
Branick Industries, Inc. • 4245 Main Ave • Fargo, North Dakota 58103
REV08312017 P/N: 81-0047H
MODEL 5500
Tire Repair
Station
Installation, Operation
and Repair Parts
Information

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1
DEFINITIONS 1
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 2
REPAIR PARTS 3-6
WARRANTY 7
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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▪ NEVER allow unauthorized personnel to operate this product.
▪ NEVER use this product for anything other than its intended use.
▪ THOROUGHLY train new employees in the proper use and care of this product.
▪ PROHIBIT unauthorized personnel from being in shop area while this product is in use.
DEFINITIONS
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▪ CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result in damage to
property or minor personal injury.
▪ WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result in death or
serious personal injury.
▪ HAZARD: A source of potential injury to a person.
▪ MAINTENANCE: Those actions that preserve the correct and proper conditions under which the
machine shall be used. This may include adjustment, replacement of wear items, lubrication and
cleaning, but not modifications or repair of damage.
▪ MAY: This word is understood to be permissive.
▪ MUST: This word is understood to be mandatory.
▪ OPERATION: The correct and proper use of the machine as described in this manual.
▪ SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: A symbol that indicates a potential personal safety hazard. It is
composed of a triangle surrounding an exclamation point.
▪ SHALL: This word is understood to be mandatory.
▪ SHOULD: This word is understood to be advisory.

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INSTALLATION __________________________________________________________
1) Attach the tire ramp (item 15) and retractor bar (item 45) to the Model 5500 with hardware provided.
Tighten nylon lock nuts enough to allow free rotation at pivot points (see page 3).
2) Position the Model 5500 on a solid level floor leaving a minimum of 36 inches of clearance on operation
sides and 24 inches of clearance on tool tray side.
3) Attach a 1/4 NPT quick coupler nipple (not provided) into the fitting located on lower frame on tool tray side
of machine. Use 1/4 inch air hose with 100 p.s.i. minimum.
OPERATION _____________________________________________________________
1) Make sure the spreader platform is in the lowest position.
2) Pull the spread hook arms out into the upright position.
3) Roll the tire up the ramp and onto the spreader platform rollers. Steady tire with hand and insert spread
hooks between tire beads.
4) Raise the spreader platform to comfortable working height using the platform lift foot valve.
5) Adjust spread hooks to proper height for the tire size being repaired. The spread hook arms are held in
position with a hitch pin. To adjust the spread hook arms, pull the hitch pin and move spread hook arm up
or down to one of the four adjustment holes. Most larger truck tires will use the uppermost adjustment
holes. Both spread hook arms must be adjusted to the same height.
6) Spread tire to desired width using the hand operated valve attached to tool tray. If tire is lifted off tire
rollers when it is spread, the spread hook arms are positioned too high and should be lowered.
7) After tire repairs are complete, lower the spreader platform to lowest position.
8) Release spread hook arm pressure and remove spread hook arms from the tire bead.
9) Standing at the end of the ramp, pull the tire down the ramp using both hands.
MAINTENANCE __________________________________________________________
Monthly: On the spread cylinder, remove the slotted plug from the tee fitting at the end of the cylinder
and put in a few ounces of 10 or 20 weight oil. On the lift cylinder, put a few ounces of oil in the
¼ inch hole in top cover plate.
CAUTION
Before using this product, read and fully understand the operating
instructions and all decals on the product. This is necessary to prevent
injury to the operator and damage to the product.
Use this product only for lifting, spreading and repairing tire casings. Do
not use this product for any other purpose.
Keep fingers and hands clear of spread hooks during tire spread.
Do not use this product if it is visibly worn, distorted or damaged.
Always wear appropriate eye protection.
WARNING
Keep feet clear of the tire ramp and scissor arms when raising and
lowering spreader platform.
All personnel must be clear of the tire lift area during operation.

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REPAIR PARTS __________________________________________________________
PLATFORM ASSEMBLY
3/8 INTERNAL TOOTH WASHER

1/4 NPT TO 1/4 TUBE ELBOW
3/8 NPT TO 1/4 NPT BUSHING
1/4 NPT TO 1/4 TUBE STRAIGHT

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COMMERCIAL WARRANTY
This product is warranted by BRANICK INDUSTRIES, INC. to the original user-owner against defective
materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment. During the warranty period, at
the discretion of Branick management, if the product is found to be defective, it will be repaired or replaced
without charge. For service, contact Branick (800-437-4394) to obtain an RMA. Any product shipped to
Branick must have an RMA and proof of original shipment date. The repaired or replacement product will be
returned with transportation charges prepaid by Branick.
This warranty does not cover defects in the product caused by ordinary wear and tear, abuse, misuse,
overloading, accident (including shipping damage), improper maintenance, alteration, or any other cause not
the result of defective materials or workmanship.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR DEFECTIVE PRODUCT UNDER THIS
WARRANTY. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THIS PRODUCT. BRANICK INDUSTRIES, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES.
BRANICK INDUSTRIES, INC. reserves the right to make changes in the design or construction of our
products without obligation to incorporate such changes in products already sold and without notice.
Service parts and regular repair service are available from authorized distributors of Branick products, or from:
BRANICK INDUSTRIES, INC.
4245 Main Ave.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
Toll Free: 800-437-4394
www.branick.com
© Copyright 2018 by Branick Industries, Inc. Printed in U.S.A.