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Tire Changer and remedy any condition before you proceed. If you have any questions concerning the proper use or maintenance of your Tire Changer, please call your authorized Hunter Engineering Company representative or visit Hunter.com to schedule service Sincerely, Hunter Engineering Company...
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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...
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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 ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________...
Contents 1. Getting Started ..................9 1.1 Introduction ...................... 9 1.1.a – PURPOSE OF THE MANUAL ............9 1.2 For Your Safety ..................... 10 Hazard Definitions ................. 10 1.3 General Warnings and Instructions ............10 Electrical indications ................17 Specific Precautions/Power Source ............18 Equipment installation and service ............
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TCX59 - LEVERLESS HYBRID MOUNTING HEAD ........ 42 Top Bead Demounting ................42 Difficult Tires ..................44 Precautionary Notes ................45 Bottom Bead Demounting with Tool Head ..........46 Bottom Bead Demounting with Disc ............. 47 Difficult Tires ..................48 2.4 Mounting Tire to Rim ..................
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.
1.2 For Your Safety Hazard Definitions These symbols identify situations that could be detrimental to your safety and/or cause equipment damage. DANGER DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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WARNING Avoid Personal Injury. Carefully read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions given in this manual. This manual is an essential part of the product. Keep it with the machine in a safe place for future reference. 2. Overinflated tires can explode, producing hazardous flying debris that may result in an accident.
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21. 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.
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Operation Instructions for TCX58/59 Tire Charger...
TCX58/59 DECAL PLACEMENT TCX 58 Standard Version TCX 59 Leverless 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...
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Part Number Description RP11-4-402023 DECAL-RIM, TABLE, BEAD BREAKER, BEAD AIR PRESSURE RP11-4-132526 DECAL-HUNTER LOGO RP11-4-113623 DECAL-PEDAL OPERATION RP11-4-402030 DECAL-INFLATION PEDAL OPERATION RP11-3020842 DECAL-TABLE ROTATION Rif. SN DECAL-MODEL SERIAL NUMBER RP11-4-402027 DECAL-MAXIMUM INLET PRESSURE RP11-4-141077 DECAL-DANGER INDICATION RP11-3013640 DECAL-ARROWS UP-DOWN RP11-4-402021...
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TCX 59 PRO DECAL PLACEMENT 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 TCX58/59 Tire Charger...
Use only a power cord that is in good condition. Equipment installation and service A factory-authorized representative should perform installation. This equipment contains no user serviceable parts. All repairs must be referred to a qualified Hunter Service Representative Equipment specification Electrical Voltage:...
Explanations of symbols These symbols may appear on the equipment. Alternating current. Earth ground terminal. Protective conductor terminal. Risk of electrical shock. 1.3.b. Air Pressures The machine is equipped with an internal pressure limiting valve to minimize the risk of over inflating the tire.
1.6 Employee Training 1. The employer is obligated to provide a program to train all employees who service rim wheels in the hazards involved in servicing those rim wheels and the safety procedures to be followed. Service or servicing means the mounting and demounting of rim wheels, and related activities such as inflating, deflating, installing, removing and handling.
Never allow any bystander to be within 20 feet of the machine during operation. To stop the machine in an emergency: • disconnect the power supply plug; • cut off the compressed air supply network by disconnecting the shut-off valve (snap coupling). 1.9 Control Pedal Configurations WARNING Avoid unintended machine moviment and personal injury.
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 Press the “In” button to close bead breaker arm and loosen bead (red arrow).
1.13 Column Rotation Pedal The column rotation pedal operates the automatic column. WARNING Before activating automatic column, make sure the path of the column is clear of people and other obstructions. The column tilt pedal has two positions. With the pedal up, the column rotates toward the operator. With the pedal down, the column rotates away from the operator.
1.15 Moving Parts WARNING • MOVING PARTS PRESENT. MOVING PARTS CAN CUT AND CRUSH • Keep hands away from moving parts • Crush may cause injury 1.16 Inflator and Pressure Limiter As a safety device, the pressure limiter prevents the operator from using excessive air pressure.
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B. Leverless version (TCX59) DEMOUNTING MOUNTING demounting mounting lip lip is on the is on the left right side of the side of the head. head. AUTOMATIC LEVER AUTOMATIC LEVER AUTOMATIC LEVER RETRACTED EXTENDED In addition, the head also incorporates an automatic lever to ease the demounting process.
1.18 TCX58/59 Equipment Components AIR RELEASE TCX 58 BUTTON Standard Version INFLATION HOSE HEAD POSITION PRESSURE LOCK GUAGE MOUNT/DEMOUNT HEAD TCX 59 BP UNIT Leverless Version FASTBLAST ACTIVATION BUTTON LEVERLESS HEAD AIR TANK MOUNTING PASTE BP VERTICAL CLAMP AND AIR...
