Branick EF Use and care manual

Installation, Operation
& Repair Parts
Information
MODEL EF
Full Circle
Tire Spreader
Branick Industries, Inc. •4245 Main Avenue •Fargo, North Dakota 58103
REV. 120418P/N: 81-0050E

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INSTALLATION
1) Position the Model eF on a solid level floor leaving a minimum of 12 inches of clearance
from rear and 24 inches of clearance from sides. The eF can be bolted down if desired
using the four holes in bottom of frame.
2) Install the light post in socket on the top of cylinder housing and lock in place with set
screw. Hang the light fixture assembly on the light post as shown on the cover of this
manual. Lock in place with tee set screw. Cable tie the power cord to the light post and
plug in to outlet on frame column.
3) Attach the loose spread arm spring to spread arm. Refer to the other spread arm for
proper spring location.
4) Attach the lift cradle to the lower lift arms.
5) Install a 1/4 NPT quick coupler nipple (not provided) into the air filter located on frame
column. Use 1/4 inch air hose with 100 p.s.i. minimum.
OPERATION
1) Roll tire onto lift cradle, and while balancing the tire with hands, step on left foot valve to
raise tire just above inner bead hooks. Release lift valve to allow cradle to lower to floor
and tire hanging on inner bead hooks.
CAUTION
Before using this product, read and fully understand the operating
instructions and all decals on the product. This is necessary to
prevent injury to the operator and damage to the product.
This product is intended to be used to spread tire casings for
inspection and/or repair only.
Keep fingers and hands clear of all hooks and mechanisms during
operation.
Do not use this product if it is visibly worn, distorted or damaged.
Always wear appropriate eye protection.
WARNING
Keep feet clear of the tire lift when raising and lowering tire.
All personnel must be clear of the spread arms during operation.

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2) While keeping tire on inner bead hooks, step on center foot valve to spread and fully
engage all four hooks on inner bead of tire.
3) Grasp both outer bead hook arms by the handles and pull to center of tire. Push forward
and allow bead hooks to engage outer bead of tire. Make certain all hooks are securely
engaged with tire beads before spreading tire.
4) To spread the tire, step on right foot valve to obtain desired spread. Tire can now be
rotated and inspected.
5) To remove tire, release spread arm control valve (right valve) and remove outer bead hook.
6) Release pressure on inner bead hooks by stepping on diameter control valve (center
valve).
7) With tire hanging on inner hooks, raise lift cradle (left valve) up to contact tire. While
holding onto tire, raise tire slightly above inner bead hooks and lean tire outward and
release pressure on lift valve to lower tire to floor.
MAINTENANCE
MONTHLY –Put a few ounces of 10 or 20 weight oil in all cylinders.
Lubricate all moving parts (bolts, hinges, rollers, etc.) with a lubricating oil.
Grease cylinder bearings through the grease zerk fittings. Apply some grease to
the races of the bearings also.
WARNING
Do not release the inner bead hooks (center valve) until the outer
bead hooks have been released (right valve) and removed from tire.

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Repair Parts Information
MODEL EF GENERAL ASSEMBLY
ITEM
QTY
P/N
DESCRIPTION
PAGE
1
1
900-003
Base and Column
3
2
1
900-043
Diameter Arm Cylinder Assembly
5
3
1
900-009
Housing Assembly
4
4
Diameter Arm and Linkage
4
5
1
900-020
Spread Cylinder Assembly
5
6
1
D20-007
1/4” Air Line
3
7
1
096-170
1/4' Truflate Nipple
3
8
1
096-342
1/4” x 1/4" Male Elbow
3
9
Spread Arm Components
6
10
1
900-008
Lift Cylinder Assembly
7
11
Lift Cradle and Linkage
7
Pneumatics
8

