®

7060 AX/EX
7065 AX/EX
Rim Clamp®
Tire Changer
For servicing single piece
automotive and most light
truck tire/wheel assemblies

Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
Installation Instructions
Maintenance Instructions
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.

1601 J. P. Hennessy Drive, LaVergne, TN USA 37086-3565 615/641-7533 800/688-6359 Manual Part No.: 8183760 00
HENNESSY INDUSTRIES INC. Manufacturer of AMMCO®, COATS® and BADA® Automotive Service Equipment and Tools. Revision: 09/98
Table of Contents
Operator Protective Equipment
Definitions of Hazard Levels ................................1
Personal protective equipment helps make tire
Owner’s Responsibility ........................................1 changing safer. However, equipment does not take
the place of safe operating practices. Always wear
Principal Operating Parts .....................................2 durable work clothing during tire service activity.
Operating Instructions .........................................3 Shop aprons or shop coats may also be worn, how-
ever loose fitting clothing should be avoided. Tight
Bead Loosening and Demounting ....................3 fitting leather gloves are recommended to protect
operator’s hands when handling worn tires and
Mounting ...........................................................6 wheels. Sturdy leather work shoes with steel toes
and oil resistant soles should be used by tire ser-
Inflation ..................................................................7 vice personnel to help prevent injury in typical shop
Bead Sealing ....................................................7 activities. Eye protection is essential during tire ser-
vice activity. Safety glasses with side shields, gog-
Bead Seating ....................................................8 gles, or face shields are acceptable. Back belts
provide support during lifting activities and are also
Inflation .............................................................8 helpful in providing operator protection.
Consideration should also be given to the use of
Performance, Custom, and Aluminum Wheels ..9 hearing protection if tire service activity is per-
Aluminum and Custom Wheels ........................9 formed in an enclosed area, or if noise levels are
high.
Performance Tires and Wheels • Demounting .9

Performance Tires and Wheels • Mounting ....11 Failure to follow danger,

WARNING warning, and caution
Custom and Special Wheels ..............................12 instructions may lead to
serious personal injury or death to operator or
Tube Type Tires ..................................................12 bystander or damage to property. Do not oper-
Stages of Inflation ...............................................13 ate this machine until you read and understand
all the dangers, warnings and cautions in this
Bead Seal .......................................................13 manual. Download a copy of the manual from
our website at www.ammcoats.com, or for fur-
Bead Seat .......................................................13 ther information, contact:
Inflation ...........................................................13 Hennessy Industries, Inc.
1601 J.P. Hennessy Drive
Mis-Matched Tires and Wheels ..........................13 LaVergne, TN 37086-3565
Maintenance Instructions ...................................14 (615) 641-7533 or (800) 688-6359
www.ammcoats.com
Installation Instructions .....................................15

Critical Safety Instructions .................Back Cover

For additonal tire, wheel, and/or inflation information

contact the following:

RUBBER MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

1400 K Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 682-4800
www.rma.com

TIRE GUIDES, INC.

The Tire Information Center
1101-6 South Rogers Circle
Boca Raton, FL 33487-2795
(561) 997-9229
www.tireguides.com
Definitions of Hazard Levels Owner’s Responsibility
Identify the hazard levels used in this manual with To maintain machine and user safety, the
the following definitions and signal words: responsibility of the owner is to read and fol-
DANGER
low these instructions:
Watch for this symbol: DANGER • Follow all installation instructions.
• Make sure installation conforms to all
It Means: Immediate hazards which will result in applicable Local, State, and Federal
severe personal injury or death. Codes, Rules, and Regulations; such as
State and Federal OSHA Regulations and
Electrical Codes.
WARNING • Carefully check the unit for correct initial
Watch for this symbol: WARNING function.
• Read and follow the safety instructions.
It Means: Hazards or unsafe practices which could Keep them readily available for machine
result in severe personal injury or death. operators.
• Make certain all operators are properly
trained, know how to safely and correctly
CAUTION
CAUTION operate the unit, and are properly super-
Watch for this symbol:
vised.
• Allow unit operation only with all parts in
It Means: Hazards or unsafe practices which may place and operating safely.
result in minor personal injury or product or property
damage. • Carefully inspect the unit on a regular
basis and perform all maintenance as
required.
Watch for this symbol! It means BE ALERT! • Service and maintain the unit only with
Your safety, or the safety of others, is involved! authorized or approved replacement
parts.
• Keep all instructions permanently with the
unit and all decals on the unit clean and
visible.

DANGER DANGER
Explosion Hazard Explosion Hazard
Never exceed 40 PSI Never inflate
while seating beads. tire above
manufacturer's rec-
ommended pressure
after bead is seated.

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Principal Operating Parts
Know Your Unit
Compare this illustration with the unit before placing
it into service. Maximum performance and safety will
be obtained only when all persons using the unit are
fully trained in its parts and operation. Each user
should learn the function and location of all controls.
Prevent accidents and injuries by ensuring the unit 19
is properly installed, operated, and maintained. 16

17 9 20
10

15
13

18 1 8 12
2 14 11
6
9 Swing Arm Adjustment Knob — Adjusts
swing arm/vertical slide assembly for proper
horizontal positioning of mount/demount head.
5
10 Vertical Slide Locking Handle — Locks and
unlocks vertical slide and sets correct vertical
position to maintain head/wheel clearance.
3
11 Bead Lifting Tool — Used to lift and position
7 4 tire bead correctly on mount/demount head.

