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Swing-Arm Tire Changer 

Installation and Operation Manual 

Manual P/N 5900171 — Manual Revision C — December 2019 

 

Model: 

 

R745 

 

 

 

 

Designed and engineered in Southern California, USA. Made in China.

 

 

DANGER

 

Read the 

entire contents

 of this manual 

before

 using this 

product. Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions in 
this manual can result in serious injury or death. Make sure all other 
operators also read this manual. Keep the manual near the product 
for future reference. By proceeding with installation and operation, 
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Summary of Contents for R745

Page 1: ...eered in Southern California USA Made in China DANGER Read the entire contents of this manual before using this product Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions in this manual can result in serious injury or death Make sure all other operators also read this manual Keep the manual near the product for future reference By proceeding with installation and operation you agree that yo...

Page 2: ... support warranty Go to bendpak com support register your product and fill out the online form to register your product be sure to click Submit Safety Your new product was designed and manufactured with safety in mind Your safety also depends on proper training and thoughtful operation Do not set up operate maintain or repair the unit without reading and understanding this manual and the labels on...

Page 3: ... latest version of the manual for your product on the BendPak Ranger website DANGER Be very careful when setting up operating maintaining or repairing this equipment failure to do so could result in property damage product damage injury or in very rare cases death Make sure only authorized personnel operate this equipment All repairs must be performed by an authorized technician Do not make modifi...

Page 4: ...he product until you are familiar with all operating instructions and warnings Do not allow anyone else to operate the product until they are also familiar with all operating instructions and warnings WARNING There are many moving parts on a Tire Changer keep clear of these moving parts and the Tire being changed In particular when inflating a Tire never lean over the Tire if it were to explode wh...

Page 5: ...ls that may be used in this Manual DANGER Calls attention to a hazard that will result in death or injury WARNING Calls attention to a hazard or unsafe practice that could result in death or injury CAUTION Calls attention to a hazard or unsafe practice that could result in personal injury product damage or property damage NOTICE Calls attention to a situation that if not avoided could result in pr...

Page 6: ...R745 Swing Arm Tire Changer 6 P N 5900171 Rev C Dec 2019 Components The following graphic identifies the main components of the Tire Changer Not all components visible ...

Page 7: ...during Tire mounting Inflation Gun with Pressure Gauge Adds air to a Tire The Pressure Gauge shows the amount of air pressure currently in a Tire or the amount of air pressure in a Tire as the Tire is inflated Includes an Air Chuck with self gripping clip and an air dump button Lube Bucket Holds Tire lubricant Use a lubricant approved by the Tire manufacturer for the Tire being changed Lube Brush ...

Page 8: ...be released all at once possibly injuring or in rare cases killing the Operator or bystanders Q What thing should I always do when working with the Tire Changer A You must identify and correctly match the Tire and Wheel Rim diameters of the Tires you are mounting they must match exactly If they do not match exactly this is called a tire mismatch The result of a mismatch is that the Tire could lite...

Page 9: ...gn Rigid Fixed Swing Arm Internal Rim Clamping 12 21 in 305 533 mm External Rim Clamping 10 18 in 254 457 mm Turntable Tire Width Capacity 5 12 in 127 305 mm Bead Breaker Tire Width Capacity 3 11 in 76 279 mm Maximum Tire Diameter 39 in 991 mm Sound 70 dB Dimensions 33 in wide by 39 in deep by 70 in high 838 mm wide by 991 mm deep by 1 778 mm high Comes from factory configured for 110 VAC operatio...

Page 10: ...llation Safety Rules 2 Make sure you have the necessary Tools 3 Find an appropriate Location 4 Make sure there is adequate Clearance around and above 5 Unpack the Unit 6 Install the Tower 7 Move the unit to Permanent Location 8 Anchor the Unit 9 Connect to Air 10 Connect to Power switching to 220 VAC operation requires an Electrician 11 Prepare the Lube Bucket 12 Review the Final Checklist ...

Page 11: ... person We strongly recommend having two or more persons work together to install the unit Tools You may need some or all of the following tools Forklift pallet jack or shop crane Utility knife Hammer mallet crow bar or pry bar Tin or sheet metal snips Hex key and wrench set metric and SAE Screwdriver set slot and Phillips Finding a Location Keep the following in mind when deciding on a location P...

