BASIC MACHINE MANUAL

TIRE UNIFORMITY OPTIMIZER

D70 & D70 LTX TUO Patent Nos.

THIS EQUIPMENT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE
OF THE FOLLOWING PATENTS:
3,817,003
3,849,942
3,914,907
4,886,936
4,704,900
4,805,125
4,852,398
4,976,141
ITO,265,036
FRO,265,036
PIT8,703,886

4,241,300

4,702,287
4,896,531
4,023,407
4,785,864
4,815,004
4,846,334
GBO,265,036
PI8,704,141
PI8,704,299
DEO,265,036
1,281,899 CANADA

Patented 1991

(OTHERS PENDING)

MACHINE SAFETY
All that is possible has been done to make this machine safe for the operators
and personnel in the machine's surrounding area.
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE UNLESS ALL
GUARDS ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED.
This machine should not be operated until the operating personnel have read and
understand this instruction manual and have been instructed on safety and
operation of this machine.
This machine should be shut down by the operator immediately and inform his
supervisor if he observes any unusual machine vibration, motion, or sounds.
Do not attempt repairs or adjustments without permission from supervisor.
The electrical, pneumatic and/or hydraulic circuits of this machine have been
designed to provide interlocks and safety precautions to eliminate risk of
injury to operators and personnel working around this machine and area.
Unauthorized alterations to these circuits may result in injury to personnel or
cause damage to the machine.

OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
This machine includes a number of moving parts and assemblies under automatic
control.
Keep clear of moving parts while the machine is in operation.
Approaching too close to the machine during operation could result in injury or
even death.
WARNING
Whenever possible, shut off the machine to make component settings and
adjustments or performing maintenance duties.
When making checks or
adjustments which can be made only when the machine is powered, take extreme
pre- cautions to prevent unauthorized control operation while adjustments are
in progress.
WARNING
Never get under any conveyor while the unit is operating. Conveyors operate
under automatic control as well as pins, gates, arms, etc. which could cause
severe injury or death to personnel.
WARNING
The electrical power used to operate this equipment can cause severe injury or
death. Make sure that all power is disconnected and that disconnect switches
are tagged to prevent them from being energized while electrical connections
are being made.
WARNING
Grinder dust removal must be of adequate capacity such that hot rubber dust can
not accumulate and start machine fires causing possible body injury and machine
damage.
WARNING
Do not walk on conveyor rollers.
slippage could occur.

Some are idlers and free wheeling and

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
1.0

INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION

1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4

2.0

INTRODUCTION
PURPOSE
SPECIFICATIONS
SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS

INITIAL INSTALLATION

2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9

UNLOADING
DELIVERY INSPECTION
LEVELING
SERVICES
LOADWHEEL ALIGNMENT
SETUP PROCEDURE FOR NON-CONTACT FRRO &
CONCENTRIC GRIND
THIRD (CENTER) GRINDER ADJUSTMENTS
FORCE CALIBRATION
RUNOUT CALIBRATION

3.0

OPERATION

4.0

TIRE SIZE CHANGE ADJUSTMENT

4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5

5.0

GENERAL
ADJUSTMENTS FOR CHANGING TIRE SECTION WIDTH
ADJUSTMENTS FOR CHANGING TIRE BEAD DIAMETER
HARMONIC HIGH POINT MARKER POSITION
ADJUSTMENT
CONICITY POLARITY MARKER POSITION
ADJUSTMENT

ADJUSTMENTS
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9

GENERAL
TIMER ADJUSTMENTS
LIMIT SWITCH ADJUSTMENTS
AIR PRESSURE REGULATOR ADJUSTMENTS
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS
CHUCK SPRAY MIST ADJUSTMENT
HIGH POINT MARKER ADJUSTMENTS
BEAD MARKER SETUP AND ADJUSTMENT
CONICITY POLARITY MARKER ADJUSTMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)

SECTION
6.0

LUBRICATION
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5

7.0

MAINTENANCE
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
7.8
7.9
7.10

8.0

GENERAL
SKIM ADJUSTMENT (ELECTRICAL)
SKIM ADJUSTMENT (MECHANICAL)
SENSOR AIR PURGE
ELECTRONIC GRIND ADJUSTMENTS
ROUTINE GRINDER MAINTENANCE AND
INSPECTION
GRINDER SERVO VALVES
LOADWHEEL CARRIAGE SERVO POT AND
TACHOMETER
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
PNEUMATIC SYSTEM

PNEUMATIC SYSTEM
8.1
8.2

9.0

LUBRICATION SCHEDULE
AIR LINE LUBRICATORS
CHUCK SPRAY MIST GENERATOR
LOADWHEEL CARRIAGE WAYS LUBRICATOR
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS

FUNCTION OF PNEUMATIC SYSTEM ON D70

INFLATION SYSTEM OPERATION

SPARE PARTS
9.1
9.2
9.3

ORDERING
STOCKING
GENERAL

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
FIGURE
1.1

FRONT VIEW OF TIRE UNIFORMITY OPTIMIZER

1.2

ENTRANCE VIEW OF TIRE UNIFORMITY OPT.

1.3

REAR EXIT VIEW OF TIRE UNIFORMITY OPT.

1.4

CLOSE-UP VIEW OF ENTRANCE SECTION

1.5

MODEL 70, SHOWING COMPONENTS AND OPTIONS

2.1

LEVELING THE MACHINE

2.2

ADAPTER SHAFT CHECKING FIXTURE ALIGNMENT

2.3

LOADWHEEL SQUARENESS CHECK

2.4

LOAD CELL SHIM LOCATION

2.5

LOADWHEEL PARALLELISM CHECK

2.6

CONICITY MECHANICAL ALIGNMENT

2.7
2.7A

FRROM PROBE ADJUSTMENT 3 CHANNEL

FRROM PROBE ADJUSTMENT 1 CHANNEL

2.8

FLRO SENSOR ADJUSTMENT

2.9

SHOULDER GRINDER DCDT PLUNGER STOP ADJUSTMENT

2.10

THIRD GRINDER DCDT PLUNGER STOP ADJUSTMENT

2.11

THIRD GRINDER MECHANICAL SKIM ADJUSTMENT

2.12

THIRD GRINDER ADJUSTMENTS

4.1A
4.1B

GRINDER VERTICAL POSITION

GRINDER TILT ADJUSTMENT

4.2

TIRE RIM MOUNTING

4.3

CHECKING TIRE RIM RUNOUT

4.4

HARMONIC HIGH POINT MARKER ADJUSTMENT

4.5

CONICITY POLARITY MARKER

4.6

TIRE SIZE BEAD ADJUSTMENT FOR CONICITY POLARITY

MARKER

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS (Continued)

FIGURE
5.1

HYDRAULIC UNIT

5.2

CHUCK SPRAY MIST UNIT

5.3A
5.3B
5.3C

HIGH/LOW POINT MARKER KIT

HIGH POINT MARKER
HIGH/LOW POINT MARKER KIT

5.4

BEAD MARKER

5.5

ADJUST FOR SIZE OF INK MARKER ON CONICITY POLARITY

MARKER

5.6

CONICITY POLARITY MARKER (EXIT VIEW)

6.1

FILLING LUBRICATOR RESERVOIR

6.2

LUBRICATION SCHEDULE

7.3

SERVO POT AND TACHOMETER

8.1

INFLATION SYSTEM OF TIRE UNIFORMITY

OPTIMIZER

8.2

INFLATION SYSTEM VALVE SEQUENCING

8.3

VALVE AND PRESSURE SWITCH POSITIONS AS

INFLATION SYSTEM APPROACHES BEAD SET PRESSURE

8.4

VALVE AND PRESSURE SWITCH POSITION AS BEAD

SEAT PRESSURE IS EXHAUSTED

8.5

VALVE AND PRESSURE SWITCH POSITIONS AT TEST

PRESSURE

8.6

VALVE AND PRESSURE SWITCH POSITIONS DURING

INFLATION SYSTEM INITIALIZATION, DEFLATION AND
EMERGENCY STOP CONDITION

LIST OF TABLES
TABLE
1-1

SPECIFICATIONS

2-1

DELIVERY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

2-2

SERVICES REQUIRED TO OPERATE MACHINE

5-1

LIMIT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT

5-2

AIR PRESSURE REGULATOR SETTING

6-1

RECOMMENDED HYDRAULIC OILS

7-1

SOLENOID-OPERATED AIR VALVES

1.0

INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION

1.1
INTRODUCTION - This technical manual provides installation, service, and
maintenance information for Tire Uniformity Optimizer (TUO), manufactured by
Akron Standard, an ITW Company.
This manual covers the TUO, including all of its options and alternates, so
that not all features described will be applicable to your particular machine.
Follow the correct procedure for your unit when using this manual. See both
D70 and D70 LTX supplements for options not covered in this manual.
1.2
PURPOSE - Your TUO machine is designed to do some or all of the
following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Test tires.
Determine correctable tire faults.
Correct the faults if possible.
Place grade identification marks on the tires.
Sort tires into either two or three categories for warehousing.

The unit can be operated in manual, semi-automatic, or automatic mode with the
manual mode being used mainly for machine setup and adjustment, checkout, and
troubleshooting.
During semi-automatic operation, the operator controls the
start of each cycle. In automatic operation, the machine controls the entire
operating cycle.

The main tire faults recognized by the machine are force variations and lack of
concentricity (runout).
Force variations are those defects which result
in"hard" and "soft" spots in the tire due to inconsistent wall thickness, ply
arrangement, and other deviations. Lack of concentricity is out-of-roundness
of the tread surface of the tire.
These faults are measured by the TUO.
Radial force variations and radial runout are corrected provided the tire can
be brought within acceptable limits.
Tire features are checked and corrections attempted while the tire is chucked,
inflated, and rotated at a slow rate of speed on the machine. All corrections
are made by grinding the tire to remove small amounts of rubber from tread
area.
1.3
SPECIFICATIONS - Specifications for the Tire Uniformity Optimizer are
listed in Table 1-1.

