Rim Clamp® Tire Changers For servicing single piece automotive and most light truck tire/wheel assemblies. Model 200 Shown See RIM Safety page iii ÌOperating Instructions on page 2. Safety Operation Maintenance Set-up Instructions Instructions Instructions Instructions READ these instructions before placing unit in service. KEEP these and other materials delivered with the unit in a binder near the machine for ease of reference by supervisors and operators. Manual Part No.
Safety Instructions Owner’s Responsibility To maintain machine and user safety, the responsibility of the owner is to read and follow these instructions: • Follow all installation instructions. • Make sure installation conforms to all applicable Local, State, and Federal Codes, Rules, and Regulations; such as State and Federal OSHA Regulations and Electrical Codes. • Carefully check the unit for correct initial function. • Read and follow the safety instructions.
Safety Notices and Decals WARNING Failure to follow danger, warning, and caution instructions may lead to serious personal injury or death to operator or bystander or damage to property. Do not operate this machine until you read and understand all the dangers, warnings and cautions in this manual. For additional copies of either, or further information, contact: Hennessy Industries, Inc. 1601 JP Hennessy Drive LaVergne, TN 37086-3565 (615) 641-7533 or (800) 688-6359 www.ammcoats.
Table of Contents Safety Instructions .................................................. iii Tube Type Tires ........................................................ 14 Owner’s Responsibility.............................................ii Mounting ............................................................... 14 Operator Protective Equipment ................................ii Demounting........................................................... 14 Definitions of Hazard Levels ........................
Principal Operating Parts Know Your Unit ✔ Do It Now! Now is a good time to fill out the Owner’s Registry Card. Compare this illustration with the unit before placing it into service. Maximum performance and safety will be obtained only when all persons using the unit are fully trained in its parts and operation. Each user should learn the function and location, of all controls. Prevent accidents and injuries by ensuring the unit is properly installed, operated and maintained.
Operating Instructions This unit must be properly operated and properly maintained to help avoid accidents that could damage the unit and injure the operator or bystanders. This section of the Operating Instructions manual review basic operations and use of controls. These instructions should be reviewed with all employees before they are allowed to work with the machine. Keep these instructions near the machine for easy reference.
5. Determine the mounting side of the wheel. The mounting side is the narrow side of the drop center. See figure 2 for more information on the drop center. m Valve Ste 6. Place tire/wheel assembly on table top with mounting side up (figure 6). Use the clamp control pedal to move the clamps inward (push pedal down) or outward (toggle pedal up). Clamp steel wheels from the inside (clamps push outward against wheel).
. The mount/demount head should be in contact with the rim edge. Turn the swing arm adjusting knob to move the mount/demount head away from the rim 1/8 to 1/4 inch (figure 8). K. Table top rotation can be stopped at any time by removing your foot from the rotation pedal. CAUTION At times during the mounting and demounting procedure, the bead lifting tool may encounter resistance and can be thrown. Keep one hand firmly on the tool to avoid possible tool disconnect.
12. Depress the table top pedal to rotate the wheel. The Duckhead will guide the tire bead up and over the edge of the wheel. Continue rotation until the upper bead is demounted. 14. Depress the table top pedal to rotate the wheel. The demount head will guide the bead up and over the edge of the wheel. Continue rotation until lower bead is demounted. L. Push down on the tire across from the demount head during table top rotation to utilize the drop center area of the wheel.
Mounting This information must be read and followed carefully to prevent accidents and injuries during mounting. 1. Before any mounting, inspect tire for damage and verify size match between tire and wheel (fig. 14). DANGER Attempts to force a bead seat on mismatched tires and wheels can cause the tire to violently explode, causing serious personal injury or death to operator and/or bystanders. WARNING Check tire and wheel carefully before mounting.
4. Place tire over wheel and move swing arm into position making sure the valve stem is at the 9 o’clock position in front of bead lock. Position tire so that lower bead is above the rear extension of the mount/demount tool and below the front knob (figure 17). N. If table top rotation stalls, reverse the table top momentarily until tire bead is again loose on the wheel. Reposition tire on Duckhead, make sure bead is correctly positioned in drop center of the wheel; then attempt mounting again. P.
Inflation Tire inflation is performed in three steps: BEAD SEAL, BEAD SEAT, and INFLATION. These steps are explained in detail on page 12. Read the explanation of each step and understand them thoroughly before proceeding. DANGER Tire failure under pressure is hazardous. This tire changer Will Not Restrain Exploding Tires, rims or other related equipment. Inspect tire and wheel carefully for match, wear, damage, or defects before mounting.
CAUTION Use of bead sealing jets without a tire in place can cause dirt and debris to be blown into the air with enough force to injure operator and/or bystander. Do not use the bead sealing control position to inflate a tire. S. This unit is equipped with a pressure limiter to assist the operator with proper tire inflation. When the inflation pedal is held in position 2, the pressure limiter cycles the machine between position 2 (inflation) and position 1 (at rest, no airflow to tire).
Bead Seating DANGER NEVER exceed 40 PSI to seat beads while using this tire changer. If more than 40 PSI is permitted by tire manufacturer, ALWAYS use safety cage and clip-on chuck. NEVER exceed recommended pressure after seating beads. ALWAYS keep hands and entire body back from inflating tire. 1. Once tire pressure is indicated on the air gauge (inflation pedal in position 1; foot removed from pedal), continue to inject air into the tire (inflation pedal position 2) in short intervals.
Inflation WARNING NEVER exceed tire manufacturer’s recommended air pressure. Tires can explode, especially if inflated beyond these limits. Use clip-on air chuck, keep hands, arms and entire body back from inflating tire. Avoid distraction during inflation. Check tire pressure frequently to avoid over inflation. Excessive pressure can cause tires to explode, causing serious injury or death to operator or bystander. Figure 21 - Do Not Use a Hand-held Style Air Chuck 1. Make sure both beads are seated.