Page 12: ...e around the Tire Changer is required WARNING The Clearance values shown below allow enough space to operate the Tire Changer However for safety purposes only the Operator should be within 30 feet of the Tire Changer while it is in use Top view Not necessarily to scale Not all components shown ...

Page 13: ...eased Use caution when taking the Tire Changer out of its shipping container You do not want to damage the unit misplace any of the components that come with it or hurt anyone To unpack the Tire Changer 1 Make sure you are wearing OSHA approved publication 3151 Personal Protective Equipment leather gloves steel toed work boots back belts hearing protection and ANSI approved eye protection safety g...

Page 14: ...mount Head is tied to a Bolt on the Tire Changer Cabinet Keep the Bolt and Washer that is holding the Shaft you will need it to complete the installation 3 Stand up the Tower then move the Base over the Tire Changer Cabinet lining up the four holes in the Base over the four large holes in the top of the Cabinet WARNING Use care when moving the Tower it is heavy and not evenly balanced If it is dro...

Page 15: ... two people work together to move the Tire Changer To move the Tire Changer 1 Make sure you are wearing OSHA approved publication 3151 Personal Protective Equipment leather gloves steel toed work boots back belts hearing protection and ANSI approved eye protection safety glasses face shield or goggles 2 Remove the shipping bolts that hold the Tire Changer to the Pallet 3 Move the Tire Changer off ...

Page 16: ...chors mentioned in the following procedure are not supplied with the Tire Changer You could for example use 3 8 in wide by 3 in deep Anchor Bolts to secure the Tire Changer drilling the hole approximately 2 5 in 63 5 mm into the Concrete To anchor the Tire Changer 1 Make sure you are wearing OSHA approved publication 3151 Personal Protective Equipment leather gloves steel toed work boots back belt...

Page 17: ... the hole part of the way this is normal If the Anchor Bolt goes all the way in with little or no resistance the hole is too wide Once past the hole in the base the Anchor Bolt eventually stops going down into the hole as the Expansion Sleeve contacts the sides of the hole this is normal 6 Hammer or mallet the Anchor Bolt the rest of the way down into the hole Stop when the Washer is snug against ...

Page 18: ...r Source connects to the Tire Changer via the Air In connector on the Regulator Filter You need to provide a fitting for the Air In connector it is not supplied Side view Drawing not necessarily to scale Not all components shown The following drawing shows a quick connect air fitting shown on the right below that connects to the Air In connector shown on the left below The fitting is not supplied ...

Page 19: ... a 110 VAC power source as it comes from the factory To connect the Tire Changer to a 220 VAC power source you need to do two things Change the Voltage Selector Switch to 220 V Change the Plug on the end of the Power Cord to a 220 VAC NEMA 30 Amp Plug DANGER All electrical work including changing a Plug from 110 VAC to 220 VAC must be done by a licensed certified Electrician If you do not use a li...

Page 20: ...ing or maintenance Make sure the unit cannot be reenergized until you are done This equipment has internal arcing or sparking parts that should not be exposed to flammable vapors The unit must not be located in a recessed area or below floor level Preparing the Lube Bucket The Tire Changer comes with a Lube Bucket to hold Lube and a Lube Brush to apply Lube BendPak Ranger does not include Lube wit...

Page 21: ... Foot Pedal to check for electric power If the Turntable turns you have power Check the Anchor Bolts If the Tire Changer is bolted down make sure the Anchor Bolts are in position and tightened down Make sure there is Tire lubricant available Your shop probably has a brand of Lube that it prefers Make sure some is in the Lube Bucket on the Tire Changer Always use Lube it makes changing Tires easier...

Page 22: ...ify the maximum allowed inflation pressure it should be on the sidewall of the Tire Do not exceed the maximum allowed inflation pressure of the Tire Make sure the Tire is restrained for inflation either internally clamped or in a Tire Inflation Cage such as the RIC 4716 4 Bar Tire Inflation Cage from BendPak Ranger Do not inflate a Tire if it is externally clamped external clamping interferes with...

