Transcript The Panther Optical Headlight Aimer from Canbuilt

The PANTHER from CANBUILT
For Perfect Night Vision...
Optical Headlight Aimer from Canbuilt
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Ver 01-07/05
Headlight Aiming
Made Easy...
For Perfect Night Vision...
Model OPT-5405
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The Need for Optical Headlight Aimers
The Panther
Panther Advantages
Operating Instructions
Contact Canbuilt Mfg
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Proper headlight aim is a safety
concern for everyone who uses
our highways at night.
Headlights aimed too low or too far to the right do
not provide adequate light for drivers to see where
they are driving.
The danger is not only for the driver:
• Passengers • Adults
• Pedestrians • Property
• Animals
• Children
Headlights aimed too high or too far to the left
create blinding glare for oncoming traffic.
Inexperienced and elderly drivers are most affected by poor headlight aim.
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City, Country, or Highway
Cars or Trucks......
Proper headlight aim is critical for all drivers!
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Headlight aim is the single most
important factor in the performance of
low beam headlights.
Based on a recent study by the
University of Michigan,
Vertical headlight aim is even
more important than having
two working headlights!!!
Quantitive Comparisons of Factors Influencing the Performance of Low-beam Headlights
M. Sivak, PhD, MJ Flanagan, PhD, and T. Miyokawa
University of Michigan Transportation Research
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D.O.T studies show that
up to 50% of vehicles on
the road today have at
least one headlight out of
adjustment!
That is HALF the cars coming into your shop !
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You can generate large profits by providing this
important service to your customers.
Personnel:
Anyone can perform this service
Area Required:
No specific requirement - works in any bay
Average Service Charge:
Conservative National Average: $24.95
ANNUAL PROFITS
1 Headlight Alignment per Day
@ $24.95 X
52 weeks =
$6,487.00
2 Headlight Alignments per Day
@ $24.95 X
52 weeks =
$12,974.00
3 Headlight Alignments per Day
@ $24.95 X
52 weeks =
$32,435.00
Fact: An alignment check in less than 10 minutes at 24.95 an alignment, That’s 149.70/hr !
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In the old days there were only
two types of headlights and
aiming them was easy.
Round
Square
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Today there are many different
types of headlights.
They require an optical headlight aimer like the
Canbuilt Panther for proper test & aim.
There are over 100 vehicle makes and models that can
not be aimed with old style mechanical aimers.
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This includes some of the most popular vehicles
made, such as the Dodge Caravan, the Ford Taurus,
and the Chevrolet Impala.
Most new vehicles have aerodynamic designs that
require an optical headlight aimer.
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Introducing
The Panther OPT-5405
Optical Headlight Aimer
From CANBUILT MFG
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The Panther OPT-5405
The Panther is a professional model optical headlight
aimer designed for state inspection facilities, fleet
maintenance operations, collision shops, and auto or
truck repair businesses.
This unique aimer quickly and accurately aims
all headlight designs:
• Foreign & Domestic
• Car & Truck
• Old & New
Including:
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Euro patterns on high-end, late model cars
High mounted headlights
Tractor trailers, 4 WD’s & SUV’s
Even the new xenon lights
ALL MAKES, ALL MODELS , ALL YEARS !
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How the Panther Works
Although simplistic in appearance, the Panther’s European
technology has over 25 years of engineering refinement built in.
It uses an optical grade lens to reproduce a headlight beam’s
image inside the aiming head.
The pattern is transmitted to an
internal screen which the
technician uses to aim the light.
This system provides many
unique advantages:
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The Panther has many advantages
over other headlight aimers
Accurately Aims All Headlights
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Aerodynamic
Sealed Beam
Euro Style
Composite
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No floor track required
Contoured
Foglamps
Recessed
Sport Utility
Not affected by dirt, dust, or overspray
Laser Guided Floor Slope Measurement
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Permanently mounted laser.
