during wheel spin.
- Wait for the wheel to stop automatically and for the calculated unbalance values to be
displayed.
- Select the first side to be balanced.
- Rotate the wheel until the central element of the corresponding position indicator lights up.
- Apply the indicated balancing weight in the position on the rim corresponding to 12
o'clock.
- Repeat the operations listed above for the second side of the wheel.
- Perform a test wheel spin to check the balancing accuracy. If it is not satisfactory, modify
the value and position of the weights previously applied.
Bear in mind that a counterweight positioning error of just a few degrees may lead to a
residual unbalance as large as 5-10 grams during the verification phase, especially in the
case of large unbalances.
WARNING
Check that the system which fits the weight to the rim is in optimum condition.
A weight which is not fitted properly or correctly may come off as the wheel rotates,
thus creating a potential danger.
If the
key is pressed whilst the wheel is rotating, the spin will be prematurely
interrupted.
A wheel can be balanced using a single counterweight on one of its two sides or in the
centre of the well. This is called static balancing. However, there is still the risk of dynamic
unbalance, which becomes more significant as the width of the wheel increases.
- Press the
illuminates.
- Press the
- Set the wheel diameter value (in static mode it is not necessary to enter the width and
distance values).
- Spin the wheel by lowering the guard.
- Wait for the wheel to stop automatically and for the calculated static unbalance value
to be displayed.
- Rotate the wheel until the central element of the position indicator lights up.
- Apply the balancing weight in the 12 o'clock position on either the outer or inner side,
or at the centre of the rim well, indifferently. If applied in the well, the weight is applied
on a diameter smaller than the rated diameter of the rim. A value of 2 or 3 inches less
than the rated value must therefore be entered when the diameter is set in order to
obtain correct results.
- Follow the instructions specified in the dynamic balancing procedure to perform a test
wheel spin.
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Static balancing
and keys until the LED corresponding to the STATIC programme
button to confirm selection.
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