BASELINE Tire Changer User Manual
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.
Operation Instructions
Safety Instructions
Maintenance Instructions
Set-up 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.: 85607260 04
Revision: 4/13
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. Keep them
readily available for machine operators.
• Make certain all operators are properly trained,
know how to safely and correctly operate the unit,
and are properly supervised.
• Allow unit operation only with all parts in place and
operating safely.
• Carefully inspect the unit on a regular basis and
perform all maintenance as required.
• Service and maintain the unit only with authorized
or approved replacement parts.
Definitions of Hazard Levels
Identify the hazard levels used in this manual with the
following definitions and signal words:
DANGER
Watch for this symbol:
DANGER
It Means: Immediate hazards, which will result in
severe personal injury or death.
WARNING
Watch for this symbol:
WARNING
It Means: Hazards or unsafe practices, which could
result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Watch for this symbol:
CAUTION
• Keep all instructions permanently with the unit
and all decals/labels/notices on the unit clean and
visible.
• Do not override safety features.
Operator Protective Equipment
Personal protective equipment helps make tire servicing safer. However, equipment does not take the
place of safe operating practices. Always wear durable
work clothing during tire service activity. Loose fitting
clothing should be avoided. Tight fitting leather gloves
are recommended to protect operator’s hands when
handling worn tires and wheels. Sturdy leather work
shoes with steel toes and oil resistant soles should be
used by tire service personnel to help prevent injury
in typical shop activities. Eye protection is essential
during tire service activity. Safety glasses with side
shields, goggles, or face shields are acceptable. Back
belts provide support during lifting activities and are also
helpful in providing operator protection. Consideration
should also be given to the use of hearing protection if
tire service activity is performed in an enclosed area, or
if noise levels are high.
It Means: Hazards or unsafe practices, which may
result in minor personal injury or product or property
damage.
Watch for this symbol! It means BE ALERT! Your
safety, or the safety of others, is involved!
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Safety Notices and Decals
Remember R.I.M.
Three Simple Steps To Help Keep Shops Safe
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.com
For additional information contact:
Rubber Manufacturers Association
1400 K Street N. W., Suite 900
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 682-4800
www.rma.org
Tire Guides, Inc.
The Tire Information Center
1101-6 South Rogers Circle
Boca Raton, FL 33487-2795
(561) 997-9229
www.tireguides.com
READ INSPECT
R.I.M. is a training program developed by Hennessy
Industries to help keep tire technicians safe. By following the basic principles of R.I.M., technicians can avoid
situations that can cause catastrophic accidents like tire
explosions.
R.I.M. stands for read, inspect, and mount:
Read the tire size on a new tire before mounting to
make sure it is the proper size for the wheel.
Inspect the wheel for cracks, rust, and or other damage that could cause an unsafe situation.
Mount the tire safely, making sure not to put any part
of your body over the tire during inflation.
The most serious of possible accidents is a tire explosion. This is often caused by a tire/rim mismatch.
If a tire explodes on a tire changer, pressure causes it
to fly straight up at tremendous speed. If a technician
is standing over the tire, he can be seriously injured or
killed.
Hennessy’s R.I.M. program allows the technician to
avoid situations that can cause tire explosions and other
accidents. The full program, including training videos,
brochures, posters, and other materials, is available
from Coats distributors nationwide.
MOUNT
For more details, contact your Coats distributor or e-mail us.
