Atlas TC255, Installation & Operation Manual

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Page 2: ...Read this entire manual before operation begins Record below the following information which is located on the serial number data plate Serial No Model No Date of Installation ...

Page 3: ...troduction 5 General Information 8 Transportation Unpacking And Storage 13 Installation 14 Operation 22 Inflating 30 Accessories 33 Maintenance 35 Trouble Shooting 37 Electric And Pneumatic Diagram 39 Warranty 42 ...

Page 4: ...acilitate reading Indicates the operations which need proper care Indicates prohibition Indicates a possibility of danger for the operators BOLD TYPE Important information WARNING before operating the machine read carefully Chapter 7 Installation where all proper operations for a better functioning of the machine are shown ...

Page 5: ...l number will make it easier for our technical assistance to provide service and will facilitate delivery of any required spare parts For clarity and convenience we have inserted the data of your tire changer in the box below If there is any discrepancy between the data provided in this manual and that shown on the plate fixed to the tire changer the latter should be taken as correct 1 3 Manual ke...

Page 6: ...out without the manufacturer s prior authorization will free him from all responsibility for damage caused directly or indirectly by the above actions Removing or tampering with safety devices immediately invalidates the guarantee The tire changer comes complete with instruction and warning transfers which are designed to be long lasting If they should for any reason be damaged or destroyed please...

Page 7: ... to ensure that the information contained in this manual is correct complete and up to date The manufacturer is not liable for any mistakes made when drawing up this manual and reserves the right to make any changes due the development of the product at any time ...

Page 8: ...nd a maximum diameter of 47 In particular THE MANUFACTURER cannot be held responsible for any damage caused through the use of this tire changer for purposes other than those specified in this manual and therefore inappropriate incorrect and unreasonable 2 2 Description Of Machine Bead press arm Leverless Mounting tools Wheel positioner Bead breaking carriage Control panel Inflation System Front p...

Page 9: ...CKING position the horizontal movement of the bead breaker carriage is restricted and in the meantime the button C is activated When it is selected into UNLOCKING position the bead breaker arm can have the normal movements horizontally CONTROL LEVER B When it is pushed leftwards the bead breaker carriage moves forwards When it is pushed rightwards the bead breaker carriage moves backwards BUTTON C...

Page 10: ...ress arm is used to facilitate mounting and demounting the run flat tire It can be moved upwards and downwards by means of the control lever E 2 3 5 GT Inflation System The GT inflating system consists of the gauge the tire deflation button G and the quick blasting device To inflate the tire press the pedal Z at side of the machine During inflation if the pressure exceeds the value recommended by ...

Page 11: ...eneral Information 11 TC255 2 4 DANGER WARNING SIGNS Unreadable and missing warning labels must be replaced immediately Do not use or add any object that could prevent the operator from seeing the labels ...

Page 12: ...force 2700 lbs force 12000N Max lifting capacity 176 lbs Working pressure 145 psi 10 bar Inflating pressure device max 50 psi 3 5 bar Power supply voltage 220V 1Ph Motor power 0 8kw for 220V 3Ph Rotating speed 6 12 rpm Max spindle torch 885 ft lbs 1200 NM Packing dimension 53 x 55 x 82 Shipping weight 925 lbs Noise level in working condition 70 dB A ...

Page 13: ...rt the forks at the points shown in Figure 1 Fig 1 3 2 Unpacking Remove the protective cardboard and the nylon bag Check that the equipment is in perfect condition making sure that no parts are damaged or missing Use fig 1 for reference If in doubt do not use the machine and contact your retailer 3 3 Storage In the event of storage for long periods of time be sure to disconnect all sources of powe...

Page 14: ... system It is therefore advisable to install the machine near these power sources The place of installation must also provide at least the space shown in pictures 2 2 A so as to allow all parts of the machine to operate correctly and without any restriction If the machine is installed outside it must be protected by a protective shelter The tire changer with electric motor cannot be used in explos...

Page 15: ...Installation 15 TC255 Fig 2 A ...

Page 16: ...on 16 TC255 4 2 Parts Assembly 4 2 1 Adjustment of control panel position ref fig 3 Loosen screws 1 and 2 slightly then swing the control panel forward or backward Tighten the screws after repositioning 2 1 Fig 3 ...

