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COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information contained in this document is property of Snap-on Equipment division of Snap-on Incorporated. It or any of the informa- tion contained within shall not be used, copied, or reproduced without express written consent of Snap-on Equipment or its holding com- pany.
It is assumed that, prior to using the EEWH553A Series Tire Changers, the operator has a thorough understanding of the wheels and tires being changed. In addition, it is assumed he has a thorough knowledge of the operation and safety features of the rack, lift, or fl...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT!! SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Overinfl ated tires or rims mounted on the wrong sized rims can explode produc- ing hazardous fl ying debris. Read Operator’s Manual before using this Tire Changer. Never mount tire on rim with different sized diameter. ...
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Operation Instructions Read and understand the operation instructions before using this Warning ! tire changer. Become familiar with all controls before proceeding with operation. Stand away from the bead breaker arm when in operation. Apply air to breaker in bursts if necessary to control arm depth. ...
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Tires and Rims that are not the same diameter are mismatched. NEVER attempt to mount or infl ate any tire and rim that are mismatched. ALWAYS check to see that tire and rim diameters are the same. A mismatched tire and rim will explode causing death or serious personal injury Over-pressurized tires can explode causing fl...
SPECIFICATIONS Operation temperature range +41/+122 F (+5/50 C) Tire changers for car, light commercial vehicle and motorcycle tires designed for one-piece rims. EEWH553A Series Shipping Weight - EEWH553A 517 lbs. Rim Clamping Capacity-outside: 10” to 20”(254-508mm) Rim Clamping Capacity-inside: 12”...
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Operation Instructions TURNTABLE & CABINET FEATURES EEWH553A Series * NON-SCRATCH NYLON INSERT - Integrated into the mount/ TURNTABLE AND CABINET FEATURES demount head is a scratch resistant nylon insert protecting against accidental rim contact. * ROUND OVERSIZED 22” TURNTABLE PLATFORM - Provides superior support and capacity to change up to 22”...
MACHINE DIMENSIONS 87111 - Mount /Demount Tool (Fig.3) Figure 3 Infl ation Gauge is mounted on the Infl ation Column. (Not shown) Air Filter and Air Lubricator, (Fig.4) Figure 2 STANDARD ACCESSORIES Figure 4 Incoming Air Pressure Gauge Located on the air fi lter and the air lubricator Lubrication Bottle Lubrication Applicator Replacement Mount/Demount Head Inserts (4)
GENERAL CAUTIONS ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION A. DURING THE USE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE MA- CHINE IT IS MANDATORY TO COMPLY WITH ALL LAWS AND REGULATIONS FOR ACCIDENT PREVENTION. BUILDING ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION MUST BE MADE BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN. B. THE ELECTRICAL POWER SOURCE MUST HAVE A GROUND CABLE AND THE GROUND CABLE OF THE Check that the electrical specifi...
Operation Instructions 2.2 AIR INSTALLATION THE AIR INSTALLATION MUST BE MADE ONLY BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. EXCESSIVE AIR PRESSURE CAN SERIOUSLY IN- JURE PERSONNEL AND DAMAGE THE MACHINE. Ensure that the line pressure is within the limits required by the machine. If the pressure exceeds 170 psi (12 bar) it is mandatory to install a pressure regulator before the air inlet of the machine.
CONTROLS Figure 8 Before operating the machine, take time to familiarize your- self with the operation and function of all controls. Press down the fi rst pedal from the left, the tower will pneumatically move into position. Press again to make the tower move back.
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Operation Instructions Press bead-seater pedal on left side of the machine (6 ) half way down: air will come out from infl ation hose end. Press bead-seater pedal (6) all the way down swiftly to get air blast from the infl ator jets in the clamping jaws. Air simultaneously comes out of infl...
4.0 MOUNTING AND DEMOUNTING PRECAUTIONS Pay extra attention during this operation as IMPORTANT! it is easy to mistakenly keep your foot on the BEFORE MOUNTING A TIRE ON A RIM, PAY ATTENTION bead breaking pedal too long. This could po- TO THE FOLLOWING: tentially result in bead or rim damage (Fig.12) A.