TABLE 1-1

SPECIFICATIONS

D70
D70 LT
D70 LTX
_______________________________________________________________________
Dimensions and Weight
Length

11'-6"
(3505 mm)

12'-5/8"
(3673 mm)

13'-1/2"
(3975 mm)

Width

11'-6"
(3505 mm)

11'-6"
(3505 mm)

11'-6"
(3505 mm)

Height

9'-6"
(2896 mm)

10'-0"
(3048 mm)

10'-8-1/2"
(3264 mm)

Max. Shipping Weight 10 Tons (appx)

(9090 kg)

10 Tons (appx) 10 Tons (appx)

(9090 kg)
(9090 kg)

Tire Size Handling Capability

Bead Diameter

13" to 16-5"
13" to 16.5"
13" to 19.5"
(330.2-419.1 mm) (330.2-419.1 mm)(330.2-495.3 mm)
10" min with
adaptor

Max. Section Width

12"
(304.8 mm)

13-1/2"
(343. mm)

14-1/2"
(368.3 mm)

Max. Outside
Diameter

32"
(812.8 mm)

35-1/2"
(901.7 mm)

38.5"
(980. mm)

Min. Outside
Diameter

19.5
(495.3 mm)

22"
(558.8 mm)

22"
(558.8 mm)

Max. Tread Width

10"
(254 mm)

11"
(279.4 mm)

12"
(304.8 mm)

Max. Tire Weight

150 lb
(68 kg)

150 lb
(68 kg)

150 lb
(68 kg)

80/80 psig
(552 kPa)

80/80 psig
(552 kPa)

Max. Bead Set/

Test Pressure
2000# Machine

55 psig
(380 kPa)

3000# Machine

55 psig
(380 kPa)

Services required
Electrical power
requirements

Refer to purchase spec.

or to machine nameplate

Air supply

Clean, filtered air 80 to

100 psig (552-690 kPa) with
31.75 mm (1-1/4 in.) or
larger supply line, 72 scfm
(.5 m3/min @ S.T.P.)

Cooling water supply

(water-cooled hydraulic
system only)

345 to 690 kPa (50 to 100

psi) w/19 mm (3/4 in.)
supply drain line

Vacuum dust collector system

Force grinders
Third grinder

800 scfm (22.66 m 3/min

@ S.T.P.)
(4 in. ID duct)
400 scfm (11.33 m 3/min
@ S.T.P.)
(5 in. ID duct)

Floor requirements
Level
Min. natural frequency
Max. vibrational
amplitude
Min. spring rate
Operating modes

Only ground level recommended*

16 hertz
0.254 mm (+/- 0.001 in.)
26769 kg/m (470, 770 lb./in.)
Automatic, semi-automatic, manual

* If machine is installed on other than ground level, it must be located at or

near floor support to ensure that floor meets the cited requirements.
1.4
SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS - The following sequence of operations occurs
during normal automatic operation assuming the machine is equipped with all
normal options, is properly set up, and operating circuits are energized.
1. Photo eye control senses that the tire is in the inlet gate to be
checked. As the tire, which is being processed, clears the conveyor, another
photo eye senses that the conveyor is clear and provides a signal to open the
entry gate at the head of the conveyor.
2.Entry gate is opened by air cylinder actuating device.
Conveyor
rollers pull tire toward the center of the centering conveyor. Another photo
eye senses that the tire has entered the center conveyor and provides signal to
operate the center centering device.
3. An air cylinder operates the center centering device to swing arms
inward, centering tire over the rim. The tire is held in a centered position.

4.
Chuck hydraulic cylinder drives lower adapter and rim upward to
engage tire, lifting in into engagement with a upper rim on the tire drive
spindle now being rotated. The male cone of the lower spindle shaft engages a
female cone of the upper shaft to achieve required alignment of parts.
5. Bead seat air pressure inflates the tire through upper spindle and
forces tire bead fully onto rims. Bead seat air pressure releases and pressure
reduces to normal, or test pressure.
6. DC motor driven ball screw advances loadwheel carriage so that the
loadwheel applies load to tire. Load as well as other forces are measured by
two or three (optional with tangential) axis loadcells mounted at the ends of
the loadwheel shaft.
7. Hydraulic cylinders move grinder to skim position and move runout
sensor assemblies against rotating tire when tire is rotating in clockwise
rotation. If non- contact probe type runout sensors are used, the sensors only
come near the tire.

8.
At this time, all force and runout measurements are made for
clockwise rotation, and only force measurement is made for counterclockwise
rotation, depending on sequence of operation.
All data is calculated and
displayed on computer output device (meters, CRT, or hard copy device), and the
first harmonic high point of the radial force variation is marked on the tire
sidewall.
9.While data is being displayed, the computer makes a grind or no-grind
decision by comparing actual measured correctable parameters (radial composite
and harmonic force variation, and radial runout) to preset limits.
10. If concentric (runout) grinding is required for either top or bottom
shoulders of tread, both shoulder grinders, which are already at the skim
position, will lock on the high point of the runout. Under hydraulic control,
both shoulder grinders will advance at a slow grinding rate, removing material
from shoulders of tire until both shoulder runouts fall below a preset limit.
11.If concentric grinding is required for center of tire tread, the third
(center) grinder, which is already at the skim position, will lock on the high
point of the runout. Under hydraulic control, the third grinder will advance
at a slow grinding rate to remove material from the center tread area of the
tire until center runout is within preset limits.

12. If force grinding is required, both shoulder grinders will remain at

the skim position to be as close to the actual tread surface as possible. Upon
command from the computer, the grinders are offset from the skim position
toward the tire at the hard spot associated with the measured radial composite
and harmonic force variation, thus removing small amounts of material from the
shoulder tread areas of the tire. The process continues until the load cell
sensors indicate that tire radial force variation is within preset limits.
NOTE:
Third (center) grinder is used for concentric grinding only, and not
to correct force variations.
NOTE:
Other grind sequences are available.

See Computer Operations

manual.
13.Upon completion of the grind, an appropriate grade is given to the
tire to be used for marking at machine exit station.
Grinders, runout probes,
and loadwheel retract from tire.
14.Air pressure is released from tire. When air pressure is less than 34
kPa (5 psi) strippers operated by a pneumatic cylinder strip, the tire from the
upper chuck rim, as chucking cylinder retracts to lower the tire, lower rim,
and adapter. Chuck lubricating device sprays lubricant on rims to facilitate
chucking of next tire.
15.Tire is deposited on center conveyor and lower rim pulls out of
engagement with lower tire bead.
Since centering arms are now retracted,
center conveyor is free to move tire toward delivery end
of conveyor.
Photoelectric eye senses that tire has passed completely onto exit conveyor and
signals for entry of new tire for testing.

16.Arms of exit gate have moved into position to prevent passage of tire
onto sorting conveyor.
With tires held in position by gate arms, the
pneumatically driven tire marking device applies one to four grading marks on
tire bead seat, using information derived from the computer. Conicity marker
applies spot of ink to tire sidewall in one of two colors to indicate positive
or negative conicity.
17. Sorting conveyor moves to the position required depending upon the
grade of the tire just checked. Arms of exit gate open, and tire is fed onto
sorting conveyor and is delivered to required location.
2.0

INITIAL INSTALLATION

2.1
UNLOADING - The machine is delivered completely assembled.
Largeeye
bolts are fitted in the top main casting so that the machine can be lifted by a
crane.
WARNING
Use a crane having a suitable
approximately 9090 kg (ten tons).

lifting

capacity.

The

machine

weighs

2.2
DELIVERY INSPECTION - Make a thorough visual check of the machine noting
any damage that may have occurred in transmit. Refer to the delivery checklist
in Table 2-1.
2.3
LEVELING - The machine must be installed on a level concrete foundation
in a vibration free area. Refer to Table 1-1 for floor requirements. When the
machine is in position, install the position, install the adjustable vibration
mounts under each foot pad. Check level of the machine on the horizontal face
of the top spindle rim flange using a machinist's level. Machine must be level
within .25 mm/m (.003"/ft.)
Adjust as indicated in Figure 2-1.
2.4
SERVICES - The services required to operate the machine are listed in
Table 2-2.

TABLE 2-1.

DELIVERY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

CHECK

FOR

All wires, connections, screws,

nuts, and bolts.

Looseness. Tighten all

connections.

Hydraulic pump and all piping.

Cracks, breaks, leaks,

and shaft alignment
between motor and pumps.

Drive chains and belts.

Tension and damage.

Gauges, controls, filters,

regulators, and lubricators.

Breakage and damage.

Loadwheel and load cells.

2.5
LOADWHEEL ALIGNMENT - The loadwheel axis and spindle shaft must be
parallel in all planes within .017 mm/m (.0002 inch/foot). This tolerance must
be checked when the machine is installed.
TABLE 2-2.
SERVICE

SERVICES REQUIRED TO OPERATE MACHINE

DESCRIPTION

CONNECTION LOCATION

Electric power

Refer to machine namefor electrical input

requirements.

Run line into electrical

panel and connect to
main circuit breaker.
(Refer to panel wiring
diagram.)

Machine ground

#6 wire min. to earth

ground (customer to
supply)

Machine main frame.

Air supply

552 to 690 kPa (80 to

100 psi) w/31.75 mm
(1-1/4) in. or larger
capable of supplying
.5 m3/min.

Connect to three-way
hand valve located
directly behind electrical panel.

*Cooling water
supply

345 to 690 kPa (50 to

100 psi) w/19 mm (3/4
in.) inlet line and
25.4 mm (1 in.)
drain line.

Connect inlet line to

heat exchanger on back
of hydraulic power
unit. Provide drain. *

* Required only when machine has water-cooled hydraulic system. Water supply
and drain are eliminated when unit has air-cooled hydraulic system.

TABLE 2-2.
SERVICE

SERVICES REQUIRED TO OPERATE MACHINE (Cont'd)

DESCRIPTION

CONNECTION LOCATION

Shoulder grinder
vacuum dust
collector

Rated at 22.66 m3/min.