Tower — Support for horizontal and vertical

12 Bead Loosener Shoe — Pivoting shoe for
1 loosening tire beads.
slides, also air storage tank.
13 Bead Loosener Handle/Button — Controls
2 Air Inflation Gauge — Registers tire pressure operation of bead loosener shoe.
when clip-on chuck is attached to valve stem
and inflation pedal is released.
14 Table Top Pedal — Three position pedal that
controls rotation of table top.
3 Inflation Pedal — Three position pedal that
allows inflation of tires through air hose and clip- 15 Oil Check Dipstick — For transmission oil
on chuck. level.

4 Clamp Control Pedal — Three position pedal 16 Bead Sealing Nozzles — Expands tire sidewall
that opens and closes rim clamps. to bead seat area of rim to seal and allow inflation.

Pressure Safety Valve — The high pressure

5 Table Top — Rotating chuck for tire changing. 17 safety valve is set to exhaust at line pressures
above 185 PSI.
Clamps — Secures wheel to table top for tire
6
changing. Release Valve — Allows the manual release of
18 air pressure from tire.
7 Lube Bottle — Dispenser for rubber lubricant.
19 Robotic Arm Control Valve — Controls
Vertical Movement of Robotic Arm Cylinder.
8 Combination Mount/Demount Head —
Mounts and demounts tire from wheel. 20 Bead Roller Tool — Used to apply pressure
against sidewall of tire.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS D. Always loosen the bead on the narrow side of the
wheel’s drop center first. See Figure 4 for more
The unit must be properly operated and properly information on the drop center.
maintained to help avoid accidents that could dam-
age the unit and injure the operator or bystanders. E. The clamps on the table top may extend beyond
This section of the Operating Instructions manual the table top itself. To avoid damaging the clamps,
review basic operations and use of controls. These move them to their full inward position before posi-
instructions should be reviewed with all employees tioning a tire for bead loosening.
before they are allowed to work with the machine.
F. Use extra care in positioning the bead loosener
Keep these instructions near the machine for easy
shoe on larger wheels/tires, and on alloy wheels.
reference.
Make sure the shoe rests next to but not on the rim,
BEAD LOOSENING AND DEMOUNTING and not on the tire sidewall.

This machine may operate 2. Pull the bead loosener shoe away from the
machine and roll wheel into position. The valve
CAUTION differently from machines
stem should be in the 2 o’clock position.
you have previously oper-
ated. Practice with a regular steel wheel and tire Position the bead loosener shoe against the tire
combination to familiarize yourself with the next to, but not on, the rim. Press the button on
machine’s operation and function. the bead loosener shoe handle to actuate the
shoe and loosen the bead. It may be necessary
A. Remember to remove all weights from both sides to loosen the bead in multiple locations around
of the wheel. Weights left on back side of wheel may the tire (Figure 2).
cause the wheel to be clamped unlevel. This may
result in the combination mount/demount head con-
tacting the rim causing scratches. On alloy wheels,
always rotate the wheel one turn after setting the Valve Stem
head to insure proper wheel chucking.

B. Always review nicks and scratches with owners of

expensive wheel and tire combinations prior to ser-
vicing.

C. Review the performance wheel section of this

manual prior to servicing performance tire/wheel
combinations.
Figure 2 – Position Tire and Bead Loosener Shoe
1. Deflate tire completely by removing the valve
core from the valve stem (Figure 1). 3. Turn wheel around and repeat loosening pro-
cedure on the other side of the wheel. This
should be the long side of the drop center (see
Figure 4).

G. It will be easier to clamp the wheel to the table

top if the lower bead is loosened last.

4. Apply tire manufacturer’s approved rubber lubri-

cant liberally to entire circumference of both tire
beads after loosening (Figure 3).

Figure 1 – Remove Valve Core to Deflate Tire

NOTE: Loosening the beads on a partially or

fully inflated tire is unsafe and causes excess move-
ment and friction against the bumper pads and
excessive wear on pivots. Deflate the tire completely
to prolong the life of your machine.
Figure 3 – Apply Rubber Lubricant to Tire Beads

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5. Determine the mounting side of the wheel. The
mounting side is the narrow side of the drop
center. (Tire removed in Figure 4 for clarity.)

Narrow Side

Drop Center

Long Side
Figure 7 - Adjust Swing Arm to Position Head Roller

9. Check metal head positioning. Mount/demount

Figure 4 – Determining Mounting Side of Wheel metal head should be positioned with 1/8 to 3/16
inch clearance between the top of the rim edge
6. Place tire/wheel assembly on table top with and the bottom of the head, and 1/8 to 1/4 inch
mounting side up (Figure 5). Use the clamp con- clearance between the rim edge and the head
trol pedal to move the clamps inward (push roller. This clearance will be maintained as long
pedal down) or outward (toggle pedal up). as the locking handle and adjustment knob are
Clamp steel wheels from the inside (clamps not changed. The operator may swing the arm
push outward against wheel). Clamp mag and out of the way and back into place again without
custom wheels from the outside (clamps push needing to reposition the head (when changing
inward against the outside rim edge). Refer to a like set of wheels) (Figure 8).
the Performance Tires and Wheels section.

3/16" to 1/8"

1/8" to 1/4"
Figure 8 - Proper (Metal) Mount/Demount Head Position

Figure 5 – Place Tire/Wheel Assembly on Table Top 10. Check plastic head positioning. Mount/demount
plastic head should be positioned with 1/16 to
7. Move the swing arm into position. Pull the lock-
1/8 inch clearance between the top of the rim
ing handle forward to release the slide. Push
edge and the bottom of the head, and 1/16 to
down on the top of the
1/8 inch clearance between the rim edge and
vertical slide to move
the inside surface of the head. This clearance
the demount head into
will be maintained as
contact with the rim
long as the locking
edge. Push the lock-
handle and adjustment
ing handle back to
1/16" to 1/8" knob are not changed.
lock the slide into
The operator may
place. As the slide is
swing the arm out of
locked, the mount/de-
the way and back into
mount head will move
place again without
upward approximately
1/16" to 1/8" needing to reposition
1/8 inch from rim edge
the head when chang-
(Figure 6).
ing a like set of wheels
Figure 6 - Position Mount/Demount Tool (Figure 9).

