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Aston Tire Changer ATC-8823 User’s Manual
Operation
4.1 Operating notes
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Check the connection of air pipe is in place, ensure that no air leakage, ensure the
operation space to meet the requirements, then start work.
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Before any operation, the gas in the tire is needed to be released, and the balance block
of the tire balancing device is removed.
4.2 Disassemble operation process
4.2.1 Bead Loosening
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Deflate tire completely by removing the valve core from the valve stem. To avoid
damaging the clamps and/or wheel, move the clamps to their full inward position before
positioning a tire for bead loosening.
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Pull the bead breaker blade away from the machine and roll the wheel into position. If
servicing a performance wheel or any other wheel with Tire Pressure Sensor), make sure
that the valve stem is either in the 12 o’clock or 6 o’clock position.
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Position the bead breaker blade against the tire next to, but not on, the rim or the sidewall
of the tire. Press the breaker pedal to actuate the blade and loosen the bead. It may be
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Raise the Vertical Shaft / Mount-demount
head assembly to the highest position and
lock it in place by pushing the Locking
Handle up.
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Check the Socket Head Cap Screw on the
Cap, tighten if necessary.
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Check the operation of the Vertical Shaft
and the Locking Handle.
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Check that the Mount/Demount Head bolt
and set screws are tightened.