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Installation and Operation Manual
Manual P/N 5900171 — Manual Revision C — December 2019
Model:
• R745
Designed and engineered in Southern California, USA. Made in China.
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1645 Lemonwood Dr.
Santa Paula, CA 93060 USA
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  • Page 1 Telephone: (805) 933-9970 rangerproducts.com Swing-Arm Tire Changer Installation and Operation Manual Manual P/N 5900171 — Manual Revision C — December 2019 Model: • R745 Designed and engineered in Southern California, USA. Made in China. ⚠ entire contents of this manual before...
  • Page 2 Ranger website. Warranty. The BendPak Ranger warranty is more than a commitment to you: it is also a commitment to the value of your new product. For full warranty details, contact your nearest BendPak Ranger dealer or visit bendpak.com/support/warranty.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction This manual describes the following Tire Changer: • R745. Swing Arm, 110 or 220 VAC power, for demounting, mounting, and inflating automobile and light truck single-piece Tires. More information about BendPak Ranger products is available at rangerproducts.com. This manual is mandatory reading for all users of the R745, including anyone who sets up, operates, maintains, or repairs it.

  • Page 4: Shipping Information

    Do not make any modifications to the product; this voids the warranty and increases the chances Do not modify any safety-related features in any way of injury or property damage. R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 5 Make a visual inspection of the Tire Changer every day. Do not use the product if you find any missing or damaged parts. Instead, take the Tire Changer out of service, then contact an authorized repair facility, your distributor, or BendPak Ranger at (805) 933-9970. •...

  • Page 6: Components

    Components The following graphic identifies the main components of the Tire Changer. Not all components visible. R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 7 Replacement Parts. Extra Air Line parts, yellow plastic pieces for the Mount/Demount Head, and replacement parts for leaking Foot Pedals, in case they are needed in the future. R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...

  • Page 8: Faqs

    “tire mismatch” is also used to mean Tires on a single vehicle with different tread patterns or from different manufacturers. This is not what we are talking about here. BendPak Ranger recommends getting and reading OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.177 (Servicing Multi-Piece and Single Piece Rim Wheels) for additional information.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Comes from factory configured for 110 VAC operation; can be switched to 220 VAC. Refer to Connecting to Power for instructions; Electrician required to switch to 220 VAC. Specifications subject to change without notice. R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...

  • Page 10: Installation Checklist

    9. Connect to Air. ☐ 10. Connect to Power (switching to 220 VAC operation requires an Electrician) ☐ 11. Prepare the Lube Bucket. ☐ 12. Review the Final Checklist. R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Do not use the Tire Changer if it is in water. You will short circuit the electronic components in the Tire Changer and you could electrocute yourself or bystanders. R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 12 However, for safety purposes, only the Operator should be Changer. within 30 feet of the Tire Changer while it is in use. Top view. Not necessarily to scale. Not all components shown. R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 13 ⚠ CAUTION Ranger recommends having at least two people lift the Cover off; it is heavy and awkward. If it is dropped or falls, it could cause injury or equipment damage. 4. Remove the plastic wrap around the Tire Changer and other components.
  • Page 14 5. Locate three more Bolt/Washer pairs in a bag in the Accessory Box. securely 6. Use the four Bolt/Washer pairs to bolt the Tower into position on top of the Cabinet. R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 15 Changer. The Tire Changer is heavy and the weight is not evenly distributed; dropping or knocking over the unit may cause equipment damage or personal injury. BendPak Ranger recommends having at least two people work together to move the Tire Changer.
  • Page 16 The Tire Changer has holes for anchoring it in place; anchoring is optional. Note: You are not required to anchor your Tire Changer. BendPak Ranger recommends doing so, as the Tire Changer uses force at various times during the changing of a Tire.
  • Page 17 Anchor Bolt. If no torque is specified, BendPak Ranger recommends ~55 lbf-ft / 74 N-m for a 3/8 in diameter Anchor Bolt. Important: use an impact wrench to torque the Anchor Bolts.
  • Page 18 Maintenance The Oiler / Lubricator puts pneumatic oil, for lubrication, into the incoming air. This lubricated air is routed to pneumatic components of the Tire Changer. R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 19 Do not change the 110 VAC plug to a 220 VAC plug unless you are a licensed, certified Electrician. 3. Change the setting of the Voltage Selector Switch to 220V. R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 20 Preparing the Lube Bucket The Tire Changer comes with a Lube Bucket (to hold Lube) and a Lube Brush (to apply Lube). BendPak Ranger does not include Lube with the Tire Changer, as there are many options available. ⚠ CAUTION Only use Tire Lube that is approved by the Tire manufacturer for the Tire you are changing.
  • Page 21 Make sure some is in the Lube Bucket on the Tire Changer. Always use Lube; it makes changing Tires easier and helps prevent damage to the Tire and the Wheel. • Change some non-customer Tires. To get used to the Tire Changer, BendPak Ranger non-customer recommends having all potential Operators change multiple Tires before working on customer Tires.