Fast, accurate floor slope measurement
Easy access for battery change
Laser provides optional means for aligning aimer to headlight
Exclusive Linear Alignment Visor
• No glare system can be used in any lighting condition
• Over 6’ wide viewing range for trucks
• Fully adjustable for any height user
• Hairline sighting, like a gun sight
• Non-reversible visor protects calibration integrity
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More Advantages…
Exclusive Aiming Screen
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Inspection limits clearly shown on full length of screen
Domestic and European aiming including new xenon lights
1” scale for inspections
Exclusive elucidation film makes beam patterns much easier to see
Click on image for larger view
Tilting Base Design
Exclusive design allows the unit to be easily tilted on two wheels,
like a hand truck, to move from bay to bay.
No Electronics for Aiming
Means: no batteries, no power cords, no costly software upgrades, no
programming, no adapters, no chargers, and no breakdowns.
Retractable Pointer Positioning System
Exclusive feature provides easy, fast, alignment to headlight.
Floor Slope Calibration System
Provides fast, easy, multi-bay use on any floor pitch.
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Still more advantages...
Beam Elucidation Filter
Allows use in any shop lighting conditions and helps
compensate for users’ eyes sensitivity to light.
Mast Calibration System Included
For fast, easy field calibration
Solid, Heavy Duty Wheels
Optional Light Intensity Meter
Protective Cover
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Even more advantages...
Extruded Aluminum Mast With Built-in Lamp Height Measurement
• Accuracy and calibration are protected with heavy-duty metal mast.
• Aims high headlights such as 4wd trucks & SUV’s without adapters or mast extenders.
• Built-in height measurement simplifies headlight aim on high mounted headlights such as 4wd & SUV’s.
Precision ground, Polished Optical Glass Lens
Exclusive lens provides clear, accurate, beam patterns.
Locking Mechanism
Exclusive design provides accuracy and durability by removing side to side play in
aimer head.
• Meets SAE Standards J599 and J600
• As required for provincial inspection facilities
• Compact design saves shop space
• UPS Shippable
• Affordable
2 Year Warranty
Includes heavy-duty mast, reinforced metal base, rubber wheels, metal aimer head.
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The Panther
from CANBUILT MFG
Your best choice for headlight aiming
today, tomorrow, and beyond...
For All Vehicles, All Makes, All Models, All Years !
D.O.T. APPROVED
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Contact: CANBUILT MFG
Or your local distributor of automotive equipment
CANBUILT MFG
103 Milvan Dr.,
Toronto. Ontario. Canada M9L 1Z7
Canada Toll Free: 1-888-607-2926
Local: 416-749-6555
[email protected]
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Operating Instructions
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Operating Instructions
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Assembly
Initial set-up
Aiming headlights
Different types of headlights
Recognizing the beam patterns
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Assembly
STEP 1
Bolt the mast, with lock washer & flat washer, and
adjustment plates installed as shown, to the base.
Align the mast to the base as shown. Be sure that
the threaded adjustment plate is the top plate.
Install the locknuts on the adjustment bolts, and
thread adjustment bolts loosely into the top plate,
only one or two turns at this time. Tighten lock nuts
on adjustment bolts.
STEP 2
Install optical aimer head on mast by pressing
trigger lock and sliding it down the mast.
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Assembly
STEP 3
Check that the mast is correctly positioned.
The aimer head should be parallel to the base.
Tighten the mast bolt with 10 mm allen wrench.
STEP 4
Install the lateral alignment visor.
The narrow slot in the visor should face the rear
of the aimer (the wide slot faces the front).
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Assembly
STEP 5
Install the pointer positioning system using
hardware as shown.
STEP 6
Attach the holder to the middle of the aimer
head, at the tip of the pointer.
Assembly is Complete
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Initial Set-up
FLOOR SLOPE CALIBRATION
Prior to operation, the aimer must be calibrated
for the slope of the floor in the work area. The
Panther OPT-5405 uses a laser guided system
for floor slope calibration.
Position aimer at front of bay. Turn
on laser by turning knob on laser
housing. Measure laser beam
height from floor at front wheel and
at back wheel.
The distance from the floor should be exactly the same.
