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APX80A/APX80E
APX90A/APX90E
Rim Clamp
For servicing single piece automotive and most light truck
tire/wheel assemblies
* APX 90 Shown
See
RIM Safety page iv
¨Operating
Instructions
page 4
Unload Instructions
page 18
1601 J. P. Hennessy Drive, LaVergne, TN USA 37086-3565 615/641-7533 800/688-6359
HENNESSY INDUSTRIES INC. Manufacturer of AMMCO
®
Tire Changer
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.
®
, COATS
®
and BADA
®
Automotive Service Equipment and Tools.
Manual Part No.: 85000226 11
Revision:
06/17
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- Page 1 1601 J. P. Hennessy Drive, LaVergne, TN USA 37086-3565 615/641-7533 800/688-6359 Manual Part No.: 85000226 11 HENNESSY INDUSTRIES INC. Manufacturer of AMMCO ® , COATS ® and BADA ® Automotive Service Equipment and Tools.
- Page 2 Tire Specifications Diagram Radial Rim diameter code Ratio of height to Load index & width (aspect ratio) speed symbol Nominal width of tire in millimeters U.S. DOT tire identification number Passenger car tire Severe snow conditions Max. Tire ply permissible composition inflation and materials...
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Page 3: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Definitions of Hazard Levels Identify the hazard levels used in this manual with the Owner's Responsibility following definitions and signal words: To maintain machine and user safety, the responsi- bility of the owner is to read and follow these instruc- DANGER tions: Watch for this symbol:... -
Page 4: Safety Notices And Decals
Boca Raton, FL 33487-2795 available from Coats distributors nationwide. (561) 997-9229 www.tireguides.com For more details, contact your Coats distributor or e-mail us. Decal Part No. 85611138 iv • Important: Always read and follow the operating instructions. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Tire Specifications Diagram ....ii Safety Instructions .....iii Owner's Responsibility . -
Page 6: Principle Operating Parts
Principal Operating Parts Know Your Unit Compare this illustration with the unit before placing it Do It Now! into service. Maximum performance and safety will be Now is a good time to obtained only when all persons using the unit are fully fill out the Owner's trained in its parts and operation. - Page 7 Important Safety Decal — Important safety infor- Lube Bucket —Dispenser for rubber lubricant. mation for the operator. DO NOT obstruct with tire Bead Lifting Tool — Used to lift and position tire stickers or other materials. bead correctly on duckhead ®...
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Page 8: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions This unit must be properly operated and properly maintained to help avoid accidents that could damage the unit and injure the operator or bystanders. This sec- tion of the Operating Instructions manual review basic operations and use of controls. These instructions should be reviewed with all employees before they are allowed to work with the machine. - Page 9 6. Lift wheel to tabletop or, if equipped, roll tire/wheel assembly on the tire lift bar. Keep wheel vertical and press foot pedal to raise wheel up. Now rotate wheel for placement on tabletop (figure 5). Figure 3 - Position Tire and Bead Loosener Shoe 3.
- Page 10 9. Take time to experiment with the Duckhead ® lock- H. The tool clearance may change with ing system (figure 8). machine use and should be inspected often. Failure to maintain the proper clearance may result in damage to the wheel rim and/or tire. K.
- Page 11 Figure 14 -Position Lower Horizontal Power Roller Figure 11 - Insert Bead Lifting Tool 16. With the tire in position, depress the foot pedal 14. Depress the tabletop pedal to rotate the wheel. to rotate the tire. The bead loosening roller will guide The Duckhead will guide the tire bead up and over the the lower tire bead off of the rim.
- Page 12 Mounting 1. Before any mounting, inspect tire for damage and verify size match between tire and wheel (fig. 15). This information must be read and followed carefully to prevent accidents and injuries during mounting. Attempts to force a bead seat on mis- matched tires and wheels can cause the tire to violently explode, causing serious per- sonal injury or death to operator and/or...
- Page 13 Figure 21A - Use Power Roller To Hold Tire In Rim Drop Figure 18 - Position Tire Against Duckhead ® Center 5. Depress tabletop pedal and rotate wheel to 8. Use RoboArm™ to push down on tire opposite mount lower bead. Use drop center of wheel by forc- Duckhead to allow bead to utilize drop center area of rim.