Page 17: ... the support 1 onto the bead breaking arm using the supplied screws and washers as shown in the figure 4 and then tighten the screws Install the tool tray 2 onto the support 1 using the supplied screws and washers as shown in figure 4 and then tighten the screws 2 1 Fig 4 ...

Page 18: ...f the machine body using the proper screw as shown in the figure 5 Connect the hose 1 protrudes from the GT pipe to the machine through the elbow union 2 and the T union 3 Connect the hose 4 to the T union 5 situated in the lubricator Connect the hose 4 to the tank through the proper union 5 3 2 1 4 Fig 5 ...

Page 19: ...liance with regulations in force and it must be connected to an automatic circuit breaker differential set at 30 mA Should the tire changer be lacking in electric plug the user must set one which is at least 16 A and which conforms to the voltage of the machine in compliance with the regulations in force Connect the machine to the electric mains Check to make sure the characteristics of your syste...

Page 20: ...rection Lift up the pedal the spindle should turn in an anticlockwise direction If the turntable turns in the opposite direction to that shown reverse two of the wires in the three phase plug Press the pedal L to tilt the vertical arm Y Press it again it returns to its working position Press the pedal N to raise the wheel positioner O off the ground to the same level as the spindle flange Press it...

Page 21: ...rds Turn the selector A into LOCKING position press the button C the bead breaker carriage moves forwards about 1 Release the button the bead breaker carriage moves back to the initial position automatically Lift up the handle U the upper bead breaker disc arm S can be swung out of the working position Push the disc arm to the working position and release the lever the disc arm can be locked Lift ...

Page 22: ...onto the wheel positioner Make sure the worker area is free of any object Raise the wheel positioner with the wheel to the full height Slip the wheel onto the top of spindle flange with help of rollers Lower the wheel positioner so that the wheel can be positioned on the center of the spindle flange and in the meantime align the driving pin with one of the wheel lug holes so that the pin goes into...

Page 23: ...nd attention When the bead breaker pedal is operated the bead breaker disks moves powerfully Anything within its range of action can be in danger of being crushed During bead breaking operations NEVER touch the side of the tire by hands Chains bracelets loose clothing or foreign objects in the vicinity of the moving parts can represent a danger for the operator To break the upper bead of the tire ...

Page 24: ...hen release the button C Raise and moves back the bead breaker carriage to the initial position by operating the levers D and B Bring the upper breaker disc S out of working position To break the lower bead of the tire do as follows Set the selector A to UNLOCKING position Bring the lower bead breaker disk T within 1 8 1 4 of the rim edge by operating the levers B and D Set the selector A to LOCKI...

Page 25: ... correct operator s errors To avoid damaging the tire valve make sure to arrange the valve in the position indicated following the instructions when mounting and demounting the tire Make sure to rotate the valve at 1 o clock ref fig 7 so that the valve cannot be damaged during the demounting procedures Set the locking button K in Pos 2 the arms are unlocked and the mounting head goes down onto the...

Page 26: ...re with help of the lower bead breaker disc as shown in the figure 9 Rotate the spindle flange 360º in a clockwise direction until the upper bead is completely separated from the rim ref fig 10 Note to remove the tire with stiff sidewall it is advisable to rotate the spindle flange in the slow mode if the double speed mode is available with the machine Insert the mounting hook I between the lower ...

Page 27: ...e tire is not strained excessively during the last removing phase Tilt the vertical arm backwards out of working position by pressing the pedal L and remove the tire remounted ref fig 12 During arm tilting make sure that nobody stands behind the tire changer After completing the removing procedure bring the lower bead breaker out of the working position ...

Page 28: ...ol arm when the spindle flange is turning During arm tilting make sure that nobody stands behind the tire changer Lock the rim on the spindle flange as described above in this chapter With the special grease carefully lubricate the whole inner surface of the rim and the tire beads both externally and internally around the circumference for thickness of 1 ref fig 13 Place the tire horizontally on t...

Page 29: ...he rim completely Press the upper bead of tire with the upper bead disc by approximately 1 ref fig 15 Press the upper bead in 5 o clock position with the press tool of the press arm ref fig 15 Press down on the pedal M to rotate the spindle flange in a clockwise direction until the upper bead drops below the top edge of the rim completely ref fig 16 ...

