COATS Kit 85607986 User Manual

Grip-Max™ Plus Kit 85607986

For use with COATS Rim Clamp Tire Changers

Hennessy Industries • 1601 J. P. Hennessy Drive, LaVergne, TN USA 37086-3565 (800) 688-6359 • (615) 641-7533 • (615) 641-5104 FAX • www.ammcoats.com

Kit Parts Identification

Qty. Part Each No. Description

4 85607981 28-inch Grip Max Plus Clamp 8 8182682 10-24 Nylock Nut 8 8301805 #10 Flat Washer 8 85607161 Black Grip 8 85607429 Grip Max Plus Clamp Cover 8 85000610 1/4 x 1-1/4 Shoulder Screw 4 8182250 Spring & Housing Assy Plunger

Use Finger to Depress Button Through Large Access Hole

Installation

1. Unpack components.

2. Clean any debris from existing clamps, clamp carrier, and

slides to make replacement easier.

3. Remove existing clamps by (refer to figure 1):

A. Depressing large end of spring loaded position button with a finger through large access hole on side of clamp. At the same time depress opposite end of pin with a small tool such as a valve core tool or small screwdriver through small access hole on opposite side of clamp.

B. Slide clamp off clamp carrier.

4. Clean and lubricate clamp carriers and slides as instructed

in maintenance section of machine’s Operator Manual.

5. Install Grip-Max Plus Clamp as follows (refer to figure 2):

A. Be sure clamp is properly oriented on table top—open side of clamp jaw “V” toward center of table top.

B. Be sure spring loaded position button is properly oriented in clamp carrier. If not, clamp will be loose after installation.

C. Compress both sides of spring loaded position pin and slide clamp onto carrier and over pin until it locks into position.

Use Valve Core to Depress Button Through Small Access Hole

Figure 1 - Remove Existing Clamps

Compress Both Sides

Of Positioing Pin

Figure 2 - Install Grip-Max Plus Clamps

6. Repeat step 5 for remaining Grip-Max Plus Clamps.

7. Be sure all four Grip-Max Plus Clamps are in same posi-

tion before attempting to secure a tire/wheel assembly.

Usage

1. Depress spring loaded position button with a finger, through large access hole in side of the clamp. Slide clamp to desired position for wheel diameter about to be secured.

2. Be sure all four Grip-Max Plus Clamps are in the same position before attempting to secure a tire-wheel assembly.

Important: If clamps start to mar wheels, it is time to

replace plastic grips.