8. The mount/demount head roller should be in Figure 9 - Proper (Plastic) Mount/Demount Head Position
contact with the rim edge. Turn the swing arm
H. The vertical tool clearance may change with
adjusting knob to move the roller away from the
machine use and should be inspected often. Failure
rim 1/8 to 1/4 inch (Figure 7).
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to maintain the proper clearance may result in dam- 14. Lift and hold the tire at an angle so that the
age to the wheel rim and/or tire. lower bead is resting in the drop center directly
across from the demount head, and is loose
below the demount head (Figure 12). Insert the
smooth curved end of the bead lifting tool down
over the forward end of the mount/demount tool
and below the lower bead. Lift the bead up and
over the knob on the demount head (Figure 13).

Figure 10 - Insert Bead Lifting Tool

11. Insert the smooth curved end of the bead lifting

tool over the forward end of the demount head
and below the top bead of the tire. Use your free
hand to press down on the tire opposite the Figure 13 - Guide Lower Bead Over Tool Head
head to help with tool insertion (Figure 10).
15. Depress the table top pedal to rotate the wheel.
The demount head will guide the bead up and
over the edge of the wheel. Continue rotation
until lower bead is demounted.

K. With tube-type tires, demount the upper bead and

remove the tube before demounting the lower bead.

L. Table top rotation can be stopped at any time by

removing your foot from the rotation pedal.

M. Normal table top rotation for demounting is clock-

Figure 11 - Lift Bead Over Demount Head wise. Depress the table top pedal to rotate this
direction. To rotate the table top counterclockwise,
12. Push the bead lifting tool down towards the lift the pedal up with your toe.
wheel to lift the tire bead up and over the knob
portion of the demount head. Hold the tool and At times during the mount-
bead in this position (Figure 11). CAUTION ing and demounting pro-
cedure, the bead lifting
13. Depress the table top pedal to rotate the wheel tool may encounter resistance or come under
clockwise. The demount head will guide the load. Keep one hand firmly on the tool to avoid
upper bead up and over the edge of the wheel. possible tool disconnect. Use the reversing fea-
ture to back out of jam ups.
J. Push down on the tire across from the demount
head during table top rotation to utilize the drop

✓
center area of the wheel. This reduces the tensional
force on the top or first bead during demount After successfully completing the demount
(Figure 10). process, proceed to Mounting (page 6).

Figure 12 - Demounting Lower Bead

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MOUNTING 4. Place tire over wheel and move swing arm into
This information must be read and followed carefully position making sure the value stem is at the 6
to prevent accidents and injuries during mounting. o’clock position. Position tire so that the lower bead
is above the rear extension of the mount/demount
Check tire and wheel
head and below the front knob (Figure 16).
WARNING carefully before mounting.
Make sure the tire bead
diameter and wheel diameter match exactly.
Consult the Rubber Manufacturer's Association
for approved rim widths for tire sizes.
Attempts to force a bead
DANGER seat on mis-matched tires
and wheels can cause the
tire to violently explode, causing serious person-
al injury or death to operator and/or bystanders.
Figure 16 - Position Tire Against Mount/Demount Head
Never mount a tire and
CAUTION wheel handed to you by 5. Depress table top pedal and rotate the wheel to
anyone without checking mount the lower bead. Use the drop center of
both tire and wheel for damage and compatibili-
the wheel to reduce the tensional force on the
ty. Be extra cautious of persons without knowl-
edge of tire service. Keep by-standers out of ser- bead by pressing down on the tire directly
vice area. across from the mount head. Rotate table top
until lower bead is fully mounted.
Never mount a damaged
WARNING tire. Never mount a tire on
a rusty or damaged wheel.
Damaged tires and/or wheels may explode.
If you damage the tire bead
CAUTION during mounting, STOP!,
remove the tire and mark it
as damaged. Do not mount a damaged tire.

1. Inspect the wheel closely for damage. Clean the Figure 17 - Mounting Top Bead
wheel and remove any light corrosion or rubber
residue (Figure 14). Do not attempt to service 6. For top bead, rotate the table top until the valve
heavily corroded wheels. stem is at the 6 o’clock position . Lift the upper
bead up and over the rear of the mount head.
With your left hand press down on the tire
between the mount head and the valve stem to
hold the tire in the drop center. Depress table
top pedal and rotate tire until the bead is mount-
ed. Continue to press down on tire during the
remaining mounting process (Figure 17).

Do not force the tire onto

Figure 14 - Inspect and Clean the Wheel
WARNING the rim. Bead damage
2. Inspect tire for damage, paying close attention could result making the
to the beads. Verify size match between tire and tire unsafe and/or creating the risk of injury.
wheel (Figure 14). N. If table top rotation stalls, reverse the table top
3. Lubricate tire beads liberally with tire manufac- momentarily until the tire bead is again loose on the
turer’s approved lubricant (Figure 15). wheel. Reposition the tire on the mount head, make
sure the bead is correctly positioned in the drop cen-
ter of the wheel, then attempt mounting again.

P. For low profile or stiff sidewall tires, use the

helper tool to initially hold the upper bead down in
the drop center, as shown in Figure 33, page 11.

R. For tube type tires, mount the lower bead first,

move swing arm out, install the tube, and then
Figure 15 - Lubricate Beads mount the upper bead.