(800 scfm) minimum

Connect 102 mm (4 in)

diameter flexible hose to
grinding wheel shroud.

Third grinder
vacuum dust
collector

Rated at 11.33 m3/min.

(400 scfm) minimum

Connect 120 mm (5 in)

diameter flexible hose to
grinding wheel shroud.

WARNING
Shut off machine power before making adjustments. Tag control panel to prevent
accidental machine starting while adjustments are being made.
1.
Loadwheel Setup. The shaft alignment pins of the loadwheel were removed,
and the loadwheel is supported by two angle brackets. This is done to prevent
damage to the load cells during shipment.
a. Remove the bolts holding the loadwheel in place, but do not remove
the angle brackets.
b. Insert the alignment pins through the load cells.
CAUTION:
Do not pound on pins; use a small pry bar.
c.
provided.

Remove the angle brackets, and tighten the pins with the nuts

LOAD CELL INSTALLATIONS

NOTE
CAUTION!
No mechanical bind or stress should be put on load cell during removal and/or
installation.
1.
Attach support plates under each side of the roadwheel assembly.
the paltes until the loadwheel rest evenly on both plates.

Adjust

2.Remove pin going through the load cell and through the loadwheel spindle
shaft. DO NOT POUND ON PINS
3.

Remove bolts mounting load cell to frame.

4.
Slide the loadwheel load cell assembly away from casting, approximately
1/2", to clear keys behind load cell.
5.
The top load cell is installed using keys in the vertical as well as
horizontal slots.
6.

Install the bolts in the load cell and leave bolts slightly loose.

7.

Install the pin through load cell and loadwheel spindle shaft.

8.

Tighten load cell pin securely and tighten mounting bolts.

9.

Remove support bracket from under loadwheel.

NOTE

When tightening load cell bolts, or pins, or when installing support bracket,
make sure that no force is exerted on load cell.

CAUTION
Do not tighten nuts until the brackets are removed.
2.

ADAPTER SHAFT RUNOUT CHECK (Figure 2-2)

A. Remove the upper rim from the spindle shaft, suing the jack provided
in the Calibration Kit for support.
NOTE
Install "V" Block with hand knob on checking adapter shaft before the checking
adapter is bolted to the rim mounting flange.
B. Secure the checking adapter to the upper rim
shown in Figure 2-2 and mount a dial indicator.

mounting flange as

NOTE
Do not remove upper spindle belt before aligning adaptor.
C. Rotate the spindle shaft slowly and observe any deviations on the
dial indicator.
Any deviation must be less that .005 mm (0.0002 in.) between
top and bottom readings.
D. If the adapter shaft is not concentric, slightly loosen the screws
holding the adapter in place. Tap the adapter with a rubber mallet to obtain
the desired readings.

3.

E.

Repeat steps C and D as desired.

F.

Tighten bolts securely.

LOADWHEEL SQUARENESS CHECK (Figure 2-3)

A.

Secure the squareness checking fixture to the adapter shaft.

B. Connect a dial indicator to the fixture and position the dial against
the edge of the loadwheel. This is an arbitrary point on the bottom side of
the loadwheel.
C. Mark the loadwheel (with a wax pencil) at the point of the indicator
contact (Point A, Figure 2-3).
D.
Tighten the thumb screw to hold the fixture firmly against the
adapter shaft. Record the dial reading.
E.
Use handle to rotate the spindle and loadwheel so that the dial
indicator resets on the same arbitrary point on the loadwheel, except on the
opposite side of the machine (Point B, Figure 2-3).

F.

Record the reading at point B and compare it with point

a.

The two dial readings must not differ more than .005 mm (.0002

inch.)
G. Repeat the measurements two or three times to be certain the readings
are accurate.
If the measurements are not within tolerance, shim the load
cells as follows (see Figures 2-3 and 2-4):
1. If the dial reading A, Figure 2-3, is greater than the reading at
point B, shim the top load cell.
2. If the reading point B is greater than the reading at point A,
shim the bottom load cell.
NOTE
Shim thickness required should be 2/3 of the value of the differencein the
readings.

4.

LOADWHEEL PARALLELISM CHECK (Figure 2-5)

a. Remove the squareness checking fixture and install the parallelism

checking fixture.
b.

Connect a dial indicator to the fixture.

c. Position the parallelism checking fixture on the adapter shaft so

that the dial indicator resets about 25 mm (one inch) from the top edge of the
loadwheel (point A, Figure 2-5)
d. Tighten the fixture thumb screw and rotate the spindle slightly until
the dial indicates the point of greatest deflection. Record this value.
e. Loosen the thumb screw and lower the fixture until the dial indicator
rests about 25 mm (one inch) from the bottom edge of the loadwheel (Point B,
Figure 2-5).
f. Tighten the fixture thumb screw and rotate the spindle slightly until
the dial indicates the
point of greatest deflection.
Compare this reading
with that point A.
g.
The difference between Points A and B must be less than .005 mm
(.0002 inch). If the difference exceeds .005 mm (.0002 inch) see Step I.
h.
Turn the spindle 180 (degrees) repeat Steps C through F.
The
difference between the readings obtained in Step F and those obtained when the
spindle is turned 180 (degrees) must not exceed .005 mm (.0002 inch).
i. To adjust the load cell position, loosen both top and bottom load
cell pins and four bottom load cell mounting bolts. Push or pull the bottom
load cell to move it approximately one and one half (1-1/2) the difference
obtained in the measurements taken above. See Figure 2-4.
j. Remove the parallelism checking fixture and adapter shaft.
the upper rim and upper spindle drive belt.
5.

Reinstall

CONICITY ALIGNMENT CHECK

The following procedures are performed at installation and once proper

results are attained, no further alignment should be necessary.
A.

For proper conicity alignment, loadwheel must be checked as described

above:
1. Adjust the loadwheel squareness to .005 mm (.0002 inch) (Refer to
Paragraph 2-5, Item 3).
2. Adjust the loadwheel parallelism to .005 mm (.0002 inch) (Refer
to Paragraph 2-5, Item 4).
3. Rotate the spindle

B.

Measure the machine conicity bias as follows:

1. Start by measuring the clockwise and counterclockwise lateral shifts for a tire with white sidewall up at 444. daN (1000 pounds)
radial load at least five times. Repeat this measurement again the same number
of times, but the white sidewall down.
2.Tabulate the data and average them to determine the individual
means for each of the lateral shifts.
3.
If the absolute value of the lateral shift clockwise white
sidewall up mean is within .5 daN (1 pound) of the absolute value of the
lateral shift counterclockwise white sidewall down mean, and the absolute value
of the lateral shift counterclockwise with the white sidewall up mean is within
.5 daN (1 pound) of the absolute value of the lateral shift clockwise with the
white sidewall down mean, the machine bias is set and no further adjustment is
necessary. This relation is expressed as follows:
__
LScw
wsw-up

__
LSccw
wsw-up

__
LSccw

>

1 pound

__
LScw

>

1 pound

wsw-down

wsw-down

4. If these values do not agree within 1 pound, conicity mechanical

alignment will be required.
B. Conicity Mechanical Alignment Procedure: If adjustment is needed,
the first step is determining how much correction is required and then the
correction is induced in the bottom load cell.
1.
If the machine conicity bias is out of limits, calculate a
conicity correction factor. Using the means of the lateral shifts previously
calculated, calculate the conicity correction facter CCF as follows:
__
LScw
CCF

= 1

wsw-up

__
LSccw

wsw-down

------------------------2

2. Adjustment Procedure: Once the correction factor is calculated,

rotate the bottom load cell to induce the correction factor into the system.
Refer to Figure 2-6.
loose during
alignment.

a. Tighten the four load cell cover screws. (May have come
shipment.)
This should have been done before mechanical

b.
computer) to zero.

Adjust the lateral channel offset potentiometers (in the

c.Mount a dial indicator (A, Figure 2-6) near the bottom edge of
the loadwheel face.
d. Loosen the four bottom load cell mounting bolts. Watch for
alignment changes indicated on indicator A. Loosen the load cell pin nut.
e.

Tighten the four mounting bolts to finger tightness.

f. Loosely attach the loadwheel alignment fixture to the rib of

the machine as shown in Figure 2- 6. Align the fixture horizontally.

g.

Mount a second dial indicator (B) on the fixture.

h. Alternately tighten the fixture clamp screws while observing

the dial indicator A for deviations.
i. Rotate the bottom load cell by turning the jack screws.
Monitor dial indicator B for the amount of rotation required.
NOTE
A .25 mm (0.010 in.) deviation on dial indicator B equals approximately .9 daN
(2 pounds) of correction at 444 daN (1000 pounds) radial load.
Rotate
counterclock- wise if correction factor is positive.
j. When the proper rotation is reached, tighten the mounting
bolts. Observe dial indicator a while tightening bolts. Hold original reading
from start of adjustment, step (c).
k. Remove the alignment fixture.
l. Repeat paragraph 5B above. Several attempts may be required

to get proper load cell rotation.

NOTE
It is not necessary to preload the load cells or add the keys to the bottom
load cell after the adjustment is complete.
NOTE
After conicity alignment is complete recalibrate both force parameters.
2.6

SETUP PROCEDURE FOR NON-CONTACT FRRO AND CONCENTRIC GRIND

1.

FRRO probe mechanical adjustment for 3 channel FRRO (reference Figure

2-7).
a. The Center Probe centerline may be changed 13 mm ( 1/2") up or
down from rim centerline as required by removing the probe and probe holder (1
and 2) from the right center guide (7) and loosening the two screws (11)
holding the right and left center guides (7 and 9) to the contour adjustment
fixture (6) and sliding the two pieces up or down accordingly.
Retighten
screws (11), and reassembly probe and probe holder (1 and 2) to the right
centerline guide (7).
b.

