Coats APX Series Manual

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HENNESSY INDUSTRIES INC. Manufacturer of AMMCO®, COATS®and BADA®Automotive Service Equipment and Tools. Revision: 02/13
APXTire Changer Series
Unloading Procedures
®
User 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.
This is a supplement to your operating manual and covers unloading pro-
cedures for the COATS®APX Series Tire Changers. If you do not have your
original operating manual, please call COATS at 1-800-688-6359 to request
an additional copy.

CAUTION
Watch for this symbol:
It Means: Hazards or unsafe practices, which may
result in minor personal injury or product or property
damage.
Unload Instructions
Review the following unload procedures carefully.
Refer to them as necessary when the machine is deliv-
ered and unloaded to verify that you are proceeding
properly and safely.
This unit weighs over 1,200 lbs. Do not
attempt to lift or move without assistance.
Make sure all moving parts are secured
before moving the unit.
Proper unit installation is necessary for safe
use and efficient operation. Proper installa-
tion also helps protect the unit from dam-
age and makes service easier. Always place
safety poster and instructions near the unit.
Machine Delivery Unload Procedure
A. It is acceptable to use a fork-truck to unload the
machine that is on a pallet from a delivery truck.
B. It is acceptable to use a utility tilt trailer to unload
the machine that is on a pallet from a delivery truck.
C. It is not acceptable and can be dangerous to use
a lift-gate delivery truck to unload the machine from a
delivery truck.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
2 • COATS Unloading Instructions

COATS Unloading Instructions • 3
APX80 Unload Instruction
1. Remove lag bolts holding chassis to pallet.
2. Jack up rear of machine; install axle and wheels as
shown.
3. Remove ramp planks and position as shown.
4. Jack up front of machine and install axle and
wheels as shown.
5. Slowly push machine forward to position offload
bracket over jack.
6. Jack up front of machine and slowly move machine
off pallet.
7. Locate machine in shop at proper location and
remove wheels and temporary off-load bracket.
2
3
4
Ooad
Bracket
5
6
"X"
Ooad
Bracket
Remove Axles, Wheels &
Ooad Bracket After
Locating In Final Position
DO NOT Fork Machine
Here: Transmission
Damages May Occur
Secure ramp planks
in position with screw
as shown.
APX80

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APX90 Unload Instruction
1. Remove lag bolts holding chassis to pallet.
2. Jack up rear of machine; install axle and wheels as
shown.
3. Remove ramp planks and position as shown.
4. Move jack to front (add air pressure to machine).
5. Slowly push machine off pallet.
6. Locate machine in shop at proper location and
remove wheels.
2
5
4
Secure ramp planks
in position with screw
as shown.
3
DO NOT Fork Machine
Here: Transmission
Damages May Occur
APX90