COATS 9024 E-PAX User Manual

1601 J. P. Hennessy Drive, LaVergne, TN USA 37086 615/641-7533 800/688-6359 Manual Part No.: 8184617 01
HENNESSY INDUSTRIES INC. Manufacturer of AMMCO

®

, COATS®and BADA®Automotive Service Equipment and Tools. Revision: 08/09

Operating Instructions

COATS PAX SYSTEM

9024 E-PAX &

9024E PAX Adapter

This manual is written for the tire technician that may not be familiar with the PAX System; therefore,
many individual steps are included such as flipping the tire over to perform most of the critical work
from the top side of the tire. This allows the tire technician to become familiar with the physical design
of the system and better understand the sequence of events required to complete a safe and suc­cessful PAX tire service.

Once the sequence and physical design is understood by the tire technician, he may accomplish
some of the operations without flipping the tire over; however, it is recommended to follow the instruc­tions for the first several times. Changing the same tire several times helps in understanding the
sequence but as is typical with conventional tires, a first tire is always much more difficult than one
that has been changed several times.

The tire manufacturer’s recommendations should always be followed when servicing a PAX
tire system; especially when installing the PAX gel to the inside of the tire.

: PAX gel is the lubricant supplied by the tire manufacturer and should not be con­fused with rubber lubricant. It is very important not to contaminate the PAX gel with rubber
lubricant. Rubber lubricant may allow the gel to reposition and create assembly balance issues.

CAUTION

2 • Important: Always read and follow the operating 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.

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
[phone] or [phone]
www.ammcoats.com

Rubber Manufacturers
Association

1400 K Street N. W.
Washington, DC 20005
[phone]

Tire Guides, Inc.

The Tire Information Center
1101-6 So u t h R ogers Circle
Boca Raton, FL 33487-2795
[phone]
www.tireguides.com

WARNING

Read entire
manual before
assembling,
installing,
operating, or
servicing this
equipment.

WARNING

Operator Protective Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Tire Comparison Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

PAX System Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Hand Tools & Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

9024 Rim Clamp With PAX Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

100. Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

200. Removing PAX Tire & Support From Rim . . . . . . . . . . . .9

300. Support Ring Removal From PAX Tire -

Using Machine To Hold & Ovalize Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

400. Inserting Support Ring Inside Tire -

Using Machine To Hold & Ovalize Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

500. Mounting PAX Tire Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

600. Tire Bead Positioning Before Inflation Of PAX Tire . . . .20

700. Configuring Machine For PAX Tire Service . . . . . . . . . .21

Important: Always read and follow the operating instructions. • 3

Table of Contents

Tire Comparison
Diagram

4 • Important: Always read and follow the operating instructions.

PAX System Diagram

Important: Always read and follow the operating instructions. • 5

Hand Tools & Parts

6 • Important: Always read and follow the operating instructions.

Hub Nut

Centering Cones

Tool

Holders

PAX Bead

Lift Tool

Bead Flip Tool

Plain Bead

Lock Tool

Spring Loaded

Bead Lock Tool

Plastic

Protectors

Ta p e r e d

Roller

Removable

Center Shaft

Dual

Roller Tool

Cushioned

PAX Riser

9024 Rim Clamp With
PAX Adapter

Important: Always read and follow the operating instructions. • 7

Control Lever

(Upper &

Lower Arms)

Upper

PAX Arm

Lower

PAX Arm

PAX Riser

Clamped In

Ta b l e To p

Dual Roller Tool

& Tool Holder

Tapered Roller &

Tool Holder

Conventional Tire

Tool Storage

*Optional Accessory

*Optional Accessory

*Optional Accessory

8 • Important: Always read and follow the operating instructions.

100. Safety

101.

Owner’s Responsibility

To maintain machine and user
safety, the responsibility of the
owner is to read and follow these
instructions:

• Follow all installation instruc-

tions.

• Make sure installation con-

forms 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 cor-

rect 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 perma-

nently with the unit and all
decals/labels/notices on the
unit clean and visible.

• Do not override safety fea-

tures.

• If ownership of the unit is

transferred, provide new
owner all information, manu­als, and provide COATS

®

new

ownership information.

102.

Definitions of Hazard Levels

Identify the hazard levels used in
this manual with the following def­initions and signal words:

DANGER

Watch for this symbol:

It Means: Immediate hazards,
which will result in severe personal
injury or death.

WARNING

Watch for this symbol:

It Means: Hazards or unsafe prac­tices, which could result in severe
personal injury or death.

CAUTION

Watch for this symbol:

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!

CAUTION

WARNING

DANGER

DANGER

Explosion Hazard

Never exceed tire

manufacturer’s

recommended air

pressure.

Always keep hands, arms,

and entire body clear

from inflating tire.