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MOT Class 4 roller brake tester
Please read the user manual before starting the test procedure!
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a
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Boston Garage Equipment
199 New Road
Rainham
Essex
RM13 8SJ
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DOC: BOS0014
D400
USER MANUAL
User manual D400 MOT Class 4 roller brake tester.
BOS0014
2003/03/03
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User manual D400 MOT Class 4 roller brake tester.
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- Page 1 All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual. However, should any errors be detected, Boston Garage Equipment would greatly appreciated being informed of them. The above not withstanding, Boston Garage Equipment can not assume any responsibility for any errors in this manual or their consequences.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Calculation of brake efficiency Recalling values Printing test results (optional) Testing procedure without remote control Testing 3-wheel vehicles Testing 4x4 vehicles Trouble shooting and Maintenance Warranty Appendix A: Product specifications DOC: BOS0014 User manual D400 MOT Class 4 roller brake tester. -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction This manual describes how to safely use the D400 roller brake tester (further to be called RBT) for statutory Vehicle Inspection test class 3 and 4 vehicles (further to be called MOT class 3&4). The manual is intended for users of this equipment. Another manual for installation, service and calibration is available. -
Page 4: General Product Description D400
If the tester is not being used, it must be closed with the (optional) roller bed cover plates. The D400 is equipped with a digital display containing a horizontal LED digital display, seven lamps, a computerised processing system, three manual start/stop buttons, an emergency stop button, a main switch and an infra red remote control handset. -
Page 5: The Infra-Red Remote Control And Digital Display
-Parking brake Recalling values -Service brake front axle -Service brake rear axle -Parking brake Small numbers in right top corner (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,0) are for manual DGW input purposes. See chapter 5.4. User manual D400 MOT Class 4 roller brake tester. DOC: BOS0014... -
Page 6: 2.1.2 Digital Display
Imba lanc Brake force left Brake force right (kgf) (kgf) • • • Service front Left 4 x 4 • • Service rear 3-wheel • • Right Parking brake DOC: BOS0014 User manual D400 MOT Class 4 roller brake tester. -
Page 7: Safety
♦ Do not test a vehicle when there is insufficient light. ♦ Take precautions to extract exhaust in the workplace properly while testing. ♦ Special attention is required for testing 3-wheel and 4WD-vehicles! DOC: BOS0014 User manual D400 MOT Class 4 roller brake tester. -
Page 8: Safety Devices
♦ Diagnosis of vehicle faults e.g., tyre examination etc. ♦ Any purpose requiring the operator to be in the danger zone, other than to conduct a brake test and/or maintenance and calibration purposes (authorised personnel only). DOC: BOS0014 User manual D400 MOT Class 4 roller brake tester. -
Page 9: Mot Regulations
This total weight on the Brake Data Chart includes 140 kg for the weight of the driver. ♦ On the D400 display, the vehicle weight can also be inputted manually by means of the infra red remote control (see chapter 5.4). -
Page 10: Brake Imbalance
Higher brake effort – Lower brake effort Imbalance % = x 100 Higher brake effort ♦ The MOT minimum brake balance requirement as specified in the MOT inspection manual is 25%. DOC: BOS0014 User manual D400 MOT Class 4 roller brake tester. -
Page 11: Manual Mot Testing Procedure
Manual MOT testing procedure Chapter 5 describes the testing procedure on the D400 roller brake tester according to the MOT method of inspection. See latest MOT Inspection Manual to check for any recent changes. ♦ Brake forces are indicated in kgf. -
Page 12: Testing The Front Wheels
During STEP 4, the lower reading of the two brake forces should not be less than 75% of the higher reading. Remark: Disregard any service brake imbalance when the brake effort from each front wheel is less than 40 kgf. DOC: BOS0014 User manual D400 MOT Class 4 roller brake tester. -
Page 13: 5.3 Testing The Rear Wheels
11. If the parking brake is operated by the rear wheels, follow the procedure described in STEP 8. 12. Remove the vehicle from the roller bed. It can be helpful to start both roller sides of the brake tester when driving out of the rollers. DOC: BOS0014 User manual D400 MOT Class 4 roller brake tester. -
Page 14: Vehicle Weight
Press again : Shows the last results of the parking brake and imbalance result left/right wheel, as well as possible wheel locks. DOC: BOS0014 User manual D400 MOT Class 4 roller brake tester. -
Page 15: Printing Test Results (Optional)
Testing 3-wheel vehicles The D400 is capable of testing 3-wheel vehicles, as classified under MOT class 3 and 4 vehicles. This mode allows the operator to start the left side of the roller bed, if the smaller middle roller of this one side only is pressed down. -
Page 16: Testing 4X4 Vehicles
Testing 4x4 vehicles The D400 is capable of testing 4x4 vehicles, as classified under MOT class 3 and 4 vehicles. The brakes of each wheel of an axle are tested separately one after the other. On one side the rollers turn in the normal direction, while on the other side the rollers turn in the reverse direction. -
Page 17: Trouble Shooting And Maintenance
If for example the motors are not starting when a vehicle is placed in the rollers or the RBT makes uncommon noises, please contact Boston Garage Equipment for service and do not open the RBT for inspection yourself. -
Page 18: Warranty
700 mm Roller centres dimension 420 mm 0.9 µ dry, > 0.6 wet Friction roller surface Dimensions digital display 67 x 50 x 12 cm (L x W x H) DOC: BOS0014 User manual D400 MOT Class 4 roller brake tester.
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