If it is not, adjust floor slope knob until they are equal.
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Initial Set-up
RECORDING THE FLOOR SLOPE SETTING
Near the floor slope adjustment knob, there is a register
consisting of a small cylinder that can be used to count the
turns of the knob. This register sinks or raises with each
turn of the knob.
Shops using the Panther in more than one location should record the floor slope
settings for each location. Once the setting is recorded, it is not necessary to take the
floor slope measurement again for this location.
Use the recorded floor slope setting for subsequent uses in the
same location. Simply set the slope adjustment knob to the
previously recorded position prior to aiming headlights.
Note: A decal is included with the aimer. You can record floor
slope settings and adhere the decal to aimer for reference.
Initial set-up is complete
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Aiming Headlights
SET FLOOR SLOPE KNOB
Set floor slope knob for current bay using previously
recorded bay calculation or go to Initial Set-up Floor
Slope Calibration.
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Aiming Headlights
POSITION AIMER TO THE HEADLIGHT
Place the aimer in front of one headlamp at a distance between 10 to 14 in. Most
beam patterns are clearest if the optical lens is about 12” from the lamp surface.
Rotate aimer positioning system (pointer) to front of aimer. Move aimer so that
positioning pointer is at center of headlight beam.
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Finding the center of the light
There are several ways to determine the center of the headlight beam.
If the headlight has a clear lens and you can see
the bulb, it is generally located at the center.
Many light beams have a “dark spot”
in the center of the beam, this can be
easily found by placing a cloth over
the light and turning on the
headlights.
Some headlight lenses have a
small dot in the lens that indicates
the center.
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Aiming Headlights
OPTIONAL METHOD OF POSITIONING AIMER
The Panther has markings drawn on the aimer which can also be used for
positioning the aimer at the center of the headlight. These markings can be used
instead of the pointer if desired. The laser can also be used for vertical centering.
Align with vertical
center of beam
View from side
Align with horizontal
center of beam
View from top
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Aiming Headlights
QUICKLY DETERMINING HEADLAMP HEIGHT
The Panther has two marks on its mast to assist
in determining the headlamp height.
If the top of the aimer head is lower than the
bottom mark, the headlamp is lower than 36“.
If the top of the aimer head is between the top
mark and the bottom mark, the headlamp
height is between 36” and 48”.
If the top of the aimer head is higher than the
top mark, the headlamp height is higher than
48”. Set the beam slope knob accordingly.
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ALIGNING AIMER TO VEHICLE
With aimer in front of the headlight, choose two symmetrical points of the vehicle
located also at the same height (i.e. the upper part of the lamps, strut bolts, radiator
support bolts).
Points located too high, such as the vehicles roof, should be avoided: the best
accuracy is obtained using lower points.
Looking through the lateral alignment visor, make both points lie on the visor's
wire, by slightly moving the aimer.
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Aiming Headlights
Aimer is ready to test headlight.
Turn on headlights and use internal screen to aim the light.
AIMING LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS
Low Beam Headlamps are aimed
so that the top edge of the highintensity zone is at the NOMINAL
VERTICAL AIM line, and the left
edge of the high-intensity zone is
at the vertical center line of the
screen.
NOTE: Inspection limits are 4”
(100mm) as shown on screen.
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Different Types of Headlights
AIMING HIGH BEAM HEADLAMPS AND
AUXILIARY DRIVING LIGHTS
High beam headlamps and auxiliary
driving lights are aimed so that the
center of the high-intensity zone is
located at the horizontal and vertical
center of the screen.
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Different Types of Headlights
EUROPEAN STYLE LOW BEAMS
European low beams do not have a
high-intensity zone, all the
illuminated area has a similar
intensity.
European type low beams are
aimed so the cutoff of the
illuminated zone is located at the
horizontal and biased line.
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Contact: CANBUILT MFG
Canbuilt Mfg
103 Milvan Dr.,
Toronto, Ontario. Canada
1-888-607-2926
Local: 416-749-6555
[email protected]
Visit our website at www.canbuilt.com
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