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INFLATION Position 2 - Tire Inflation – This is the first activat-
ed position. With the inflation hose attached to the
Tire inflation is performed in three steps: Bead Seal, tire valve and the pedal in this position, line pressure
Bead Seat, and Inflation. These steps are explained is allowed to flow through the valve and into the tire
in detail on page 13. Read the explanation of each for inflation. Tire pressure is not indicated on the
step and understand them thoroughly before pro- gauge in this position.
ceeding.
Position 3 - Bead Sealing – This is the second and
Check for proper inflation last activated position. With the inflation hose
CAUTION gauge operation. Accurate attached to the tire valve and the pedal in this posi-
pressure readings are tion, line pressure is allowed to flow through the
important to safe tire inflation. Refer to the valve and to the air-flate bead seal jets on the table
Operating Maintenance section of this manual top for bead sealing.
for instructions.
Use Position 3 for bead
If the rim has been CAUTION sealing only. Do not use
CAUTION clamped from the outside this position without a tire
for tire mounting, release and wheel positioned on the table top. Dirt and
the clamps, lift the tire, and move the clamps to debris could be blown into the air with enough
the center of the table top. force to injure the operator or bystanders. Do not
use this position to inflate a tire.
If the wheel/tire has a
CAUTION diameter larger than 14 S. This unit is equipped with a pressure limiter to
inches and is difficult to assist the operator with proper tire inflation. When
bead seal, the clamps should be moved to the the inflation pedal is held in position 2, the pressure
center of the table top for the bead seal operation. limiter cycles the machine between position 2 (infla-
tion) and position 1 (at rest, no air flow to tire). This
Tire failure under pressure cycling helps to prevent over inflation of the tire.
DANGER is hazardous. This tire Tires can still be over inflated and explode with the
changer is not intended to use of this pressure limiter if all of the instructions in
be a safety device to contain exploding tires, this manual are not followed completely. The pres-
tubes, wheels, or bead sealing equipment. sure limiter will keep most car and light truck tires
Inspect tire and wheel carefully for match, wear, from inflating beyond 60 PSI (smaller tires may
or defects before mounting. Always use reach higher pressures). It is the operator's respon-
approved tire bead lubricant during mounting sibility to follow all instructions and to control infla-
and inflation. tion pressure as specified in these instructions.
Check the function of the pressure limiter regularly
The inflation pedal, located at the rear of the left side
and maintain it according to the instructions provid-
of the machine, controls the flow of air through the
ed in this manual for safe and proper operation. Do
inflation hose.
not tamper with or attempt to adjust the pressure
NOTE: The clip-on chuck on the end of the hose limiter. Tires requiring inflation beyond 60 PSI
should always be an open style with all parts in should be inflated in a safety cage.
proper working order.
Bead Sealing
Tire Pressure Tire Inflation Bead Sealing
1. Position valve stem in front of operator and con-
nect the inflation hose. Hold tire up against
upper edge of the wheel. Be sure tire’s top bead
is over the bottom of the valve stem (Figure 18).

Inflation Pedal Positions

Position 1 - Tire Pressure – With the inflation hose

attached to the tire valve and the pedal in this posi-
tion, the air gauge will register the air pressure in the
tire. Whenever your foot is removed from the pedal,
it will return to this position.
Figure 18 - Lift Tire Upwards for Bead Sealing

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2. Depress inflation pedal to position 2 and hold Tire beads should move outward and "pop" into
about 1 second to begin air flow through tire their bead seat position as pressure inside the
valve, then depress pedal to position 3 and hold tire increases. If this does not happen, a prob-
briefly – less than 1 full second. The blast of air lem exists. Investigate carefully.
from the jets will expand tire and seal the beads.
Check tire pressure fre-
3. Release the inflation pedal and allow it to return DANGER quently. Never exceed 40
to position 1. Verify that both beads are com- PSI while seating beads.
pletely sealed to the wheel. Repeat these steps Once seated, never exceed tire manufacturer's
if beads have not sealed. It may be necessary to recommended air pressure. Tires can explode,
wait a few seconds for the air storage tank to especially if they are inflated beyond their limits.
recover before attempting again. At all pressure levels when inflating through the
valve stem, keep hands, arms, and entire body
T. If tire and wheel are properly lubricated and oper- away from inflating tire. An exploding tire, wheel,
ator cannot achieve bead seal after 3 or 4 attempts, or bead sealing equipment may propel upward
the valve core may be removed from the valve stem and outward with sufficient force to cause seri-
to allow more air flow into the tire to assist with bead ous injury or death to operator or bystander.
seal. After bead seal is achieved, remove the chuck
and reinstall the valve core. Inflation
Bead Seating NEVER exceed tire manu-
DANGER facturer's recommended
Operator should keep air pressure. Tires can
WARNING hands, arms, and entire explode, especially if inflated beyond these lim-
body away from the tire its. Keep hands, arms, and entire body back
during the remaining bead seat and inflation pro- from inflating tire. Avoid distraction during infla-
cedures. Do not stand over tire, as personal tion. Check tire pressure frequently to avoid
injury could result. over inflation. Excessive pressure can cause
tires to explode, causing serious injury or death
NEVER increase air pres-
to operator or bystander.
WARNING sure to exceed 40 PSI
when attempting Bead 1. Make sure both beads are seated. When both
Seat. If operator is unable to obtain Bead Seat, beads are seated, the tire is ready for inflation.
something is wrong. Deflate tire completely,
inspect tire and wheel, correct any problems 2. Replace the valve core if it was removed.
found, relubricate both tire beads, and reattempt
Bead Seal and Seat procedures. Follow all safety 3. Depress the inflation pedal to position 2 to
instructions in this manual and on machine. inflate the tire. The pressure limiter will cycle the
air flow as described earlier. On most passenger
1. Once tire pressure is indicated on the air gauge car tires, the pressure limiter will cease air flow
(inflation pedal in position 1; foot removed from at approximately 60 PSI. On smaller volume
pedal), continue to inject air into the tire in short tires the pressure may be higher.
intervals. Check the pressure frequently. Stand U. Release air pressure from tire by pressing the
back during bead seat. Keep hands, arms, and manual release valve button (inflation hose must be
entire body away from tire during this procedure. attached to the valve stem, Figure 19).

