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- Page 1 4-118377D - 09/18 TCX50 Tire Changer Family Operations Manual Standard version Leverless version ©Copyright 2009-2021 Hunter Engineering Company...
- Page 3 If you have any questions concerning the proper use or maintenance of your Tire Changer, please call your authorized Hunter Engineering Company representative.. You can also contact Hunter Engineering Company at Tel: 800-448-6848 or 314-731-3020, Fax. 314-731-1776 or use Sincerely,...
- Page 4 OWNER INFORMATION Owner Name _____________________________________________________________________ Owner Address ___________________________________________________________________ Model Number ____________________________________________________________________ Serial Number ____________________________________________________________________ Date Purchased ___________________________________________________________________ Date Installed ____________________________________________________________________ Service and Parts Representative _____________________________________________________ Phone Number ___________________________________________________________________ Sales Representative ______________________________________________________________ Phone Number ___________________________________________________________________ Training Checklist Safety Precautions Trained Declined Warning and Caution Labels Pinch Points and Other Potential Hazards Safe Operating Procedures...
- Page 5 Mounting Trained Declined Standard Wheels Mounting of Stiff, Low Profile Tires Reverse Drop Center Wheels Proper Bead Lubrication for Mounting Protection Inflation Trained Declined Safety Precautions Lubrication and Removal of Valve Core Bead Sealing and Seating Individuals and Dates Trained ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Getting Started ..................8 1.1 Introduction ......................8 1.1.a – PURPOSE OF THE MANUAL ............8 1.2 For Your Safety ....................9 Hazard Definitions ................... 9 1.3 General Warnings and Instructions ..............9 Electrical Indications ................13 Specific Precautions/Power Source ............14 Equipment installation and service ............ - Page 7 3.2 Advanced Demounting Procedures ..............41 Demounting Tire from Rim Using the Bead Lever Tool without the Plastic Sleeve Protector ..................41 Demounting Upper Bead ............... 41 Demounting Lower Bead ............... 41 3.3 Advanced Mounting Procedures ..............42 3.4 Standard Mount/Demount Head Assembly ............ 42 Checking Mount/Demount Head Calibration For Steel Heads ....
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Page 8: Getting Started
In addition, so we can contact our customers with any necessary safety information, please ask the new owner to complete and return to Hunter the change of ownership form attached to the last page of this manual. Alternately, the new owner can send an email to newuser@hunter.com. -
Page 9: For Your Safety
Throughout this manual reference is made that “an accident” could occur. Any accident could cause you or a bystander to sustain severe personal injury or death, or result in property damage. Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger... - Page 10 • Keep hands and other body parts away from moving parts. • Do not use tools other than those supplied with tire changer. • Use proper tire lubricate to prevent tire binding. Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger...
- Page 11 22. This machine may only be used, maintained or repaired by properly trained employees of your company. Repairs should only be performed by qualified personnel. Your Hunter service representative is the most qualified person. The employer is responsible for determining if an employee is qualified to safely make any repairs to the machine should repair be attempted by users.
- Page 12 LEVERLESS VERSION STANDARD VERSION HUNTER ENGINEERING COMPANY 11250 HUNTER DRIVE BRIDGETON, MISSOURI 63044 Model TCX500E SERIES MADE IN ITALY Code ANNO DI COSTRUZIONE/ XX/XX ac MANUFACTURED 20XX XX/XX 0-11XXXXXX/XX Serial N. bar/psi /XX-XX Port.max IIAXXXXXX Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger...