  • Page 22: Operation

    : safety glasses, a face shield, or protective goggles. ⚠ WARNING Always wear ANSI-approved eye protection. An accident could cause significant injuries to your eyes. R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 23 Keep the work area clean and well lit. Dirty, cluttered, and dark work areas increase the chances of an accident happening. • Do not access the inside of the unit unless instructed to do so by BendPak Ranger Support. ⚠ WARNING Be especially careful when inflating Tires.
  • Page 24 Wheels externally (Clamps push in against outside Rim edge). Check with your supervisor if you are unclear about which method to use for a particular set of Wheels. R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 25 Then, position the Wheel over the Clamps and press down on the Clamps Out Foot Pedal to move the Clamps out until the Wheel is being firmly held in place. R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 26 Continuing to hold down the Bead Breaker Foot Pedal when the Blade is all the way in does not help you; the Blade is not going to go any further in. Front view. Not necessarily to scale. Not all components shown. R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 27 : Attach the Air Chuck to the Tire’s Valve Stem, move away from the Tire, then press the Trigger to inflate the Tire. The Pressure Gauge shows the air pressure in the Tire as it inflates. R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 28 Moving the Swing Arm. Grab the section of the Shaft just under the Swing Arm to move the Swing Arm left and right. Do not move the Swing Arm using the Shaft or the Shaft Spring. R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 29 The Mount/Demount Head that comes with the Tire Changer is alloy steel, which includes plastic inserts on the inside to avoid damaging Rims. An optional plastic polymer Mount/Demount Head is available from BendPak Ranger. This Head has a non-marring surface that will not scratch or otherwise damage paint or powder coating on Wheels.
  • Page 30 You can also use the Bead Lifting Tool to push down the Tire’s Bead — to the left of the Mount/Demount Head — during the mounting of a Tire. The Bead Lifting Tool has an angled and a hooked end. You can use either end. R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 31 Ask your Supervisor. If you have any concerns about a Tire you have been asked to demount before starting work. or mount, or about how to use the Tire Changer, talk with your Supervisor R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 32 TPMS if the Vehicle arrived at the facility with a functioning TPMS. If it came in with a functioning TPMS, it needs to leave with a functioning TPMS. R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 33 Do not inflate a Tire if it is externally clamped; external clamping interferes with inflation. 7. Remove the Wheel from the Turntable. Disengage the Clamps, then move the Wheel and Tire off the Turntable and back onto the ground. R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 34 Tire on a Wheel. When mounting a new Tire, BendPak Ranger recommends installing a new Valve Stem, but it is not required. The process for replacing a Valve Stem is to cut out or pull out the old Valve Stem, then install the new Valve Stem.
  • Page 35 If you are going to use the same Valve Stem with the new Tire you are going to mount, keep the Valve Core you just took out. BendPak Ranger recommends installing a new Valve Stem when you mount a Tire. 3. Make sure all of the air comes out of the Tire.
  • Page 36 (relative to the ground), to reduce the chances of damaging it. 7. Move the Blade so that it is on the side of the Tire, very close to, but not touching, the Rim. R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 37 Tire. ⚠ all the way WARNING proceed to demounting the Tire until the Bead is broken around both sides the Tire and on of the Tire. R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 38 Clamps to clamp externally, press down on the Wheel from above. Pushing down from above moves the Rim away from the Tire a little, making it a little easier for the Clamps to grab the Rim. R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 39 5. Push the top Bead 180° opposite the Mount/Demount Head into the Drop Center of the Wheel. This gives you some extra room to help pull the top Bead over the Demount Lip. Side view. Not necessarily to scale. R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 40 The next step is to demount the bottom Bead over the top Rim. 12. Make sure there is still lubricant on the bottom Bead and the top Rim. If there is not, put some more on. R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 41 Watch the bottom Bead to make sure it is being pushed over the top of the Rim as the Turntable moves. 17. Keep turning the Turntable until the entire bottom Bead pops over the top Rim. The Tire is now dismounted and can be removed. R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 42 2. If the Wheel is not already secured on the Turntable with the Narrow Side facing up, move the Wheel onto the Turntable and secure internally or externally. 3. Apply Tire lubricant to the top and bottom Beads and the top Rim. R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 43 11. Position the Bead Lifting Tool to the left of the Mount/Demount Head (about 20 percent of the distance around the Tire), with the Bead Lifting Tool pushing down on the Sidewall of the Tire. R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 44 Eventually the top Tire Bead slips under the Rim. How long this takes can vary, based on the Tire you are mounting. The Tire is now in place around the Wheel Rim. The next step is to inflate the Tire. R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 45 Do not hold the Air Chuck while you are inflating a Tire . This leaves you WARNING close to the Tire, which could result in injury if there is a problem during inflation. R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 46 Tire, use the Pressure Relief Button to remove air pressure from the Tire, bringing it back down to the recommended psi for the Tire. 7. When the Beads are seated, remove the Air Chuck from the Valve Stem and reinstall the Valve Core. R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 47 6. Inflate the Tire to the manufacturer’s recommended psi by monitoring the Pressure Gauge. 7. Release the Trigger. 8. Remove the Air Chuck from the Valve Stem. 9. Take the Wheel off the Tire Changer. R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...