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TCX 59 PRO AIR RELEASE INFLATION HOSE FASTBLAST PRESSURE BUTTON ACTIVATION GUAGE BUTTON LEVERLESS HEAD CONTROL BUTTON LEVERLESS HEAD BP UNIT VERTICAL POSITION HANDLE AIR TANK LEVERLESS HEAD MOUNTING PASTE SHOVEL BLADE POSITION ADJUSTMENT PIN BEAD LOOSENING BEAD LIFTER ARM AND LOCK SHOVEL CLAMP AND AIR...
1.19 Bead Pressor (BP) Components The functional parts of the BP are: 1. Control lever 7. FASTBLAST activation button 2. Bead pressor head 8. Nozzle position adjustment handle 3. Bead lifter handle 9. Nozzle locking handle 4. Bead lifter disc 10.
2. Basic Procedures 2.1 Bead Breaking CRUSH HAZARD CRUSH HAZARD EXPLOSION HAZARD 4-402023 WARNING All air pressure inside the tire must be removed before proceeding. Never attempt to break the bead until all air is removed from the tire. Failure to remove all air from tire may result in injury to operator, or damage to equipment, tire, or wheel.
Release the “In” button to disengage the bead-breaker arm and press the “Out” button to allow the bead breaker arm to open. If the bead has not completely loosened, rotate the wheel and repeat the bead breaking procedure at a different area on the tire.
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NOTICE Always verify that all four clamps are on the rim before applying pressure to prevent possible damage to the rim. Plastic jaw covers may be used to help maintain rim protection when clamping externally. Plastic covers also be used to prevent wheel slip. Plastic jaw covers may be replaced periodically when worn by ordering kit RP11-8-11100358 which contains 2 sets of plastic covers.
2.3 Demounting Standard Tire from Rim TCX58 - STANDARD MOUNTING HEAD Standard Mount / Demount Head NOTICE For leverless mount / demount head, refer to “TCX59 - LEVERLESS MOUNTING HEAD,” on page 35. For Hybrid leverless mount / demount head, refer to “TCX59 PRO - HYBRID LEVERLESS MOUNTING HEAD,”...
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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. Continue to press the wheel rotation pedal to rotate the wheel clockwise until the entire bead is lifted from the rim.
TCX59 - LEVERLESS MOUNTING HEAD NOTICE Using leverless mounting head follow always this indications 2 mm 1,5 mm LUBE ALWAYS CHECK MOUNT HEAD ALWAYS MOUNT WITH BEAD USE ASSIST FEATURES LUBRICATE CALIBRATION MONTHLY OVER BACK OF MOUNT HEAD TO PREVENT DAMAGE TIRE Top Bead Demounting Position the mount/demount head against the outer edge of the upper rim lip.
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GOOD WARNING THIS CAN DAMAGE THE TIRE MOUNT HEAD CORRECTLY MOUNT HEAD INCORRECTLY PLACED PLACED NOTICE If the automatic lever does not completely seat under the upper bead, continue to rotate until it does. Press the wheel rotation pedal until the valve location is in the one o’clock position. Position the valve stem directly beneath the tool head.
Difficult Tires On difficult tires where the automatic bead lever does not have sufficient power to pull the tire over, use the Bead Press System (BP or BPS) (if equipped) on the opposite side of the tire and press down. TOOL HEAD BPS DISC Press the wheel rotation pedal...
Some of the more difficult tires may not allow for proper insertion of the automatic bead lever because not enough of a gap can be created between the tire and the rim edge. NOT ENOUGH GAP BETWEEN TIRE AND RIM EDGE If this is the case, reposition the bead pressor as shown below.
Bottom Bead Demounting with Tool Head Position the tire on the rim assembly as shown below. Insert the automatic lever into the rim/ tire assembly. Lift the tire up and over the automatic lever and raise the automatic lever to lift the lower bead.
Bottom Bead Demounting with Disc Demounting the bottom bead on certain wheel assemblies, large and heavy assemblies and some run-flat assemblies for example, may be best performed by using the lower disc. Return the tool head to the “resting” position. Lower and align the lower disc to touch the bottom of the rim edge.
While supporting the opposite side of the tire, raise the lower disc until it is just above the rim edge. This will create a gap between the rim edge and the tire. With the tire in position, press the wheel rotation pedal to rotate the wheel clockwise and demount the bottom bead.
DISC REPOSITIONED AND LOCKED IN PLACE With the tire in position, press the wheel rotation pedal to rotate the wheel clockwise and demount the bottom bead. TCX59 - LEVERLESS HYBRID MOUNTING HEAD NOTICE Using leverless mounting head follow always this indications 2 mm 1,5 mm LUBE...
