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TIRE CHANGER

Model R26AT / R26DT

FOR SERVICING 

AUTOMOBILE

AND LIGHT TRUCK

SINGLE PIECE

TIRES/WHEELS

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL

SHIPPING DAMAGE CLAIMS

When this equipment is shipped, title passes to the 

purchaser upon receipt from the carrier. Consequently, 

claims for the material damaged in shipment must be 

made by the purchaser against the transportation 

company at the time shipment is received.

BE SAFE

Your new Ranger tire changer was designed and 

built with safety in mind. However, your overall 

safety can be increased by proper training and 

thoughtful operation on the part of the operator.

DO NOT operate or repair this equipment without 

reading this manual and the important safety 

instructions shown inside.

Keep this operation manual near the 

machine at all times. Make sure that 

ALL USERS read this manual.

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO 

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION. BY PROCEEDING YOU AGREE THAT YOU 

FULLY UNDERSTAND AND  COMPREHEND THE FULL CONTENTS OF THIS 

MANUAL. FORWARD THIS MANUAL TO ALL OPERATORS. FAILURE TO OPERATE 

THIS EQUIPMENT AS DIRECTED CAN MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. 

REV C 07-21-11

p/n# 5900217

1645 Lemonwood Dr.

Santa Paula, CA. 93060, USA

Toll Free: 1-800-253-2363

Tel: 1-805-933-9970

Fax: 1-805-933-9160

www.rangerproducts.com

R26AT

Summary of Contents for R26AT

Page 1: ...training and thoughtful operation on the part of the operator DO NOT operate or repair this equipment without reading this manual and the important safety instructions shown inside Keep this operation...

Page 2: ...d which prove upon inspection to be defective The manufacturer will pay labor costs for the first 12 months only on parts returned as previously described The warranty does not extend to t defects cau...

Page 3: ...s machine until you read and understand all the dangers warnings and cautions in this manual For additional copies or further information contact BendPak Inc Ranger Products 1645 Lemonwood Dr Santa Pa...

Page 4: ...nstallation instructions t Make sure installation conforms to all applicable Local State and Federal Codes Rules and Regulations such as State and Federal OSHA Regulations and Electrical Codes t Caref...

Page 5: ...ve terminal This is for ground only 11 DANGER The motor on this machine contains high voltage Disconnect power at the receptacle before performing any electrical repairs Secure plug so that it cannot...

Page 6: ...fore demounting or mounting and seating the beads NEVER mount a tire on a damaged or rusty wheel as tire or wheel failure may result during inflation Explosion from failure may result in severe injury...

Page 7: ...Rim Protection Pad 13 Tool Bar Storage 14 Inflation Pedal 15 Air Tank 16 Left Helper Restraint Head 17 Turbo Blast Nozzle Hose 18 Left Helper Disc 19 Tool Storage Tray 20 Left Assist Tower 21 Horizon...

Page 8: ...dard Internal Wheel clamping Capacity x 14 5 29 75 368 mm 755 mm External Wheel clamping Capacity x 13 5 28 8 343 mm 731 mm Turntable Tire Width Capacity Mounting 4 5 19 114 mm 482 mm Bead Breaker Tir...

Page 9: ...ches abrasions or cuts due to the contact with packing materials Eye protection is essential during uncrating service activity Safety glasses with side shields goggles or face shields are acceptable R...

Page 10: ...hop crane Only personnel who are experienced and qualified on material handling procedures should handle any transportation or moving of machine 8 Using a shop crane or fork lift with lifting straps r...

Page 11: ...should be away from oil grease brake lathe chips etc Avoid areas where bystanders and customers may be present Machine size is approximately 54 W x 52 D X 81 H R26 AT R26 DT DANGER These measurements...

Page 12: ...r Cylinder Shaft with the Cylinder Shaft Pin Rotate Pin so the flat side is on the same side as the Nut See Fig 8 3 4 Using a long stiff wire hook or pliers Stretch the Return Spring and clip to the B...

Page 13: ...ne A 1 4 ID hose or pipe for connection to the machine is satisfactory Sufficient air pressure assures good performance 1 Connect the Air Supply to the Air Drier Oiler A proper fitting not supplied to...

Page 14: ...cal requirements Have a licensed electrical technician perform any necessary changes to the power source and power cord before plugging in the unit The electrical source must have a solid connection b...

Page 15: ...protect the operator from electric shock Never connect the green power cord wire to a live terminal This is for ground only DANGER The motor on this machine contains high voltage Disconnect power at...

Page 16: ...t on the tire sidewall 5 Pull the bead breaker shoe away from the machine and roll the wheel into position The valve stem should be in the 2 o clock position 6 Position the bead breaker shoe against t...

Page 17: ...arrow Side and Wide Side flanges 3 The tire must ALWAYS be demounted or mounted with the wheel positioned on the turntable with the Narrow Side facing upward and the deepest part of the Drop Center fa...

Page 18: ...ad lubrication See Fig 11 8 13 Move the tower forward by depressing the Tower Tilt Pedal then press the control button to unlock the horizontal slide Pull the mount demount Head forward See Fig 11 9 1...

Page 19: ...Press down on the left hand control valve See Fig 11 16 18 Power the left top helper down to force the tire bead into the drop the center of the wheel See Fig 11 17 18 NOTE This clearance will be mai...

Page 20: ...p and over the knob portion of the demount head Hold the tool bar in this position See Fig 11 23 25 21 Depress the table top pedal to rotate the wheel clock wise Leave the left hand helper in position...

Page 21: ...lift the tire bead up and over the right side knob portion of the demount head Hold the tool bar in this position See Fig 11 30 31 2 4 Depress the table top pedal to rotate the wheel The demount head...

