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Getting Started
Getting Started
Introduction
Introduction
This manual provides operation instructions and information required to
operate the Road Force
Elite GSP9700 Balancer. Read and become familiar
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with the contents of this manual prior to operating the Road Force
GSP9700 Balancer.
The owner of the Road Force
Elite GSP9700 Balancer is solely responsible
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for arranging technical training. The Road Force
to be operated only by qualified trained technicians. Maintaining records of
personnel trained is solely the responsibility of the owner and management.
This manual assumes the technician has already been trained in basic
balancing procedures.
Corporate Information
Hunter Engineering Company
Web: www.hunter.com
For Your Safety
For Your Safety
Hazard Definitions
Watch for these symbols:
CAUTION: Hazards or unsafe practices, which could result in
minor personal injury or product or property damage.
WARNING: Hazards or unsafe practices, which could result in
severe personal injury or death.
DANGER: Immediate hazards, which will result in severe
personal injury or death.
These symbols identify situations that could be detrimental to your safety and/
or cause equipment damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before operating the Road Force
Balancer. Read and follow the instructions and warnings provided in the
service, operation and specification documents of the products with which this
Road Force
Elite GSP9700 Balancer is used (i.e., automobile manufacturers,
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tire manufacturers etc.).
Do not operate equipment with a damaged cord or equipment that has been
dropped or damaged until a Hunter Service Representative has examined it.
Always unplug equipment from electrical outlet when not in use. Never use
the cord to pull the plug from the outlet. Grasp plug and pull to disconnect.
If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a current rating equal to or more
than that of the equipment should be used. Cords rated for less current than
the equipment may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so
that it will not be tripped over or pulled.
Verify that the electrical supply circuit and the receptacle are properly
grounded.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use on wet surfaces or expose
to rain.
Verify the appropriate electrical supply circuit is the same voltage and
amperage ratings as marked on the balancer before operating.
DO NOT ALTER THE ELECTRICAL PLUG. Plugging the
electrical plug into an unsuitable supply circuit will damage the
equipment and may result in personal injury.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not operate equipment near open containers of
flammable liquids (gasoline).
Read and follow all caution and warning labels affixed to your equipment and
tools. Misuse of this equipment can cause personal injury and shorten the life
of the balancer.
Keep all instructions permanently with the unit.
Keep all decals, labels, and notices clean and visible.
To prevent accidents and/or damage to the balancer, use only Hunter Road
Force
Elite GSP9700 Balancer recommended accessories.
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Use equipment only as described in this manual.
Never stand on the balancer.
Wear non-slip safety footwear when operating the balancer.
Keep hair, loose clothing, neckties, jewelry, fingers, and all parts of body away
from all moving parts.
Do not place any tools, weights, or other objects on the safety hood while
operating the balancer.
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Elite GSP9700
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ALWAYS WEAR OSHA APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES. Eyeglasses that
have only impact resistant lenses are NOT safety glasses.
Keep the safety hood and its safety interlock system in good working order.
Verify that the wheel is mounted properly and that the wing nut is firmly
tightened before spinning the wheel.
The safety hood must be closed before touching the green "START" button, to
spin the wheel.
Hood Autostart will cause the balancer shaft to spin automatically upon hood
closure. For the next Autostart, the safety hood has to be lifted to the full up
position and then closed.
Raise safety hood only after wheel has come to a complete stop. If safety
hood is raised before the spin is completed, the weight values will not be
displayed.
Do not let cord hang over any edge or contact fan blades or hot manifolds.
The red "STOP" button, can be used for emergency stops.
Never reach under the hood while the balancer is
performing a runout measurement or balance spin.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical
The Hunter Road Force
Elite GSP9700 Balancer is manufactured to operate
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at a specific voltage and amperage rating.
Make sure that the appropriate electrical supply circuit is of the same voltage
and amperage ratings as marked on the balancer.
DO NOT ALTER THE ELECTRICAL PLUG. Plugging the
electrical plug into an unsuitable supply circuit will damage the
equipment.
Make sure that the electrical supply circuit and the appropriate receptacle is
installed with proper grounding.
To prevent the possibility of electrical shock injury or damage to the
equipment when servicing the balancer, power must be disconnected by
removing the power cord from the electrical power outlet.
After servicing, be sure the balancer ON/OFF switch is in the "O" (off) position
before plugging the power cord into the electrical power outlet.
This device is rated as Class A for radiated emissions.
In the event of radio interference, the display read out may flicker - this is
normal.
Decal Information and Placement
Right Side View
Decal 128-1244-2 cautions the operator that spindle rotation may occur with
foot pedal depression and to keep clear of clamping components during
Quick-Thread
shaft rotation.
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Decal 128-964-2 gives the maximum wheel diameter and maximum wheel
weight for the Road Force
Elite GSP9700.
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EN/IEC Class 1 Laser Product Certification is shown on Decal 128-1638-2.
This labels shows the EN/IEC standards for a Class 1 Laser Product.
An explanation of FDA compliance standards is shown on Decal 128-1117-2.
FDA performance standards compliance is shown on the decal.
Front View
FDA standards for Class 2M laser compliance are shown on Decal 128-1155-
2 (for TDC Units ).
The Class 2M laser apertures are located at either end of the TDC header.
Left Side View
Decal 128-391-2-00 cautions that the unit may automatically start upon
closing of the hood when Hood Autostart is enabled.
Back View
Decal 128-381-2 warns the operator not to remove the cover of the Road
Force Elite / GSP9700 because of the risk of electrical shock and not to use
below garage floor level.
ETL certification standards are outlined on Decal 128-1120-2. Additionally,
users are cautioned not to use the balancer below garage floor level.
A manufacturer's identification label is also on the rear of the balancer.
Specific Precautions/Power Source
The Road Force
Elite GSP9700 Balancer is intended to operate from a power
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source that will apply 230VAC +10% / -15%, 1 phase, 10 amp 50/60 Hz, power
cable includes NEMA 20 amp plug, L6-20P, between the supply conductors
of the power cord. The power cord supplied utilizes a twist lock connector,
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