For servicing automobile and light truck single piece tires / wheels (30 pages)
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Swing Arm Tire Changer Installation and Operation Manual Manual P/N 5900408 — Manual Revision A2 — December 202 Models: • R980DP • R980DP-L Designed and engineered in Southern California, USA. Made in China. ⚠ DANGER Read the entire contents...
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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. Safety. Your new product was designed and manufactured with safety in mind. Your safety also depends on proper training and thoughtful operation.
More information about BendPak Ranger products is available at the BendPak Ranger website. This manual is mandatory reading for all users of the R980DP Series of Tire Changers, including anyone who sets up, operates, maintains, or repairs them. You can always find the latest version of the...
Always follow all applicable local, state, and federal codes, rules, and regulations, including (but not limited to) OSHA standard 1910.177 (Servicing multi-piece and single piece rim wheels). R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
Instead, take the unit out of service, then contact an authorized repair facility, your distributor, or BendPak Ranger at (805) 933-9970, then follow the prompts. • BendPak Ranger recommends making a thorough inspection of the product once a month. Replace any damaged or severely worn parts, decals, or warning labels. Symbols Following are the symbols that may be used in this manual: ⚠...
Components Image identifies the main components of the Tire Changer. Descriptions on the following page. R980DP shown; Not all components visible. R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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Extra Air Line Parts. Provided in case they are needed in the future. • Extra Yellow Plastic Pieces. Provided in case they are needed in the future. R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
Changer directly into the facility’s power system. You must have a licensed Electrician perform all electrical work in accordance with all applicable electrical codes. 110 VAC units are prewired with a cord and plug. R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
50 in. (1,270 mm) Sound <70 dB Length 47.25 in. (1,200 mm) Width 60.25 in. (1,530 mm) Height 82.25 in. (2,090 mm) Specifications subject to change without notice. R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
☐ 13. Prepare the Lube Bucket. ☐ 14. Grease the Assist Tower Post. ☐ 15. Test the Tire Changer. ☐ 16. Review the Final Checklist. R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
⚠ CAUTION Certain parts of installing the Tire Changer are difficult for just one person. BendPak Ranger strongly recommends having two or more people work together to install the unit. Tools You may need some or all of the following tools: •...
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Or a slipping hazard may exist. Clearance A suitable working area around the Tire Changer is required. Allow room above the Tire Changer. BendPak Ranger recommends at least 12″(305 mm) of open space above the highest point of the Tire Changer. ⚠...
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Tire Changer. The Tire Changer is very 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.
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Use care when moving the Tower; it is heavy and not evenly balanced. If it is dropped, you could injure yourself, and damage the unit. R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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⚠ CAUTION Ranger recommends having at least two people handle the Assist Tower and the Main Tower. They are heavy and awkward to move. If either Tower is dropped or falls, it could cause injury or equipment damage. 8. With the help of an assistant, stand the Main Tower up on its base.
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2. Remove the four M6 x 16 SCHS, Washers and lock washers from the Toolbox bracket on the Main Tower above the Air Connections. 3. Install the Toolbox using the M16 SCHS , flat washers and the lock washers just removed. R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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5. Use the Forklift to carefully position the Tire Changer at the desired work location. 6. Carefully remove any additional packing and protective foam/plastic. 7. Remove excess shipping grease with clean rags. R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
The Tire Changer has openings in the base for anchoring it into place; anchoring is optional. Note: Anchoring the Tire Changer is not required. However, BendPak Ranger recommends doing so, as the Tire Changer uses force at various times during the Tire changing process.
A Power Cord with no Plug on the end is provided with the 220 VAC unit. You must have a licensed Electrician either: • Wire the R980DP Power Cord to an appropriate 208-240 VAC NEMA, 30 Amp Plug, which is then connected to an appropriate power outlet. •...
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The Tire Changer arrives with a Lube Bucket (to hold your Lube) and a Lube Brush (to apply your Tire Lube). BendPak Ranger does not include any Tire Lube with the Tire Changer, as there are many options available. ⚠...
• Change some non-customer Tires. To become familiar with the Tire Changer, BendPak non-customer Tires Ranger recommends that all potential Operators change an assortment of before operating the Tire Changer. Final Checklist before Operation Perform the following steps before operating the Tire Changer: •...
Centering/Inflation Tool, or in a Tire Inflation Cage (such as the RIC-4716 4-Bar Tire Inflation Cage from BendPak Ranger). Do not inflate a Tire if it is externally clamped; external clamping interferes with inflation. • When using the Tire Changer, be careful of your hands; there are multiple pinch point dangers on the unit.
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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.
