HENNESSY INDUSTRIES Coats Rim Clamp RC-50M Installation Instructions, Operating Instructions, Safety Instructions, Maintenance Instructions Wit Download

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1601 J. P. Hennessy Drive, LaVergne, TN USA 37086-3565 615/641-7533 800/688-6359

Manual Part No.:

85000625 00

HENNESSY INDUSTRIES INC. Manufacturer of AMMCO

, COATS

and BADA

Automotive Service Equipment and Tools.

Revision:

06/07

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.

RC-50M

Rim Clamp

Tire Changer

For servicing motorcycle and ATV tire/wheel assemblies

See

Operating

Instructions

on page 2.

Installation Instructions

Operating Instructions

Safety Instructions

Maintenance Instructions

with Parts List

Summary of Contents for Coats Rim Clamp RC-50M

Page 1: ...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 RC 50M Rim Clamp Tire Changer For servicing motorcycle andATV tire wheel assemblies See Operating Instructions on page 2 Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Maintenance Instruct...

Page 2: ...s Rules and Regulations such as State and Federal OSHA Regulations and Electrical Codes Carefully check the unit for correct initial function Read and follow the safety instructions Keep them readily available for machine operators Make certain all operators are properly trained know how to safely and correctly operate the unit and are properly supervised Allow unit operation only with all parts i...

Page 3: ...manual with the following definitions and signal words DANGER Watch for this symbol It Means Immediate hazards which will result in severe personal injury or death WARNING Watch for this symbol It Means Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in severe personal injury or death CAUTION Watch for this symbol It Means Hazards or unsafe practices which may result in minor personal injury or pro...

Page 4: ...e Use for extra leverage when rotat ing table top during tire removal TableTop Rotating platform for tire changing Three Position Motorcycle Clamps Holds wheel to table top for tire changing 4 clamps 90 degrees apart Motorcycle DuckHead Mounts and demounts tire from wheel Bead Loosener Optional Use to loosen bead of tires Mounting Tabs Use to adjust bead loosener position to match tire rim combina...

Page 5: ...Important Always read and follow the operating instructions 1 Bead Loosener Optional Bead Loosener shown separately for clarity Part Number 85000503 ...

Page 6: ...ire at some time Figure 1 Remove Valve Core to Deflate Tire 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 completely to prolong the life of your machine ATV Note It may be necessary on ATV wheels to leave 3 6 PSI in some of these wheels to facilitate bead loosening Ev...

Page 7: ...e the clamping screw clockwise to move the clamps inward or crank coun terclockwise to move the clamps outward Clamp motorcycle and ATV wheels from the outside clamps push inward against the outside rim edge Place rim flange into rear clamp and slowly move the other clamps inward until they contact the rim Observe closely to prevent tire wheel damage If clamps are properly positioned and the tire ...

Page 8: ...e the head to help with tool insertion Figure 10 Insert Bead Lifting Tool 12 Rotate the bead lifting tool down towards the wheel to lift the tire bead up and over the knob portion of the demount head The lift tool may be removed if desired figure 11 Figure 11 Lift Bead Over Demount Head 13 Rotate the wheel clockwise If additional lever age is needed insert the table top rotating handle into the re...

Page 9: ...eting the demount process proceed to MOUNTING CAUTION Important Always read and follow the operating instructions 5 Motorcycle ATV Operator Protective Equipment Always wear durable work clothing during tire serv ice activity Shop aprons or shop coats may also be worn however loose fitting clothing should be avoided Tight fitting leather gloves are recom mended to protect the operator s hands when ...

Page 10: ...ved lubricant figure 15 Figure 15 Lubricate Beads 4 Place tire over wheel and move swing arm into position Position the tire so that the lower bead is above the rear extension of the mount demount head and below the front knob figure 16 Figure 16 Position Tire Against Mount Demount Head 5 Turn the table top and rotate the wheel to mount the lower bead Use the drop center of the wheel to reduce the...

Page 11: ... tire while wheel is clamped to the table top Remove tire and wheel assembly from machine to inflate Use a remote controlled inflation device when inflating to seat beads use a small amount of air inter mittently never exceed the tire manufacturer s recom mendation when inflating If beads do not seat remove air and relubricate beads After tire is properly inflated secure bead locks were required A...

Page 12: ...amps should be inspected and metal chips and dirt removed from the serrations with a wire brush once a month G Make sure all fasteners are securely tightened H Make certain that all guards and covers are in place I Check for worn damaged or missing parts including grips and protective covers Replace them before allowing the unit to be used J On a daily basis inspect the unit and check to be certai...

Page 13: ...the pivot shaft The slider may be put into place at this time add the return spring prior to placing the slider in the swing arm guide once placed attach the bead head Check travel clearances and locking mechanism prior to use Table Top Installation Prior to installation BE SURE TO PLACETHETABLETOP WITHTHE LOCKING KNOB FACING FORWARD FOR ACCESS WHEN RC 50M IS IN USE Once the table top has been pos...

Page 14: ...NG 85000719 RIM PROTECTOR 85000720 RUBBER GRIP 85000721 FLASH BOLT PART NO DESCRIPTION 85000722 NYLON NUT 85000723 PIN 85000724 ADJUSTER HEAD 85000725 HANDLE 8184712 PLASTIC BOOTIE 10 Important Always read and follow the operating instructions Parts List ...

Page 15: ...Important Always read and follow the operating instructions 11 Notes ...

Page 16: ... tire on a rim inspect the rim for rust tough spots bent edges or cracks that could prevent the tire from seat ing right If you spot any of these problems don t mount the tire until the rim 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 tire when yo...

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