COATS Kit 8184045 User Manual

1. Before beginning any work, clear the area and

position the machine for easy access. Disconnect all
power sources, both air and electricity inputs. Allow
any stored air in the reservoir to escape by depress­ing the inflate valve.

2. Verify the stored air pressure is zero by observ-

ing the air pressure gauge on top of the tower. (see
photo). Next with a 1

1

/16-inch socket wrench remove

the manifold with the gauge and safety valve.

3. Next install the included manifold with the

gauge and safety valve plus a barbed hose fitting.
Tighten until the barbed fitting is located as shown in
photo.

4. Next, remove the nut on the bolt supporting the

swing arm pivot system. With the new long bolt
(10

3

/4-inches) push the old bolt out with the new bolt.
Make sure the small washer is on the head of the
new bolt.

Robo-Arm™ Kit 8184045
Installation Instructions

with Parts Identification

For use with COATS Model Series Tire Changers

COATS, Inc. • Hennessy Industries • 1601 J.P. Hennessy Drive, LaVergne, TN 37086-3565

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Old Bolt

New Bolt

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Kit 8184045

5. Next, install the large plated spacer, the swing

arm (note position of the decal) with pivot pin spacer,
and the lock nut. Next, using large wrenches, tighten
the assembly to 240 ft. pounds torque (very tight).
Even though the bolt is very tight, the assembly
should rotate easy.

6. Next, locate arm with cylinder, install seven inch

bolt with head through the bottom side, slide pivot
pin over bolt and attach nut with only one turn.

7. Slide the cylinder arm through the swing arm

bushing, hold in position, remove nut and place
washer over bolt threads and assemble nut to bolt.

8. Next using large wrenches, tighten the assem-

bly to 240 ft. pound torque (very tight). Again, even
though the bolt is very tight, the assembly should be
free to rotate.

Robo-Arm™

2 • Robo-Arm™ Kit Installation

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Figure 8

Spacer

Nut

Bolt

Pivot Pin

Large Washer

Decal