DANGER DANGER
Explosion Hazard Explosion Hazard
Never exceed 40 PSI Never inflate
while seating beads. tire above
manufacturer's rec-
ommended pressure
after bead is seated.

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 AA: Wheels with an asymmetrical hump have a
larger “ledge” type hump around the wheel except
lve at the valve hole making them more difficult to
Va
se mount and demount (Figure 21). Always loosen the
lea
l Re beads near the valve stem on both sides of rim.
a
nu
Ma

Smooth Ledge
Hump At Hump -
Valve Rest of
Figure 19 - Location of Manual Release Valve Wheel
Hole
PERFORMANCE, CUSTOM, AND ALU-
MINUM WHEELS
Only tire technicians with
CAUTION experience and training Figure 21 - Asymmetrical Hump Wheel
on custom wheels should
AB: Some wheels/tires have a low pressure
attempt to service expensive custom alloy or
sensor/transmitter strapped to the wheel (Figure 22).
aluminum wheels and high-performance low-
This is especially true on run-flat tire/wheel systems.
profile tires.
The sensor is positioned directly opposite from the
Pre-Operation Notes: valve stem. Other low pressure warning systems
• Ensure all weights have been removed. have the sensor as part of the valve. To avoid dam-
aging the sensor, always loosen the top bead with
• Clamp wheel from the outside. the valve stem at the 2 o’clock position first, then
loosen the bottom bead with the valve stem at the 2
• Use ample lubricant for mount and demounting o’clock position, and then continue to loosen the
remaining circumference of the beads as necessary.
• Always review wheel nicks and/or scratches
Avoid loosening at 180 deg. (opposite) the valve.
with the owner before servicing.

Performance Tires and Wheels • Demounting

Follow these instructions for performance type tires
and wheels, including run-flat tires and their associ-
ated wheels, and asymmetrical hump wheels. Valve Stem

1. Remove valve core and completely deflate tire.

2. Pull the bead loosener shoe away from the

machine and roll the tire into position against the or
bumper pads. Position the tire with the valve ns
Se
stem in the 2 o'clock position (in direct line with
the bead loosener shoe). Always loosen the
bead on the narrow/mounting side of the wheel Figure 22 - Wheel with Low Pressure Sensor/Transmitter
first (Figures 4 and 20).
3. Loosen bottom bead, starting with valve stem at
2 o’clock position next to the loosener shoe
(Figure 23).

Valve Stem

Valve Stem

Figure 20 - Position Tire for Bead Loosening

Figure 23 - Loosen Bottom Bead

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Aluminum and Custom Wheels
Follow instructions provided for standard steel
wheels, except:

AC. After loosening and lubricating both beads,

rotate the table top until the clamps are in the 12, 3,
6, and 9 o'clock positions (Figure 24).

AD. Clamp wheel from the outside. Position rim

edge into clamp at 12 o'clock position. Lower the
wheel and depress the clamp control pedal. Slowly
move the clamps inward until they securely contact
Figure 26 - Lubricate Upper Bead
the outside edge of the rim.
7. Locate the valve stem just before the demount
TIP: This is usually accomplished by crouching head before proceeding (Figure 27).
down in front of the tire changer, holding the wheel
with the right hand, and operating the clamp control
pedal with the left hand. This allows the operator to
watch the clamps as they move to ensure proper,
damage-free clamping.
m
Valve Ste
4. Clamp the wheel to the table top as described in
item AB on page 9. Always clamp custom wheels
ad
from the outside. t He
emoun
D

Figure 27 - Position Valve Stem Under Demount Head

8. Place the helper foot opposite the demount

head and push the bead into drop center. Insert
bead lifting tool between knob on demount tool
and tire bead Figure 28). Use roller tool to pro-
vide clearance.

Figure 24 - Rotate Table Top to 12 O'clock

5. Depress the tire sidewall downward with the aid of

the helper foot providing clearance for the mount/de-
mount head to be positioned (Figure 25). Move swing
arm into place. Increase the horizontal distance
between the demount head and the wheel an addition-
al 1/16 to 1/8 inch with the adjustment knob.
Figure 28 - Insert Bead Lifting Tool

9. Rotate lifting tool down over wheel to lift bead

up and over the knob and at the same time
remove helper foot (Figure 29).

Figure 25 - Helper Foot Depressing Sidewall of Tire

6. Lubricate upper bead liberally. Use the bead

roller tool to help push the tire bead down so
bead area is easier to reach for lubrication
(Figure 26). Figure 29 - Rotate Lifting Tool Down for Demount

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10. Hold lifting tool in place, depress the table top Performance Tires and Wheels - Mounting
rotation pedal momentarily to jog the wheel a
short distance. Check the wheel and tire to verify 1. Lubricate both tire beads liberally. Performance
tires will require more lubrication than standard
that operation is not causing damage. The lifting
passenger car tires.
tool can usually be removed after jogging the
wheel a short distance. Continue to jog the wheel 2. Mount the lower bead. In most cases, the lower
to allow the tire sidewall to flex as it crosses the bead will mount easily.
rim edge. Continue short rotations until top bead is
completely demounted (Figure 30). AF: Mounting the top bead can be very difficult when
mounting new tires on performance and custom
wheels. Proceed slowly and cautiously.

