TYRE SPREADER WITH STAND - MANUAL
MODEL NO:
TC970
Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard, this product will, if used according to these instructions,
and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.
IMPORTANT:
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS. USE
THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR
PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.
1. SAFETY
WARNING! Ensure Health & Safety, local authority and general workshop practice regulations are adhered to when using this
equipment.
WARNING! DO NOT operate the tilt pedal at any time,without first taking hold of the roller platform or a tyre that is secured to it.
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Familiarise yourself with the applications, limitations and the potential hazards of the tyre spreader.
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Maintain the tyre spreader in good condition (use an authorised service agent).
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Replace or repair damaged parts. Use genuine parts only. Unauthorised parts may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty.
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WARNING! Check regularly for damaged parts. Any part that is damaged must be repaired or replaced before the equipment is
next used.
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Locate the tyre spreader in a suitable work area and keep area clean and tidy and free from unrelated materials. Ensure that there is
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adequate lighting.
WARNING! Use on a level surface, preferably concrete, to which the tyre spreader must be bolted. Keep the tyre spreader clean for
best and safest performance.
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Wear approved safety eye protection (standard spectacles are not adequate).
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Keep hands and feet well clear of the tyre spreader.
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Maintain correct balance and footing. Ensure the floor is not slippery and wear non-slip shoes.
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Remove ill fitting clothing. Remove ties, watches, rings and other loose jewellery and contain and/or tie back long hair.
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Keep children and unauthorised persons away from the work area.
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DO NOT
use the tyre spreader for any purpose other than that for which it is designed.
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DO NOT
operate the tyre spreader if any parts are damaged or missing as this may cause failure and/or personal injury.
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DO NOT
allow untrained persons to operate the tyre spreader.
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DO NOT
stand on the tyre spreader
2. INTRODUCTION
Floor standing unit for spreading vehicle tyres before carrying out repairs. Features rollers to rotate the tyre to the correct position and
fully adjustable platform. Suitable for most cars and light commercial vehicles.
3. SPECIFICATION
Model No: .......................................................................TC970
Height: ...........................................................................870mm
Base Size: ...........................................................300 x 300mm
Maximum Tyre Width: .....................230mm (Before spreading)
Tyre Spread: ....................................................................85mm
Platform Swivel: ................................................................. 360º
Tilt: ...................................................4 Position (Foot operated)
Maximum Tilt : ..................................................................... 90º
Spreader Position Adjustments: ..............................................7
4. ASSEMBLY
For assembly refer to fig.1.
4.1.
Attach the roller platform (D) to the tilt head (H) using an M16 x 30mm socket cap bolt, an M16 flat washer, M16 split washer and an M16
Nyloc type nut. Slide the flat washer over the hole in the centre of the platform. Drop the bolt down through the hole in the cross bar,
through the washer and through the hole in the tilt head plate. From underneath,position the split washer over the bolt and screw on the
nyloc nut.
4.2.
Hold the nut steady with a 12mm hex key and tighten the bolt until it grip Back the nut off slightly to allow the platform to rotate on the tilt
head.
4.3.
Take the mounting pin (B) with Tyre Hook (A) attached and position a cir-clip in one of the top two grooves depending on the size of tyre
to be worked on. Slide the mounting pin down through one of the holes in the cross bar (see B or C) and retain it underneath with another
cir-clip.
4.4.
Slide the Handle Carrier (E) onto the end of the cross bar. Pull down on the sprung pin (I) and move the carrier fully onto the cross bar.
4.5.
Position the carrier where required and release the sprung pin to latch in one of the six positions shown below.
Refer to
instruction
manual
Wear eye
protection
Wear protective
gloves
TC970 Issue:2 27/07/22
Original Language Version
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