American Aimers VA 25 Optical Headlight Aimer - Manual (Page 2)

VA 25 HEADLAMP AIMER OPERATOR’S MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
VA 25 Component Description / Assembly----------- Page 2
Floor Slope Setup------------------------------------------- Page 3
Vehicle Setup-------------------------------------------------Page 3
Aimer Alignment To Vehicle------------------------------ Page 3
Aimer Alignment To Lamp And Lamp Aim-------------Page 3
Aim Guidelines / Internal Aim Screen------------------Page 4
(A) Base
(B) Column
(C) Vertical Sliding System VSS
(D) Visor
(E) Optical Box (A Thru E – FIG. 1)
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Height----------------------------------------------63.25"
Weight--------------------------------------------- 51.4 lbs.
Minimum Measurement Height------------- 8.5”
Maximum Measurement Height------------ 56.75
ASSEMBLY OF THE VA 25 HEADLAMP AIMER
1. Fix the column ( B) on the base (A) using six bolts and
nuts provided (Fig. 2).
2. Slide bracket ( G / Fig.4) over the mast (C / Fig. 3).
3. Fit the side of the optical box ( F / Fig. 4) on the vertical
sliding system ( G / Fig. 4) using a cap head bolt (I / Fig. 4).
Secure the handle knob ( H / Fig. 4) on the right side of the mast.
4. Slide visor ( D / Fig. 3) over nose and tighten (E / Fig. 4).
5. Install plastic mast cap in top of mast.
6. After assembly, adjust optical head to center of mast. Put
a level on top of the head and adjust the front wheel to
level head side to side.
7. The vision alignment lens must be calibrated to the front
edge of the aim head. Loosen the thumb screws ( J / Fig. 3)
and move the line until it matches the front edge of the aim head.
HOW TO PREPARE VEHICLE ADJUSTMENT
Be careful that headlight beams are clean and dry. Check vehicle
positioning avoiding any kind of possible interference: snow, ice,
mud, etc. Check tire pressure. In case of pneumatic suspensions,
switch on the motor five minutes before testing and test with the motor on.
E
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
FIG. 4
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Back of visor
Look through the visor
at the horizontal line to
find the common points
on the vehicle.
Front of visor
This side of the visor should point
toward the front of the vehicle.
A
B
C
D
H
J
G
I
F
D
E
A
B
C