Shoulder Probes

1. Loosen socket head cap screws (12) for both upper and lower
probe holders (2) and slide both upper and lower probe brackets to the rear of
the machine or/and away from the tire.
2. Chuck up and inflate a tire of the size desired to be tested,
and advance free radial runout probes to cross over. (See instruction manual
for non-contact probes and machine operations manual).

WARNING
This runout unit, as well as the machine they are attached to include a number
of moving parts and assemblies under automatic control. Keep clear of moving
parts while machine is in operation.
Approaching too close to the machine
during operation could result in injury or even death.
WARNING
When making checks or adjustments which can be made only when the machine is
powered, taking extreme caution to prevent unauthorized control operation while
adjustments are in progress.
3. Adjust shoulder probe width using adjustment knob, item 22,
such that the two probes are pointing in area desired to be measured.
4. Once shoulder probes have been adjusted to proper width,
slide both upper and lower shoulder probes toward the tire until there is
approximately 10 mm (3/8") clearance between the end of the probe holder and
the shoulder of the tire. (Reference Figure 1) Secure upper and lower probe
holders using socket head cap screw, item 12.
2.
FRRO probe mechanical adjustment for one channel FRRO (Reference
Figure 2.7A) -The probe centerline may be changed 13 mm (1/2") up or down from the rim
centerline as required by loosening the two socket head cap screw (8) and
sliding the mounting plate (7) up or down screws, item 8.
3. FLRO Sensor Adjustment - To adjust the Free Lateral Runout (FLRO)
sensor, proceed as follows:

a. Loosen the mounting screws (2, Figure 2-8) that secure the FLRO
sensor to the base slide. Turn the adjusting knob (3) to raise the sensor to
its highest position.
b.

Chuck up a tire of the required size.

c. Turn the handwheel (1) to position the transducer roller (5)

above the portion of the tire at which runout will be checked.
d.
Use the adjusting knob (3) to lower the sensor so that the
transducer roller just touches the tire, then continue to turn the knob to
lower the FLRO sensor another one-half inch. This will center the transducer
slide in the transducer (6).
e.

Tighten the mounting screws (2).

4. Concentric Grind Setup - The following procedures must be performed

before the machine can be operated in the concentric grind mode.
NOTE: For metering control, see attached supplement.
a. Use the MANUAL controls to chuck up, inflate, rotate, and load
(clockwise) the desired size tire to be tested.
NOTE
When changing tire diameters and/or section width, perform the setup procedure
for the new size as described in section four before performing the following
steps.
b.

Set the Operator Controls as follows:

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

CENTER GRINDER MODE to OFF.

SHOULDER GRINDER MOTOR to OFF.
CENTER GRINDER MOTOR to OFF.
ALL SKIM POT to 50.0 (mid-range).
NOTE

Ensure that the DCDT plunger stops are all the way back on both the shoulder
grinders (Figure 2-9) and the third (center) grinder (Figure 2-10) before
adjusting the skim.
c. To back off each shoulder grinder DCDT plunger stop, loosen the
adjusting knob (3, Figure 2-9) and slide the plunger stop (2) away from the
DCDT plunger (1) so that the stop will not contact the plunger as the grinder
moves inward to the skim position.
d.Place the GRINDER-NORMAL/SKIM selector to SKIM>
The shoulder
grinders will move to their skim positions, the third grinder will not.
e. When the shoulder grinders move to their skim positions, perform
the skim adjustment procedures described in paragraphs 7--2 and 7-3 if
non-contact type sensors are used.
For adjustment of non- contact probe
sensors, refer to the supplement.
f. With the shoulder grinders in the skim position, adjust the DCDT
plunger stops (2) so that the DCDT plunger (1) are depressed to approximately
mid- range. Tighten the adjusting knobs (3).

g.Place the GRINDER-NORMAL/SKIM selector switch to NORMAL.

shoulder grinders will retract to their original position.

The

h. To back off the DCDT plunger stop of the third grinder, loosen
the adjusting screw (3, Figure 2- 10) and slide DCDT plunder stop (4) away from
DCDT plunger (5) so that the stop will not contact the plunder as the third
grinder is moved inward toward the skim position.
i.

Place the CENTER GRINDER MODE OFF/ON selector switch to ON.

j. Place the GRINDERS-NORMAL/SKIM selector switch to SKIM. The

shoulder grinders will move to their skim position as well as the third
grinder.
NOTE
The tire must be under test load when making the third grinder skim adjustment.
k. With the third grinder in the skim position, adjust the DCDT
plunger stop (4) so that the DCDT plunger (5) is slightly depressed 3 mm (1/8")
min. on large diameter tire.
Tighten the adjusting screw (3) to lock the
adjustment.
l.

The third grinder wheel should just touch the tire.

m. If the skim is too light (the grinding wheel does not touch the
tire) move the probe away from the tire by loosening the probe mounting bolts
(item 8 on Figure 2-11) and turning the thumb wheel adjustment knob (item 9) to
position the probe such that the grinding wheel rotates slowly or
intermittently. Tighten the probe mounting bolts.
WARNING
Stop rotation to perform sensor position adjustment.
occur due to rotating and translating members.

Personal injury could

n. If the skim is too heavy, (the grinding wheel rotates quickly and
is pressing on the tire) move the probe toward the tire by the method outlined
in the previous paragraph until the grinding wheel rotates slowly or
intermittenly. Be sure to tighten the probe mounting bolts.
o.

Return computer controls to their original positions.

NOTE
For computer cell adjustments on GRIND RATE, MAXIMUM GRIND DEPTH and SPARK
TIME, See Computer Operations manual on editing.
2.7
THIRD (CENTER) GRINDER ADJUSTMENTS - Proper height and angle adjustments
were made at the factory prior to shipment, and further adjustment should be
unnecessary.
If adjustment should become necessary, proceed as follows (see
Figure 2-12):
1. Third Grinder Angle Adjustment:
a. When the third grinder is in the down position, the tire and
grinder wheel should be on the same centerline.
Adjust the height, if
necessary, as described in paragraph 2 below.

b. The grinder wheel must be level so that there is no front or

backward tilt of the grinder wheel.

c.If any tilt is noted, it can be compensated for by adjusting the

thickness of shims (10). Additional shims are provided on the grinder support
brackets.
d.

To adjust shim thickness, proceed as follows:

(1) Determine which side needs to be compensated for by leveling.

Place third grinder in skim position and visually check wheel-to-tire
relationship.
(2) Place the grinder in its raised position.
(3) Loosen the grinder holding clamp, and swing the grinder
assembly backward.
(4) Remove the four screws (8) holding support bracket (9) and
shims (10) in place.
(5) Remove shim(s) as needed, reinstall bracket, and tighten the
screws (8).
(6) Recheck level of grinding wheel, and repeat steps (1) through
(5) as needed to achieve proper level.
2.
Third Grinder Height Adjustment - After making the grinder angle
adjustment, recheck the grinder wheel height so that the grinder wheel and tire
centerlines coincide.
This is a visual check.
If adjustment is required,
proceed as follows:
a. Close, lower, and latch the grinder assembly.
b. Place grinder in skim position and visually check to determine
whether the grinder wheel needs to be raised or lowered.
c. If adjustment is required, raise, unlatch, and swing the grinder
assembly backwards.
d. Loosen the four screws (2, Figure 2-12) that secure the assembly
in place.
e. Loosen the two jam nuts (4) securing the jack screws (3) in
place.
f. Use the jack screws (3) to raise or lower the grinder assembly as
required.
g. Swing the grinder assembly until it almost closes, and observe
the mating of the grinder mounting bracket (7) with the top of the main frame
casting.
h. If the mounting bracket requires adjustment, loosen the four
bracket mounting screws and two jam nuts (6) and use the adjustment screws (5)
to raise or lower the mounting bracket as needed.
i. When the proper height adjustment is made, tighten all screws and
nuts loosened in the above steps.

2.8

FORCE CALIBRATION
NOTE

Refer Computer Maintenance Manual for a detailed force calibration procedure.

1.

Precalibration Procedure - Note the following before performing force

calibration:
a.
When calibrating the radial channel, all cable and hanging
fixture must be parallel and square to the loadwheel, and all pulleys must be
free to turn so that frictional looses are at a minimum.
b. Before calibration, system power must be on for at lease one-half
hour for instruments to attain normal operating temperature.
c.Ambient temperature at the time of calibration should be within 12
(10 F) of ambient temperature at the time of any correlation test.
2.

Radial Force Calibration Procedure:

a. Install fixtures for the addition of precision weights as shown

on Akron Standard calibration drawing.
b.

See Computer Maintenance Manual for radial force calibration

procedure.
CAUTION
Remove all calibration fixtures from the load system before operating the
machine, or damage may result.
3.

Lateral Force Calibration:

a.
Install one hanging fixture on the loadwheel flange for the
addition of precision weights.
b.

See Computer Maintenance Manual for lateral force calibration

procedure.
CAUTION
Remove all calibration fixtures
themachine, or damage may result.

2.9

from

the

load

system

before

operating

RUNOUT CALIBRATION
NOTE

The following instructions are for systems with contact-type sensors only. If
the machine is equipped with non- contact probe sensors, refer to the noncontact probe supplement manual.
1.
Precalibration Procedure - Note the following before performing
runout calibration:
a.

Refer to Computer Maintenance Manual for detailed runout

calibration procedure.
b. Before calibration, system power must be on for at lease one-half
hour for instruments to attain normal operating temperature.
c. Ambient temperature at the time of calibration should be within
12C (10F) of ambient temperature at the time of any correlation test.
d.

FRRO (Free Radial Runout) and FLRO (Free Lateral Runout)

calibration.
NOTE
Perform section 2.6, 1, 2, an 3 for proper FRRO and FLRO mechanical adjustment
before performing runout sensor calibration.
1. With runout probes IN/OUT selector switch on IN, follow the steps
outlined in the Computer Maintenance Manual, on Runout Calibration. Add 2.5 mm
(.100") displacement by placing 2.5 mm (.100") thick gage blocks between the
runout sensors and tire.
3.0

OPERATION

See the Computer Operations Manual and Maintenance Manual for full details of
operating procedures.
4.0

TIRE SIZE CHANGE ADJUSTMENT

4.1
GENERAL - The machine can handle tires with various bead diameters,
section widths, and outside diameters.
When changing from one tire size to
another, certain adjustments may have to be made.
The tread width must not
exceed the loadwheel when the tire is loaded.