3. Position the valve stem 90 degrees clockwise in

front of the mount/demount tool for top bead
mounting. Lift the bead over the rear of the
mounting head. Use the helper tool to hold the
bead in the drop center (Figure 33). Rotate the
wheel in short steps and apply extra lubricant to
mount upper bead.

Figure 30 - Holding Lifting Tool in Place and Rotate Wheel

11. Demount lower bead. In most cases when

demounting performance tires, the lower bead
will be less difficult. Pay close attention to sen-
sor/transmitter location, and position it just
before the demount tool when starting the lower
bead demount procedure (Figure 31).

Figure 33 - Mount Upper Bead, Use Helper

4. On extremely tight tire and wheel combinations,

it may be necessary to use the bottom of the
helper foot to flip the tire bead over the rim
flange (Figure 34)

r
Senso

Figure 31 - Sensor/ Transmitter Location

12. Use the upper side of the helper foot to hold the
bead in drop center while lifting the lower bead
over the demount tool (Figure 32). Hold the lift-
ing tool in place and remove the helper foot.
Depress the table top rotation pedal momentari-
ly to jog the wheel short distances to complete
the demounting process. Figure 34 - Helper Foot to Flip Bead Over Rim Flange

Figure 32 - Helper Holding the Lower Bead in Drop Center

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CUSTOM AND SPECIAL WHEELS TUBE TYPE TIRES
If a custom wheel is dam- Mounting
CAUTION aged in mounting or dis- 1. Avoid pinching or forcing the tube.
mounting, STOP, and 2. Apply rubber lubricant to the beads of the tire.
avoid damaging the other wheels. Continue only
when the cause is identified and corrected. 3. Mount the bottom bead.
4. Round out the tube with a small amount of air.
Alloy Wheels
Some manufacturers offer wheels with little or no 5. Apply rubber lubricant to the tube.
drop center. These are not DOT approved. The tire 6. Insert the tube into the tire.
or wheel - or both - can be damaged and the tire
7. Mount the top bead.
could explode under pressure, resulting in serious
injury or death. If you attempt to mount/demount this Demounting
type of wheel, use extreme caution (Figure 35). 1. After tire beads are loosened, lubricate the
beads and rim liberally.
No Drop
Center 2. Position demount head and bead lifting tool as
described in steps 7 through 11 on pages 4 and
5. Depress table top pedal and rotate only a
short distance at a time. This allows you to stop
Figure 35 - No Drop Center the process should the tube get pinched.
3. After upper bead is demounted, remove tube
European Performance Wheels (Asymmetrical Hump)
and demount lower bead.
Some European wheels have very large humps

✓
except near the valve hole. On these wheels, the Do it Now
beads should be loosened at the valve hole on both Make sure the instruction and warning
the upper and lower sides first (Figure 36). decal is clean and clearly visible to opera-
tor.
Valve Hole

Slight Large
Hump Hump

Figure 36 - Asymmetrical Hump on European Wheels

Wheels with Low Pressure Warning Sensors

Performance wheels on some vehicles (including
Corvette, BMW, Lamborghini Diablo) have a pres-
sure sensor strapped to the rim opposite the valve
hole. On these wheels, the beads should be loos-
ened at the valve hole on both upper and lower
sides first (Figure 37).

Transmitter

Valve Hole
Mounting
Strap

Figure 37 - Wheels with Low Pressure Sensor

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STAGES OF INFLATION
Review these descriptions and diagrams carefully. Refer to them as necessary during bead sealing, bead seat-
ing, and inflation to verify that you are proceeding properly and safely.
Bead Sealing Requires rubber lubricant on Air flow through valve
A 140 PSI air blast from the table jets creates an air both upper and lower beads. requires about 140
curtain to aid in bead sealing. Never exceed 10 PSI PSI air pressure drop
in the tire during bead sealing. The tire will contain to ensure sufficient
about 2 PSI when bead seal is obtained. flow on difficult tires.

Lift tire up to assist

seal on top side.
Table top jets

Bead Seating
Bead seating usually occurs on the long tapered Usually last to "pop" is top side
side of the wheel first and the shorter side last.
Bead seating will usually require at least 7 PSI in
the tire. 40 PSI is the maximum safe pressure at
this stage regardless of operating pressure.
Do not stand
Most European import cars and many aftermarket over tire during
alloy wheels are very tight and may be difficult to bead seat and
bead seat. Also note that asymmetric hump and inflation.
run-flat tires are extremely difficult to bead seat.
Follow tire manufacturer's recommended procedure
for bead seating. Requires visual conformation of bead seat

Inflation Do not stand over tire

After the beads are seated, the tire is inflated. Do during inflation.
not inflate the tire above the manufacturer's recom-
mended pressure as stamped on the tire sidewall.
The typical inflation pressure for automobile tires is
between 24 and 45 PSI. Light truck inflation pres-
sure typically covers a wider range.

MIS-MATCHED TIRES AND WHEELS Half Size Tire

Never attempt to mount and inflate mis-matched 14.5, 15.5, 16.5, 17.5, etc.
tires and wheels.
Mis-matched tire and
DANGER wheel combinations
explode, causing per-
sonal injury or death to operator and
bystanders. For safety, do not attempt to mount
and inflate mis-matched tires and wheels.
Even Size Wheels
15° 14.0, 15.0, 16.5, 17.0, etc.
Even Size Tires
14.0,15.0,16.0,17.0, etc.

