IMT 1000 User manual

Manual Part Number 99903638
IMT Bead Breaker 1000
Revised 20190422
IOWA MOLD TOOLING CO., INC.
PO Box 189
Garner, IA 50438
Tel: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Website: http://www.imt.com
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Revisions
DATE LOCATION DESCRIPTION
20060214
51718925
ADDED IMT PART NUMBERS
20060920
51718925
ADDED IMT PART NUMBERS
200091210
51718925
ECN 11141 - UPDATED FITTINGS.
20130418
51718925
Engineering markup; 71412275 qty from 2 to 4.
20130814
79075113
Engineering markup; added second line items for 14 and 15.
20140409
79075113
Engineering markup; added second line items for 21 and 22.

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In This Chapter
Introduction...............................................................................3
Specifications............................................................................5
Operation..................................................................................5
Service......................................................................................9
Hydraulic Flow ..........................................................................11
Troubleshooting........................................................................13
Parts.........................................................................................14
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IMT Bead Breaker 1000 Service & Parts

4 IMT Bead Breaker 1000 Manual Part Number 99903638
Introduction
This volume includes information on operating and maintaining your IMT product. It is your
responsibility to operate and maintain this unit in a manner that will result in the safest working
conditions possible.
Warranty of this unit will be void on any part of the unit subjected to misuse due to overloading,
abuse, lack of maintenance and unauthorized modifications. No warranty - verbal, written or
implied - other than the official, published IMT new machinery and equipment warranty will be
valid with this unit. In addition, it is your responsibility to be aware of existing Federal, State and
Local codes and regulations governing the safe use and maintenance of this unit.
Throughout the manual, NOTEs, CAUTIONs and WARNINGs are used to draw the attention of
personnel. They are defined as follows:
CAUTION
ACAUTION is used when there is the
very strong possibility of damage to the
equipment or premature equipment
failure.
WARNING
A WARNING is used when there is the
potential for personal injury or death.
NOTE
ANOTE is used to either convey
additional information or to provide
further emphasis for a previous point.

Chapter 1 IMT Bead Breaker 1000 Service & Parts 5
Specifications
The IMT 1000 Bead Breaker tool operates using two cylinders - a clamping cylinder and a
breaker cylinder at a 90° angle with respect to each other. Both the clamping and bead breaking
actions are performed automatically, and no mid-sequence operation by the user is required.
The 1000 Bead Breaker can bead break tires up to 29.5 x 29.
CAUTION
To avoid injury, every user must be trained.
Work with the following organization for training and instruction in safe tire handling:
Tire Industry Association
1532 Pointer Ridge Place, Suite E
Bowie, MA 20716-1883
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.tireindustry.org

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Operation
WARNING
The optional air/hydraulic pump is capable of
generating fluid pressure up to 10,000 PSI.
Keep both hands on the handles and away
from the clamping jaw or breaker tongue.
Make certain that the tool is properly aligned
on the rim before allowing the bead breaking
action. Do not continue to operate the
air/hydraulic pump once the breaker rod is
completely extended. Failure to comply with
these instructions could result in personal
injury or equipment damage.
To operate the bead breaker:
1 Make certain the tire is completely deflated. Using rubber lubricant, lubricate the area where
you plan to break the bead.
Deflate tire.
Lubricate with rubber lubricant.

Chapter 1 IMT Bead Breaker 1000 Service & Parts 7
2 Connect the hose of an air/hydraulic pump to the hydraulic coupling on the bead breaker
tool. Connect the air supply line to the air/hydraulic pump. The air supply should be
between 5 and 10 CFM at 100 PSI to obtain proper operating characteristics. In addition,
the air line should be equipped with an air line filter.
3 Position the bead breaker so that the jaw makes solid contact with the rim and the teeth are
positioned in the crevice between the bead of the tire and the rim.
4 Step on the PUMP end of the pump pedal. The clamping rod will begin to extend and the
jaw will grip the rim.
The IMT 1000 includes a clamping jaw pivot pin which can be placed in one of four jaw pivot
positions for use on different width flanges. The top hole (closest to the handle) is used for
smaller rim flanges, and the bottom hole (furthest from the handle) is used for larger rim
flanges.
The IMT Bead Breaker 1000 has four jaw
pivot positions.
NOTE
When a tire has a trash guard, you may
have to drive two straight tire irons between
the rim and the tire bead to get a starting
point for the teeth.

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Bead breaker with pin in highest position.
Bead breaker with pin in lowest position.
CAUTION
Make certain that the teeth slip in between
the rim flange and the bead. If not, depress
the RELEASE end of the pump pedal and
realign the tool. If the tool is not positioned
correctly, extending the breaker rod may
damage the tire bead or sidewall, the rim
flange, or the tool. If the tool is not pushing
parallel to the bead seat area, reposition
before continuing.
5 Continue pumping until the tongue of the bead breaker pushes the bead free of the rim.
6 Repeat the process as needed around the diameter of the rim. The tool can be used on the
front and back bead areas.
7 Once the bead is free of the rim, depress the RELEASE end of the pump pedal.
CAUTION
To avoid injury, every user must be trained.
Work with the following organization for training and instruction in safe tire handling:
Tire Industry Association
1532 Pointer Ridge Place, Suite E
Bowie, MA 20716-1883
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.tireindustry.org

