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Anchoring (Optional)
1.
Mark hole locations for the four feet on the tire changer.
2.
Drill a 5/16 inch diameter hole four inches deep at locations previously marked.
3.
Install a 5/16 inch anchor bolt into each foot securing the tire changer to the floor.
Modification Instructions for Nitrogen Tire Fill
The TCA28 can be easily modified to allow the use of nitrogen for the bead blast nozzle and tire fill hose.
1.
Disconnect the air supply from the tire changer.
2.
Disconnect the air line from the connection in-between the air regulator/filter and oiler
(Fig. 84)
.
DISCONNECT
THIS LINE
Fig. 84
3.
Plug the open connection on the regulator/filter/oiler assembly with the appropriate plug.
NOTE:
Either an 8mm air line plug such as McMaster-Carr part number
51615K194, or a piece of 5/16” x 1” rod (steel, brass, or plastic) will work for
plugging the open connection.
4.
Using the appropriate adaptors for the shop, connect the nitrogen supply to the disconnected air line
(Fig. 85)
.
PLUG
NITROGEN
LINE
SHOP AIR
Fig. 85
5.
Connect the air supply to the tire changer.
6.
Check tire changer for proper operation.