5°
Bead will not seat properly Half Size Wheels Note 15° bead seat Note the gap in this area
14.5, 15.5, 16.5, 17.5, etc.

7060/7065AX/EX Rim Clamp Tire Changer • 13

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS H. Make certain that all guards and covers are in
place.
Read and follow all the maintenance instructions
provided in this manual to keep the machine in good I. Check for worn, damaged or missing parts
operating condition. Refer to the other materials including grips and protective covers. Replace
received with the unit and to the service bulletins them before allowing the unit to be used.
from the manufacturer for additional instructions on
J. On a daily basis, inspect the unit and check to
proper maintenance and service. Regular inspec-
be certain that all systems are operating normal-
tions and proper maintenance are essential to pre-
ly. Detailed inspection and testing procedures
venting accidents and injuries.
are specified for various components at regular
Before making any intervals. Set up a chart and assign responsibili-
WARNING inspection, adjustment, or ty for these items.
repair, disconnect the
Replace any damaged or
power source and block out all moving parts to
prevent injury. CAUTION missing safety decals.
They are available from
Keep the machine and the COATS, (615) 641-7533.
WARNING immediate work area
IMPORTANT: These instructions will help you ser-
clean. Do not use com-
vice the unit. Instructions are for a person with some
pressed air to remove dirt and debris from the
mechanical ability and training. No attempt has been
machine. Foreign material may be propelled into
made to describe all basic steps. For example, how
the air and into operator or bystander causing
to loosen or tighten fasteners. Also basic procedures
personal injury.
such as cycling systems and checking operation of
Wear protective clothing the equipment are not fully described since they are
CAUTION and use eye protection known to anyone who does mechanical and service
when making any adjust- work. Do not attempt to perform work beyond your
ments or repairs to the machine. ability or at which you have no experience. If you
need assistance, call an authorized service center or
A. The vertical slide should be cleaned with a contact COATS directly.
vaporizing solvent and then lubricated with
chassis grease once a month. Mount/Demount Tool Head Adjustment
B. Check the adjustment of the mount/demount To Adjust Tool Head Lift
head once a month. See instructions this page. Loosen jam nut (ref. 1) and adjust screw (ref. 2) until
lift clearance is obtained.
C. Check the fluid level in the table top transmis-
sion once every 3 months. If fluid shows on dip- To Adjust Lock Tightness
stick, level is satisfactory. If no fluid shows, add With lock handle unlocked, loosen jam nut (ref. 3)
an SAE 80 gear lubricant until fluid shows on and adjust pin (ref. 4) until a slight firmness is
dipstick. obtained, then tighten jam nut and check. Also
recheck tool head lift at this time.
D. The table top, clamps, mount/demount head,
and other working surfaces should be cleaned
with a vaporizing solvent every month.

E. The clamps should be inspected and metal

chips and dirt removed from the serrations with
a wire brush once a month.

F. Check the tire pressure gauge function daily,

and check the accuracy monthly. Use a pressur-
ized tire and a high quality stick-type pressure
gauge. If necessary, adjust the dial of the
machine gauge. If the gauge is defective,
replace it immediately (part number 107985).
Contact COATS at (615) 641-7533. Check func-
tion of the pressure limiter weekly. Always rein-
stall the lens after adjusting the gauge.

G. Make sure all fasteners are securely tightened.

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Separator/Lubricator Maintenance Check operation of the pressure limiter as shown
Check oil and water levels regularly, and perform and described below at least monthly:
these maintenance items weekly: 1. Remove tires and/or wheels from the machine.
A. Disconnect air supply to machine. 2. Connect the inflation hose to an empty service
tank with a pressure gauge (gauge should read
B. Drain water from the separator by unscrewing 0). Use a tank with a 250 PSI pressure rating.
the petcock on the bottom of bowl. Allow water
to drain and tighten petcock securely by hand. 3. Depress inflation pedal to position 1 to start air
flow through the hose and into the tank.
C. Add oil to the lubricator if the fluid level is more Maintain a steady pressure for constant flow.
than 1/4” from the top of the gauge. Remove the
filler plug on top of the lubricator and add SAE 4. Watch the rising pressure on the tank gauge
10W non-detergent oil or an air tool oil to bring and the gauge on the machine. Machine gauge
the level up to 1/4” from the top of the gauge. should cycle between check and inflation pres-
Replace filler plug and clean up any spilled oil. sures while tank gauge climbs steadily. As tank
pressure reaches 60 PSI, the pressure limiter
D. Adjust the oil flow by pulling the red flow adjust- should stop the air flow automatically. Both
ment ring up and turning it to increase or gauges should read 60 PSI ± 5 PSI.
decrease the flow. Push the ring down to lock.
5. Release inflation pedal. Check manual release
Watch the formation of oil drops in the see-
valve function by pressing the button and
through oil chamber. Reconnect the air supply
releasing pressure from the tank until it reaches
and continually cycle the bead loosener through
50 PSI. Disconnect inflation hose, and release
full strokes and count the drips during the
air inside tank.
cycles. The delivery of oil to the air line should
be about 1 drop per 10 cylinder cycles. Adjust 6. Replace pressure limiter if it fails to cycle prop-
flow as required. erly during inflation, if it fails to shut air supply
off at 60 PSI, or if it malfunctions in any other
Oil Flow Oil Fill way. Do not operate machine with a faulty pres-
Adjust
sure limiter.
Operating a tire changer
DANGER with a defective, improp-
erly adjusted, or by-
passed pressure limiter could cause an operator
to accidentally over-pressurize a tire, resulting in
a tire explosion with severe injury or death to the
Lubricator
Separator

operator or bystanders. Always be sure that the

Air In Air Out pressure limiter is present and is operating
properly on the machine at all times.
Never inflate tire above
Drain
Petcock
DANGER manufacturer’s recom-
mended pressure after
Mount/Demount Head Cleaning bead is seated. Pressure limiter is set at 60 PSI.
Any required inflation above 60 PSI should be
Clean dirt and debris from the mount/demount tool
performed in an inflation chamber/safety cage or
(duckhead) roller with small screw driver or pick. securely mounted on the vehicle if an inflation
chamber is not available. A tire explosion may
cause personal injury or death to operator or
bystanders may occur.

