COATS 550 Heavy Duty Tire Lift User Manual
550 Heavy Duty Tire Lift
For use with COATS Heavy Duty Wheel Balancers
Safety Instructions
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions
Maintenance Instructions
with Parts Identification
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.
1601 J. P. Hennessy Drive, LaVergne, TN USA 37086-3565 615/641-7533 800/688/6359 www.ammcoats.com Manual Part No.: 85607341 01
HENNESSY INDUSTRIES INC. Manufacturer of AMMCO
®
, COATS® and BADA® Automotive Service Equipment and Tools. Revision: 12/11
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 J.P. Hennessy Drive
LaVergne, TN 37086-3565
(615) 641-7533 or (800) 688-6359
www.ammcoats.com
Definitions of Hazard Levels
Identify the hazard levels used in this manual with the
following definitions and signal words:
DANGER
Watch for this symbol:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read and understand this manual and all on-
machine labels before operating this equipment.
Abuse and misuse will shorten the functional life.
2. Do not operate equipment if the equipment has
been dropped or damaged until a qualified service
technician has examined it.
3. To reduce the risk of fire, do not operate equip-
ment in the vicinity of open containers of flammable liquids (i.e. gasoline).
4. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all other body
parts away from moving parts.
5. Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
6. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday
glasses only have impact resistant lenses; they are
NOT safety glasses.
7. Keep guards and safety features in place and in
working order.
8. Wear proper clothing. Safety toe, non-slip footwear
and protective hair covering to contain hair are recommended. Do not wear jewelry, loose clothing,
neckties, or gloves when operating the wheel lift.
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
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!
9. Keep work area clean and well lighted. Cluttered
and/or dark areas invite accidents.
10. Repair or replace any part that is damaged or worn
and that may cause unsafe operation.
11. Never overload or stand on the wheel lift.
12. Do not allow untrained persons to operate machin-
ery.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
2 • COATS Tire Changer
Owner’s Responsibility
To maintain machine and user safety, the responsibil-
ity 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.
• Keep all instructions permanently with the
unit and all decals/labels/notices on the unit
clean and visible.
• Do not override safety features.
Introduction
When affixed to a Coats® 6450 or 6401 model wheel
balancer, use the Coats 550 heavy duty wheel lift to lift
wheel assemblies for mounting on the balancer stub
shaft. Any other use is improper. Before beginning any
kind of work on or with this machine, carefully read and
understand the contents of these operating instructions. Keep this manual near the machine and consult
it as needed during operations.
Specifications
Working Pressure .................................120-150 PSI
Maximum Wheel Diameter ......................52 inches
Maximum Wheel Weight ........................... 500 lbs.
Weight Wheel Lift ....................................... 220 lbs.
Before you Begin
The shipment should be thoroughly inspected as
soon as it is received. The signed bill of lading is
acknowledgement by the carrier of receipt in good conditions of the shipment covered by our invoice. If any of
the goods called for on this bill of lading are shorted or
damaged, do not accept them until the carrier makes a
notation on the freight bill of the shorted or damaged
goods. Do this for your own protection.
NOTIFY THE CARRIER AT ONCE if any hidden loss
or damage is discovered after receipt and ask the carrier to make an inspection. If the carrier will not do so,
prepare a signed statement to the effect that you have
notified the carrier (on a specific date) and that the carrier has failed to comply with your request.
IT IS DIFFICULT TO COLLECT FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE AFTER YOU HAVE GIVEN THE CARRIER A CLEAR
RECEIPT.
File your claim with the carrier promptly. Support
your claim with copies of the bill of lading, freight bill,
invoice, and photographs, if available.
Although COATS responsibility ceases upon delivery
of the shipment to the carrier, we will gladly assist in
tracing lost shipments. Our willingness to assist in
every possible manner does not make COATS responsible for collection of claims or replacement of lost or
damaged materials. Shipping damage claims will not
be handled under warranty.
Transport
Overall Packing Size ....... 54.5 x 26.5 x 18.7 inches
Gross Weight (Wheel Lift Crated) .............. 300 lbs.
The Coats 550 wheel
lift is delivered packed in
a crate. Move it with a
fork lift truck inserting the
forks under the crate as
shown in Fig. A.
Figure A - Crate Transport
Unpacking
Once the packing material has been removed,
check the unit visually
for any signs of damage.
Keep the packing materials out of the reach of
children as they can be a
source of danger.
Figure B - Unpack Unit
COATS Heavy Duty Lift • 3
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