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- Page 1 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 7109-M001-02 Rev. 02 (12/2021) TCA34R Series Tire Changer Copyright 2015 Hunter Engineering Company...
- Page 2 OWNER INFORMATION Model Number _____________________________________________________________________ Serial Number _____________________________________________________________________ Date Installed ______________________________________________________________________ Service and Parts Representative ______________________________________________________ Phone Number _____________________________________________________________________ Sales Representative ________________________________________________________________ Phone Number _____________________________________________________________________ Concept and Procedure Explanation Safety Precautions Trained Declined Warning and Caution Labels Bead Roller Maintenance and Performance Checks Trained Declined Air Pressure Check...
- Page 3 Individuals and Date Trained ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
2.8 Tire Inflation ......................27 2.9 Removal of Wheel ....................28 3. MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATION ............29 3.1 Maintenance Schedule ..................29 3.2 Accessories Contained in the Packaging ............. 30 Contents • • • • i TCA34R Series Changer Operation Instructions... -
Page 5: Getting Started
DANGER: Immediate hazards, which will result in severe personal injury or death. These symbols identify situations that could be detrimental to your safety and/or cause equipment damage. Getting Started • • • • 1 TCA34R Series Changer Operation Instructions... -
Page 6: Important Safety Instructions
Misuse of this equipment can cause personal injury and shorten the life of the Tire Changer. To prevent accidents or damage to the Tire Changer, use only Hunter recommended procedures and accessories. Wear OSHA approved eye protection while operating the Tire Changer. -
Page 7: Decal Placement
Service and maintain machine regularly as outlined in “Maintenance and Calibration,” on page 29. For further information contact: Hunter Engineering Company 11250 Hunter Drive http://www.hunter.com Bridgeton, Missouri 63044 (314) 731-3020 Decal Placement Getting Started • • • • 3 TCA34R Series Changer Operation Instructions... - Page 8 DECAL-EYE PROTECTION 128-287-2 DECAL-WARNING INFLATION 128-284-2 DECAL-SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 128-1213-2 DECAL-TCA TPMS SENSOR 128-1194-2 DECAL-ATTENTION TCA ARM 128-501-2 DECAL-MAN. TIRE BLEED VALVE RP6-999923160 DECAL-WARNING PROP 65 128-286-2 DECAL-DANGER AIR BLAST 4 • • • • Getting Started TCA34R Series Changer Operation Instructions...
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Page 9: Electrical
Re-starting If a rotation issue is encountered, re-start the tire changer using the following procedure: 1. Switch the tire changer power switch to the “off” position. Getting Started • • • • 5 TCA34R Series Changer Operation Instructions... -
Page 10: Equipment Installation And Service
Diameter Range: 10÷34 in. Bead Roller Power; Each Roller: 2645 lbs. Safety Summary Explanation of Symbols These symbols may appear on the equipment. Alternating current. Earth ground terminal. 6 • • • • Getting Started TCA34R Series Changer Operation Instructions... -
Page 11: Wheel Lift Pedal
Step down partially on the pedal to inflate tires through inflation hose. Step down completely on the pedal to activate the blast inflator nozzle to seal tire beads. Refer to “2.8” on page 27 for complete inflation operation instructions. Getting Started • • • • 7 TCA34R Series Changer Operation Instructions... -
Page 12: Inflator And Pressure Limiter
The command unit is used to position both of the bead rollers and the tool head/ bead press arm assembly independently. The manual controls are used in special applications, such as PAX tires and wheels. 8 • • • • Getting Started TCA34R Series Changer Operation Instructions... -
Page 13: Equipment Components
1.9 Equipment Components Getting Started • • • • 9 TCA34R Series Changer Operation Instructions... -
Page 14: Tool Head
DO NOT ROTATE while pressing the “Tool Head Raise” button. • Ensure tool head cradles the rim edge before rotating during demount of upper bead. TOOL HEAD NOT CRADLED ON RIM TOOL HEAD CORRECTLY POSITIONED 10 • • • • Getting Started TCA34R Series Changer Operation Instructions... - Page 15 Ensure the bead is completely in the drop center on wheels where the drop center is far from the bead seat. BEAD NOT IN DROP CENTER BEAD FULLY IN DROP CENTER Getting Started • • • • 11 TCA34R Series Changer Operation Instructions...
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Page 16: Basic Procedures
Use the lowest height for most reverse drop-center wheels. To adjust center support height, pull the knob outwards on center support and raise or lower center support table to desired height. LOCK/UNLOCK KNOB 12 • • • • Basic Procedures TCA34R Series Changer Operation Instructions... -
Page 17: Standard And High Offset Wheels
Place the wheel, face up, on the center support. Ensure the anti-rotation pin enters a lug hole in the wheel. Insert wheel clamp, press down and twist clockwise 1/4 turn to lock into center support. Basic Procedures • • • • 13 TCA34R Series Changer Operation Instructions... -
Page 18: Reverse Drop Center Wheels
Adjust column and center support position to appropriate settings for the tire and wheel combination to be serviced. This is typically the lowest setting. Place anti-rotation pin protector and wheel protector pad on center support 14 • • • • Basic Procedures TCA34R Series Changer Operation Instructions... - Page 19 Insert wheel clamp, press down and twist clockwise 1/4 turn to lock into center support. The clamping shaft is equipped with a quick clamp cone to speed clamping. Simply activate the Quick Clamp, drop the cone into place then hand tighten. Basic Procedures • • • • 15 TCA34R Series Changer Operation Instructions...
