Symtech HBA 5 With Line Laser - Manual (Page 9)

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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. Activate laser, turn the line laser
assembly until the line laser is projected onto the vehicle. Locate two common points at
opposite sides of the vehicle such as strut or shock towers, or corners of the hood. While
observing the line laser, rotate the optical alignment head until the fixed points are in line with
the line laser . 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 will 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.
3.4.3 POSITIONING THE ALIGNMENT HEAD BEFORE THE VEHICLE
Move the alignment head in front of the headlamp, and observe the indicator arrows on the control panel. The
indicator arrows will inform the operator which direction to move the alignment head. The alignment head is in
position when the green center LED lights up indicating that it is in position to audit or adjust the headlamp.
On / Off
Knob
Level Adjuster
Set Screw
Fixture
Placement
Pin
LR 44
Batteries