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CHAPTER 7 – MAINTENANCE
7.1
GENERAL WARNINGS
Unauthorized personnel may not carry out maintenance work.
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Regular maintenance as described in the manual is essential for correct operation and long
lifetime of the tire changer.
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If maintenance is not carried out regularly, the operation and reliability of the machine may be
compromised, thus placing the operator and anyone else in the vicinity at risk.
Before carrying out any maintenance work, disconnect the electric and
pneumatic supplies. Moreover, it is necessary to break the bead without load 3-4
times in order to let the air in pressure go out of the circuit.
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Defective parts must be replaced exclusively by expert personnel using the manufacturer’s
parts.
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Removing or tampering with safety devices (pressure limiting and regulating valves) is
extremely forbidden.
In particular the Manufacturer shall not be held responsible for complaints
deriving from the use of spare parts made by other manufacturers or for
damage caused by tampering or removal of safety systems.
7.2
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
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Clean the turntable once a week with diesel fuel so as to prevent the formation of dirt, and
grease the clamp sliding guides.
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Carry out the following operations at least every 30 days:
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Check the oil level in the lubricator tank. If necessary, fill up by unscrewing the reservoir F.
Only use ISO VG viscosity ISOHG class oil for compressed air circuit. (Fig. 14)
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Check that a drop of oil is injected into the reservoir F very 3-4 times the pedal U is pressed
down. If not, regulate using the screw D (fig. 14)
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After the first 20 days of work, retighten the clamp tightening screws on the turntable slides
(Fig. 15).
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In the event of a loss of power, check that the drive belt is tight as follows.
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Remove the left side body panel of the tire changer by unscrewing the four fixing screws.
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Remove the drive belt by means of the special adjusting screw X on the motor support (Fig.
16).
Before any operation disconnect the electric power supplies.