Page 22: ...ablo have a pressure sensor strapped to the rim opposite the valve hole On these wheels the beads should be loosened at the valve hole on both upper and lower sides first DEMOUNTING TUBE TYPE TIRES 1...

Page 23: ...knob See Fig 13 4 Fig 13 1 WARNING Check tire and wheel carefully before mounting Make sure the tire bead diameter and wheel diameter match exactly Consult the Rubber Manufacturer s Association for ap...

Page 24: ...st roller press down on the tire near the right side of the mount head See Fig 13 9 8 With the left side helper press down on the tire near the right side assist roller to hold the tire in the drop ce...

Page 25: ...fting tool as described earlier Mount the bottom bead first 3 Round out the tube with a small amount of air Avoid pinching or forcing the tube Apply rubber lubricant to the tube 4 Insert the tube into...

Page 26: ...GAUGE FOR PROPER OPERATION ACCURATE PRESSURE READINGS ARE IMPORTANT TO SAFE TIRE INFLATION REFER TO THE OPERATING MAINTENANCE SECTION OF THIS MANUAL FOR INSTRUCTIONS DANGER THE CLIP ON AIR CHUCK ON T...

Page 27: ...ol valve See Fig 16 2 3 STAGE TWO BEAD SEALING 1 Remove the Valve Stem Core and position Valve Stem and connect the Inflation Hose See Fig 16 4 2 Hold tire up against upper edge of the wheel Be sure t...

Page 28: ...llow more air flow into the tire to assist with bead seal After bead seal is achieved remove the chuck and reinstall the valve core The unit is equipped with a pressure limiter regulator to assist the...

Page 29: ...seat Keep hands arms and entire body away from tire during this procedure Tire beads should move outward and pop into their bead seat position as pressure inside the tire increases If this does not h...

Page 30: ...IRE AND WHEEL COMBINATIONS CAN EXPLODE CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO OPERATOR AND BYSTANDERS FOR SAFETY DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MOUNT AND INFLATE MIS MATCHED TIRES AND WHEELS DANGER NEVER INCREASE AIR...

Page 31: ...d or missing parts including grips and protective covers Replace them before allowing the unit to be used MONTHLY t The vertical and horizontal slides and the helper slides should be cleaned with a va...

Page 32: ...the reservoir by turning counter clockwise and pulling down Add SAE 10W non detergent oil or an air tool oil if necessary t Reconnect the air when service adjustments are complete Oiler Adjustment NO...

Page 33: ...on of the pressure limiter is essential to safe operation of the machine See Fig 17 11 Check operation of the pressure limiter as follows at least once a month 1 Remove tires and or wheels from the ma...

Page 34: ...d 60 PSI 5 PSI 5 If the pressure exceeds 60 PSI adjust the knob on the regulator by lifting the locking cover and turning COUNTERCLOCKWISE After adjustment is made secure cover in the locked position...

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Page 37: ...ical arm base 131 Washer 5 132 Tilt tower bushing 133 Screw M5X20 134 Washer 5 135 Wire ring 16 136 Y union 137 T union 138 Wire ring 12 139 Flat point set screw M10X40 140 Straight pin 6X40 141 Tire...

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Page 39: ...emount Head insert 224 M10 X 20 Mount Demount Head set screw 225 Mount Demount Head retain ing washer 226 Washer 10 227 Screw M10x20 228 Roller insert 229 Duckdead roller 230 Straight pin 5X22 231 Fla...

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Page 41: ...2 X 20 X 6 302 18 Jaw clamp cylinder wear strip 302 19 O Ring 25 X 3 1 303 Jaw clamp cyl bracket 304 Small cylinder cover 305 Seeger ring 12 306 Connecting rod spacer 307 Connecting rod sleeve 308 Was...

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Page 43: ...pple G1 4 10 422 Silencer G1 4 423 Release valve 423 1 BB flow control valve straight 424 Release valve washer 425 Union G1 8 10 426 Releave valve 427 Releave valve sealing cup 428 Bead breaker blade...

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Page 45: ...0 518 Nut M10 519 Lower box of reduction gear box 520 Bearing 80208 521 Reduction gear box alumium 522 Turntable key 12 X 8 X 35 523 Bearing 80110 524 Upper flange of reduction gear box 525 Screw bolt...

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Page 47: ...oard 628 Spacer 6 629 Fork pin 3X25 630 Directional switch cam linkage 631 Turntable directional switch cam 632 Screw M6x12 633 Washer 6 634 Washer 6 635 Directional switch bracket 636 Directional swi...

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Page 49: ...x assy 721 Coiled hose 722 Air chuck 722 1 inflation hose assy 723 Y union 724 Union G1 8 8 725 Plug G1 8 726 Screw M6x20 727 Washer M6 X 12mm flat 728 Washer 6 729 Self tapping screw M4x16 730 Turbo...

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Page 51: ...O ring 14X2 5 831 Assist tower cyl piston 832 Left assist tower cylinder rod 833 Washer 6 834 Screw M6x10 835 Left assist tower cyl cover 836 G1 4 10 837 Turbo blast hook 838 nut M8 839 Power assist...

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Page 53: ...cover 930 Flat point set screw M8x25 931 Washer 10 932 SHCS M6 X 1 0 X 40 BOC 933 Screw M10x75 934 Washer 935 Power assist tower cover 936 Sliding plate 937 Assist tower plastic slide 938 Slide 939 Lo...

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Page 56: ...Parts Or Service Contact BendPak Inc Ranger Products 1645 Lemonwood Dr Santa Paula CA 93060 Tel 1 805 933 9970 Toll Free 1 800 253 2363 Fax 1 805 933 9160 www bendpak com www rangerproducts com p n 5...

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