EEWH315A and 317A Tire Changer Operation Manual
Operation Manual
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Before operating the machine, take the time to familiarize
yourself with the operation and function of all the
controls.
A
Press down and release the first pedal from the
left: the jaws of the turntable will retract. Do it
again: the jaws will expand. If you press the pedal
prior to the end of the stroke and release, the jaws
may be stopped in any position.
B
Open the bead breaker arm. Press down and
hold the middle pedal: by doing this you operate
the bead breaker blade and the arm will move
towards the machine. Release the pedal: the bead
breaker blade will retract.
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WARNING!
ALWAYS KEEP ARMS AND LEGS AWAY FROM THE
BEAD BREAKER STROKE!!
C
Press down the right pedal: the turntable turns
clockwise. Placing your foot under the pedal and
lift, the turntable turns counterclockwise.
D
Lower the Lock Lever
(3 )
to unlock the vertical
slide; lift the Lock Lever to lock.
E
Turn Swing Arm Adjustment Knob
(4)
for
positioning mount/demount head slightly away
from rim diameter.
F
Lift upward on the restraint-positioning knob
(2)
to
position over tire/wheel assembly for inflation, at the
same time push down on the Anti-rotation Lock Arm
to release lock.
(1)
You may now swing the safety
restraint arm to position on the center of the wheel.
Lower the restraint until the rubber pad on the
restraint disc is resting on the rim center. The SRA
is a gravity lock that will automatically lock if any force
other than the restraint position knob is lifted. You
are now ready for the inflation process.
NOTE:
the turntable inflation will not function until the
safety arm is centered over the turntable.
A.
Connect the machine to the air supply with a rubber
hose (rated for the pressure) with an internal diameter
of no less than 1/2" (12.5mm).
WARNING! BEFORE CONNECTING THE MACHINE
TO THE AIR SUPPLY BE SURE ALL PERSONNEL
ARE CLEAR OF THE MACHINE AND NO ITEMS ARE
LEFT ON THE TURNTABLE.
B.
It is strongly recommended that an air valve shut-
off be installed between the shop air supply and the
tire changer for routine maintenance and in case of
an emergency.
C.
Should you install any optional accessories, please
refer to the relevant instructions.
D.
Ensure the functional ability of the air lubricator by
ensuring that the glass sight bowl is filled with air
lubricant.
3.0
CONTROLS
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Figure 3.0-1
