HENNESSY INDUSTRIES Coats Rim Clamp RC150EX Operating Instructions Manual Download

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RC150EX/RC200EX

Rim Clamp

Tire Changer

For servicing motorcycle and ATV tire/wheel assemblies

well as automotive and most light truck tire/wheel assemblies

1601 J. P. Hennessy Drive, LaVergne, TN USA 37086-3565 615/641-7533 800/688-6359

Manual Part No.: 8184670 01

HENNESSY INDUSTRIES INC. Manufacturer of AMMCO

, COATS

and BADA

Automotive Service Equipment and Tools.

Revision:

09/06

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Summary of Contents for Coats Rim Clamp RC150EX

Page 1: ...ision 09 06 I In ns st ta al ll la at ti io on n I In ns st tr ru uc ct ti io on ns s O Op pe er ra at ti in ng g I In ns st tr ru uc ct ti io on ns s S Sa af fe et ty y I In ns st tr ru uc ct ti io on ns s M Ma ai in nt te en na an nc ce e I In ns st tr ru uc ct ti io on ns s READ these instructions before placing unit in service KEEP these and other materials delivered with the unit in a binder ...

Page 2: ...ii Important Always read and follow the operating instructions ...

Page 3: ... does not take the place of safe operating practices Always wear durable work clothing during tire service activity Loose fitting clothing should be avoided Tight fitting leather gloves are recommended to protect operator s hands when handling worn tires and wheels Sturdy leather work shoes with steel toes and oil resistant soles should be used by tire service personnel to help prevent injury in t...

Page 4: ...nicians safe By follow ing the basic principles of R I M technicians can avoid situations that can cause catastrophic accidents like tire explosions R I M stands for read inspect and mount Read the tire size on a new tire before mounting to make sure it is the proper size for the wheel Inspect the wheel for cracks rust and or other dam age that could cause an unsafe situation Mount the tire safely...

Page 5: ...nting Small 6 inch To 8 inch Diameter Wheels Tires 12 I In nf fl la at ti io on n 1 13 3 1 15 5 Bead Sealing 14 Bead Seating 14 Inflation 15 S St ta ag ge es s o of f I In nf fl la at ti io on n o on n a a C Co on nv ve en nt ti io on na al l T Ti ir re e a an nd d R Ri im m 1 16 6 M Mi is sm ma at tc ch he ed d T Ti ir re es s a an nd d W Wh he ee el ls s 1 17 7 P Pe er rf fo or rm ma an nc ce e ...

Page 6: ...alve stem and inflation pedal is released Tower Support for horizontal swing arm also air storage tank Oil Check Dipstick For transmission oil level Inflation Pedal Three position pedal that allows inflation of tires through air hose and clip on chuck Clamp Control Pedal Three position pedal that opens and closes rim clamps Bead Loosener Control Pedal Controls oper ation of bead loosener shoe Tabl...

Page 7: ...Important Always read and follow the operating instructions 3 ...

Page 8: ...ion against the bumper pads and excessive wear on piv ots Deflate the tire completely to prolong the life of your machine ATV Note It may be necessary on ATV wheels to leave 3 6 PSI in some of these wheels to facilitate bead loosening Even after loosening one bead it may be necessary to reinflate to 5 PSI to loosen the oppo site bead Note Always loosen the bead on the narrow side of the wheel s dr...

Page 9: ...edge Observe closely to prevent tire wheel damage Note On motorcycle machines the clamps move slower than on automotive machines Figure 5 Place Tire Wheel Assembly on Table Top 7 Move the swing arm into position Pull the locking handle forward to release the slide Push down on the top of the vertical slide to move the demount head into contact with the rim edge Push the locking handle back to lock...

Page 10: ...11 Demounting Lower Bead 14 Depress the table top pedal to rotate the wheel The demount head will guide the bead up and over the edge of the wheel Continue rotation until lower bead is demounted Note With tube type tires demount the upper bead and remove the tube before demounting the lower bead Note Table top rotation can be stopped at any time by removing your foot from the pedal Note Normal tab...