4.2
ADJUSTMENTS FOR CHANGING TIRE SECTION WIDTH - The following changes may
have to be made for a tire of different section width, but of the same bead
diameter.
1. Tire Pressure - If a change intire pressure is required, it can be
made at the operator control panel.
2.

Grinder Vertical Position:

a. Chuck up a tire.
b. Unlock the vertical position clamps (3 and 4, Figure 4-1).
c. Use the ratchets (2 and 5) to position the grinding assemblies to
the desired vertical height or spacing when the grinders are skimming the tire.
d. Lock the final vertical position by tightening the positioning
clamps (3 and 4).
3.

Grinder Tilt:

a.

Loosen the locking knobs (8 and 9).

b.
Turn the tilt ratchets (7 and 10) until the grinding wheel
contour parallels the tire contour.
c. Tighten the locking knobs.
NOTE
The adjustments in sub-paragraphs 2 and 3 above may have to be repeated to
achieve the desired grind contour.
Also note that skim will have to be
readjusted per paragraph 2-6, 3.
4.

For computer tire type changes, see Computer Operations Manual.

5. Harmonic high point marker position adjustment may be required,

reference paragraph 4-4.
6.
and 2.

FRRO and FLRO adjustment may be required, reference paragraph 2-6, 1

4.3
ADJUSTMENTS FOR CHANGING TIRE BEAD DIAMETER - The following changes may
have to be made for handling tires of a different bead diameter, and of the
same or different section width. Spread center conveyor first to clear bottom
rim flange by 13 mm (1/2").
1.

Tire Rims (Figure 4-2)

a.

Use the jack provided in the calibration kit to support the upper

rim (6).
b. Remove the four mounting bolts (4) holding the upper rim (6) in
place and allow the rim to rest on the jack support plate.
c.

Lower the jack and remove the upper rim.

d.Remove the mounting bolts (2) around the tapered cone register of
the lower rim (1) and lift the lower rim out of the machine.
e.To install new size rims, refer to Figure 4-2.
f.Before installing and checking the rims, check that the O-rings (5
and 9) are in place. Also, ensure that the register surfaces
are clean.
g. Note the locating pin (7) (if used) on the upper rim.
all screws holding the top and bottom rims.

Tighten

h.Raise the lower rim against the upper rim under high hydraulic
pressure.
i.

Refer to Figure 4-3 and arrange the checking fixture as shown.

j. Harmonic high point marker position adjustment may be required,

reference paragraph 4-4.
k.
2-6, 1 and 2.

FRRO and FLRO adjustment may be required, reference paragraph

l. Rotate the spindle and check the runout of both rims in the bead
seat area for lateral and radial runout.
NOTE
Maximum allowable runout is .025 mm (0.001 inch).
2. Stripping Wheel Adjustment - Whenever new sized rims are installed,
the stripping wheels must be adjusted. Turn the handwheel until the pointer on
the bead diameter scale indicator reads the same number as the bead size of the
rims.

WARNING
When changing bead diameters, insure stripper and center conveyor is adjusted
properly so not to damage rim flange when actuated.
3. Tire Centering Arms (Center Conveyor) - When changing to a different
diameter tire, the centering arms may need readjustment.
To adjust the
centering arms, turn the adjusting knob to add or remove cylinder stroke.
If either of
readjusted:

the

following

conditions

exist,

the

centering

arms

must

be

a. Centering Arms Compress the Tire - Open the centering arms until
the tire is not compressed.
b. Tire is more than 13 mm (1/2 inch ) from Centering Arms - Close
the centering arms toward, but not touching the tire.
4.

Tire Pressure - If necessary, adjust pressure per paragraph 4-2, 1.

5.Grinder Adjustments - When changing to a different bead size, the

grinder vertical position and tilt may require readjustment. If so, refer to
paragraphs 4-2, 2 and 3.
6.

Computer - Select the correct tire code for the specific tire being

run.
4.4
HARMONIC HIGH POINT MARKER POSITION ADJUSTMENT - The position of the
harmonic high point marker pump must be adjusted vertically when changing the
size of the tire section width to ensure proper application of the ink mark.
The high point marker requires horizontal adjustment to compensate for changes
in the tire bead size. Proceed s follows:
1.

Vertical Positioning:

a. Loosen the vertical adjustment screws (2, Figure 4- 4).

b. Slide the marker mechanism to its maximum height and tighten the
adjustment screw.
c. Chuck up and inflate a tire of the size to be tested.
d.Loosen the vertical adjustment screws (2) and slide the marker
mechanism to 13 mm 91/2 inch) of the tire sidewall as shown on Figure 4-4.
e. Tighten the vertical adjustment screws.
2.

Horizontal Positioning:

a. Chuck up and inflate a tire of the size to be tested.

b. Loosen the horizontal adjustment screw (1) and slide the marker
mechanism to a point near the bead of the tire as shown on Figure 4-4.

NOTE
This position is only a suggestion; the marker may be set at another point if
customer requirements so dictate aslong as the marker nozzle is vertically
positioned 13 mm (1/2 inch) from the tire surface.
c.

Tighten the horizontal adjustment screws.

4.5
CONICITY POLARITY MARKER POSITION ADJUSTMENT - The ink mark may be
adjusted in both the vertical and horizontal directions to accommodate changes
in tire diameters and section widths.
1.
Height Positioning - Reference Figure 4-5 for various height
positioning and adjust as follows:
a. Loosen the adjustment locking knob.
b. Use the height adjustment handwheel to slide the marker mechanism
to its maximum height and tighten the adjustment locking knob.
c. Place the desired size tire under the marking nozzles.
d.Loosen the adjustment locking knob and slide the marker nozzles to
a point near the bead of the tire.
NOTE
This position is only a suggestion and the marker may be set at another point
if customer requirements so dictate.
e. Tighten the horizontal adjustment knobs.
2.
Horizontal Positioning - Reference Figure 4-6 for horizontal
positioning and adjustment as follows:
a.

Adjust for proper marker height.

b.
Loosen the horizontal adjustment knobs and slide the marker
nozzles to a point near the bead of the tire.
NOTE
This position is only a suggestion and the marker may be set at another point
if customer requirements so dictate.
c.

Tighten the horizontal adjustment knobs.

5.0

ADJUSTMENTS

5.1
GENERAL - The adjustments described in this section have all been made at
the factory and usually do not require readjustment except to correct a
malfunction or as the result of part replacement.
5.2
TIMER ADJUSTMENTS - All machine sequencing timers are contained in the
computer software. See Computer Operations Manual for common adjustment cells.
The carriage lube timer, located in the magnetics control panel should be set
to 120 minutes. There are no other external timers on the machine.
5.3
LIMIT SWITCH ADJUSTMENTS - Limit switches control various operating
limits of the unit.
Some of the switchesare preset; others are adjustable.
Table 5-1 lists the limit switches and indicates the required adjustments.
Switches are identified by the indicated designations.
5.4
AIR PRESSURE REGULATOR ADJUSTMENTS - Air pressure controls various
operations of the TUO.
Various pressures are required for the different
applications. These pressures are achieved through use of adjustable pressure
regulators. The regulators, their locations, and the pressure requirements are
given in Table 5-2.
5.5
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS - Many components of the TUO are actuated by
hydraulic pressures and flows. Hydraulic system adjustments are as follows:
1.

Racine Hydraulic Unit -

(Figure 5.1)

a. To adjust chuck raise and lower pressure (Low Pressure); reset

machine, turn the low pressure adjustment screw and set for 6900 kPa (1000
psig).
NOTE: 6900 kPa 91000 psig) low pressure is also used for the
grinders.
NOTE: If there are no grinders, set the low pressure for 3400
kPa (500 psig).
b. To adjust high holding pressure; reset
up.
Turnthe high pressure adjustment screw
(2000psig) max.
c. There are chuck up and down speed flow
the chuck up/down directional control valve (5 SOL).
adjust the flow controls for the desired speed of chuck

machine and runthechuck

and set for 13800 kPa
controls located behind
Loosen the lock nut and
up and down.

d. To adjust the FRRO and FLRO pressure; reset machine, and turn the
screw on the FRRO/FLRO pressure reducing valve and set for 2400 to 3400 kPa
9350 to 500 psig).

BUNCH OF PICTURES GO IN HERE

2.

Continental Hydraulic Units - (Figure 5.1A).

a. To read pressures: Open snubber valves below gauges.

close valves to prevent shock on gauges.

Always

b. To adjust chuck raises and lower pressure (low pressure): reset

machine, turn the adjustment screw at the top of the low pressure pump. Set at
6900 kPa (1000 psig).
NOTE: The 6900 kPa (1000 psig) low pressure is also used for the
grinders.
c.To adjust high holding pressure; reset machine and run the chuck
up.
Turn the adjustment screw on the relief valve mounted on the manifold.
Set 11000 kPa (1650 psig) max.
3.

Rexroth Hydraulic Unit - (Figure 5-1B)

a. To read pressures: open snubber valves below gauges.

close valves to prevent shock on gauges.

Always

b. To adjust chuck raise and lower pressures (low pressure): reset

machine, turn the adjustment knob on the side of the low pressure pump. Set at
69 bars (1000 psig).
NOTE:
The 69 bars (1000 psig) is also used for the
grinders.
c. To adjust the chuck high holding pressure: reset the machine and
run the chuck up. Turn the adjustment screw located behind the high pressure
pump.
Set at 114 bars (1650 psig) max.
d. To adjust the FRRO and FLRO pressure: reset the machine and turn
the screw on the FRRO/FLRO pressure reducing valve. Set at 24 to 34 bars 9350
to 500 psig).
4.
On some hydraulic units there is a pressure switch (5 PS).
The
pressure switch is a safety device that stops the machine if a tire is
mischucked. The switch is factory set and should not require adjustment.
For further information, refer to vendor's data at the end of this manual.
5.Grinders - Grinders are advanced and retracted by hydraulic pressure.
a.
b.
c.

