Coats gts series, Operation Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...page 4 GTS50 60 70 and GTS90 Rim Clamp Tire Changers For servicing single piece automotive and most tubeless light truck tire wheel assemblies Any other type including tube type and agricultural requi...

Page 2: ...ii Important Always read and follow operating instructions Readentiremanualbeforeassembling installing operating or servicing this equipment NOTICE...

Page 3: ...it 2 Operating Instructions 5 Tire Bead Loosening and Demounting 5 Tire Mounting 9 Inflation 11 Bead Sealing 12 Bead Seating 13 Inflation 14 Stages of Inflation on a Conventional Tire and Rim 15 Bead...

Page 4: ...ct ratio Nominal width of tire in millimeters Passenger car tire U S DOT tire identification number Severe snow conditions Tire ply composition and materials used Max load rating Treadwear traction an...

Page 5: ...ke the place of safe operating practices Always wear durable work clothing during tire service activity Loose fitting clothing should be avoided Tight fitting leather gloves are recommended to protect...

Page 6: ...ndustries to help keep tire technicians safe By follow ing the basic principles of R I M technicians can avoid situations that can cause catastrophic accidents like tire explosions R I M stands for re...

Page 7: ...nection This connection is located on the right side of the rear of the machine A 1 4 inch ID hose or pipe for connection to the machine is satisfac tory Sufficient air pressure ensures good performan...

Page 8: ...se of air pressure from tire when clip on chuck is attached to tire valve 3 Air Inflation Gauge Registers tire pressure when clip on chuck is attached to tire valve stem and inflation nozzle is releas...

Page 9: ...ation of table top forward fast forward slow off reverse 16 Bead Lifting Tool Used to lift and position tire bead correctly on Duckhead mount demount tool 17 Tire Bumper Guards Provides protective sur...

Page 10: ...r runflat and low profile tires 26 Leverless Bead LifterTool Used to hook under tire bead lip for top bead removal when demounting tire from wheel Used as a helper device when mounting tire on wheel 2...

Page 11: ...wheel combinations Loosening the beads on a partially or fully inflated tire is unsafe and causes excess movement and friction against the bumper pads and excessive wear on pivots Deflate the tire co...

Page 12: ...g side is the narrow side of the drop center See figure 2 for more information on the drop center Note The wheel clamps can be positioned in one of two different ranges Use inner holes for 6 22 inch d...

Page 13: ...n without needing to reposition the mount demount tool when clamping a like set of wheels Note If equipped when positioning the mount demount tool toward rim use disk assist in upper position to press...

Page 14: ...e demount tool and is loose below the demount tool figure 14 Insert the smooth curved end of the bead lifting tool down over the forward end of the mount demount tool and below the lower bead Lift the...

Page 15: ...e road on a flat tire Run flat tires are not meant to be reused Damaged tires and or wheels may explode When in doubt do not mount Never mount a tire and wheel handed to you by anyone without checking...

Page 16: ...disk assist in upper position to press down on tire sidewall in front of mount demount tool This helps keep the upper tire bead in the drop center of the rim figure 21 Note If equipped use Robo Arm to...

Page 17: ...he center of the table top for the bead seal operation The inflation pedal located at the rear of the left side of the machine controls the flow of air through the inflation hose and has three positio...

Page 18: ...accord ing to the instructions provided in this manual for safe and proper operation Do not tamper with or attempt to adjust the pressure limiter Tires requir ing inflation beyond 60 PSI should be in...

Page 19: ...eflate tire completely inspect tire and wheel correct any problems found relu bricate both tire beads and reattempt Bead Seal and Seat procedures Follow all safety instructions in this manual and on m...

Page 20: ...earlier On most tires the pressure limiter will cease air flow at approximately 60 PSI On smaller volume tires the pressure may be higher 4 Release air pressure from tire by pressing the manual releas...

Page 21: ...will usually require at least 7 PSI in the tire 40 PSI is the maximum safe pressure at this stage regardless of tire operating pressure For tires requiring more than 40 PSI to bead seat use safety cag...

Page 22: ...instructions Mismatched Tires and Wheels Never mount and inflate mis matched tires and wheels Mismatched tire and wheel combinations will explode if you attempt to force a bead seat causing personal...

Page 23: ...Warning Sensors Performance wheels on some vehicles including Corvette BMW Lamborghini Diablo have a pressure sensor strapped to the rim opposite the valve hole On these wheels the beads should be loo...

Page 24: ...ce they are known to anyone who does mechanical and service work Do not attempt to perform work beyond your ability or at which you have no experience If you need assistance call an authorized service...

Page 25: ...ll basic steps For example how to loosen or tighten fasteners Also basic procedures such as cycling systems and checking operation of the equipment are not fully described since they are known to anyo...

Page 26: ...one who does mechanical and service work Do not attempt to perform work beyond your ability or at which you have no experience If you need assistance call an authorized service center or contact COATS...

Page 27: ...ATION 8182373 8183597 8181285 8181967 85610079 85609716 85609717 GTS70 85610213 GTS50 85610214 GTS60 85610482 GTS90 85607835 8184736 8182373FR 8184736 8 8181970 8180237 8180237FR 8 Replace any damaged...

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Page 30: ...has been checked by your shop foreman Inspect the tire for bead damage MOUNT Once you ve made sure the tire is OK and the right size and the rim is OK mount the tire safely NEVER ever lean over the ti...