COATS Laminated Clamp Kit User Manual

Laminated Clamp Kit

for Rim Clamp Tire Changers

Parts Identiﬁcation

Qty. Description

4 Three Position Laminated Clamps 4 Spring Loaded Position Buttons 1 Set - Replacement Plastic Grips

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 Laminated 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.

6. Repeat step 5 for remaining Laminated Clamps.

7. Be sure all four Laminated Clamps are in same position

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 Laminated 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.

Figure 1 - Remove Existing Clamps

Figure 2 - Install Laminated Clamps