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NOTICE Always ensure that the automatic lever is inserted in a gap between the rim and the tire. If the automatic lever is inserted without a gap, tire damage can occur. GOOD WARNING THIS CAN DAMAGE THE TIRE MOUNT HEAD CORRECTLY MOUNT HEAD INCORRECTLY PLACED PLACED...
Pull up on the automatic lever to pull the bead over the edge of the rim. Difficult Tires On difficult tires use the Bead Press System (BP or BPS) on the opposite side of the tire and press down. TOOL HEAD BPS DISC Press the wheel rotation pedal to rotate the wheel clockwise and fully demount the...
Some of the more difficult tires may not allow for proper insertion of the automatic bead lever because not enough of a gap can be created between the tire and the rim edge. NOT ENOUGH GAP BETWEEN TIRE AND RIM EDGE If this is the case, reposition the bead pressor as shown below.
Bottom Bead Demounting with Tool Head Position the tire on the rim assembly as shown below. Insert the automatic lever into the rim/ tire assembly. Lift tire up over the hook until you hear a “click” (which means the bead has been loaded on the lip), then operate the valve and bring up the hook to raise the bead.
Bottom Bead Demounting with Disc Demounting the bottom bead on certain wheel assemblies, large and heavy assemblies and some run-flat assemblies for example, may be best performed by using the lower disc. Return the tool head to the “resting” position. Lower and align the lower disc to touch the bottom of the rim edge.
This will create a gap between the rim edge and the tire. With the tire in position, press the wheel rotation pedal to rotate the wheel clockwise and demount the bottom bead. Difficult Tires Some of the more difficult tires may have the tendency to “fold” under the lower disc. TIRE “FOLDING”...
2.4 Mounting Tire to Rim NOTICE The mounting procedure is equivalent for both:TCX58 and TCX59. Always use this “checklist” as a guide when mounting tires to ensure proper service. There are four basic steps when mounting a tire to a rim: •...
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NOTICE When mounting the top bead, it is important to get the correct positioning of the tire on the mount / demount head. MOUNT HEAD CORRECTLY MOUNT HEAD INCORRECTLY PLACED PLACED Position the tire such that the back of the tire is over the mount / demount head and the front of the tire under the finger of the mount / demount head.
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With the tire in position, press the wheel rotation pedal to rotate the wheel clockwise and mount upper bead. If equipped use the optional clamp to assist mounting when ever more difficult tires are being serviced. A. Use the clamp as traction point and use the press head to put the bead in the drop center of the rim.
2.5 Mounting of difficult tires: low profile or Run-Flat tires (BPS only) Mount the first bead as usual. Move the valve to about 5 o’clock. Bring the BPS arm to the working position with the bead breaker disc in its limit stop position. Rotate the BPT arm anti-clockwise and stop at h.2.
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Start rotating the chuck, at the same time guiding rotation of the mobile arm with your hand. During this stage, check that the section of bead between the fixed and mobile discs remains inside the well of the rim If it does not, repeat the operation from the beginning, increasing the initial pressure. NOTICE The operating pressure of the tyre changer and BPS must be between 8 and 10 bar.
2.6 Standard tire inflation DANGER • EXPLOSION HAZARD • Never exceed tire pressure recommended by tire manufacturer. Never mismatch tire size and rim size. • Avoid personal injury or death Verify that both upper and lower tire beads and rim bead seat have been properly lubricated with an approved mounting paste.
WARNING An exploding tire and rim may be propelled upward and outward with enough force to cause serious injury or death. Do not mount any tire unless the tire size (molded into the sidewall) matches the rim size (stamped into the rim) exactly or if the rim or tire are defective or damaged. This tire changer is not a safety device and will not restrain exploding tires and rims.
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WARNING Do not stand over tire during inflation. Step down completely on the air inflation pedal (pedal on the left side of the base) to release a high-pressure air blast through jets on the clamps to assist in seating the beads of the tire. AIR-JET FROM HERE NOTICE...
2.7 Inflating difficult tires The FastBlast device has been developed to simplify bead insertion and then inflation of the tire. When operating on very soft tires, or tires which have been stored horizontal for a long period of time, bead insertion and inflation may be very difficult because the air directed into the tubeless tire comes straight out again due to the failure to achieve a seal between the rim and the tire.
Select the device by pressing, then releasing the FastBlast button. there is no need to hold the button down. WARNING Do not stand over tire during inflation. Step down completely on the air inflation pedal (pedal on the left side of the base) to release a high-pressure air blast through jet on FastBlast to assist in seating the beads of the tire.
3. Advanced Procedures The capabilities of the TCX58/59 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. 3.1 Advanced Bead Breaking Procedures Bead Breaking “AH”...