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Table of Contents
Safety Instructions .................................................. iii
Owner’s Responsibility .............................................ii
Operator Protective Equipment ................................ii
Definitions of H azard Levels .....................................ii
Safety Notices and Decals ......................................iii
Remember R.I.M. .................................................... iii
Principle Operating Parts ......................................... 1
Know Your Unit ........................................................ 1
Operating Instructions ........................................ 2 - 7
Bead Loosening and Demounting ...................... 2 - 5
Mounting ............................................................ 6 - 7
Inflation .............................................................. 8 - 11
Bead Sealing ............................................................ 9
Bead Seating ..........................................................10
Inflation...................................................................11
Stages of Inflation on a Conventional Tire
and Rim ................................................................... 12
Bead Sealing .......................................................... 12
Bead Seating ......................................................... 12
Inflation.................................................................. 12
Mismatched Tires and Wheels ............................... 13
Tube Type Tires ........................................................ 14
Mounting ............................................................... 14
Demounting........................................................... 14
Maintenance Instructions ............................... 15 - 17
Mount/Demount Tool Cleaning .............................. 16
Mount/Demount Tool Adjustment ......................... 16
Pressure Limiter Maintenance ........................16 - 17
Oil Injector Maintenance ........................................17
Installation Instructions .................................. 18 - 19
Location ................................................................. 18
Workspace Requirements ..................................... 18
Tower Installation ............................................18 - 19
Air Source .............................................................. 19
Electrical Source .................................................... 19
Floor Mounting ...................................................... 19
Operating Instructions
(with Robo-Assist™) ....................................... 20 - 17
Bead Loosening and Demounting ......................... 20
Mounting ............................................................... 23
Robo-Assist™ Maintenance .................................. 24
Critical Safety Instructions ...................... Back Cover
NOTICE
Read entire manual before assembling,
installing, operating, or servicing this
equipment.
iv • Important: Always read and follow operating instructions.
Principal Operating Parts
Do It Now!
Now is a good time to fill out the Owner’s
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Registry Card.
Know Your Unit
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.
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1 Pressure Safety Valve — The high pressure safety
valve is set to exhaust at line pressures above 185 PSI.
2 Air Inflation Gauge — Registers tire pressure when
clip-on chuck is attached to tire valve stem and inflation
pedal is released.
3 Tower — Support for horizontal and vertical slides,
also air storage tank.
4 Important Safety Decal — Important safety informa-
tion for the operator. DO NOT obstruct with tire stickers
or other materials.
5 Inflation Pedal — Three-position pedal that allows
inflation of tires through air hose and clip-on chuck.
6 Bead Loosener Handle — Controls operation of bead
loosener shoe.
7 Clamps — Holds wheel to table top for tire changing.
Position outward to allow outside clamping of wheels.
8 Table Top — Rotating chuck for tire changing.
9 DuckHead® (Mount/Demount Head) — Mounts
and demounts tire from wheel.
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11 Bead Sealing Nozzles — Expands tire sidewall
to bead seat area of rim to seal tire to rim and allow
inflation.
12 Lube Bottle — Dispenser for rubber lubricant.
13 Clamp Control Pedal — Three-position pedal that
opens, holds or closes rim clamps.
14 Bead Loosener Control Pedal — Controls operation
of bead loosener shoe.
15 Table Top Pedal — Three-position pedal that controls
rotation of table top (forward, off, reverse).
16 Bead Lifting Tool — Used to lift and position tire
bead correctly on duckhead (mount/demount tool).
17 Tire Bumper Guards — Provides protective surface
when bead loosening tires.
18 Bead Loosener Shoe — Pivoting shoe for loosening
tire beads.
19 Vertical Slide Locking Handle — Locks and unlocks
vertical slide and sets correct vertical position to maintain head/wheel clearance.
10 Swing Arm Adjustment Knob — Adjusts swing
arm/vertical slide assembly for proper horizontal positioning of mount/demount head.
20 Robo-Assist™ — Provides extra leverage when
mounting/demounting tires.
21 Robo-Assist Control Valve — Controls vertical
movement of robotic arm cylinder.
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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.
Bead Loosening and Demounting
CAUTION
This machine may operate differently from
machines you have previously operated.
Practice with a regular steel wheel and tire
combination to familiarize yourself with the
machine’s operation and function.
A. Remember to remove all weights from both sides
of the wheel. Weights left on backside of wheel
may cause the wheel to be clamped unleveled.
This may result in the combination mount/demount
head contacting the rim causing scratches. On alloy
wheels, always rotate the wheel one turn after setting the Duckhead to insure proper wheel chucking.
B. Always review with the owner any nicks and
scratches on expensive wheel and tire combinations prior to servicing.
CAUTION
Loosening the beads on a partially or fully
inflated tire is unsafe and causes excess
movement and friction against the bumper
pads and excessive wear on pivots. Deflate
the tire completely to prolong the life of
your machine.
1. Deflate the tire completely by removing the valve
core from the valve stem (figure 1). Be cautious and
do not smoke as a flammable gas could have been
introduced into the tire at some time.
