COATS AirNut User Manual

1601 J. P. Hennessy Drive, LaVergne, TN USA 37086-3565 615/641-7533 800/688-6359 Manual Part No.: 8112596 01
HENNESSY INDUSTRIES INC. Manufacturer of AMMCO

®

, COATS®and BADA®Automotive Service Equipment and Tools. Revision: 08/99

AirNut

No. 8112567 (1.1258”) ID
No. 8112568 (40mm) ID

For Use on COATS Wheel Balancers

®

Installation Instructions

Operating Instructions

Safety Instructions

Maintenance 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.

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Contents

Table of Contents

Owner’s Responsibilitiy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Definitions of Hazard Levels . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .iv

Before You Begin

Receiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Air Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Standard Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Assembly and Setup

Unpacking the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Standard Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Initial Testing of the AirNut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Operating the AirNut

General Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

AirNut Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

AirNut Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Maintenance and Service

Preventative Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

COATS AirNut • iii

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 and 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.

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!

Safety

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

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

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Safety

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read all instructions

2. Never touch AirNut while the balancer arbor shaft
is in motion. Dismemberment and/or serious lac­erations can occur.

3. Failure to push the AirNut on far enough for it to
tighten properly may result in the wheel dis­mounting, causing personal injury and property
damage.

4. When activating the AirNut, keep all body parts
from between the back side of the wheel’s center
and balancer face plate.

5. When activating the AirNut, keep all body parts
from between the front side of the wheel’s center
and the AirNut pressure cup/nylon spacer.

6. When de-activating the AirNut, keep all body parts
from between the back side of the pressure cup,
no mar ring and AirNut.

7. Adequate ventilation should be provided when
working on internal combustion engines.

8. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all body
parts away from moving parts.

Only use air gun for intended purpose. If air
is injected into the human body, lacera­tions, serious injuries, or death can occur.

9. Do not use the AirNut inflation device for any
other use than the inflation of the AirNut. Air
injected into the human body may lead to serious
injuries and often death.

10. Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

11. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday
glasses only have impact resistant lenses, they
are NOT safety glasses.

12. Replace any damaged or missing safety decals.
They are available from COATS, [phone].

13. Read and understand this manual before operat­ing. Abuse and misuse will shorten functional life.

14. Keep guards and safety features in place and in
working order.

15. 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 balancer.

16. Keep work area clean and well lighted. Cluttered
and/or dark areas invite accidents.

17. Repair or replace any part that is damaged or worn
and that may cause unsafe balancer operation. Do
not operate damaged equipment until it has been
examined by a qualified service technician.

18. Do not allow untrained persons to operate
machinery.

19. Do not disable hood safety interlock system, or in
any way shortcut safety controls and operations.

WARNING