Page 11: ...tire beads liberally with tire manufac turer approved lubricant Figure 13 Figure 13 Lubricate Beads 4 Place tire over wheel and move swing arm into position Position the tire so that the lower bead is above the rear extension of the mount demount head and below the front knob Figure 14 Figure 14 Position Tire Against Mount Demount Head 5 Depress table top rotation pedal and rotate the wheel to mou...

Page 12: ...ies and can be ordered as p n 818113125C for four clamps Also the plastic protection booties are recom mended and can be ordered as p n 8183604 for 10 103 As with motorcycle clamps after bead loos ening and before clamping the wheel preposition the clamps Figure 15 Shown With Automotive Clamps And Plastic Protective Booties 104 With the tire bead loosened from the rim position the wheel in the cen...

Page 13: ...ush the upper bead into the rim s drop center 109 If may be necessary to push the tire sidewall down at several locations to ease the stress in the tire bead 110 Once the bead is located on the duckhead the lift tool maybe removed completely Next jog the machine rotation a short distance and observe the bead removal Continue to rotate the rim until the bead is completely removed 111 Lower bead rem...

Page 14: ...p bead lubricate the bottom side of the top bead and the edge 203 Lubricate the rim completely in the drop cen ter area 204 Position the bead onto the duckhead and using the RoboArm press the bead down into the drop center of the wheel forward of the duckhead 205 Rotate the assembly slowly about 90 degrees and observe 206 Reposition the RoboArm back to 90 degrees forward of the duckhead and finish...

Page 15: ...ion and clamp wheel A201 Position duckhead near rim A202 Lubricate beads and rim A203 Using typical procedures remove upper bead A204 To remove the lower bead on very wide tires the lever bar may be placed under the lower bead and rotated up Mounting ATV Type Wheels Tires Down To 8 inch Diameter A205 First bead can usually be mounted manually after lubricant application to bead area and rim A206 T...

Page 16: ...econd bead Note The Snake tool is a product of Ken Tool and can be purchased through most tire supply companies Mounting Small 6 inch To 8 inch Diameter Wheels AndTires B203 Wheel shown clamped with a fulcrum placed in the wheel center B204 Lubricate the beads and rim B205 Use Snake tool to install both beads Note The Snake tool is a product of Ken Tool and can be purchased through most tire suppl...

Page 17: ...osition Position 3 Bead Sealing This is the second and last activated position With the inflation hose attached to the tire valve and the pedal in this position line pres sure is allowed to flow through the valve and to the air flate bead seal jets on the tabletop for bead sealing 1 If the rim has been clamped from the outside for tire mounting release the clamps lift the tire and move the clamps ...

Page 18: ...st with bead seal After bead seal is achieved remove the clip on chuck and reinstall the valve core Reattach the clip on chuck after core is installed Bead Seating NEVER exceed 40 PSI to seat beads while using this tire changer If more than 40 PSI is permitted by tire manufacturer ALWAYS use safety cage and clip on chuck NEVER exceed recommended pressure after seat ing beads ALWAYS keep hands and ...

Page 19: ...ot use a hand held style chuck figure 23 5 Important When inflating automotive light truck and motorcycle ATV see note 6 tires that require more than 60 PSI always use a safety cage and air hose with a clip on air chuck and in line valve The air hose must have enough length between the chuck and the operation in line valve to allow the operator to stand outside the trajectory 6 ATV Tire Inflation ...

Page 20: ...ropean import cars and many aftermarket alloy wheels are very tight and can be difficult to bead seat Also note that asymmet rical hump and run flat tires are extremely difficult to bead seat Follow tire manufacturer s recommended procedure for bead seating Inflation After the beads are seated the tire is ready to be inflated Do not inflate the tire above the manufacturer s recommended pressure as...

