When: Monday, March 12th - Wednesday, March 14th, 2012.
Where: Greg Smith Equipment Georgia: 5405 Buford Hwy N.E., Suite 160 Norcross, GA 30071
Why: Not only will you become proficient in using the Atlas 401 and Atlas 601 alignment machines, but you will also get
GSES Store Credit! Every person who completes the Atlas aligner training program will get
$500 towards the purchase of any Atlas 401 or 601 alignment machine (this $500 credit can only be applied to the Atlas 401 or 601 machine). In addition, each person who completes the course will also get
$200 towards the purchase of any item over $1,000. In other words, you will earn a
total of $700 in GSES store credit just by completing the course, not to mention the skills and knowledge gained by taking the course!
Questions? Please call 800-768-4104. Schedule:Day 1:9.15am - 9.30am Course welcome and ice breaking
9.30am - 12.45pmPre-test, discuss results and establish prior knowledge Explanation of Angles and Terms
Sweet spotEffects of rear wheelsWheel alignment in terms of trackToe definitionAdvantages of 4 wheel with thrust line over 2 wheel with a centre line and 2 wheel alignmentToe Out On TurnsOutline the purpose of camber & casterSteering Axis Inclination12.45pm - 1.15pmLunch Break
1.15pm - 4.00pm Alignment Preliminary Checks
Tire pressures, condition, size and typeSuspension and steering wearRide height, loading & road testUse of Equipment
Customer & vehicle InformationSetting up toe, centre line, thrust lineRun out methodsCaster swingConduct a demonstration to show how the above information is easily placed into a routine
4.00pm - 4.30pmRecap – Question & Answers
Day 2:9.00am - 12.45pmExplanation of wheel alignment angles and the terms used
Identification of angles from product and understanding of how adjustment is possible
Hands on use of equipment by trainees
12.45pm - 1.15pmLunch Break
1.15pm - 4.00pmUse of equipment by trainees
customer informationvehicle specificationsetting uprun outcaster swingprint out and evaluate resultsadjustmentsjack and holdprint adjusted specificationsPractical use of the equipment using as many different types of vehicle as possible
4.00pm - 4.30pmPost Test – Discussion – Questions & Answers
Day 3: Practical and test
Questions? Please call 800-768-4104.