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Page 14: Tire Mounting
Inflation The inflation pedal, located at the center of the left side of the machine, controls the flow of air through Tire inflation is performed in three steps: BEAD the inflation hose, and has three positions. SEAL, BEAD SEAT, and INFLATION. These steps are explained in detail on page 14. -
Page 15: Bead Sealing
Bead Sealing 1. Position valve stem in front of operator and con- nect the inflation hose with the clip-on chuck. Hold tire Use of bead sealing jets without a tire in up against upper edge of the wheel. Be sure tire's top place can cause dirt and debris to be blown bead does not cover the bottom of the valve stem (fig- into the air with enough force to injure... -
Page 16: Bead Seating
Bead Seating 1. Once tire pressure is indicated on the air gauge (inflation pedal in position 1; foot removed from pedal), continue to inject air into the tire (inflation pedal posi- tion 2) in short intervals. Check the pressure fre- quently. -
Page 17: Inflation
Inflation NEVER exceed tire manufacturer's recom- mended air pressure. Tires can explode, especially if inflated beyond these limits. Use clip-on air chuck, keep hands, arms and entire body back from inflating tire. Avoid distraction during inflation. Check tire pres- sure frequently to avoid over inflation. Excessive pressure can cause tires to explode, causing serious injury or death to Figure 25 - Location of Manual Release Valve... -
Page 18: Stages Of Inflation On A Conventional Tire And Rim
Stages of Inflation on a Conventional Tire and Rim Review these descriptions and diagrams carefully. Refer to them as necessary during bead sealing, bead seating, and inflation to verify that you are proceeding properly and safely. Bead Sealing Bead sealing is the process of capturing air pressure between the tire and the rim. -
Page 19: Mismatched Tires And Wheels
Mismatched Tires and Wheels Never attempt to mount and inflate mis-matched tires and wheels. Mismatched tire and wheel combinations can explode, causing personal injury or death to operator and/or bystanders. 15° Even Size Tires 14.0,15.0,16.0,17.0, etc. Note 15° bead seat Bead may seal;... -
Page 20: Maintenance Instructions
Regular inspections and proper defective, replace it immediately (part number maintenance are essential to preventing accidents and 107985). Contact COATS at (615) 641-7533. Check injuries. function of the pressure limiter weekly. Always rein- stall the lens after adjusting the gauge. -
Page 21: Separator/Lubricator Maintenance
Separator/Lubricator Maintenance (If Oil Injector Maintenance (If equipped) equipped) The oil injector requires servicing as least annually. The oil level in the oil reservoir tank should be checked Check oil and water levels regularly, and perform regularly. these maintenance items weekly: Add oil to oil reservoir tank when fluid level is a quar- A. -
Page 22: Pressure Limiter Maintenance
Pressure Limiter Maintenance 4. Watch the rising pressure on the tank gauge and the gauge on the machine. Machine gauge should cycle between check and inflation pressures while tank gauge climbs steadily. As tank pressure reaches 60 PSI, the pressure limiter should stop the airflow Operating a tire changer with a defective, automatically. -
Page 23: Unload And Installation Instructions
Unload and Installation Machine Delivery Unload Procedure A. It is acceptable to use a fork-truck to unload the Instructions machine from a delivery truck. Review the following unload and installation proce- dures carefully. Refer to them as necessary when the machine is delivered, unloaded and installed to verify that you are proceeding properly and safely. -
Page 24: Apx90 Unload Instruction
APX90 Unload Instruction 1. Remove lag bolts holding chassis to pallet. 2. Jack up rear of machine; install axle and wheels as shown. 3. Remove ramp planks and position as shown. 4. Move jack to front (add air pressure to machine). 5. -
Page 25: Apx80 Unload Instruction
APX80 Unload Instruction 6. Jack up front of machine and slowly move machine off pallet. 1. Remove lag bolts holding chassis to pallet. 7. Locate machine in shop at proper location and 2. Jack up rear of machine; install axle and wheels remove wheels and temporary off-load bracket. -
Page 26: Location
Location Electrical Source Select a location using the drawings below. The area Electrical models require power as follows: should provide the operator with enough space to use 30 amp, 115V electrical circuit (Domestic) the equipment in a safe manner. The area selected 25 amp, 115V electrical circuit (CSA) should be well lit, easy to clean and should be away 15 amp, 220V electrical circuit (Export) - Page 27 Important: Always read and follow the operating instructions. • 23...
- Page 28 WARD WITH SUFFICIENT ENERGY TO CAUSE COMPANY, 1601 J.P. HENNESSY DRIVE, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO OPERATOR LAVERGNE, TENNESSEE, 37086 - (800) 688-6359. AND/OR BYSTANDERS. 85000226 11 06/17 © Copyright 2006 Hennessy Industries and COATS All Rights Reserved Printed in USA...