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Ravaglioli RAV GTB-16N E-Z Operation

Ravaglioli RAV GTB-16N E-Z Operation

Tubeless truck tire changer

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RAV GTB-16N Tubeless Truck Tire Changer
Always consider safety 1st!
• Wear protective eyewear and clothing.
• Let the machine do the work.
This Machine is Not Designed for Use on Tube Type Tires
• This is a tubeless truck tire changer.
Deflate the tire before attempting break-down procedure!
• Failure to adhere to this rule will result in damage to the machine.
Proper Lubrication is Critical
• Lubricate the tire beads thoroughly before attempting to re-mount.
• Lubricate both sides of both beads.
• Use a quality European type paste for best results. The machine was
shipped with the proper lubricant.
Use Included Alloy Adapters to Avoid Scratching the Back Side
• If you feel your customer is sensitive to marring or scratching alloy
wheels use the G108A2 alloy adapters as a preventive measure.
Use Bead Saver Arm to Reduce Risk of Bead Damage
• Use Bead Saver Arm on Wide Based and Super Duty.
• Use Bead Saver Arm anytime you fear bead damage may result.
Replaceable Plastic Protection on Bead Saver Arm
• Make certain this plastic pad is in good shape. Replace when needed.
DO NOT USE THE MACHINE TO BREAK
THE BEAD OF AN INFLATED TIRE.
COMPLETELY DEFLATE THE TIRE FIRST!
E-Z Operation
SUMMARY
PROPER LUBRICATION
OF BOTH BEADS IS CRITICAL.
1
USE BEAD SAVER ARM
TO REDUCE RISK OF BEAD DAMAGE.

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Summary of Contents for Ravaglioli RAV GTB-16N

  • Page 1 E-Z Operation RAV GTB-16N Tubeless Truck Tire Changer Always consider safety 1st! • Wear protective eyewear and clothing. • Let the machine do the work. This Machine is Not Designed for Use on Tube Type Tires • This is a tubeless truck tire changer.
  • Page 2 E-Z Operation RAV GTB-16N Tubeless Truck Tire Changer Switching On and Off Tire Changer • Turn on power to the machine using rotary switch. • When machine is not being used the system is not running. Operations of the Control Box Use Buttons on Side for Chucking the Wheel •...
  • Page 3 E-Z Operation RAV GTB-16N Tubeless Truck Tire Changer Demount Instructions These steps apply to demounting virtually all tire and wheel combinations. I. Preparing to Break the Beads • Position wheel against chucking unit with demount side facing operator. • Make sure wheel drop center is facing away from the machine.
  • Page 4 E-Z Operation RAV GTB-16N Tubeless Truck Tire Changer Demount Instructions Cont. These steps apply to demounting most tire and wheel combinations. III. Demounting Outer Bead • Extend BEAD SAVER arm all the way out and place it at the 12 o’clock position on the wheel.
  • Page 5 E-Z Operation RAV GTB-16N Tubeless Truck Tire Changer Mounting Instructions Alloy Wheels Lubricate Properly • Lube the outside of both beads as well as the inside of the second bead of the tire • Lower clamping unit all the way down and place first bead...
  • Page 6 E-Z Operation RAV GTB-16N Tubeless Truck Tire Changer Mounting Instructions Steel Wheels Lubricate Properly • Lube the outside of both beads as well as the inside of the second bead of the tire • Lower clamping unit all the way down and place first bead...
  • Page 7 E-Z Operation RAV GTB-16N Tubeless Truck Tire Changer Tire Changer Rules Do These Always • Always adhere to company safety rules when operating this machine. • Always wear eye protection when operating this machine. • Always lube every point of the tire and wheel that drags on the bead.
  • Page 8 TIRE CHANGER AND ALIGNMENT SUPPORT PERSONNEL Training and General Questions • Benny Smith - 501-912-0604 - benny@ravamerica.com • Ernie Diaz - 903-826-9528 - ernie@ravamerica.com • Jerry Fry - 501-258-8166 - jerry@ravamerica.com • Blake Van Gent - 231-846-6392 - blake@ravamerica.com • Nick McCullough - 903-278-5421 - nick@ravamerica.com Computer &...