for wheel assemblies that
are not possible to balance dynamically or for narrow
wheels. For example, a motorcycle wheel that has a
small wheel width.
Have the following items handy: an appropriate
wheel assembly mounted on the balancer and a selec-
tion of weights.
When in static mode,
the active Direct Select
Weight location is Clip
1 or T2 - Tape. Select
the weight location(s)
that best fits the rim configuration.
At the Clip 1 location, place the corrective weight
amount at top-dead-center. If the T2 - Tape weight loca-
tion is selected, the balancer activates its Laser Guided
Operation™ feature (see page 6).
Note: If using a patch weight, refer to Patch Weight
Balance, page 13.
Special Balancing Modes
A special balancing mode is required for the following
methods.
EB (if available, model number supports EB) - An
alternate approach to balancing a tire and wheel
assembly. The technology seeks first to eliminate the
static imbalance in a wheel assembly then, based on
several parameters, calculates the minimum amount
of corrective weight needed to bring dynamic imbal-
ance within acceptable limits.
Balancing wheel assemblies using EB often results in
the application of less corrective weight. In addition to
the potential direct savings in wheel weights, there is
a potential productivity savings due to a reduction in
the number of “ re-spins” necessary to achieve an
acceptable balance condition.
To enable the EB function, press and hold the SHIFT
key and press 0, then press 71 to toggle the EB mode
ON or OFF (software version 2.0.1.6 and forward). The
default is OFF.
For additional information, see Direct Select™ Weight
Placement Location on page 11.
Behind Spoke (T2 - Tape Mode Only) - Used to bal-
ance with two adhesive weights located behind the
spokes in the outer correction plane.
Only use the Direct
Select Weight position
Clip 1 or T1 - Tape and
T2 - Tape (weight loca-
tions illuminate). When
the T2 - Tape weight location is selected, the balancer
activates its Laser Guided Operation™ feature (see
page 6).