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Side view. Some components exaggerated for clarity. Large arrows show direction Clamps are pressing. Only one of the four Clamps are shown. Not necessarily to scale. Not all components shown. R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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Knob. If you want to move the Clamp again in the same direction, repeat the same procedure with the other Clamp Adjustment Knob. If the Clamp is in the center position, you can only move the Clamp one position in either direction. R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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Bead Breaker Foot Pedal. Press down to move the Bead Breaker Blade in; release the pedal to have the Bead Breaker Blade move back out to its starting position. Top view. Not necessarily to scale. Not all components shown. R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
To see pressure during Tire inflation: Attach the Air Chuck, lean away from the Tire, and press down the Inflation Foot Pedal. The Air Gauge shows the air pressure in the Tire as it inflates. R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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Moving the Swing Arm. Grab the end of the Swing Arm below the Shaft Lock Handle and above the Shaft to move the Swing Arm (location shown in the drawing above). Do not grab the Shaft itself, as it is greased. R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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6 mm hex wrench. Simply loosen the Set Screws, slide the Head down and off, replace it with the other one, and tighten the Set Screws. R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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To use the Adjustment Pin: remove it from its current location, slide the metal piece holding the Blade to the other location, replace the Adjustment Pin. R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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To use the Adjustment Rod: Grasp the end of the rod, then move the outside of the rod from its current locking position to the other locking position. R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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Mount/Demount Head (Duck Head)— during the mounting of a Tire. The Bead Lifting Tool has an angled and a hooked end. You can use either end. R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
The Tire Changer comes from the factory with the Hexagonal Shaft already greased. Re-grease the Post is service as required. BendPak Ranger recommends a lithium-based grease that includes molybdenum and graphite. For example, Extreme Pressure Moly-Graph® Multi-Purpose Grease from CRC/Sat-Lube®.
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Ask your Supervisor. If you have any concerns about a tire, you will be demounting or mounting, or about how to use the Tire Changer, consult with your supervisor before starting work. R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
The Tire, Wheel, or both can be damaged, and the Tire could explode under pressure, resulting in serious injury or death. BendPak Ranger recommends you not try to demount or mount this type of Wheel. If you do attempt to demount or mount this type of Wheel, proceed with extreme caution.
7. Remove the Wheel from the Turntable. Disengage the Clamps, then move the Wheel and Tire off the Turntable and back onto the ground. R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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Tire on a Wheel. When mounting a new Tire, BendPak Ranger recommends installing a new Valve Stem. The process for replacing a Valve Stem is to cut or pull out the old Valve Stem from the rim, then install the new Valve Stem.
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(relative to the ground), to reduce the chances of damaging it. 8. Move the Blade so that it is on the side of the Tire, very close to, but not touching, the Rim. R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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1. Always wear OSHA-approved (publication 3151) personal protective equipment: leather gloves, steel-toed work boots, back belts, hearing protection, and ANSI-approved eye protection (safety glasses, face shield, or goggles) when operating the tire changer. R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
Clamps to clamp externally, either press down on the Wheel from above or, if you are using the R980DP, use the Restraint Cone to push the Wheel down from above. Pushing down from above moves the Rim away from the Tire, making it easier for the Clamps to grab the Rim.
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Foot Pedal for few seconds to move the Turntable counterclockwise, then press down again to move clockwise. Repeat as necessary to clear up the difficulty. R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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13. Push the bottom Bead up as much as possible all the way around the Wheel, then push the side of the Tire opposite the Mount/Demount Head into the Drop Center of the Wheel. If you are using the R980DP, you can position the Helper Disc to hold up the side of the Tire opposite the Mount/Demount Head.
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Pull the locking handle towards you to lock the Vertical Shaft into position. As the Shaft is locked, the Mount/Demount Head will move upward approximately 1/8″ and backward 1/8″ from the rim’s edge, thus providing operating clearance. R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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The Turntable will rotate clockwise, and the bottom Tire Bead will drop over the top of the Rim. 9. Place the top Tire Bead over the Mount Lip and under the Demount Lip. Side view. Not to scale. R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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Tool at the same spot on the Tire. 13. If using the R980DP, position the Assist Tool to the left of the Mount/Demount Head (about 20 percent of the total distance around the Tire), with the Assist Tool pushing down on the Sidewall of the Tire.
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Do not hold the Air Chuck while you are inflating a Tire. This leaves you close to the Tire, which could result in injury if there is a problem during inflation. R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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1. Make sure the Air Chuck is clipped to the Valve Stem of the Tire. 2. Step back from the Tire. 3. Press and hold down the Inflation Foot Pedal. R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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Tire. 7. When the Beads are properly seated, remove the Air Chuck from the Valve Stem and reinstall the Valve Core. R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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Make sure the Tire is restrained for inflation: either internally clamped, held down by a Restraint Cone (R980DP only), or in a Tire Inflation Cage. Do not inflate a Tire if it is externally clamped; external clamping interferes with inflation.