Figure 1 - Remove Valve Core to Deflate Tire
CAUTION
Tires are always installed and removed from
the rim’s narrow side.
D. Always loosen the bead on the narrow side of
the wheel’s drop center first (tire removed in figure
2 for clarity).
Narrow Side
Drop Center
Long Side
Figure 2 - Determine Narrow Side of Wheel
E. The clamps on the table top may extend beyond
the table top itself. To avoid damaging the clamps,
move them to their full inward position before
positioning a tire for bead loosening.
F. Use extra care in positioning the bead loosener
shoe on larger wheels/tires, and on alloy wheels.
Make sure the shoe rests next to but not on the
rim, and not on the tire sidewall.
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).
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Valve Stem
Figure 3 - Position Tire and Bead Loosener Shoe
3. Turn the wheel around and repeat loosening pro-
cedure on the other side of the wheel (figure 4). This
should be the long side of the drop center (figure 2).
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.
6. Place tire/wheel assembly on table top with mount-
ing 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). Clamp mag and
custom wheels from the outside (clamps push inward
against the outside rim edge).
Figure 4 - Position Tire and Bead Loosener Shoe With Wheel
Turned Around
G. It will be easier to outside clamp the wheel to
the table top if the long side of the rim is loosened
last.
4. Apply tire manufacturer’s approved rubber lubricant
liberally to entire circumference of both tire beads after
loosening (figure 5).
Figure 6 - Place Tire/Wheel Assembly on Table top
7. Move the swing arm into position. Pull the locking
handle forward to release the slide. Push down on the
top of the vertical slide to move the demount head into
contact with the rim edge. Push the locking handle back
and lock the slide into place (figure 7).
Figure 7 - Position Mount/Demount Tool
Figure 5 - Apply Rubber Lubricant to Tire Beads
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8. 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. Use the reversing
feature to back out of jam-ups. A thrown
tool can cause injury.
10. Insert the smooth curved end of the bead lifting
tool over the forward end of the demount head and
below the top bead of the tire. Lift the bead up and
over the knob on the Duckhead (figure 10). Also, note
the valve stem position to the Duckhead. Use your free
hand to press down on the tire opposite the Duckhead
to allow the bead to utilize the drop center area of the
rim, this position reduces stresses in the bead and
allows an easier bead lift.
Figure 8 - Adjust Swing Arm to Position Head Roller
9. Check metal head positioning. Mount/demount
metal head should be positioned with 3/16 to 1/8 inch
clearance between the top of the rim edge and the bottom of the head, and 1/8 to 1/4 inch clearance between
the rim edge and the head roller. This clearance will be
maintained as long as the locking handle and adjustment knob are not changed. The operator may swing
the arm out of the way and back into place again
without needing to reposition the head (when changing
a like set of wheels) (figure 9).
3/16" to 1/8"
1/8" to 1/4"
Figure 9 - Proper (Metal) Mount/Demount Head Position
H. The tool clearance may change with machine use
and should be inspected often. Failure to maintain
the proper clearance may result in damage to the
wheel rim and/or tire.
Valve Stem
Figure 10 - Insert Bead Lifting Tool
11. Push the bead lifting tool down towards the
wheel to lift the tire bead up and over the knob portion
of the demount head. Hold the tool and bead in this
position (figure 11).
J. Normal table top rotation for demounting is clockwise. Depress the table top pedal to rotate this
direction. To rotate the table top counterclockwise,
lift the pedal up with your toe.
Figure 11 - Lift Bead Over Demount Head
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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. This reduces the tensional
force on the top or first bead during demount (figure
10).
Figure 12 - Demounting Lower Bead
13. Lift and hold the tire at an angle so that the lower
bead is resting in the drop center directly across from
the demount head, and is loose below the demount
head (figure 12). Insert the smooth curved end of the
bead lifting tool down over the forward end of the
mount/demount tool and below the lower bead. Lift
the bead up and over the knob on the demount head
(figure 13).
M. With tube-type tires, demount the upper bead
and remove the tube before demounting the lower
bead.
After successfully completing the demount
process, proceed to Mounting (page 6).
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Figure 13 - Guide Lower Bead Over Tool Head
Important: Always read and follow operating instructions. • 5
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