Page 30: ...y or even death of the operator Check carefully that the wheel rim and the tire are of the same size Check the state of wear of the tire and that it has no defects before beginning the inflation Inflate the tire with brief jets of air checking the pressure after every jet The tire changer is automatically limited to a maximum inflating pressure of 51 psi 3 5 bar In any case NEVER EXCEEED THE PRESS...

Page 31: ...the wheel on the spindle flange Make a last check to be certain that tire and rim diameter correspond Check to be certain that rim and beads are sufficiently lubricated If necessary lubricate some more Press and release the pedal Z continuously and check the pressure on the gauge frequently until the tire bead seats completely on the rim If the bead of tire is not well seated due to a strong bead ...

Page 32: ...ld the handles of nozzle firmly Failure to do so can be dangerous Continue inflating by pressing the pedal Z until the pressure reaches the recommended pressure by the tire manufacturer Always inflate in short blasts and always check the pressure while inflating If the pressure exceeds the value recommended by the tire manufacturer press the deflation button G to deflate the tire ...

Page 33: ...he accessory box Item Part number Description Q ty 1 YC1 4299984 Grease cup 1 2 C32A323001 Bead breaker disc 2 3 0604085 Rim protection 3 4 C33A540003 Cone protection 2 5 C33A500002 Flange protection 2 6 C33A540007 Pre centering cone 1 7 0604083 Hand free clamp 1 8 YCP 3008404A Bead press tool 1 9 C107000006 Driving pin protection 1 ...

Page 34: ...3013650 Mounting tool protection 2 13 C01C700006 Mounting tool protection 6 14 0604092 Plastic lever 1 15 0511063 Grease brush 1 7 2 Optional Accessories The universal flange C107030000 can be supplied by the manufacturer if requested specially for clamping the wheels without the central hole ...

Page 35: ...expert personnel using the manufacturer s parts Removing or tampering with safety devices is extremely forbidden In particular the Manufacturer shall not be held responsible for complaints deriving from the use of spare parts made by other manufacturers or for damage caused by tampering or removal of safety systems 8 2 Routine Maintenance To ensure that this tire changer works perfectly over the y...

Page 36: ...lator should never be adjusted to exceed 145 psi 10 bars All air silencers should be removed and cleaned properly by a jet of compressed air every three months ref C fig 19 or replace if it is damaged In the event of a loss of power check that the drive belt is tight Adjust its tension if necessary Fig 18 Fig 19 A B C ...

Page 37: ... loose wire in the motor plug or socket Replace motor Spindle flange rotates continuously Reverser broken Replace the reverser Pedal spring broken Replace the spring Spindle flange rotates but the wheel stays still Quick locking nut is not tightened Tighen the nut The bead breaker disc does not move or moves very slowly No air supply Check the line pressure Control valve disconnected or broken Che...

Page 38: ...sted or defective Adjust or replace locking plate The tool does not move vertically No air supply Check the line pressure The fitting disconnected Reconnect the fitting correctly Control valve disconnected or broken Check or replace the valve Silencer obstructed Clean the silencer or replace it Cylinder seal broken Replace the seal The wheel positioner does not move or moves very slowly No air sup...

Page 39: ...Electric And Pneumatic Diagram 39 TC255 Electric And Pneumatic Diagram 220V 230V 1PH ...

Page 40: ...Electric AndPneumatic Diagram 40 TC255 Pneumatic System Diagram ...

Page 41: ...ad 5 Mounting head cylinder 19 Inflation control valve 6 Locking cylinder 20 Safety valve 3 5 bar 7 Arm tilting back cylinder 21 Deflation valve 8 Arm tilting back pedal 22 Safety valve 12 bar 9 Wheel positioner pedal 23 Air tank 10 Control valve 24 One way valve 11 Press arm cylinder 25 GT blasting nozzle 12 Wheel positioner cylinder 26 GT valve 13 Selector 27 One way safety valve 14 Over stroke ...

Page 42: ...ponents are powered by well lubricated and moisture free compressed air if a suspected defective part has not been properly lubricated it will not be covered under warranty Shall establish procedures to periodically maintain and inspect the equipment Shall ensure that your wheel balancer is protected by a surge protector Shall ensure that all equipment shall have adequate amperage service THIS WAR...