4
900-009 Housing Assembly
ITEM
QTY
P/N
DESCRIPTION
ITEM
QTY
P/N
DESCRIPTION
1
4
028-046
3/8” x 16 x 1 1/4" Hex Head Cap Screw
7
2
096-008
1/4” Grease Zerk
2
1
107-001
Rear Collar Ball Race
8
1
950-027
Housing
3
1
107-004
Ball Thrust Bearing
9
1
107-003
Front Collar
4
1
107-002
Inner Ball Race
10
12
028-004
5/16” x 1/4” Socket Set Screw
5
80
281-001
Bearing Roller
11
4
055-210
3/8” Hex Locknut
6
2
028-016
5/8” x 1 3/4" Hex Head Cap Screw
Diameter Arms and Linkage
ITEM
QTY
P/N
DESCRIPTION
ITEM
QTY
P/N
DESCRIPTION
1
2
03-0635
Bell Crank
14
2
061-006
1/8" X 1-1/4" Spring Pin
2
1
267-001
Diameter Cylinder Connector
15
1
061-166
Cotter Pin
3
2
20-0055
7/16" Sleeve Bearing
16
4
062-001
Diameter Arm Connecting Link
4
4
028-007
7/16" X 1-1/4" Hex Head Screw
17
1
73-1141
Pivot Shaft
5
4
028-008
7/16" X 1-1/2" Hex Head Screw
18
4
096-010
3/16" Grease Zerk
6
4
028-023
1/2" X 2-1/4" Hex Head Screw
19
4
103-007
Diameter Arm
7
2
039-002
3/4" Machine Bushing
20
2
104-003
Slide Bar
8
2
039-043
3/4" Sleeve Bearing
21
2
108-126
3/8" Washer
9
4
51-0057
7/16" - 20 Nut
22
4
108-038
7/16" Internal Tooth Washer
10
8
055-058
7/16" - 14 Bi-Way Lock Nut
23
2
110-002
Slide Bar Spring
11
4
055-021
1/2" - 13 Bi-Way Lock Nut
24
2
111-024
Arm Bracket
12
2
061-004
Slide Bar Pin
25
4
281-002
Cam Roller
13
2
061-005
1/8" X 1" Spring Pin
26
1
489-001
Sliding Collar

5
900-020 Spread Cylinder Assembly
ITEM
QTY
P/N
DESCRIPTION
ITEM
QTY
P/N
DESCRIPTION
1
4
028-014
5/16” x 1” Hex Head Cap Screw
8
1
167-240
14 mm Gasket
2
1
950-029
Cover Plate
9
1
028-013
9/16” x 1 3/4" Hex Head Cap Screw
3
1
110-003
Spring
10
1
950-023
Spread Arm Cylinder
4
1
149-005
Piston Rod
11
4
108-067
5/16” Shakeproof Washer
5
1
051-005
4” Diameter Spread Piston
12
1
096-004
1/4" Oil Plug
*
6
1
041-007
Piston Cup
13
1
096-170
1/4" Trueflate Nipple
*
7
1
108-010
Piston Cup Follower
643-135
1.038 Rotary Union Kit
*
* Items not included in 900-020 Spread Cylinder Assembly
900-043 Diameter Arm Cylinder Assembly
ITEM
QTY
P/N
DESCRIPTION
ITEM
QTY
P/N
DESCRIPTION
1
1
006-004
#1 Cap Plug
8
3
028-005
7/16” x 3/4" Hex Head Cap Screw
2
1
264-001
Cylinder Head
9
1
028-013
9/16” x 1 3/4" Hex Head Cap Screw
3
1
104-002
Piston Rod
10
1
950-064
Diameter Arm Cylinder
4
1
051-016
5 1/4" Diameter Piston
11
1
096-342
1/4” x 1//4” Male Elbow
5
1
041-009
Piston Cup
12
3
108-038
7/16” Shakeproof Washer
6
1
101-033
Piston Cup Follower Plate
13
2
061-005
1/8” x 1” Drive Pin
*
7
1
167-240
14 mm Gasket
14
1
149-020
Diameter Cylinder Pin
*
* Items not included in 900-043 Diameter Arm Cylinder Assembly
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Spread Arm Components
ITEM
QTY
P/N
DESCRIPTION
ITEM
QTY
P/N
DESCRIPTION
1
1*
950-020
Bead Hook
11
1*
950-017
Spring Bar
2
1*
110-006
Bead Hook Spring
12
1
264-002
Extension Head
3
2*
108-144
1/2" Fiber Washer
13
1*
017-005
Return Spring Clip
4
1*
446-004
Spring Sleeve
14
1*
149-015
Return Spring Rod
5
1*
242-003
1/2" x 7 1/2" Machine Bolt
15
2*
028-010
1/4" x 3/4" Hex Head Cap Screw
6
3*
055-058
1/2" Hex Head Lock Nut
16
2*
108-008
1/4" Shakeproof Washer
7
1*
900-018
Spread Arm
17
1
108-007
3/4" Shakeproof Washer
8
2*
028-034
1/2” x 1 1/4" Hex Head Cap Screw
18
1
028-009
3/4" x 1 3/4" Hex Head Cap Screw
9
1*
110-004
Extention Head Return Spring
19
1
101-019
3/16” x 3/8” x 7/8” Detent Plate
10
1*
110-005
Spread Arm Spring
20
1
028-223
3/8” x 5/8” Socket Set Screw
* Quantity shown for these parts is for one (1) spread arm. If servicing both spread arms double quantities.