Swing the bead breaker arm toward the tire and position the blade one to two inches from the edge of the rim on the sidewall of the tire. Press the “in” button on the bead-breaker control handle The bead breaker arm will be pulled toward the tire changer to break the bead. Press the “out”...
Step down on the wheel rotation pedal to rotate wheel clockwise until the entire bead is lifted from the rim. 3.3 Advanced Mounting Procedures Always use this “checklist” as a guide when mounting tires to ensure proper service. There are four basic steps when mounting a tire to a rim: •...
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3- Loosen the two adjustment bolts and set screws so that the tool head can swivel on the hex shaft pin. HEX SHAFT SET SCREWS ADJUSTMENT HEAD BOLTS RETAINING BOLT 4- Position the tool head manually against the edge of the rim so that both sides of the tool head are resting on it.
Figure below is a summary of the desired end result. For Plastic Heads Calibration will require the use of a 17-18” inch bare rim. Figure below is a summary of the desired end result. Set Position of Plastic Mount/Demount Head on Hex Shaft 1- Clamp the rim without a tire on the turntable.
3- Position the tool head manually against the edge of the rim. 4- When the correct position has been achieved, tighten the adjustment bolts to lock it in position. 5- Tighten the head retaining bolt. Adjust the Offset of Lock Mechanism – Steel and Plastic Heads 1- Again, position the mount/demount head on the outer edge of upper rip lip and lock in this position.
3.5 Mount/Demount Head Assembly Mount/Demount Head Calibration The mount/demount head is pre-calibrated from the factory, however, double checking the calibration is recommended. Calibration requires the use of an (approximately) 18 inch bare rim. 1. Clamp rim without a tire on the tire changer turntable. 2.
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2. Use the side adjustment screws to set the tool head perfectly horizontal in relation to the rim. ADJUSTMENT SCREW 3. The tool head should be touching the rim at the points shown below: TOOL HEAD SHOULD TOOL HEAD TOUCH RIM AT SHOULD THIS POINT TOUCH RIM AT...
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Adjusting the Vertical Gap 1. Reposition the tool head on the rim and lock it in place with the head position lock. Using a feeler gauge, check the distance between the tool head and the rim. The distance should be .06 inch. 2.
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3. If the gap is not correct, release the head position lock and adjust the nuts beneath the horizontal post locking system cover to adjust the gap. The cover must be removed. Back off the nuts to increase the gap and tighten to reduce the gap. REMOVE THE ADJUSTMENT HORIZONTAL POST...
3.6 HYBRID Mount/Demount Head Assembly 1. Clamp rim without a tire on the tire changer turntable. 2. Before making any adjustments, loosen the four adjustment screws, the locking bolt and tighten the head retaining bolt until some grip is obtained. BODY LOCKING BOLT BODY...
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6. Move down the leverless hook “half way” (as in the picture). Center the hook in respect to the plastic head lip. 7. Move hook to bottom position and make sure it matches the profile of the plastic head lip. 8.
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Adjusting the Vertical Gap 1. Reposition the tool head on the rim and lock it in place with the head position lock. Using a feeler gauge, check the distance between the tool head and the rim. The distance should be .08 inch. 2.
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Adjusting the Horizontal Gap 1. Release the tool head, then reposition it on the rim and lock it in place with the head position lock. 2. Using a feeler gauge, check the horizontal gap between the tool head and the rim. The distance should be .08 inch.
4. Maintenance 4.1 Maintenance Schedule DANGER • EXPLOSION HAZARD • Never exceed tire pressure recommended by tire manufacturer. Never mismatch tire size and rim size. • Avoid personal injury or death CRUSH HAZARD CRUSH HAZARD EXPLOSION HAZARD 4-402023 CRUSH HAZARD. Before making any adjustments or carrying out maintenance, disconnect the electricrical and compressed air supplies from the equipment and make sure that all moving parts are suitably immobilized.
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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.
Maintenance Schedule Perform the Following Maintenance Drain condensation from pressure regulator reservoir by pressing in on the fitting located on the bottom of the regulator. Check for worn or damaged rubber and nylon components that should be replaced to prevent Daily damage from occurring.
5.2 Illustrations of Various Rim Designs Operation Instructions for TCX58/59 Tire Charger...
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Prior Owner Address ______________________________________________________________________ Model Number ____________________________________________________________________________ Serial Number ____________________________________________________________________________ Date Purchased ___________________________________________________________________________ Date Installed _____________________________________________________________________________ Return Completed Form To: HUNTER ENGINEERING COMPANY 11250 Hunter Drive Bridgeton, Missouri 63044 Tel: 800-448-6848 or 314-731-3020 Fax: 314-731-1776 e-mail: Customerservice@hunter.com Operation Instructions for TCX58/59 Tire Charger...
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. This must be done on a freight prepaid basis.
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