  • Page 48: Maintenance

    • Daily: Make sure the unit is clean and dry. • Weekly: Check all labels to make sure they are in place and legible. Contact BendPak Ranger if replacement labels are needed. • Weekly: Check the water level of the Regulator/Filter. If the reservoir is one quarter (25%) or more filled with water, drain it.
  • Page 49 3. Press upwards on the Water Drain Plug at the bottom of the reservoir. The water drains out. 4. Release the Water Drain Plug. 5. Re-connect the Air Source. R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 50 4. Add SAE 10W Air Tool Oil or generic pneumatic oil to the reservoir. 5. Put the Oil Fill Cap back in place, turning it clockwise until tight. 6. Re-connect the Air Source. R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    Fix immediately if the Gauge is not working correctly. If you continue to have problems with your Tire Changer, visit or call www.bendpak.com/support/ BendPak Ranger at (805) 933-9970. R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...

  • Page 52: Labels

    Labels R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
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  • Page 55: Parts

    Parts Cabinet Part Number Description Jaw clamp air valve assembly 5327333 100-1 Bead breaker air valve assembly Chassis weldment R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 56 Hexagon socket set screw with flatpoint, M6 x 10 Foot pedal rubber bushing Washer, Φ8 flat 5327327 Jaw clamp pedal return spring 5400457 Nut, M10 x 1.5 NL R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 57 Pneumatic triple pieces Washer, Φ6 flat Washer, Φ6 splick lock SHCS, M6 x 16 Washer, Φ6 flat BB cylinder fixing bracket Tee fitting, G1/4" - Φ8 - G1/4" Pressure gauge R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 58 Air filter cup Single cup oil mist with meter Air pressure gauge Oiler cup Air filter with regulator Accessory Main Tower R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 59 5327360 Hex shaft lock Hex shaft 5327357 Hex shaft Screw M6 x 6 & pin Φ5 x 22 Ingot screws Mounting/demounting duckhead washer Pneumatic gun hook Nut, M6 R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 60 Turntable Part Number Description Turntable assembly 300-1 Small cylinder hanger hair accessories 300-1 Slide block assembly 5327704 Turntable assembly 5327302 Jaw clamp cylinder 302-1 Fitting, straight Φ8-G1/8" R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 61 Jaw clamp slide 5327361 Jaw clamp 5327404 Jaw clamp 5327316 Plastic jaw clamp cover 5328234 Plastic jaw clamp cover 5327604 Flat socket cap screw, M16 x 2.0 x 40 mm R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 62 5327363 Turntable retaining ring Tab, 12 x 8 x 50 5327451 Square turntable assembly 5400942 SHCS, M10 x 25 Bead Breaker R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 63 SHCS, M6 x 10 (included in assembly drawing 424-1) Quick drain valve Metal quick exhaust valve Quick drain valve bowl Quick exhaust valve metal cup Fitting, G1/4" - G1/4" Silencer, G1/4" R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 64 Y-ring, 186 x 12 x 9 mm Short blade plate shovel upgrade components Spring washer, Φ14 Metal quick exhaust valve spring Shovel arm pin baffle SHCS, M6 x 12 R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 65 Tab, 6 x 6 x 20 Washer, Φ8 spring SHCS, M8 x 16 Worm pressure pad Shaft seal, Φ45 x 25 x 10 Nut, M10 Washer, Φ10 Washer, Φ 10 spring Nut, M8 R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 66 Motor support weldment 5400249 Rubber washer Washer, Φ10 5327318 Transmission bracket bushing 5327185 Electric motor Start capacitance (220 V) Running capacitance (220 V) Snap ring, #50 Oil plug Power cord R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...

  • Page 67: Maintenance Log

    Maintenance Log R745 Swing-Arm Tire Changer P/N 5900171 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019...
  • Page 68 1645 Lemonwood Drive Santa Paula, CA 93060 USA © 2019 BendPak Inc. All rights reserved. bendpak.com...

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