Page 23: ...o that it will not be tripped over or pulled out Do not use anything flammable on the Beads or Rims as lubrication instead use non flammable vegetable or soap based rubber lubricant Do not use the Tire Changer in the vicinity of open containers of flammable liquids Clean the unit according to the instructions in Maintenance Read the entire Installation and Operation Manual before using the Tire Ch...

Page 24: ... Mechanism Each Clamp mechanism holds a Clamp The Clamp Mechanism moves in and out to clamp Wheels either externally or internally All four Clamp Mechanisms move together They can all be in or they can all be out External and Internal clamping refer to the location of the Clamp in relation to the Wheel Side view Some components exaggerated for clarity Large arrows show direction Clamps are pressin...

Page 25: ...l between the Clamps and press down on the Clamps In Foot Pedal to move the Clamps in until the Wheel is being firmly held in place To clamp internally If necessary press down on the Clamps In Foot Pedal to move the Clamps in they may be all the way in already in which case you do not need to move them Then position the Wheel over the Clamps and press down on the Clamps Out Foot Pedal to move the ...

Page 26: ...en one is down the other is up The one that is down cannot go down any further So for example if the Clamps In Foot Pedal is up and you press down on it the Clamps move in and the Clamps In Foot Pedal goes down and stays down At the same time the Clamps Out Foot Pedal goes up and stays up Clamps Out Foot Pedal Press and release to move the Clamp Mechanisms out if they are in Bead Breaker Foot Peda...

Page 27: ...ief Button Removes air if a Tire gets overinflated WARNING Do not hold the Air Chuck while you are inflating a Tire This leaves you too close to the Tire which could result in injury if there is a problem during inflation Trigger Press and hold to inflate Side view Not necessarily to scale Not all components shown To see the pressure in a Tire Attach the Air Chuck to the Tire s Valve Stem the Air ...

Page 28: ...en you get it to the desired location Useful if you are going to be working on multiple Wheels that are the same size move the Mount Demount Head to the desired location then adjust the Swing Control so that the Swing Arm returns to this same position if moved out and then back Mount Demount Head Demounts and mounts Tire Beads Shaft Moves the Mount Demount Head up and down Use the Shaft Cap to mov...

Page 29: ...Bead goes over the Mount Lip and under the Demount Lip The Mount Demount Head that comes with the Tire Changer is alloy steel which includes plastic inserts on the inside to avoid damaging Rims An optional plastic polymer Mount Demount Head is available from BendPak Ranger This Head has a non marring surface that will not scratch or otherwise damage paint or powder coating on Wheels More informati...

Page 30: ...ssing down on the Bead Breaker Foot Pedal The main parts of the Bead Breaker are Bead Breaker Mechanism Moves in and out under the control of the Bead Breaker Foot Pedal Moves with great force make sure you are completely clear of the Blade and the Bead Breaker Mechanism before pressing down on the Bead Breaker Foot Pedal Blade The part of the Bead Breaker that contacts the Tire and actually break...

Page 31: ... the Tire Depending on the circumstances if you find any damage you might want to discuss that damage with the owner of the Vehicle and or photograph the damage If you work in a shop talk to your supervisor regarding shop policies in this area Additionally damaged Wheels and Tires are dangerous to work with If you are not sure whether a Wheel or Tire is too damaged to service talk to your supervis...

Page 32: ...irst before breaking the Beads on the rest of the Tire Performance Wheels on some Vehicles have a pressure sensor strapped to the Rim opposite the Valve Hole On these Wheels the Beads should be loosened at the Valve Hole on both the upper and lower sides first before breaking the Beads on the rest of the Tire Be mindful of the TPMS sensor when breaking a Tire s Bead demounting a Tire and mounting ...

Page 33: ...el on the Turntable It is important for the Wheel to stay in place on the Turntable The Tire Changer supports both Internal and External Clamping 4 Demount the Tire Once the Bead is broken you still have to slide both Beads over the Rim Lip of the Wheel to get it fully off Once the Tire is demounted from the Wheel you can move it out of the way and then mount the new Tire 5 Mount the Tire Mounting...