Stages of Inflation on a Conventional Tire and Rim Review these descriptions and diagrams carefully. Refer to them as necessary during bead sealing, bead seating, and inflation to verify that you are proceeding properly and safely. Bead Sealing Bead sealing is the process of capturing air pressure between the tire and the rim. The tire will usually contain about 1/2 to 2 PSI at initial bead seal.
Mismatched Tires and Wheels Never attempt to mount and inflate mis-matched tires and wheels. DANGER Mismatched tire and wheel combinations can explode, causing personal injury or death to operator and/or bystanders. Important: Always read and follow operating instructions.
Tube Type Tires Mounting 1. Avoid pinching or forcing the tube. ✔ Do It Now Make sure the instruction and warning decal is clean and clearly visible to operator. 2. Apply rubber lubricant to the beads of the tire. 3. Mount the bottom bead. 4. Round out the tube with a small amount of air. 5. Apply rubber lubricant to the tube. 6. Insert the tube into the tire. 7. Mount the top bead. Demounting 1. After tire beads are loosened, lubricate the beads and rim liberally. 2.
Maintenance Instructions Read and follow all the maintenance instructions provided in this manual to keep the machine in good operating condition. Refer to the other materials received with the unit and to the service bulletins from the manufacturer for additional instructions on proper maintenance and service. Regular inspections and proper maintenance are essential to preventing accidents and injuries.
Mount/Demount Tool Cleaning Clean dirt and debris from the mount/demount tool (duckhead) roller with small screw driver or pick. Pressure Limiter Maintenance DANGER Operating a tire changer with a defective, improperly adjusted, or by-passed pressure limiter could cause an operator to accidentally over pressurize a tire, resulting in a tire explosion with severe injury or death to the operator or bystanders.
4. Watch the rising pressure on the tank gauge and the gauge on the machine. Machine gauge should cycle between check and inflation pressures while tank gauge climbs steadily. As tank pressure reaches 60 PSI, the pressure limiter should stop the airflow automatically. Both gauges should read 60 PSI ± 5 PSI. 5. Replace pressure limiter if it fails to cycle properly during inflation, if it fails to shut air supply off at 60 PSI, or if it malfunctions in any other way.
Installation Instructions Tower Installation CAUTION CAUTION Proper unit installation is necessary for safe use and efficient operation. Proper installation also helps protect the unit from damage and makes service easier. Always place safety poster and instructions near the unit. STAY CLEAR OF MOVING PARTS when reconnecting the unit to the air supply. The position of control valves may have changed during the servicing of the machine. CAUTION Location Select a location using the drawings below.
6. Remove swing arm bolt, washers and nut from tower. Then, with the aid of a helper, position and attach swing arm using bolt, washers and nut just removed (figure 27). Torque to 55 - 75 ft. lbs. Swing Arm Air Source The model 200 requires a 5 CFM air source at 120 PSI. The operating pressure range is between 110 PSI and 175 PSI at the machine. The unit is furnished with a 1/4” pipe thread male fitting for easy connection. This connection is located on the right side of the rear of the machine.
Operating Instructions (with Robo-Assist™) This unit must be properly operated and properly maintained to help avoid accidents that could damage the unit and injure the operator or bystanders. This section of the Operating Instructions manual review basic operations and use of controls. These instructions should be reviewed with all employees before they are allowed to work with the machine. Keep these instructions near the machine for easy reference.
2. Pull the bead loosener shoe away from the machine and roll wheel into position. The valve stem should be in the 2 o’clock position to accommodate a possible asymmetric safety hump type rim. Position the bead loosener shoe against the tire next to, but not on, the rim. Press the bead loosener foot pedal to actuate the shoe and loosen the bead. It may be necessary to loosen the bead in multiple locations around the tire (figure 3). 4.
7. Depress the tire sidewall downward with the aid of the assist foot providing clearance for the mount/ demount head to be positioned (figure 7). Move swing arm into place. Increase the horizontal distance between the demount head and the wheel an additional 1/16 to 1/8 inch with the adjustment knob. 10. Place the assist foot opposite the demount head and push the bead into drop center. Insert bead lifting tool between knob on demount tool and tire bead (Figure 10).
13. Demount lower bead. Pay close attention to sensor/transmitter location, and position it just before the demount tool when starting the lower bead demount procedure (Figure 12). Mounting 1. Lubricate both tire beads liberally. Performance tires will require more lubrication than standard passenger car tires. 2. Mount the lower bead. In most cases, the lower bead will mount easily. AE: Mounting the top bead can be very difficult when mounting new tires on performance and custom wheels.
Robo-Assist™ Maintenance A. Grease the Robo-Assist to maintain smooth rotation. Grease fittings have been provided at the pivot joints. B. Check bolt torque periodically at pivot joints. Proper Torque is 240 ft. lbs. Maintain Bolt Torque at 240 ft. lbs. Grease Fittings 24 • Important: Always read and follow operating instructions.
NOTES Important: Always read and follow operating instructions.
ONE WORD FOR SAFETY R.I.M. READ INSPECT MOUNT READ… Mounting and inflating the wrong size tire can get you hurt. Read the size on the tire and make sure it matches the rim. Be especially careful about putting a smaller tire on a larger rim, such as a 16-inch tire on a 16.5-inch rim. Inflation of a mismatched tire and rim can cause an explosion. INSPECT… Before you put any tire on a rim, inspect the rim for rust, tough spots, bent edges, or cracks that could prevent the tire from seating right.