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Page 13: Electrical Indications
RP11-4-136663 DECAL-WARNING SOCKET-OUTLET Electrical Indications The TCX50 family is manufactured to operate at a specific voltage and amperage rating. Make sure that the appropriate electrical supply circuit is of the same voltage and amperage ratings as marked on the TCX50. -
Page 14: Specific Precautions/Power Source
Make sure that the electrical supply circuit and the appropriate receptacle is installed with proper grounding. To prevent the possibility of electrical shock injury or damage to the equipment when servicing the TCX50, power must be disconnected by removing the power cord from the electrical power outlet. Specific Precautions/Power Source The TCX50 is equipped with a double voltage motor, (110VAC/220VAC), set up from the factory at 220V, please referrer to the installation manual to set a different voltage. -
Page 15: Air Pressures
This machine must be used only to remove and replace an automotive tire on an automotive rim, using the tools with which it is equipped. Any other use is improper and can result in an accident. Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger... -
Page 16: Employee Training
In the event you hear any strange noise or feel unusual vibrations, if a component system is not operating properly or if there is anything unusual at all, stop using the machine immediately. • Identify the cause and take any necessary remedial action. • Contact your supervisor if necessary. Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger... -
Page 17: Control Pedal Configurations
Lift up on the pedal to rotate the wheel counterclockwise. 1.11 Tire Bead Breaker Shovel control WARNING Keep arms and legs from between the bead breaker arm and the side of the housing. CRUSH HAZARD CRUSH HAZARD EXPLOSION HAZARD 4-402023 Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger... -
Page 18: Wheel Clamping Pedal
Refer to illustrations on page 35. The pedal controls the air going to the inflation hose and the air inflation jets. DANGER • EXPLOSION HAZARD • Never exceed tire pressure recommended by tire manufacturer. Never mismatch tire size and rim size. • Avoid personal injury or death. Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger... -
Page 19: Moving Parts
If tires being mounted require more than the tire manufacturer’s maximum bead seating pressure, the wheel should be removed from the tire changer, placed in an inflation cage, and inflated per manufacturer’s instructions. Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger... -
Page 20: Mount / Demount Head
In addition, the head also incorporates an automatic lever to ease the demounting process. The bead of tire is placed on top of mounting lip during mounting. The bead of tire is placed on top of demounting lip during demounting. Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger... -
Page 21: Equipment Components
REGULATOR STANDARD MOUNT/ DEMOUNT HEAD INFLATION MOUNTING HOSE PASTE SHOVEL BLADE CLAMP AND AIR POSITION JET (4 PLACES) ADJUSTMENT PIN TURNTABLE BEAD BREAKERARM AND SHOVEL AIR INFLATION PEDAL WHEEL ROTATION PEDAL WHEEL CLAMPING PEDAL Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger... -
Page 22: Basic Procedures
Locate the blade close, but not contacting, the edge of the rim. Press the “In” button again to close bead breaker arm and loosen bead. “Out” button “In” button Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger... -
Page 23: Placing Wheel On Tire Changer
Place the wheel onto the turntable. Continue to incrementally retract the clamps until all four clamps contact the rim. Step down once only on the clamping pedal to fully retract the clamps to the rim. Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger... - Page 24 It is always necessary that the two knobs are in the same position with respect to center of the turntable: both facing outwards (10“-22”) or both facing inward (14“-26”). A mixed position, with a knob facing outwards and the other facing inwards, is not recommended. Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger...
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Page 25: Demounting Standard Tire From Rim
The bead lever tool must be pulled down parallel to the rim. Press the wheel rotation pedal to rotate the wheel clockwise. Remove the bead lever tool from the tire when it easily slides out, approximately after a quarter rotation of the wheel. Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger... -
Page 26: Leverless Version
The leverless mounting head version is always equipped with lockable horizontal arm. When the mounting head is not locked the horizontal arm is free to move. Using the handle to lock the exagonal bar, the horizontal arm will be locked at the same time. Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger... -
Page 27: Demount The Outer Bead
Locate an area with a gap between the tire and wheel. Press the wheel rotation pedal to rotate the wheel clockwise. While rotating, insert the automatic lever into the rim / tire assembly using the control switch. Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger... -
Page 28: Mount A Standard Tire To Rim
“trapped” and increases mounting stress to the tire bead. Insufficient lubrication and failure to place tire into drop center during mounting may also cause the polymer mount/demount head to fail prematurely. Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger... -
Page 29: Difficult Tires
If equipped, move the articulated arm of the BPS (or BP arm) to the 3 o’clock position and lower the upper bead press disc down onto the edge of the tire. With the tire in position, press the wheel rotation pedal to rotate the wheel clockwise and mount the top bead. Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger... -
Page 30: Tire Inflation
4. Never place your head or any part of your body over a tire during inflation process or when attempting to seat beads. This machine is not intended to be a restraining device for exploding tires, tubes or rims. 5. Always stand back from the tire changer when inflating, never lean over. Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger... -
Page 31: Special Procedure
Remove valve stem core if not already done. Connect inflation hose to valve stem. Pull up on the tire lightly to reduce the gap between upper bead and the rim. Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger... - Page 32 Air is stored in a reservoir for operation of inflation jets. WARNING Only activate the air inflation jets if the rim securing device is locked in place and the tire is properly clamped. Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger...