Page 34: ...is should be done after the old Tire has been demounted but before the new Tire is mounted There is a tool called a Valve Stem Installer Remover Tool sometimes Valve Stem Puller Remover Tool that can be used to both remove an old Valve Stem and install a new Valve Stem This tool is not the same tool as the Valve Core Tool When inflating a Tire Before starting the first stage of inflating a Tire se...

Page 35: ...ol to remove the Valve Core If a tool is not available you may be able to use needle nose pliers If you are going to use the same Valve Stem with the new Tire you are going to mount keep the Valve Core you just took out BendPak Ranger recommends installing a new Valve Stem when you mount a Tire 3 Make sure all of the air comes out of the Tire WARNING Do not proceed with any other Tire changing act...

Page 36: ...ts hearing protection and ANSI approved eye protection safety glasses face shield or goggles 2 Check the Tire again to make sure it is fully deflated 3 Check both sides of the Tire to make sure all Wheel weights from balancing have been removed If they have not remove them CAUTION Breaking the Beads of a Tire with Wheel weights could damage the Tire Changer and or the Wheel 4 Identify the Narrow s...

Page 37: ...t may take several attempts to fully break the Bead 11 When the Bead is broken at the current location rotate the Tire 180 and break the Bead at that location Important Every Tire is different With some Tires the entire Bead on one side could be broken with the first use of the Bead Breaker Blade Other Tires could take multiple attempts until the Bead is broken all of the way around the Tire 12 Wh...

Page 38: ...nd ANSI approved eye protection safety glasses face shield or goggles 2 Identify the Narrow side of the Tire this side goes up 3 Determine which clamping method you are going to use If you are clamping externally move the Clamps all the way out If you are clamping internally move the Clamps all the way in 4 Put the Wheel onto the Turntable either between the Clamps that are all the way out for ext...

Page 39: ...on 3151 Personal Protective Equipment leather gloves steel toed work boots back belts hearing protection and ANSI approved eye protection safety glasses face shield or goggles 2 Verify that the Tire s Beads are completely broken on both sides of the Tire 3 Apply Tire lubricant to both the top and bottom Tire Beads and the top Rim This helps slide the Beads over the top Rim more easily 4 Move the M...

Page 40: ...hen the Bead Lifting Tool has moved all the way over and is lying flat check the top Bead to make sure it is above the Demount Lip The top Bead must be above the top of the Demount Lip to proceed Continue holding the Bead Lifting Tool 9 Press down the Turntable Foot Pedal so that the Turntable begins turning clockwise Note If you have difficulty getting the Turntable to move clockwise release the ...

Page 41: ... trickier this time as the rest of the Tire is in the way as you are trying to get access to the bottom Bead Side view Not necessarily to scale 15 Push the Bead Lifting Tool towards the other side of the Wheel in an arc pulling the bottom Bead over the Demount Lip of the Mount Demount Head 16 While continuing to hold the Bead Lifting Tool press down on the Turntable Foot Pedal to move the Turntabl...

Page 42: ...ange a Tire unless you have been trained to do so Failure to understand and follow proper procedures can result in injury or death During mounting the Tire Bead goes over the Mount Lip of the Mount Demount Head but stays under the Demount Lip See Mount Demount Head for additional information Review the following points before mounting a Tire Check the Tire and Wheel to make sure they are an exact ...

Page 43: ...thest away from the Mount Demount Head down over that side of the Rim and Wheel as far as it will go 8 On the opposite side of the Tire make sure the bottom Tire Bead is in the Wheel s Drop Center 9 Press down on the Turntable Foot Pedal The Turntable will turn clockwise and the bottom Tire Bead will drop over the top of the Rim 10 Put the top Tire Bead over the Mount Lip and under the Demount Lip...

Page 44: ...n the Sidewall starting near the Mount Demount Head move it around with the Tire as it rotates 14 If you run into any difficulty as the Tire rotates take your foot off the Turntable Foot Pedal to stop the Turntable then press up on the Turntable Foot Pedal to turn the Turntable counterclockwise Make any necessary adjustments and then proceed Eventually the top Tire Bead slips under the Rim How lon...

