Model H.I.T. 6000 TRUCK TIRE CHANGER Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Maintenance Instructions READ these instructions before placing unit in service. KEEP these and other materials delivered with the unit in a binder near the machine for ease of reference by supervisors and operators. 1601 J. P. Hennessy Drive, LaVergne, TN USA 37086 615/641-7533 800/688/6359 www.ammcoats.com Manual Part No.: 8120583 03 HENNESSY INDUSTRIES INC. Manufacturer of AMMCO®, COATS® and BADA® Automotive Service Equipment and Tools. Revision: 07/14 Table of Contents Safety Instructions ......................................................................................1 - 2 Owner’s Responsibility ......................................................................................................1 Operator Protective Equipment ........................................................................................1 Defi nitions of Hazard Levels ..............................................................................................1 Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................2 Bead Loosening ..................................................................................................................2 Demounting & Mounting ...................................................................................................2 Infl ation ...............................................................................................................................2 Installation Instructions ..............................................................................3 - 4 Electrical Installation ..........................................................................................................4 Air Installation ....................................................................................................................4 General ................................................................................................................................4 Principal Operating Parts ...................................................................................................4 Operating Instructions .............................................................................. 5 - 11 Tubeless Tire Bead Loosening .....................................................................................5 - 6 Multiple Piece Rim Bead Loosening .................................................................................6 Clamping ....................................................................................................................... 6 - 7 Demounting .................................................................................................................. 7 - 8 Mounting ....................................................................................................................... 8 - 9 Infl ation ...............................................................................................................................9 Special Instructions for “Duplex” or “Super Single” Tires ...........................................10 Mounting ...........................................................................................................................11 Maintenance Instructions .........................................................................12 -13 ii • COATS Heavy Duty Tire Changer Safety Instructions Operator Protective Equipment Personal protective equipment helps make tire servic- ing safer. However, equipment does not take the place WARNING of safe operating practices. Always wear durable work clothing during tire service activity. Loose fitting clothing Failure to follow danger, warning, and caution should be avoided. Tight fitting leather gloves are rec- instructions may lead to serious personal ommended to protect operator’s hands when handling injury or death to operator or bystander or worn tires and wheels. Sturdy leather work shoes with damage to property. Do not operate this steel toes and oil resistant soles should be used by tire machine until you read and understand all service personnel to help prevent injury in typical shop the dangers, warnings, and cautions in this activities. Eye protection is essential during tire service manual. For additional copies of either, or activity. Safety glasses with side shields, goggles, or further information, contact: face shields are acceptable. Back belts provide support during lifting activities and are also helpful in providing Hennessy Industries, Inc. operator protection. Consideration should also be given 1601 J. P. Hennessy Drive to the use of hearing protection if tire service activity LaVergne, TN 37086 is performed in an enclosed area, or if noise levels are (615) 641-7533 or (800) 688-6359 high. www.ammcoats.com Definitions of Hazard Levels Owner’s Responsibility Identify the hazard levels used in this manual with the To maintain machine and user safety, the responsibility following definitions and signal words: of the owner is to read and follow these instructions: DANGER • Follow all installation instructions. Watch for this symbol: • Make sure installation conforms to all applicable Local, State, and Federal Codes, Rules, and Regula- tions; such as State and Federal OSHA Regulations DANGER and Electrical Codes. It Means: Immediate hazards, which will result in • Carefully check the unit for correct initial func- severe personal injury or death. tion. WARNING • Read and follow the safety instructions. Keep Watch for this symbol: them readily available for machine operators. • Make certain all operators are properly trained, know how to safely and correctly operate the unit, WARNING and are properly supervised. It Means: Hazards or unsafe practices, which could • Allow unit operation only with all parts in place result in severe personal injury or death. and operating safely. CAUTION • Carefully inspect the unit on a regular basis and Watch for this symbol: perform all maintenance as required. • Service and maintain the unit only with autho- rized or approved replacement parts. CAUTION • Keep all instructions permanently with the unit It Means: Hazards or unsafe practices, which may and all decals/labels/notices on the unit clean and result in minor personal injury or product or property visible. damage. • Do not override safety features. Watch for this symbol! It means BE ALERT! Your safety, or the safety of others, is involved! COATS Heavy Duty Tire Changer • 1 Safety Instructions Inflation ALWAYS follow all applicable Local, State, and Federal WARNING Codes, Rules, and Regulations; such as the Federal OSHA Standard Number 1910.177. Only properly trained personnel should ser- NEVER seat beads or inflate a tire on the tire changer. vice tires on the H.I.T. 6000. Read all safety The H.I.T. 6000 is not designed as a safety device or and operation instructions thoroughly stand for bead seating or inflation. before using the tire changer. ALWAYS use an approved inflation chamber or inflation ALWAYS remove all wheel weights and the valve core cage. to deflate the tire before servicing. The following safety instructions are for one piece ALWAYS cover the electric motor and switch box wheels only. Refer to the manufacturer’s or R.M.A. pro- before hosing down the tire changer. Be sure water cedures for multi-piece wheels. does not enter the motor or switch box. ALWAYS use an approved inflation chamber or inflation ALWAYS disconnect the electric power and air supply cage equipped with a grip chuck and a remote inflation before attempting any maintenance. gauge and valve. DO NOT OVER INFLATE! Tire or wheel ALWAYS keep all working surfaces clean and free of failure during and after inflation may result in an explo- tire lube buildup. sion capable of causing severe injury or death. ALWAYS be aware of what each person is and will do ALWAYS inflate the tire to manufacturer’s recom- before attempting any two-person operation. mended cold operating pressure. Bead Loosening NEVER reinflate a tire that has been run under-inflated or flat without first demounting the tire and checking for NEVER place anything between the bead loosener wheel and tire damage. disc and the tire/wheel. ALWAYS inspect the tire interior for loose or broken NEVER place any part of your body between the bead cords, cuts, penetrating objects, and other damage loosener disc and the tire/wheel, severe bodily injury to the carcass. Discard tires that cannot be properly may result. repaired. NEVER allow the bead loosener to contact the wheel, NEVER rework, weld, heat or braze wheels. wheel damage may occur. Demounting & Mounting NEVER strike the tire or wheel with a hammer. NEVER stand on the working table while demounting ALWAYS be sure the tire diameter exactly matches the or mounting a tire. wheel diameter. ALWAYS keep hands, feet, and other objects away from moving parts while the machine in turned on. DANGER ALWAYS place the narrow bead seat to the outside when clamping. Failure to demount the tire from the Tire failure under pressure can be hazardous. narrow bead seat side may cause damage to the tire Place the wheel inside an approved inflation beads. chamber or cage before inflating. Use an approved remote inflation valve, hose, and ALWAYS apply an approved rubber lubricant to rim gauge. ALWAYS wear safety goggles for eye flanges and both tire beads before demounting or protection. Do not stand beside the wheel mounting and seating the beads.