Symtech HBA 5 User Manual
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1.
Position HBA 5 in front of vehicle with front wheels in floor rail and approximately one foot outside of vehicle.
2.
Lower the alignment head to lowest possible position.
3.
Adjust the alignment head until level vial is centered. (This is for a starting position only)
4.
Install laser on top of alignment head placing position pin in hole located in center of bezel
5.
Turn on the laser.
6.
Move to the front wheel area of the vehicle
7.
With tape measure, measure from floor to where laser beam intersects measuring device. Note this measurement.
8.
Move to rear wheel area of vehicle and measure from floor to laser beam. Note this measurement.
9.
Adjust alignment head so that laser beam is the same height at both front and rear wheel positions.
10. This is accomplished by rotating the handle on the base of the rear eccentric wheel
NOTE: When adjusting the rear axle, both measurements at automobile will be effected.
11. When both readings are equal, record position indicated on rear wheel scale, and bay.
NOTE: All floor slope measurements must be made with the HBA 5 front wheels placed on the rail, or alignment will be incorrect.
Laser Battery Replacement
Unscrew back of laser and replace batteries with three (3), LR 44 button batteries.
Reverse process for assembly.
After battery replacement, CALIBRATION MAY BE REQUIRED.
3.3 MULTIPLE BAY ALIGNMENTS & WHEEL POSITION RECORDING
In facilities where multiple bays are utilized for headlamp alignment, it is recommended that the position of the pointer mark on the rear leg of the
wheelbase be recorded after determining the floor slope in each bay that is utilized for headlamp alignment. By recording the position of the scale on the
rear wheel, the operator can pre-set the alignment head to the pre-determined slope of the bay and proceed with alignment without the necessity of
performing the steps of measuring the head to the floor slope.
3.4 VEHICLE ALIGNMENT / POSITION OF ALIGNMENT HEAD
The purpose of vehicle alignment is to position the alignment head perpendicular to the vehicle, and
position the alignment head to the center of the lamp being checked.
3.4.1 ALIGNING THE ALIGNMENT HEAD TO THE VEHICLE
Place the alignment head at the center of the vehicle. Turn the mirror until the front of the vehicle can be
viewed in the mirror. With the mirror, locate two common points at opposite sides of the vehicle such as
strut or shock towers, or corners of the hood. On the mirror, observe the guide line. Rotate the alignment
head until the fixed points are in line with the guide line. Be aware to check the alignment of the head
during the remainder of the process to assure that the head remains in alignment.
3.4.2 SELECTING THE POSITION CHECK
To position the alignment head in front of the headlamp the operator must use the indicator arrows as a guide. Press
the “ON/SELECT” button until the LED next to the option “Position Check + Battery Check lights up. Once this
option is highlighted the indicator arrows can now be used to position the alignment head in front of the headlamp.
Line of sight
Centerline
On / Off
Knob
Level Adjuster
Set Screw
Fixture
Placement
Pin
LR 44
Batteries