Push the GRINDER pressure button.

Pressure gauge should indicate 6900 kPa (1000 psig.)
Adjust the pressure regulating valve as needed.

6.HydraulicTemperature Control (Used for water cooling only) - The

temperature control valve has a range of 40 to 60C (105 to 140F). Set this
control, using the screwdriver adjustment, to mid-range 52C (125F). Whenever
the temperature of the hydraulic oil reaches 57C (135F), this valve will
operate to allow flow of cooling water.
5.6
CHUCK SPRAY MIST ADJUSTMENT - A spray of lubricating mist lubricates the
rims on the chuck to facilitate chucking, unchucking, and bead seating of the

tires in the machine.

1.Adjust the air adjustment knob until 345 kPa (50 psig) air pressure is
indicated on the air pressure gauge (6, Figure 5-2).
2. Turn the numbered ventui knob (3) to the left four full turns from
closed position.
3.Turn baffle screw (2) to the right (towards) to raise baffle to full up
(closed) position. Screw will stop when this position is reached.
4. Turn baffle screw (2) nine full turns to the left (toward L) to lower
baffle to full open position.

NOTE
Be careful that baffle does not fall off screw.
5.
Use a high quality, clean lubricating solution Akron Standard
recommends - soap, water and rust inhibitor solution.
6. Close the shutoff valve to the bottom chuck spray nozzles for several
cycles or until the upper nozzles are spraying an excess mist.
7.Crack open the shutoff valve located below spray system to the bottom
nozzles and note the spray. If the mist is excessive, the baffle can be raised
slightly by turning the baffle screw one or two turns to the right.
8.If the unit fails to produce a spray mist, drain and clean the unit and
check the venturi tube for clogging or corrosion. Clean the venturi tube and
nozzle if necessary.
9. To adjust spray time, refer to Computer Operations Manual for common
adjustment cells.
5.7
HIGH POINT MARKER ADJUSTMENTS - The high point marker (Figure 5-3) is
designed to propel a small jet of ink from the nozzle of the marker onto the
sidewall area of the tire. The high point of the radial first harmonic force
of the tire is determined electronically by the computer. Ink is supplied from
a remote gravityfeed reservoir through a nylon tube to the marker mechanism.
The marker is designed to divert a percentage of the pump stroke pressure into
the ink feed tube, and back into the reservoir. This action produces adequate
agitation of the contents to keep pigmented inks in solution.
A positive
shutoff valve at the reservoir eliminates any dripping or leaking.
(NOTE:
Also used as a low point marker).
1. Adjusting Size of Ink Mark - The size of the ink mark is controlled
by adjusting the length of the pump stroke as follows:
a. Check reservoir for adequate ink supply. If necessary, add ink
(WS910-AF, available in gallon lots from Akron Standard) to fill reservoir.
Make sure reservoir shutoff valve is open.
b.Check for 550 kPa (80 psi) o the gauge at marker air regulator.
c.

Chuck up and inflate a test tire; do not rotate tire.

d.
Depress (once) the HARM ANGLE MARKER CLEAR pushbutton and a
quantity of ink will spray onto the sidewall.
e. If the amount of ink is inadequate or excessive, turn the ink
mark size adjustment nut on the pump.
NOTE
The priming clip must be in place when making this adjustment.
f.

Repeat steps d and e until desired ink mark size is obtained.

2.

Filling the Ink Reservoir:

a.

Shut off the marker air pressure regulator (Figure 5-3).

b.

Close the ink reservoir shutoff valve.

c.

Remove the reservoir filler plug.

d.
available from

Fill the reservoir .946 (1 quart capacity) with ink (WS910-AF,

Akron Standard).

e.

Reinstall the filler plug.

f.

Open the reservoir shutoff valve.

g. Turn on the marker air regulator and adjust air pressure so that
the gauge indicates 80 psi.
h.

Prime the marker pump (see sub-paragraph 5-8, 3).

3. Priming the Marker Pump - Priming of the marker pump may be necessary
after a prolonged shutdown, and possibly whenever the ink reservoir supply is
replenished. To prime the pump, proceed as follows:
a.

Remove the priming clip (Figure 5-3).

b.

Place a waste container under the marker spray nozzle.

c.

Cycle the marker by pushing the HARM ANGLE MARKER CLEAR

push-button.
d. When the marker is primed, reinsert the priming clip and the
marker is ready for operation.

4.
Mark Delay Adjustment - This adjustment concerns the
electro-mechanical lag of the marker system.
It is controlled only by the
computer and is dependent on the distance between the nozzle and tire (see
section 4.4), viscosity of the ink, stroke of the marker cylinder and the
amount of time it takes the marker solenoid to energize.
a. Select a tire whose radial peak force is approximately equal to
its radial harmonic force and is greater than 18 daN (40 lbs.)
b. Use a logic sequence to mark the high point of a tire in both
clockwise and counterclockwise directions.
c. With computer in manual operation, and HARMONIC POINT MARK SWITCH
ON, CHUCK UP, INFLATE, LOAD AND TEST A TIRE.

d.If the high point mark CW does not correspond with the high point
mark CCW, refer to the Computer Operations Manual for common adjustment cells
procedures.

5.8
BEAD MARKER SETUP AND ADJUSTMENT (Ref. Figure 5-4) - The bead marker is
designed to stamp a combination of upto 4 bars of paint onto the tire I.D. at
the bead.
Marking combinations are controlled by the computer and actuated
when:
a.

Manual Cycle - Tire mark switch is actuated ofoperator control panel.

b. Semi-Auto/Auto - Tire is in exit station and marker zone photo-eye

has been tripped for one second.
1.

Adjusting bar marker for different diameters and section widths:

a.
Place desired tire in marking zone and actuated exit gate
centering solenoid 14 SOL manually.
WARNING
Exit gate will actuate in toward tire, rotational and translating motio could
cause injury. Insure clear distance from machine.
b. Push tire O.D. up against pivot arms and manually actuate all 4
bar marker solenoids 11, 12, 13, and 14 SOL. Bar rollers 93) will rotate and
advance to bead of tire (all four should contact).
WARNING
Marker arms (6) will rotate into position creating pinch points, keep hands
away from marker when actuating.
c.If bar rollers do not contact bead area of tire, remove pull pins
(4) from pivot arms (2) and adjust arms until bar rollers contact bead of tire.
Replace pull pins to nearest holes.

2.

Filling the marker paint reservoir:

a. Remove drain plug (7) and drain and clean reservoir.

b.Reinstall drain plug (7), open fill l id and fill reservoir with
paint until the large diameter of the drain plug and ink level indicator is
just covered.
c.

Close fill lid, and

NOTE

Akron Standard recommends water based Latex paint for bead markers use.

5.9

CONICITY POLARITY MARKER ADJUSTMENTS

1.
Purpose of Marker - The conicity Polarity Marker is designed to
identify the
polarity of the measured conicity value by applying a spot of
colored ink on the sidewall of a tire when it reaches the marking station of a
TUO machine. Positive or negative conicity is determined electronically by the
computer.
Ink is supplied from remote gravity-feed reservoirs through nylon
tubing to the marker mechanisms. The markers are designed so that a percentage
of the pump stroke pressure is diverted into the ink feed tube, and back into
the reservoir. This action produces adequate agitation in the contents to keep
pigmented inks in solution.
A positive shutoff valve at each reservoir
eliminates any dripping or leaking.
2.

Specifications
Marker ------------------- Carco 3ES-454 Pumpomatic
Electrical Power ------------------------ 110 Volts
Pneumatic Power --------- 550-690 kPa (80-100 psig)
Size - 50.8 x 69.9 x 304.8 mm (2" x 2-3/4" x 12" approx.)
*Ink ------------------------------- Carco #WS910-AF
*CAUTION*

Using a substitute ink could cause clogging of the markers and result in
permanent damage. Use of any ink other than that specified will void the Carco
warranty. Ink is available in assorted colors from Akron Standard. 3.78 (one
gallon) of specified colors are furnished with each marker kit.
3.

Adjusting Ink mark - (Refer to Figure 5.5)

a.

Adjust the air supply to the solenoid valve(s) to 310 kPa (45

psi).
b.On initial start-up, or if changing colors of ink: remove the
priming clip "A" (see figure) and manually cycle the pump until ink is ejected,
by pressing the manual override on the top of the solenoid valve. Re-install
the priming clip.
c.
Adjust the stop nut "B" until the minimum volume of ink is
dispensed through the nozzle. Use the manual override for cycling during this
set-up.

d. Raise or lower the marker assembly until a mark of the desired

diameter is obtained on the marking surface. Lock the elevating device in this
position.
e.For marking on a stationary object, such as a polarity of conicity
mark on a non-rotating tire, the 310 kPa (45 psi) setting per step A should not
require further adjustment. For marking on a moving object, such as a high or
low point first harmonic mark on a rotating tire, it may be necessary to adjust

the air pressure setting upward to eliminate a "tail" on the mark. The higher
the air pressure setting, the faster the ink is ejected, but the wear on the
anvil and pump piston is accelerated.
4. Maintenance The marker requires little or no maintenance other
than filling the ink reservoir or priming the pump.
5.

Filling the Ink Reservoirs (Reference Figure 5-6)

a. Shut off the marker air pressure regulator.

b. Close the ink reservoir shut-off valves.
c. Remove the reservoir filler plugs.
d. Fill the reservoirs .946 (1 qt. capacity) with ink.
e. Replace the filler plugs.
f. Open the reservoir shut-off valve.
g. Turn on the marker air regulator and adjust air pressure to 550
kPa (80 psi).
h. Prime the marker pump (see paragraph 4-2.)
6.
Priming the Marker Pump (Reference Figure 4.5) - Priming of the
marker pump may be necessary after a prolonged shut-down, and possibly whenever
the ink reservoir is replenished. To prime the pump, proceed as follows:
a. Remove the priming clip.
b. Place a waste container under the marker spray nozzle.
c. Cycle the markers by manually operating each pump.
d. When the markers are primed, reinsert the priming clips and the
markers are ready for operation.