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Page 20: Large Pilot Hole Wheels
Place wheel on center support ensuring anti-rotation pin inserts one lug hole. Place adapter cone on the wheel. Insert wheel clamp, press down and twist clockwise 1/4 turn to lock into center support. 16 • • • • Basic Procedures TCA34R Series Changer Operation Instructions... -
Page 21: Bead Loosening
Stop when bead is removed from bead seat. CAUTION: Never place hands near the rollers while applying force and rotating tire. Hands could be pulled between the roller and tire causing injury. Basic Procedures • • • • 17 TCA34R Series Changer Operation Instructions... -
Page 22: Demounting Tires From Rim
Refer to “Demounting” on page 10 for more details. With the upper roller pressing down on the tire insert the mount / demount head in between the bead and the rim. Remove the upper roller. 18 • • • • Basic Procedures TCA34R Series Changer Operation Instructions... - Page 23 Raise the lower roller until the lower bead is slightly above the rim. Rotate wheel until the entire bead is lifted from the rim. Remove tire from rim. Basic Procedures • • • • 19 TCA34R Series Changer Operation Instructions...
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Page 24: Mounting Tire To Rim
Lower the lower the mount/demount head to cradle the rim. Rotate to mount the lower bead onto the tire. Stop when the lower bead is on the rim. 20 • • • • Basic Procedures TCA34R Series Changer Operation Instructions... - Page 25 Install the traction bar on the clockwise side of the roller CAUTION: Improper procedures on the next step may damage tool head. Refer to “Demounting” on page 10 for more details. Rotate clockwise to mount the tire. Basic Procedures • • • • 21 TCA34R Series Changer Operation Instructions...
- Page 26 Correct Incorrect Front View Rear View Remove the mount / demount head from the tire. Remove the traction bar. 22 • • • • Basic Procedures TCA34R Series Changer Operation Instructions...
- Page 27 Remove the upper roller from the tire. TIP: Press and hold for 2 seconds both Indent Control buttons simultaneously to automatically remove the mount /demount head and both rollers. Basic Procedures • • • • 23 TCA34R Series Changer Operation Instructions...
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Page 28: Mounting Tough, Low Profile Tires
Position the roller of the Plus Device on the tire sidewall at the 2 o’clock position and press the bead into the drop centre. Turn clockwise until the upper bead is mounted. 24 • • • • Basic Procedures TCA34R Series Changer Operation Instructions... -
Page 29: Matching/Optimizing Of Tire To Rim
Continue rotating the tire and rim at different speeds until the rim spins inside the tire and the mark on the tire is positioned where needed in reference to the rim. Once matching has occurred, retract arms and inflate. Basic Procedures • • • • 25 TCA34R Series Changer Operation Instructions... -
Page 30: Head Position Memorization
In case the tool has been repositioned horizontally, pressing the recall button may cause the tool head to drop onto the wheel. Delete the memorized position Keep the memorization button pressed until it turns off. 26 • • • • Basic Procedures TCA34R Series Changer Operation Instructions... -
Page 31: Reset Position
Press the bead blaster hose on the wheel rim as shown below. Ensure the hose head is pressed in. NOTE: The nozzle should be horizontal for optimal performance. NOZZLE IS HORIZONTAL CORRECT NOZZLE IS NOT NOZZLE IS NOT HORIZONTAL HORIZONTAL INCORRECT INCORRECT Basic Procedures • • • • 27 TCA34R Series Changer Operation Instructions... -
Page 32: Removal Of Wheel
Press down quick clamp and turn counter-clockwise to unlock clamp from center support. Remove wheel clamp. Remove wheel from center support. If applicable, remove anti-rotation pin extensions and wheel protector pad from center support. 28 • • • • Basic Procedures TCA34R Series Changer Operation Instructions... -
Page 33: Maintenance And Calibration
Replace worn parts as needed (rubber pads and blocks, rollers, and mount/demount head). Clean all areas that contact rims or tires to prevent possible scratching to rim. Maintenance and Calibration • • • • 29 TCA34R Series Changer Operation Instructions... -
Page 34: Accessories Contained In The Packaging
Do not use cleaning solvents to clean pressure regulator/oiler. Periodically Refill the pressure regulator/oiler using only Hunter Lubri-oil as needed. Petroleum-based oils should never be used in the oiler and may void all warranties.