Page 45: ...it can explode and cause serious injury or death to anyone near it Using a Tire Inflation Cage helps reduce the danger Important inflation notes Identify the recommended inflation pressure of the Tire can usually be found on a sticker on the driver side doorjamb of the vehicle or in the owner s manual and the maximum inflation pressure of the Tire usually located on the sidewall Max Press 35 psi o...

Page 46: ...ds until the Beads have been successfully sealed To Seat the Beads 1 Make sure the Air Chuck is clipped to the Valve Stem of the Tire 2 Step back from the Tire 3 Press and hold down the Trigger on the Inflation Gun Air begins flowing into the Tire After a few seconds you should hear a pop as the Beads are seated Bead Seating usually requires 7 psi or above Some Beads are hard to seat but never exc...

Page 47: ... Do not override the pressure limiter Do not inflate a Tire if it is externally clamped external clamping interferes with inflation Instead switch to internal clamping or restrain the Tire in an Inflation Cage DANGER Inflating a Tire with a bypassed pressure limiter could result in the Tire exploding which could injure or kill bystanders or the Tire Changer Operator Do not exceed 60 psi unless the...

Page 48: ...in it Refer to Check the Water Level for instructions Weekly Check the oil feed rate of the Oiler Lubricator It should be 1 to 2 drops per use of a pneumatic component If it is above or below this level you need to adjust it Refer to Check the Oil Feed Rate and Adding Oil for instructions Weekly Check the amount of pneumatic oil in the Oiler Lubricator reservoir If it is under one half 50 full add...

Page 49: ...e reservoir If the reservoir is one quarter 25 or more filled with water you need to drain it 2 Disconnect the Air Source at the Air In connector WARNING Make sure to disconnect the Air Source and make sure it cannot be reconnected until you are done draining the water from the Regulator Filter If the Air Source is reconnected during the procedure it could damage the Regulator Filter the Tire Chan...

Page 50: ...time you press and release the Clamps In or Out Foot Pedal Your goal is for 1 or 2 drops to come out each time 3 If you are getting fewer than 1 or 2 drops turn the Adjustment Screw counter clockwise using a small flat head screwdriver then press the Clamps In or Out Foot Pedal again to check the output 4 If you are getting more than 1 or 2 drops turn the Adjustment Screw clockwise then press the ...

Page 51: ...l Make sure the unit is getting power The Tire Changer is not getting power Have a licensed certified Electrician check the electrical path from the supplied cord to the power source If any issues are found have them fixed No air comes out when you press the Trigger on the Inflation Gun Make sure the Tire Changer is correctly connected to a working air source It is difficult to secure Tires when c...

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Page 55: ...R745 Swing Arm Tire Changer 55 P N 5900171 Rev C Dec 2019 Parts Cabinet Part Number Description 100 Jaw clamp air valve assembly 5327333 100 1 Bead breaker air valve assembly 101 Chassis weldment ...

Page 56: ...Nut M6 118 Nut M4 5400110 119 Pry bar 120 Foot pedal hood 120 Cabinet front plate 121 Chassis front board 122 Washer Φ4 spring 123 Fitting side outlet tee φ8 φ8 G1 8 124 Fitting straight φ8 G1 8 125 Fitting 90 φ8 G1 8 126 Fitting straight φ8 G1 8 127 Silencer G1 8 128 Spacer for Valve φ15 x 1 2 129 Air valve O R spacer 130 O ring 15 4 x 3 9 131 Air valve spool 5327323 132 Air valve body 133 SHCS M...

Page 57: ... STS M5 5 x 1 0 x 25 164 Cable holder Φ12 5327566 165 Oiler cup 5327566 165 Oiler cup 166 Joint with internal and external threads 5401121 167 Power cord 168 Fitting straight Φ8 G1 4 169 Power cord grip 170 SHCS M6 x 16 170 Large flat head screw with cross groove 5327308 171 Block 55 x 45 x 10 5400121 172 Soap brush 173 Tool tray 174 Connecting terminal frame 5327443 175 Terminal block 176 Cross r...