Watch Pressure
on Both Gauges

Pressure Limiter Maintenance 250 PSI Tank

The pressure limiter helps prevent inflation of stan- with Gauge
dard size of larger tires or tubes beyond 60 PSI to
minimize risk of explosion. This device is for the Tire Changer
safety of the operator and bystanders. Proper opera- Inflation Hose
tion of the pressure limiter is essential to safe opera- Connected to Tank
tion of the machine.

7060/7065AX/EX Rim Clamp Tire Changer • 15

Robotic Arm Maintenance Air Source
The all-air models require a 14 to 15 CFM air source
A. Grease the robotic arm to maintain smooth rota- at 150 PSI. The air/electric models require a 5 CFM
tion. Grease fittings have been provided at the pivot air source at 150 PSI. The safe operating pressure
joints. range for all models is between 110 PSI and 175
PSI at the machine.
B. Check bolt torque periodically at pivot joints.
The unit is furnished with a 1/4" pipe thread male fit-
Proper Torque is 200 ft. lbs.
ting for easy connection. This connection is located
Maintain Bolt Torque
at 200 Ft. lbs.
on the right side of the rear of the machine. A 1/4"
ID hose (or pipe) for connection to the machine is
satisfactory. Sufficient air pressure assures good
performance.

Electrical Source
The electric models require power from a 15 amp
Grease Fittings electrical circuit. Refer to the serial tag located on
the lower part of the machine for specific electrical
requirements for the unit. Have a licensed electrical
technician perform any necessary changes to the
power source before plugging in the unit. The elec-
trical source must have a solid connection (less than
1 ohm) between ground and building ground.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Floor Mounting

The machine should be securely bolted to the floor
Proper unit installation is with suitable anchors using the hole at each corner
of the machine base.
CAUTION necessary for safe use
and efficient operation.
Proper installation also helps protect the unit
from damage and makes service easier. Always
place safety poster and instructions near the unit.

Location
Select a location using the drawings below. The
area should provide the operator with enough space
to use the equipment in a safe manner. The area
selected should be well lit, easy to clean and should
be away from oil, grease, brake lathe chips, etc.
Avoid areas where bystanders and customers may
be present.
Workspace Requirements

88"

66" 72"

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7050/7055/7060/7065 X/EX Rim Clamp Tire Changer • 17
 ONE WORD FOR SAFETY

R.I.M.
READ INSPECT MOUNT

READ… INSPECT… MOUNT…

Mounting and inflating the Before you put any tire on Once you’ve made sure the tire is OK
wrong size tire can get a rim, inspect the rim for and the right size and the rim is OK,
you hurt. Read the size on rust, tough spots, bent mount the tire safely. NEVER, ever
the tire and make sure it edges, or cracks that lean over the tire when you’re inflating
matches the rim. Be espe- could prevent the tire from it. If a tire does explode, it will go
cially careful about putting seating right. If you spot straight up. You don’t want to be over
a smaller tire on a larger any of these problems, the tire if that happens. Also, never
rim, such as a 16-inch tire don’t mount the tire until over-inflate the tire, even if the bead
on a 16.5-inch rim. the rim has been checked doesn’t seat. Never inflate over 40
by your shop foreman. PSI. If the tire hasn’t seated, some-
Inflation of a mismatched
thing is wrong. Deflate the tire and
tire and rim can cause an Inspect the tire for bead
check it and the rim again. If it doesn’t
explosion. damage.
work the second time, try another tire.
BE CAREFUL OF THESE SITUATIONS:
1. Damaged Bead 4 A. Mismatched. 5. Walk-In Tire 8. Standing Clear.
or Beads. (A mis-match of a 16- and Rim. (Never put any part of
inch tire to a 16.5- your body over the
2. Rusty Wheels. inch rim causing an 6. Back Injuries. tire changer during
(particularly in the explosion) inflation.)
bead seat area) 7. Hand or Finger
4 B. Mismatched. Injuries. 9. Beads will not
3. Bent or (16.5-inch tire on a (Hands or fingers too Seat at 40 PSI.
Cracked 16-inch rim) close to inflating tire
Wheels. or bead seats which 10. Improper
may cause injury.) Inflation.

Remember R.I.M. (Read, Inspect, Mount) for every tire.

TIRE FAILURE UNDER PRESSURE IS HAZ-

DANGER ARDOUS! This tire changer Will Not Restrain
Exploding Tires, rims or other related equipment.
FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARN-
INGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TIRES CAN EXPLODE, ESPECIALLY IF INFLATED
CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR BEYOND SPECIFIED LIMITS. DO NOT EXCEED
DEATH TO OPERATOR OR BYSTANDER. TIRE MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED AIR
PRESSURE.
THE OWNER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAIN-
ING THE OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS AND AN EXPLODING TIRE, RIM, OR BEAD SEATING
DECALS FOR OPERATOR REFERENCE. FOR EQUIPMENT MAY PROPEL UPWARD AND OUT-
ADDITIONAL COPIES, CONTACT THE COATS® WARD WITH SUFFICIENT ENERGY TO CAUSE
COMPANY, 1601 J.P. HENNESSY DRIVE, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO OPERATOR
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