7.

Operational Check-Out of Marker - Refer to the Computer Operations

Manual.
CAUTION
Using a sorting conveyor adjacent to the exit of the TUO could result in tire
jam at the conicity marker. If a conveyor is used, insure that the back of the
tire does not hit the marker when making its descent.

6.0

LUBRICATION

6.1
LUBRICATION SCHEDULE - The machine was completely lubricated prior to
shipment.
However, loss of lubricant may have occurred during transit and
installationof the machine.
Check for adequate lubrication before operating
the machine. Refer to Figure 6-2 for lubrication points, type of lubricant, and
frequency of application.
WARNING
Turn off the machine before performing lubrication procedures. Never attempt
to lubricate the machine while the operating cycle is in progress. Because of
the moving assemblies, this machine is potentially dangerous, and approaching
too close to the unit during operation could result in severe injury or death.
6.2
AIR LINE LUBRICATORS - Two air line lubricators are used on the machine.
These lubricators inject a small amount of oil into the air stream to lubricate
the various air cylinders. Check periodically and replenish oil as required.
For further information, refer to the lubricator manufacturer's data included
in this manual.
6.3
CHUCK SPRAY MIST GENERATOR - A lubricant spray mist generator is used to
lubricate the tire rims to ease the chucking and unchucking of the tire. Refer
to paragraph 5- 6 for adjustment procedures.
At the start of every shift,
check the lubricant level in the reservoir and fill if necessary.
Akron
Standard recommends soap, water, and rust inhibitor solution.
6.4

LOADWHEEL CARRIAGE WAYS LUBRICATOR

1. An automatic lubricator is provided to lubricate the carriage ways

every two hours of machine operation.
A timer, located in the electrical
panel, controls the lubricator operation.
The lubricator is mounted at the
rear of the machine.

CAUTION
Do not operate the pump with an empty
reservoir.
2. The lubricator reservoir has a 5.4 kg (12 pound) capacity. This is
sufficient lubricant to last several months. An indicator rod (Figure 6-1) on
top of the reservoir is extended 178 mm (seven inches) when the reservoir is
full. When the rod extends two inches or less, the reservoir requires filling.
After filling, purge all air from the pump-to-reservoir lie; loosen the cock
vane provided to aid in purging. Refer to Figure 6-2 for type of lubricant and
frequency of inspection.
WARNING
Be careful when disassembling the reservoir for cleaning or repair.
which exerts 89 daN (200 pound force) is enclosed in the reservoir.

A spring

6.5
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS - Recommend hydraulic systems oils are listed in
Table 6-1.
TABLE 6-1.

RECOMMENDED HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OILS

SUPPLIER

TRADE NAME

American Oil Co.

Rykon #15 or Rykon #21

Ashland Oil Co.

Ashland Ultra Max. AW-20

Atlantic Richfield Corp.

Ultramo A Motor Oil -28- SAE #10

Atlantic Richfield Corp.

Hytherm S-150

Continental Oil Co.

Conoco Hycom #21

E. F. Houghton

Hydro-Drive HP 150

Humble Oil and Refining Co.

GulfOilCorp.

Nuto H-44
Harmony 43AW or Harmony 48AW

Kendall Refining Co.

SAE 10W Motor Oil

Mobil Oil Corp.

D.T.E. 24

Mobil Oil Corp.

D.T.E. 25

Mobil Oil Corp.

D.T.E. 26

Mobil Oil Corp.

D.T.E. Heavy Medium

Pennzoil Division of Penn Oil Co.

Pennzoil T & D Medium

Pure Oil Co.

Puropale - RX - Light

Shell Oil Co.

Tellus 927

Shell Oil Co.

Premium Grad H 15

Sun Oil
Texas Co.
Tidewater Oil Co.
Warren Refining & Chemical Co.

Sunvis 916 or Sunvis 921

Rando HDA
Tycol Aturbrio 50
Warco Hydrol - Grade 82 or 82X

7.0

MAINTENANCE

7.1
GENERAL - There are several adjustment on the grinders; some are to be
checked daily or once per shift while others are made only when repair is
necessary.
WARNING
Extreme caution must be taken when making machine adjustments which require
power to be applied.
Tag the control panel to prevent accidental control
operation which could result in injury to the personnel making the adjustment.
Wheneverpossible, turn off the machine before making adjustments.
7.2
SKIM ADJUSTMENT (ELECTRICAL) (ALL GRINDERS) -- This adjustment should be
checked once per shift; readjust as required.
NOTE
Electrical skim adjustment must be performed in conjunction with concentric
grind setup (paragraph 2-6, 3).
1.

Turn Off grinder motors.

2.

Place CYCLE switch in the MAN position.

3.

Set the SKIM potentiometers at mid-range (50).

4. Chuck up and inflate a tire.

switch must be ON.
5.

Rotate the tire clockwise.

GRIND MODE

Place the CENTER GRINDER MODE - ON/OFF selector switch to ON.

6. Place the GRINDERS-NORMAL/SKIM selector to skim.

move toward the tire.

The grinders will

7.
Turn the SKIM potentiometer until the grinder motor timing belt
pulley rotates slowly or intermittently.
NOTE
The timing belt pulley can be seen by looking into the plexiglas
grinder motor.

cover on the

8. When the adjustment is complete, place the computer toggle switch in

the NORMAL OPERATION position.
9.

If further adjustment is needed, adjust mechanical skim per paragraph

7-3.
7.3

SKIM ADJUSTMENT (MECHANICAL)

1.
Shoulder Grinders - This adjustment was made at the factory;
readjustment should be infrequent.

a. Place CYCLE switch in the MAN position.

b. Chuck up and inflate a tire. Rotate the tire clockwise.
c. Place SHOULDER GRINDER MOTOR switch in OFF position.
d. Place the CENTER GRINDER MODE ON/OFF to OFF.
e. Place computer GRINDER-NORMAL/SKIM switch in SKIM position. Set
SKIM potentiometer at 50.0.
f. The grinding wheels should just touch the tire.
g. If the skim is too heavy, use the skim linkage adjustment knob to
shorten the linkage.
h. If the skim is too light, lengthen the linkage by using the knob.
2.

Center Grinder:

a. Set the CENTER SKIM POT to 50.

b. Follows steps i through n in section 2-6, item 4, for mechanical
skim adjustment of the center grinder.
7.4
SENSOR AIR PURGE - Air pressure is applied to the sensor arms and heads
to prevent a buildup of rubber dust. Check this air flow daily.
7.5
ELECTRONIC GRIND ADJUSTMENTS - Refer to Computer Operations
Computer Maintenance Manual for common cell adjustments.

Manual and

7.6
ROUTINE GRINDER MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION - The most important item in
maintaining the grinders is to keep them free from any rubber dust buildup.
Other points to check are:
1.
required.

Inspect the grinding wheel abrasive surface.

Replace wheel as

2.Inspect the mechanical linkage for free movement. Apply an alternating

turning force to grinder housing and check for any sideways play at the shroud.
There should be no more than .8 mm (1/32") play and there should be no binding.
3.

Inspect grinder skim arms for wear and replace as required.

4.If the grinder spindle shaft shown signs of bearing failure or becomes
frozen, it is recommended that the spindle assembly be returned to Akron
Standard for reconditioning.
Remove the housing cover and loosen the drive
motor attachment to release the timing belt. Then remove the spindle assembly.
5.Inspect the grinders for proper lubrication and lubricate as required.
Refer to Figure 6-2 for type of lubricant and frequency of lubrication.
NOTE
The spindle assembly requires no additional lubrication as it is lubricated for
life.
7.7 GRINDER SERVOVALVES - Three servovalves are used on the machine to control
the hydraulic movement of the grinders.

a.

Turn all grinder motor switches to the off position.

b.

Reset the machine.

c.

Disconnect the servovalve connector.

d.

Loosen the servovalve null adjustment locking nut.

e.
Insert Allen Wrench in the servovalve adjusting screw and rotate
until the grinder moves to mid-range of cylinder stroke.
f.
grinder.

Rotate the adjustment screw for a slight retract movement of the

g.

Tighten the null adjustment locking screw.

h.

Stop the machine.

i.

Replace the servovalve connector.

DANGER

The servovalves are run at 6900 kPa (1000 psig) hydraulic pressure. Keep hands
away from moving grinder arms and linkage while making the servovalve null
adjustment.
2.
manual.

For further information, refer to servovalve data in the back of this

NOTE
Akron Standard does not recommend disassembly of the servovalves.
problems occur, return the servovalves to the manufacturer for repair.

If

7.8
LOADWHEEL CARRIAGE SERVO POT AND TACHOMETER - A small DC tachometer and
ten-turn potentiometer are used on the machine to help control the loadwheel
drive circuit.
The
tachometer also acts as a damper to reducer any servo
system oscillation. The servo pot signals to the computer the exact position
of the loadwheel. Refer to Figure 7-3 to locate the servo pot and tachometer.
1.Replacement and Calibration of Servo Pot:
a.
position.

Turn off machine and computer power.

b.Remove old pot, disconnect the wires, and place new pot in
Turn on machine and computer power.
c.

Set the retract radius at 381 mm (15 inches).

d.

Monitor the voltage across the servo pot.

e.

Loosen the shaft coupling on the servo pot.

f.

Rotate the servo pot until a 7.5 volts signal is seen.

g.

Tighten the coupling.