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6. Inflate the Tire to the manufacturer’s recommended psi by monitoring the Pressure Gauge. 7. Release the Inflation Foot Pedal. 8. Remove the Air Chuck from the Valve Stem. 9. Take the Wheel off the Tire Changer. R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
• 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.
3. Press upwards on the Water Drain Plug at the bottom of the reservoir to drain the water out. 4. Release the Water Drain Plug. 5. Re-connect the Air Source. R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
4. Add SAE 10W Air Tool Oil or generic pneumatic oil to the reservoir. 5. Reinstall the Oil Fill Cap back. 6. Reconnect the Air Source. R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
If you continue to have problems with your Tire Changer, visit www.bendpak.com/support/ or call BendPak Ranger at (805) 933-9970, then follow the prompts. R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
The R980DP-L Tire Changer is delivered with a plug and cord wired for a standard 110VAC, 60 Hz. 20 amp circuit. The R980DP Tire Changer is delivered with a Power Cord that is wired inside the unit on one end and with three exposed wires on the other end. The three exposed wires must be hard-wired to the facility’s power system or connected to a 220 VAC, 30A, 2-Pole, 3-Wire, NEMA rated plug (which is...
Bead Breaker Return Spring Cable Holder 117-1 5327846 Yellow Air Regulator/Dryer 117-2 5327806 Fitting; 1/4 x 1/4 Tee 117-3 5400923 Fitting 1/4″ 117-4 5327559 Tower Straight In 1/4″ R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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Hexagon headed bolt M6X20 5327785 Pneumatic Valve 5328220 Air/Oil Regulator Assy Tee joint union, 8mm 5328139 Cross recessed round head screw M6X20 Plug Round Board Plug R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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Locking Handle 5327619 Vertical Shaft 5400237 Hex Shaft Spring; B & I Models 5400942 Socket head cap screw M10 x 25 5400240 Hex shaft cap R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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Washer φ8 x 2 SHCS M8 x 25 5328119 Duckhead Insert (A) 5327880 Plastic components of bird head 5327854 Quick change head fixed set of bird R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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O-Ring 25 x 3.1; I Models 302-4 5327510 Jaw Clamp Cylinder Wear Strip; I Models 302-5 5401421 HHB M8 302-6 Locknut M8 302-7 5327366 Small Cylinder Piston; I Models R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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5327177 Rubber Disc 5545202 Washer M8 x 15 LW Washer φ8mm 5402104 5400966 Socket Head Cap Screw M8 x 16mm 5327367 BB Arm Cylinder Pin R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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SHCS M8X85 Bracket Nut M8 Pressure Spring Shovel arm slide assembly BB Blade Adjustment Rod BB Blade Adjustment Pin; Nut BB Blade Adjustment Bracket assembly R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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Key 6mm x 6mm x 20mm Gear stud pad Socket head cap screw M8 x 16mm Washer φ8mm 5327976 Gear Box Pulley Oil seal φ45mm x 25mm x 10mm R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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5327819 Capacitor 450 VAC 50 MF 540-1 Start capacitor Locknut M8 5327369 Motor Pulley 5327656 V Belt 5327429 3HP Electric Motor Motor with support Y R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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Cam Arc Washer Washer φ8mm Locknut M8 Foot pedal control board unit; weldment Socket head cap screw M8 x 20mm Washer φ8mm 5400331 Turntable Direction Switch R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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Air Valve End Cap 5327562 Silencer G1/4″ 5327745 Silencer G1/4″ 5400933 Silencer G1/4″ BB cylinder air valve assembly Cylinder air valve assembly 5327863 Foot pedal assembly R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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Turbo Blast Complete Outer wire pitch assembly 5328445 Cross recessed round head screw M6x12 Acorn nut M6 Cross recessed head tapping screw 4.2mm x 13mm 5328443 R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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Assist Tower R980DP R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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Tire Press Assy Welds Washer Locknut Tire pressure lever Pressure head SHCS M6 x 30 Block Movable shaft stopper Movable shaft positioning pin Movable shaft dowel knob R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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Tire Press Assy Welds Washer Locknut Tire pressure lever Pressure head SHCS M6 x 30 Block Movable shaft stopper Movable shaft positioning pin Movable shaft dowel knob R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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Fitting, G 1/8" 8 mm 148-14 Fitting, G 1/4" 8 mm 148-15 Nut M8 148-16 5327374 Foot Pedal Link; I Models 148-17 5327669 Inflation Foot Pedal Spring R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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Open straight pin φ4 x 18 148-24 Washer φ8 148-26 148-27 Socket head cap screw M8 x 20 Washer φ8 148-28 148-29 Inner hexangular set screw M6 x 10 R980DP / DP-L Series of Tire Changers P/N 5900408 — Rev. A2 - December 2024...
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