Page 21: ...s and wheels Mismatched tire and wheel combinations can explode causing personal injury or death to operator and or bystanders DANGER Even Size Tires 14 0 15 0 16 0 17 0 etc Half Size Tires 14 5 15 5 16 5 17 5 etc Even Size Wheels 14 0 15 0 16 0 17 0 etc 15 5 Note the gap in sealing area Note 15 bead seat Bead may seal but it will not seat properly Half Size Wheels 14 5 15 5 16 5 17 5 etc ...

Page 22: ...te the tire On many performance wheels a valve type sensor may be inside of the rim These devices are expensive and should be serviced with care After deflating the tire loosen and remove the retaining nut and then tap lightly with a hammer to allow the valve sensor to fall inside the tire before further service work figure 24 Figure 24 Rim with a Valve Type Sensor Tire Removed for Clarity 2 Some ...

Page 23: ...s onto the tire changer 8 Clamp wheel from the outside Position rim edge into clamp at 12 o clock position Lower the wheel and depress the clamp control pedal Slowly move the clamps inward until they securely contact the outside edge of the rim Figure 31 Figure 31A Clamp Wheel Tire Removed for Clarity Figure 31B Outside Clamped with Tire Removed Tip This is usually accomplished by crouching down i...

Page 24: ... roller tool to help push the tire bead down so bead area is easier to reach for lubrication Figure 26 Figure 26 Lubricate Upper Bead 7 Locate the valve stem just before the demount head before proceeding Figure 27 Figure 27 Position Valve Stem Under Demount Head 8 Place the helper foot opposite the demount head and push the bead into drop center Insert bead lifting tool between knob on demount to...

Page 25: ...and mount figure 39 Figure 39 Mount the Lower Bead 22 Next position the rim for the best mounting by assuring the valve stem or sensor devices will not pre vent the upper bead from using the wheel s full drop center Typically valves or sensor devices are posi tioned at 90 degrees forward of the duckhead 3 Position the valve stem 90 degrees clockwise in front of the mount demount tool for top bead ...

Page 26: ...no drop center These are not DOT approved The tire or wheel or both can be damaged and the tire could explode under pressure resulting in serious injury or death If you attempt to mount demount this type of wheel use extreme cau tion Figure 37 European Performance Wheels Asymmetrical Hump Some European wheels have very large humps except near the valve hole On these wheels the beads should be loos...

Page 27: ...y stick type pressure gauge If necessary adjust the dial of the machine gauge If the gauge is defective replace it immediately part number 107985 Contact COATS at 615 641 7533 Check function of the pressure limiter weekly Always rein stall the lens after adjusting the gauge G Make sure all fasteners are securely tightened H Make certain that all guards and covers are in place I Check for worn dama...

Page 28: ...mall screwdriver or pick Pressure Limiter Maintenance Operating a tire changer with a defective improperly adjusted or by passed pressure limiter could cause an operator to acciden tally over pressurize a tire resulting in a tire explosion with severe injury or death to the operator or bystanders Always be sure that the pressure limiter is present and is operating properly Never inflate tire above...

Page 29: ... for safe use and efficient operation Proper installa tion also helps protect the unit from dam age and makes service easier Always place safety poster and instructions near the unit Location Select a location using the drawings below The area should provide the operator with enough space to use the equipment in a safe manner The area selected should be well lit easy to clean and should be away fr...

Page 30: ...rating instructions source must have a solid connection less than 1 ohm between ground and building ground Floor Mounting The machine should be securely bolted to the floor with suitable anchors using the hole at each corner of the machine base ...

Page 31: ...Important Always read and follow the operating instructions 27 N No ot te es s ...

Page 32: ...tire from seat ing right If you spot any of these problems don t mount the tire until the rim has been checked by your shop foreman Inspect the tire for bead damage M MO OU UN NT T Once you ve made sure the tire is OK and the right size and the rim is OK mount the tire safely NEVER ever lean over the tire when you re inflating it If a tire does explode it will go straight up You don t want to be o...

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