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Page 33: Removal Of Wheel From Tire Changer
If tire is over-inflated, air may be removed from the tire by pressing the brass manual air release button located below the air pressure gauge. Disconnect inflation hose from valve stem. 2.6 Removal of Wheel from Tire Changer Lift the clamping pedal to release the rim from the clamping device. Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger... -
Page 34: Optional Clamping Jaw Extensions
180°, and re- securing. ROTATE ADAPTOR PLATE REMOVE NUTS AND SCREWS JAW ADAPTORS IN REDUCER JAW ADAPTORS IN EXTENSION CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger... -
Page 35: Advanced Procedures
3. Advanced Procedures The capabilities of the TCX50 tire changer family allow the user to utilize numerous advanced procedures on a variety of rims and tires. For the operator to take advantage of these features, this section explains in detail what additional steps can be taken. -
Page 36: Advanced Demounting Procedures
Firmly pull bead lever straight Step down on the wheel rotation pedal to rotate wheel clockwise until the entire bead is lifted from the rim. Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger... -
Page 37: Advanced Mounting Procedures
3.4 Standard Mount/Demount Head Assembly There are plastic and steel mount/demount head assemblies available for the TCX50 tire changer family. Both use standard procedures for mounting and demounting. - Page 38 7- Fully tighten the set screws, checking when done that both sides of the tool head are still the same distance from the edge of the rim. 8- When the correct position has been achieved, tighten the adjustment bolts alternately to lock it in position. 9- Tighten the head retaining bolt. Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger...
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Page 39: For Plastic Heads
1- Clamp a 17-18” rim without a tire on the tire changer turntable. 2- Loosen the head retaining bolt slightly so that the head is still attached. HEX SHAFT HEAD RETAINING ADJUSTMENT BOLT BOLTS Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger... -
Page 40: Adjust The Offset Of Lock Mechanism - Steel And Plastic Heads
Calibration requires the use of an (approximately) 18 inch bare rim. 1- Clamp rim without a tire on the tire changer turntable. 2- Before making any adjustments, loosen the four adjustment screws and tighten the head retaining bolt until some grip is obtained. Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger... -
Page 41: Tcx51 Operational Supplement
4.2 Part Identification The functional parts of the BP Bead Press Arm are: 1. Arm 4. Air Cylinder 2. Bead Press Head w/hook 5. Bead Press Roller (BPR) 3. Control Switch Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger... -
Page 42: Operation
6- Close the clamps on the wheel. Using the control switch, raise the BP arm until the cone is above the wheel far enough to be removed. Bring the arm back to its non-working position. Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger... -
Page 43: Demounting
5- Using the bead lever, pull the bead up and onto the mount/demount head. 6- Raise the Bead Press Arm up and out of the way. 7- Rotate clockwise to complete the demounting procedure. Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger... -
Page 44: Mounting
Remove the bead press head hook from the upper bead and complete removal of the lower bead. Mounting Follow these steps: 1- Position the Bead Press Arm head near the mount/demount head. Lower it until the inner bead is level with the drop center. Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger... - Page 45 Use the clamp as traction point and use the press head to put the bead in the drop center of the rim. Use the press head as traction point and use the clamp to put the bead in the drop center of the rim. Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger...
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Page 46: Maintenance
• Contact may cause electric shock or death. Before carrying out cleaning or maintenance operations on the machine or when replacing machine parts, disconnect. Follow any “lock out – tag out” procedures in your jurisdiction. See your supervisor for additional information. Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger... - Page 47 The components of Hunter Engineering Company products are designed as a single integrated system. To avoid compromises in terms of safety, performance, durability and function, and to prevent voiding of the warranty, do not substitute Hunter Engineering Company components with components manufactured by other companies. Use only ORIGINAL replacement PARTS supplied by Hunter Engineering Company.
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Page 48: Maintenance And Replacement Parts
Weekly Do not use cleaning solvents to clean pressure regulator and oiler (if present). If present, refill oiler using only Hunter Lubri-Oil, 148-133-2, as needed. Petroleum-based oils should never be used in the oiler and may void all warranties. Adjust the oiler to release one drop... -
Page 49: Glossary
7. Glossary 7.1 Rim Diagram Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger... -
Page 50: Illustrations Of Various Rim Designs
7.2 Illustrations of Various Rim Designs Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger... -
Page 51: Warranty
In case of any warranty claim it will be necessary to contact your local authorized Hunter Service Representative. To have an item considered for warranty it must be returned to Hunter Engineering Company for inspection and evaluation. - Page 52 Hunter Research and Training Center HUNTER TRAINING Hunter operates the most advanced, up-to-date Training Center in the industry today. The courses have been designed to meet the needs of new and experienced technicians who want to increase their mechanical and diagnostic capabilities. The low student-teacher ratio (average 7 to 1) and the emphasis on “hands-on”...
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