H A P T E R IMT Bead Breaker 1000 Service & Parts In This Chapter Introduction ................3 Specifications ................5 Operation .................. 5 Service ..................9 Hydraulic Flow ................11 Troubleshooting ................ 13 Parts ..................14...
No warranty - verbal, written or implied - other than the official, published IMT new machinery and equipment warranty will be valid with this unit. In addition, it is your responsibility to be aware of existing Federal, State and Local codes and regulations governing the safe use and maintenance of this unit.
Chapter 1 IMT Bead Breaker 1000 Service & Parts Specifications The IMT 1000 Bead Breaker tool operates using two cylinders - a clamping cylinder and a breaker cylinder at a 90° angle with respect to each other. Both the clamping and bead breaking actions are performed automatically, and no mid-sequence operation by the user is required.
IMT Bead Breaker 1000 Manual Part Number 99903638 Operation WARNING The optional air/hydraulic pump is capable of generating fluid pressure up to 10,000 PSI. Keep both hands on the handles and away from the clamping jaw or breaker tongue. Make certain that the tool is properly aligned on the rim before allowing the bead breaking action.
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The IMT 1000 includes a clamping jaw pivot pin which can be placed in one of four jaw pivot positions for use on different width flanges. The top hole (closest to the handle) is used for smaller rim flanges, and the bottom hole (furthest from the handle) is used for larger rim flanges.
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IMT Bead Breaker 1000 Manual Part Number 99903638 Bead breaker with pin in highest position. Bead breaker with pin in lowest position. CAUTION Make certain that the teeth slip in between the rim flange and the bead. If not, depress the RELEASE end of the pump pedal and realign the tool.
IMT Air/Hydraulic Pump, see manual part number 99900120. Purging Air These instructions are designed for use with the IMT Air/Hydraulic Pump. If using a different pump, use this information as a guide only. Purge air from the pump and bead breaker as follows: 1 Remove the snap rings on the rod connectors (items 35 and 38 on the parts drawing).
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IMT Bead Breaker 1000 Manual Part Number 99903638 Cleaning Wash the exterior of the bead breaker with warm, soapy water. Rinse with clean water and blow the tool dry with an air nozzle. Also pay particular attention to the cleanliness of the pump.
Chapter 1 IMT Bead Breaker 1000 Service & Parts Hydraulic Flow Use the hydraulic flow information to help troubleshoot problems with the IMT Bead Breaker 1000. bead breaker works air/hydraulic pump which supplies hydraulic fluid pressure to the clamping cylinder. Fluid pressure is restricted to...
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IMT Bead Breaker 1000 Manual Part Number 99903638 The breaker rod has moved out of the cylinder and the tongue is pressing against bead. pressure increases, the tongue will break the bead of the tire from the rim. Depressing the RELEASE pedal causes a decrease in pressure in the clamping cylinder.
Chapter 1 IMT Bead Breaker 1000 Service & Parts Troubleshooting SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE RESOLUTION Rods extend too slowly. Insufficient hydraulic pressure Check air supply. from pump. Check clearance of inlet check ball. Ball must be flush with or below end of filter adapter.
Give the part number, description, and quantity required. Place your order with Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc., Box 189, Garner, IA 50438; by telephone at 641-923-3711; by fax at 641-923-2424; or contact your IMT distributor. Bead Breaker 1000 Assembly (51718925)
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Chapter 1 IMT Bead Breaker 1000 Service & Parts BEAD BREAKER (51718925) PARTS LIST ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION QTY ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 71412321 BOLT 71412331 SCREW 71412322 71411175 PLUG 71411177 HANDLE 71411173 SPRING 71412323 BASE, CONNECTING ROD 71412272 BALL, SEQUENCING...
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