7.9
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - The hydraulic system develops various pressures to
perform the following functions:
Raise and lower the chuck, hold chucks
engaged, operate the grinders and runout probes.
The hydraulic system
adjustments are outlined in Section 5.5. For further information on individual
hydraulic system components refer to the Akron Standard hydraulic system
drawings and the vendor data provided with this manual.
NOTE
Drain and replace the hydraulic oil filter every 4000 hours of machine
operation, or more frequently if required.
Refer to Table 6-1 for recommended
hydraulic oils.
1. Hydraulic System Flushing - If it is suspected that the hydraulic oil
has been exposed to dirt or contamination, the system must be flushed as
follows:
a.

Remove the two servovalves from the grinders.

b. Install flush plates in place of servovalves. (The plates are

not provided with the machine but ca be ordered from Akron Standard).
For
Racine units, close off the adjustable flow control valve about half way.
c. Run the hydraulic system for a minimum of four hours.
allows the hydraulic oil to circulate and be filtered.
d.

This

After flushing is complete, remove the plates and install the

servovalves.
NOTE
Wipe off the valve seating surface before mounting the servovalves.
2.Replacing Hydraulic Filter Elements - Two filters re used on the
hydraulic unit. Both are equipped with automatic dirt indicators. Check the
indicators periodically and replace the filter elements when the indicator
shows a dirty condition.
Replacement elements can be ordered from Akron
Standard.
Refer to recommended spare parts list for the correct element
number.
3.Motor Pump Alignment - Check quarterly, alignment between motor and
pump shafts. An indication of misalignment can usually be observed by a worn
coupling between motor and pump shafts.
7.10 PNEUMATIC SYSTEM
(NOTE: See Section 8.0 for a detailed explanation of the pneumatic system).
1.Air Pressure Regulators - The most common problem with regulators is
dirt. Check and clean each regulator periodically. Refer to the appropriate
vendor's data at the rear of this manual for disassembly and maintenance
information. Refer to Table 5-3 for air regulator settings.
2. Air Line Filters - Three filters are used on the pneumatic system:
one at the incoming main air supply (50 micron, located behind the magnetic

panel), one at the outlet of the accumulator) and one on the computer purging
system (a rigid metal strainer type, located on the side of the DTUOC). The
filters should be checked periodically for dirt and contamination.
Clean or
replace the filter elements as required. The computer purging filter can be
washed with kerosene,
blown dry with compressed air (about 30 psig) and
reused. use only kerosene to wash filter bowls; other cleaning solutions may
attack the polycarbon plastic bowls.
3.
Solenoid-Operated Air Valves - All solenoid valves should
beperiodically checked for proper operation. Dirt and defective solenoid coils
are the main cause of erratic operation or malfunction in solenoid valves.
Table 7-1 lists all solenoid valves used on the pneumatic system.

8.0

PNEUMATIC SYSTEM (See Pneumatic Schematic)

8.1

FUNCTION OF PNEUMATIC SYSTEM ON THE TUO

1.

Tire Inflation - Detailed explanationlaterin this section.

2.

Operation of Pneumatic Cylinder.

3.

Operation of Rim Lubrication Spray Mist Generator.

4.

Operation of Loadwheel Carriage Ways Grease System.

5.

Operation of Marker System.

6.

Operation of the High Point Marker.

7. Supplies air to air purge system for shoulder grinder sensor (contact
or non-contact), center grinder (contact or non-contact), radial runout sensors
(non- contact only) and lateral runout sensors (non-contact only).
Air supply - clean filtered air, 31.75 mm (1-1/4") diameter air line at
552 to 690 kPa (80 to 100 psig) @ .5 m3/min. (72 SCFM) minimum flow capacity.
8.2

INFLATION SYSTEM OPERATION

8.2.1 COMPONENTS (See Figure 8-1 and 8-3)

1. Remote Setting Pressure Switches - These switches provide a closing
or opening whenever the tire reaches a remotely pre-set pressure:
1PS- 34 kPa(5 psi)-acknowledges tire inflation/
2 PS - Bead seat pressure
3 PS - Test pressure

deflation

2. Rotary Union - The air union provides ports for air flow and the
pressure monitoring sense tube while also yielding to rotation.
3. Sense Tube - This tube extends from the rotary union, up through the
spindle. It provides a true static sensing pressure to the inflation system.
4.Inflation Valve - A single solenoid (SOL 18B), three way, two position
normally open and spring returned is used to direct a large volume flow of air
to the tire from the supply or from the tire to the exhaust valve.

5.Exhaust Valve - A single solenoid (SOL 18), two way, two position,
normally open and spring returned valve is used to exhaust air from the tire
from bead seat pressure to approximately test pressure and to completely
deflate the tire.
6.
Test Pressure Valve - A single solenoid (SOL 17), two way, two
position, normally closed and spring returned valve is used to direct a
feedback pressure from the tire to the volume booster relay to correct
inflation pressure to within .7 kPa 0.1 psig).
7.Muffler - Used to disperse and quiet exhausting air from the tire.
8.Bead Seat Pressure Regulator - Bead seat pressure is adjusted using
this regulator. Set 70 kPa (10 psig) above desired test pressure.
9.
regulator.

Test Pressure Regulator - Test pressure is adjusted using this

10. Volume Booster Relay - Compares input from test pressure regulator to
on a one-to-one ratio and adjust it accordingly.
11.

Filter - 10-25 micron.

12. Soft Seat Check Valve - Because of the large volume drained from the
accumulator during bead seat, this valve is used to stabilize the test pressure
supply portion of the system by preventing any test pressure air to flow back
into the accumulator.
13. Accumulator - A tank is used as a supply for the inflation valve
because of the large volume of air required for bead seat.
14. Supply Valve - Manually energized to supply air to pneumatic system.
15.Filter - Mechanical drain.
16.Supply Pressure Gauge - 0-861 kPa (0-125 psig).
17. Expansion Chamber - Used as a damper to prevent the frequency of the
air between the volume booster relay and test pressure valve from approaching
the natural frequency of the diaphram in the volume booster relay.
18. Test Pressure Air Gauge - Monitors the pre-set pressure from the test
pressure regulator.
19.Monitors the pre-set pressure from the bead seat regulator.
20. Tire Pressure Gauge - Monitors actual tire pressure (NOTE:
read 0 kPa (0 psig) at deflation).

The gauge

8.2.2 TIRE INFLATION THEORY OF OPERATION - The purpose of the tire inflation
system is to inflate a tire by seating the tire beads at a high pre-set
pressure 379 kPa (55 psig) maximum, then dropping this seat pressure down to a
pre-set test pressure 70 kPa (10 psig) below bead seat pressure and maintain it
within .7 kPa (0.1 psig) of the pre-set value. Operation is as follows:

1.Pre-set the desired test and bead seat pressures by adjusting the
regulators on the control box while monitoring these pressures on the test and
bead seat pressure gauges.
(NOTE:
Set bead seat pressure 70 kPa (10 psig)
above test pressure).
This provides the test and bead seat differential
pressure switches with a picking reference pressure. (NOTE: See Figure 8-2
for solenoid sequencing).
2. During tire inflation, SOL 18B of the inflation valve is energized
releasing a large volume of high pressure air from the accumulator and supply
line (see Figure 8- 3).
This air travels through the inflation valve and
rotary union and on through to the tire. As the pressure inside the tire and
sensing tube increases to 34 kPa (5 psig). PS-1 trips sending a signal to the
computer to confirm inflation. This pressure switch is used as a safety device
to prevent accidental unchucking of an inflated tire.
3.When tire pressure reaches the pre-set test pressure, PS-3 is tripped
but the signal is ignored and the tire pressure increases to the pre-set bead
seat pressure. PS-2 is now tripped at bead seat.
4. PS-2 then signals computer to de-energize SOL 18B of the inflation
valve thus releasing air through the inflation valve, exhaust valve and muffler
then finally to the atmosphere (see Figure 8-4).
5. As the tire and sensing tube pressure decrease to the desired pre-set
test pressure, PS-3 trips, thus signaling the computer to energize SOL 18A of
the exhaust valve and SOL 17 of the test pressure valve (see Figure 8-5). The
tire is approximately at the pre-set test pressure.
6. With SOL 17 of the test pressure valve energized, the volume booster
relay has two reference pressures to compare (see Figure 8-5): Port "A" from
the test pressure regulator and Port "B" from the sensing tube in the tire.
The volume booster relay compares these pressures and will adjust tire pressure
accordingly.
7.If the tire pressure is greater than the pre-set regulator pressure,
excess air will be expanded into the atmosphere by the volume booster relay.
If it is less than the pre-set test pressure, air will be allowed to flow from
the accumulator, through the volume booster relay and into the tire unit until
the pre-set test pressure is reached. The volume booster relay will hold this
tire pressure to within 0.1 psig of the pre-set value.
8. At deflation, all solenoids are de-energized (Figure 8- 6) with SOL
17-de-energized, an isolated system results between the accumulator, test
pressure valve and the bead seat and test pressure switches. Air is expelled
from the tire, through the inflation and exhaust valves where it is exhausted
into the atmosphere by the muffler.
NOTE:
When any emergency stop condition
energized, thus, deflation occurs.

is

encountered,

all

solenoids

are

de-

9.0
SPARE PARTS - This section is provided as a guide for ordering and
stocking replacement parts.
9.1 ORDERING - When ordering parts from Akron Standard, the following data
should accompany the order:
a.
b.
c.
d.

Quantity.
Part Description.
Akron Standard Part Number, Drawing and Item Number (as applicable).
Machine Serial Number.

9.2
STOCKING - The suggested spare parts are outlined in the following list.
This list is included with the objective of keeping the machine "down time" to
a minimum. Although a few of the parts may be available locally, it is often
faster and more economical to stock them in the plant.
Certain parts may
already be in stock as spares for other machines. Suggested spare parts should
be reviewed with this in mind.
9.3
GENERAL - The following lists of spare parts have been prepared to assist
in performing maintenance and repairs on the components and sub-assemblies of
the Tire Uniformity Optimizer. Note the following:
a.
Refer to the manufacturer's data at the backof this manual for
service to assemblies not manufactured by Akron Standard .
NOTE:
Parts marked * should be purchased for immediate stock.