Hunter TCA28 User manual

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Form 6215-T, 11-10b
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR TCA28 TIRE CHANGER
NOTE: This procedure should be performed only by an authorized factory
representative.
Read and become familiar with these instructions before starting installation.
WARNING: Read and follow all caution and warning labels affixed to your
equipment and tools. Misuse of this equipment can cause personal
injury and shorten the life of the tire changer.
Placement
The TCA28 should be placed in a dry area which is not subjected to water spray.
The TCA28 is best positioned with the back of the unit against a wall. Clearance for the operator at the front and
left of the tire changer should be at least 3 feet. There must also be ample clearance to the right of the tire
changer to allow the bead breaking arm to fully extend. Workspace and operating dimensions are shown below.
The electrical power cord and air hose should be positioned so that it cannot be walked on, driven over, or tripped
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Floor Requirements
The tire changer should be placed on a solid concrete floor. Any floor condition which might allow the tire changer
to move during operation is unacceptable. The depth of the flooring must guarantee anchor bolts will hold firmly.
If the location selected is a cement floor that is hollow underneath, place the tire changer over a supporting beam
or close to a supporting wall.
Power Requirements
The customer must furnish 230VAC, 60 HZ, service for maximum 12 AMP draw, single-phase power for the
TCA28.
Power source requirements of TCA28 are located on the Hunter serial number plate.
Changes to the AC power cord, plug and/or power source must be performed by a certified electrician.
Air Requirements
The customer must furnish compressed air at 145 ± 30psi. The customer must furnish an air supply line with a 1/4
inch NPT female fitting to connect to the tire changer.
Assembly Procedures
Unpack the Tire Changer
1. Place the skid near the installation location (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1
2. Remove staples and straps securing carton to pallet. Remove carton.
3. Remove protective plastic covering from pallet and tire changer.

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4. Remove and set aside accessory boxes (Fig. 2).
Fig.2
5. Remove the bolts securing the tire changer to the pallet.
6. Remove tire changer from pallet.
7. Position the tire changer on the floor.
Install Column to Base
CAUTION: The column is heavy and may require two persons to lift safely.
NOTE: The hardware to help secure the column to the base is comprised of the
following:
2 high nuts
2 long screws (all threaded)
4 washers

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1. Remove the fixation plate of the column (Fig. 3). Make sure that the column is still sitting balanced on the two
wooden supports before removing this plate.
Fig. 3
2. Mount the two screws (M8 x 80, all threaded) with the washers and the nuts in the outer holes (Fig. 4).
NOTE: These (all threaded screws) are only used for assisting in the mounting of
the column.
Fig. 4
3. Lift the top of the column on top of the rubber covered wheel support and leave it sitting inclined in this
position. (the base of the column points down towards the fixation plate on the housing)
4. While one person lifts the column up at its top, the second person tends to the bottom of the column to make
sure that the air lines are not squeezed and the column slots go over the mounted screws. (Fig. 5) Secure the
column with two screws/nuts. (part of the standard hardware ) (Fig. 6)
Fig. 5 Fig. 6

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5. Remove the two (all threaded screws), nuts and washers that were used only to mount the column. (Fig. 7)
Fig. 7
6. Open the left side cover and finish securing the column with the rest of the attachment hardware.
NOTE: The short air line indicated in Fig. 8 with a red piece of tape has to be
connected to the back of the cylinder.
Fig. 8

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Install Command Unit Arm
1. While lifting the command unit arm into position, route the air lines into the column (Fig. 9)
NOTE: If command unit arm is already installed, proceed to "Install Side Shovel",
page 7.
Fig. 9
2. Position the command unit arm in the upper bracket (Fig. 10). Secure upper and lower guide screws in the
guide screw channels (Fig. 11).
Fig. 10 Fig. 11

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3. Secure the command unit arm at the pivot point (Fig. 12). Do not over-tighten the screw / nut. Check that the
arm swings freely.
Fig. 12
Install Side Shovel
1. Remove the bolt securing the side shovel pivot pin (Fig. 13) and lift the pin (Fig. 14).
Fig. 13 Fig. 14

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2. Position the side shovel at the pivot point but do not insert the pivot pin. Insert the side shovel retraction shaft
in the side shovel arm and hand tighten the nut (Fig. 15).
Fig. 15
3. Secure the side shovel return spring to the hook on the "body" side of the side shovel (Fig. 16), and to the
shovel arm (Fig. 17).
Fig. 16 Fig. 17

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4. Re-install the side shovel pivot pin and secure the bolt (Fig. 18).
Fig. 18
5. Move the side shovel completely out so the side shovel retraction shaft and bolt are easily accessible
(Fig. 19). Return side shovel to the "in" position (Fig. 20).
Fig. 19 Fig. 20
6. Fully secure the nut to the side shovel retraction shaft using a 32mm socket and an impact wrench (Fig. 21).
Fig. 21

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7. Install the plastic side shovel protector (Fig. 22).
Fig. 22
Install Bead Press Arm
1. Remove the bolt from the bead press arm pivot point (Fig. 23).
Fig. 23