Troubleshooting chart – American Aimers V100 Photometric Headlight Aimer User Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
Mast turns too easily or
not at all
1. Incorrect tension
adjustment
1. Remove the mast and tighten or loosen the bolt on the top of the outer swivel
(see Fig. 2 in the Assembly Procedure).
1. Tension bolt
1. The tension bolt of the mast has a nylon insert to keep the bolt from becoming
loose during operation. If the tension needs to be adjusted continually ,
1-877-343-7703
.
Mast eventually works
loose after adjusting the
tension
Floor slope scale will
not lock in position
1. Handle loose
2. Shoulder bolt
loose
Symptoms
Possible Cause(s)
Diagnosis
V100 aim head wobbles
on mast
1. Tension wheel
1. On the side of the aimer is 3 wheels. The front single wheel can be adjusted by
tightening the set screw on the front edge of the side extrusion where the front
wheel is mounted (see Assembly Fig. 6 in the Assembly Procedure).
Note:
When tightening set screw, you may experience some resistance, continue to
tighten until tension wheel removes excessive rocking or wobbling.
1. Tension wheel
1. To loosen the tension wheel, loosen set screw on the side mount extrusion (see
Fig. 6 in the Assembly Instructions). Loosen lock nut on tension bolt and force
wheel assembly toward the front of the aimer to allow for play . Tighten tension bolt
nut until it’s snug (see Fig. 6 in the Assembly Instructions). Place head on mast
and tighten set screw until tension wheel is adjusted properly .
Note:
When tightening set screw, you may experience some resistance, continue t o
tighten until tension wheel removes excessive rocking or wob bling.
V100 aim head will not
fit over mast or has stiff
movement
For technical assistance call: 1-877-343-7703
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1. Tighten the handle on the floor slope cam to lock the cam.
2. Remove the front wheel on the floor slope adjusting cam. The round cam has a
3/8" shoulder bolt that should be tight without af fecting the movement of the cam.
Tighten the shoulder bolt and attach the wheel. If problem is not corrected, call
1-877-343-7703
.