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Lift Cradle and Linkage
ITEM
QTY
P/N
DESCRIPTION
ITEM
QTY
P/N
DESCRIPTION
1
10
003-001
Flat Head Rivet
5
10
061-009
Spring Pin
2
1
03-0649
Upper Cradle Arm
6
1
061-013
5/32 x 1.75 Cotter
3
1
03-0650
Lower Cradle Arm
7
1
950-011
Yoke Assembly
4
1
03-0651
Tire Cradle
900-008 Lift Cylinder Assembly
ITEM
QTY
P/N
DESCRIPTION
ITEM
QTY
P/N
DESCRIPTION
1
1
006-004
#1 Cap Plug
9
1
167-240
14 mm Gasket
2
1
925-003
Cylinder End Cap with Bushing
10
1
028-239
9/16” x 1 1/4" Hex Head Cap Screw
3
3
028-002
5/16” x 5/8” Hex Head Cap Screw
11
1
950-013
Lift Cylinder
4
1
110-007
Lift Cylinder Spring
12
1
096-342
1/4" x 1/4” Male Elbow
5
1
149-003
Piston Rod
13
1
D20-007
1/4" x 60” Impolene Air Line
6
1
051-023
3 1/2" Diameter Lift Piston
14
2
055-058
1/2" Hex Head Lock Nut
*
7
1
041-015
Piston Cup
15
2
028-025
1/2" x 1 1/2" Hex Head Cap Screw
*
8
1
108-032
Piston Cup Washer
* Items not included in 900-008 Lift Cylinder Assembly

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05-0009 PNEUMATICS ASSEMBLY
ITEM
QTY
P/N
DESCRIPTION
1
4
50-0090
#8-32 X 3/8” Tapping Screw
2
1
03-0048
Foot Valve Guard Weldment
3
1
03-0052
Fitting Mount Weldment
4
12
055-082
#8-32 Nylon Lock Nut
5
6
096-004
1/4" NPT Hex Plug
6
2
096-339
1/4" Tube Union Tee
7
1
096-340
1/4" NPT Male Fitting
8
7
096-342
1/4” Male Elbow
9
1
60-0149
1/4" Male Quick Coupler
10
2
190-085
Quick Exhaust Valve
11
1
50-0006
5/16-18 x 3/8” Set Screw
12
12
50-0041
#8-32 x 1” Flat Head Machine Screw
13
3
60-0009
Treadle Valve
14
1
60-0010
1/4" NPT Swivel x 1/4" Tube Elbow
15
1
72-0021
Airline Guard
16
1
80-0031
Tire Lift Decal
17
1
80-0032
Diameter Arms Decal
18
1
80-0033
Spread Arms Decal
19
5
885-035
Valve Muffler
20
2
980-085
3/4" x 45° Conduit
21
1
B40-003
3/4" Flex Conduit
22
400”
D20-007
1/4" OD Plastic Tube
23
4
52-0006
Internal Tooth Star Washer

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COMMERCIAL WARRANTY
This product is warranted by BRANICK INDUSTRIES, INC. to the original user-owner against defective materials
or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment. During the warranty period, at the discretion of
Branick management, if the product is found to be defective, it will be repaired or replaced without charge. For
service, contact Branick (800-437-4394) to obtain an RMA. Any product shipped to Branick must have an RMA
and proof of original shipment date. The repaired or replacement product will be returned with transportation
charges prepaid by Branick.
This warranty does not cover defects in the product caused by ordinary wear and tear, abuse, misuse,
overloading, accident (including shipping damage), improper maintenance, alteration, or any other cause not the
result of defective materials or workmanship.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR DEFECTIVE PRODUCT UNDER THIS
WARRANTY. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THIS PRODUCT. BRANICK INDUSTRIES, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES.
BRANICK INDUSTRIES, INC. reserves the right to make changes in the design or construction of our products
without obligation to incorporate such changes in products already sold and without notice.
Service parts and regular repair service are available from authorized distributors of Branick products, or from:
BRANICK INDUSTRIES, INC.
4245 Main Ave.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
Toll Free: 800-437-4394
www.branick.com
© Copyright 2018 by Branick Industries, Inc. Printed in U.S.A.