Page 58: ...745 Swing Arm Tire Changer 58 P N 5900171 Rev C Dec 2019 193 Air filter cup 194 Single cup oil mist with meter 195 Air pressure gauge 196 Oiler cup 197 Air filter with regulator 198 Accessory Main Tower ...

Page 59: ...14 Nut M10 215 Washer Φ10 spring 216 Hexagon headed bolt M10 x 90 5327310 217 Mount Demount Head bushing 5327080 218 Duckhead insert 5328119 218 Duckhead insert A 219 Hexagon socket set screw with flatpoint M10 x 20 5327436 220 Duckhead retaining washer 221 Washer Φ10 spring 222 Hexagon headed bolt M10 x 20 5327079 223 Roller insert 5327636 223 Roller insert 5327356 224 Metal duckhead 224 Metal du...

Page 60: ...171 Rev C Dec 2019 Turntable Part Number Description 300 Turntable assembly 300 1 Small cylinder hanger hair accessories 300 1 Slide block assembly 5327704 301 Turntable assembly 5327302 302 Jaw clamp cylinder 302 1 Fitting straight Φ8 G1 8 ...

Page 61: ...g 304 Slider welding figure 5328076 304 Jaw clamp cylinder bracket 5327305 305 Small cylinder cover 306 Square turntable 307 Square turntable link pad 5327397 308 Square turntable link 309 Washer Φ12 flat 310 Hexagon headed bolt M12 x 90 310 Hexagon headed bolt M12 x 50 311 Washer Φ12 spring 5327500 312 Metal bushing 18 x 12 x 11 313 Washer Φ65 spring 5327507 314 12 mm eccentric bushing 5327521 31...

Page 62: ...R745 Swing Arm Tire Changer 62 P N 5900171 Rev C Dec 2019 5327363 323 Turntable retaining ring 324 Tab 12 x 8 x 50 5327451 325 Square turntable assembly 5400942 326 SHCS M10 x 25 Bead Breaker ...

Page 63: ...er Φ6 spring 410 Nut M6 5327507 411 12 mm eccentric bushing 5327498 412 BB cylinder wear strip 5327634 413 Bead breaker blade handle 5327177 414 BB rubber disk 5327367 415 Bead breaker arm pivot pin 416 Bead breaker arm rear pivot pin 416 Shovel arm pin 5402111 417 Snap ring Φ16 5327848 418 Bead breaker arm 419 Locknut M16 420 Washer Φ35 spring 421 Locknut M14 421 Locknut M12 5327596 422 Bead brea...

Page 64: ...0 5327500 432 Metal bushing 18 x 12 x 11 433 SHCS M14 x 90 8 8 5327609 433 SHCS M14 x 95 12 9 5327493 434 Y ring 25 5327487 435 O ring 25 x 3 1 436 Cylinder pison limit block 5327683 437 Y ring 186 x 12 x 9 mm 438 Short blade plate shovel upgrade components 439 Spring washer Φ14 470 Metal quick exhaust valve spring 471 Shovel arm pin baffle 472 SHCS M6 x 12 ...

Page 65: ...3 Turntable direction switch assembly 40 A 5327513 501 HHB M10 x 1 5 x 170 5327520 502 HHB M10 x 1 5 x 200 503 Washer Φ10 504 Transmission shaft 506 Oil block 45 x 8 507 Pulley connecting shaft 508 Cone roller bearing 7205 509 Big size belt pulley 510 Tab 6 x 6 x 20 511 Washer Φ8 spring 512 SHCS M8 x 16 513 Worm pressure pad 514 Shaft seal Φ45 x 25 x 10 515 Nut M10 516 Washer Φ10 517 Washer Φ 10 s...

Page 66: ...ket 538 Washer Φ5 spring 539 Cross recessed tapping screws ST4 2 x 13 540 Cross recessed round head screw M5 x 20 5400324 541 Turntable direction switch cam 542 Cross recessed round head screw M4 x 20 543 Washer Φ6 544 Cotter pin Φ2 x 16 545 Washer Φ5 flat 546 Washer Φ6 flat 547 SHCS M6 x 16 548 Washer Φ6 spring 5327321 549 Direction switch cover 550 Motor wire 551 Locknut M8 5327369 552 Motor pul...

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