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Operation Instructions D. Liberally lubricate both beads. Place the wheel WITH NOTE: DROP CENTER UP (Fig.13a) on the turntable, and clamp EVERY MACHINE IS EQUIPPED WITH SEVERAL RE- in position. Hold the tire and wheel down while clamping. PLACEMENT PLASTIC INSERTS (INSIDE STANDARD EQUIPMENT PACK).
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DANGER!! Keep hands and fingers clear of mount-demount head during operation. Fig.16 G. Rotate the turntable clockwise (pedal down) and, at the same time, push down on the tire sidewall to move the bead into the drop center of the rim (Fig.16). Fig.17 H.
Operation Instructions 4.2 MOUNTING TUBELESS TIRES NOTICE! SOME TIRES HAVE A COLOR DOT THAT IS TO BE A. Clean entire rim surface (Fig.18). KEPT ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE WHEEL AND IS TO BE ALIGNED WITH THE VALVE STEM. IF THIS IS THE CASE BE SURE TO ATTAIN PROPER ALIGNMENT PRIOR TO TIRE INFLATION.
4.3 INFLATION OF TUBELESS TIRES. D. Lift the tire with both hands so that the upper bead is sealed to the rim edge (Fig.21). Make sure that both beads are properly lubricated. NEVER STAND OVER TIRE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SEAT BEADS OR DURING INFLATION BEAD SEATING IS THE MOST DANGEROUS PART OF MOUNTING A TIRE.
Operation Instructions C. Infl ate the tube slightly: if held with the index fi nger it 5.1 MOUNTING TUBE-TYPE TIRES should bend a little (Fig.24). A. Perform steps described in section 4.2.A. DO NOT lubricate the tube. Talc can be used to assist with tire positioning if necessary.
5.2 INFLATING TUBE-TYPE TIRES. Make sure that both beads are properly lubricated. BEAD SEATING IS THE MOST DANGEROUS PART OF MOUNTING A TIRE. NEVER STAND OVER TIRE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SEAT BEADS OR DURING INFLATION IT IS POSSIBLE TO MOUNT TIRES THAT ARE 1/2” SMALLER IN DIAMETER THAN THE RIM THAT THEY ARE MOUNTED ON.
Operation Instructions E. Lubricate piston rods of turntable air cylinders with oil as 7.0 MAINTENANCE needed. F. Periodically wash all plastic parts with cold water and soap or window cleaner. G. Check the bead breaker pads. Replace if worn. BEFORE STARTING ANY MAINTENANCE OPERATION ENSURE THAT THE MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM H.
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The 87434 can be used only in conjunction with John Bean EEWH553A Series Tire Changers. The raise-descent speed of the movable column is limited to 0.2 m/sec to prevent compression hazards. The 87434 should be used only as intended and in- structed so within this manual.
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Operation Instructions 3.0 PRE-INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Check that the machine onto which this device is to be mounted is installed in work area large enough to accommodate the addition of this device. The installation of this device increases the changers footprint requirement only slightly. Insure that enough space is left around the machine to prevent compression or entrapping hazards.
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3.1 AIR INSTALLATION 4.0 NOMENCLATURE A. Remove the left side panel from the changer. Before using the 87434 Bead Assist Attachment, it is suggested that you become familiar with the nomen- B. Locate the air hose coming from the oiler side of clature of components (Figure 4).
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Operation Instructions Before operating the machine ensure that you have well understood the operation and function of all controls. A. Press the raise button (#2 Fig. 4) to raise the column and consequently the roller and the lower bead-push device. B.
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Snap-on Equipment 309 Exchange Avenue Conway, Arkansas 72032 Tel.: (800) 362-8326 or (501) 450-1500 Fax: (501) 450-1585 Notice: The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Snap- on Equipment makes no warranty with regard to this material. Snap-on Equipment shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental consequential damages in connection with furnishings, performance, or use of this material.
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