Chapter 1 IMT Bead Breaker 1000 Service & Parts 9
Service
Most bead breaker malfunctions are a direct result of foreign matter, such as dirt, dust, water,
etc., entering the tool through the open hydraulic coupler union. Keep the union clean and
capped when the pump is not connected to the tool to reduce contamination.
Tools which may be required for bead breaker service include:
1 Spanner wrench
2 Common screwdriver
3 Needle-nosed pliers
4 Ice pick or sharp awl
5 Allen wrenches (Metric)
6 Open end wrenches
7 Retaining ring pliers
8 Socket wrenches
9 Ratchet
10 Torque wrench
For information concerning the service of your pump, see the literature which accompanied it. If
you are using the IMT Air/Hydraulic Pump, see manual part number 99900120.
PurgingAir
These instructions are designed for use with the IMT Air/Hydraulic Pump. If using a different
pump, use this information as a guide only. Purge air from the pump and bead breaker as
follows:
1 Remove the snap rings on the rod connectors (items 35 and 38 on the parts drawing).
2 Connect the air/hydraulic pump to the tool.
3 Connect the pump to the air supply.
4 Position the pump so that it is higher than the tool and depress the PUMP end of the pedal.
5 After the clamping and breaker rods are fully extended, depress the RELEASE end of the
pedal. Repeat this cycle (PUMP - RELEASE) about five times.
6 Extend both rods and keep them extended. Check for leaks. Make certain that the rods do
not “creep” back into the cylinders.

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Cleaning
Wash the exterior of the bead breaker with warm, soapy water. Rinse with clean water and
blow the tool dry with an air nozzle. Also pay particular attention to the cleanliness of the pump.
CAUTION
Avoid sealdamage. Do not use solvent to
clean the bead breaker.
Storage
Prior to storing the bead breaker:
1 Completely retract both rods. An exposed rod may be subject to rusting, pitting and damage
from striking other tools.
2 If chloride is spilled on the tool, rinse with clean water and blow dry.
3 Dress rod surface nicks and dents with fine grit emery paper. Rod surface nicks and dents,
if left untended, provide a starting point for rust.
NOTE
The chrome plated rod surfaces provide the
seal for the tool. Any steps taken to ensure
the continuing quality of the rod surfaces will
increase the service life of the tool.

Chapter 1 IMT Bead Breaker 1000 Service & Parts 11
Hydraulic Flow
Use the hydraulic flow information to help troubleshoot problems with the IMT Bead Breaker
1000.
The bead breaker works via an
air/hydraulic pump which sup
plies
hydraulic fluid pressure to the clamping
cylinder. Fluid pressure is restricted to
the clamping cylinder by spring pressure
on the sequence ball and by the mated
surfaced of the fluid return ball and its
seat. As the clamping rod moves out of
the c
ylinder, the jaw clamps firmly on the
rim.
The internal hydraulic pressure of the
clamping cylinder is sufficient to
overcome the spring pressure against
the sequence ball. The ball is forced
away from the seat and pressure
increases inside the breaker cylinder.

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The breaker rod has moved out of the
cylinder and the tongue is pressing
against the bead. As pressure
increases, the t
ongue will break the bead
of the tire from the rim.
Depressing the RELEASE pedal causes
a decrease in pressure in the clamping
cylinder. With less pressure on the
clamping cylinder side of th
e fluid return
ball than on the breaker side, the fluid
return ball is lifted off the seat and the
breaker rod retracts. Retraction is due to
an internal spring and pressure of the
bead against the tongue. The breaker
rod retracts first, followed by the
clamping rod.
NOTE
The clamp can be adjusted for different rim
widths. Open the clamp widerfor larger rim
widths.

Chapter 1 IMT Bead Breaker 1000 Service & Parts 13
Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM
PROBABLE CAUSE
RESOLUTION
Rods extend too slowly.
Insufficient hydraulic pressure
from pump.
Check air supply.
Check clearance of inlet check ball. Ball must
be flush with or below end of filter adapter.
Rods fail to retract.
Hydraulic pump does not
release.
Dirt under pedal in release valve area. Clean
pedal.
Bearing is misaligned on
breaker rod.
Correct or replace.
Broken or weak springs.
Replace.
Both rods extend at the
same time. Hydraulic
pressure in breaker cylinder
is not being released.
Sequence ball not seated, or
spring is broken or weak.
Correct or replace.
Loose screw and ball not
seated.
Correct or replace.
Breaker rod retracts after
clamping rod. Hydraulic
pressure in breaker cylinder
is not being released.
Fluid return ball did not restart.
Correct or replace.
Dirt plugging return port.
Clean port.
Weak or broken spring in
breaker cylinder.
Replace.
Pump does not reciprocate.
Air piston stuck.
Check cylinder bore of pump for contamination
or lack of lubrication.
Piston poppet not sealing.
Replace.
Pump reciprocates. Ram
will not extend.
Check prime.
Depress both air valve and hydraulic release
valve at the same time.
Pump extends ram but will
not hold system pressure.
Outlet check ball not sealing
properly.
Correct or replace.
Release valve mechanism not
sealing properly.
Check pin, ball, release poppet, and poppet
retainer. Correct or replace.
Pump extends ram but will
not build to maximum
pressure. No visible sign of
leakage.
Check air supply.
5 - 10 CFM at 100 PSI
Check for internal leakage.
Release valve mechanism.
Low relief valve setting.
Inlet check ball not seating properly. Correct or
replace.
Pump extends ram but will
not build maximum pressure.
Visible sign of leakage
through exhaust muffler.
Check piston sub-assembly.
Replace copper gasket and assemble in
vertical position.
Replace piston packing.

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Parts
To order repair parts:
1 Give the bead breaker model number.
2 Give the part number, description, and quantity required.
Place your order with Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc., Box 189, Garner, IA 50438; by telephone at
641-923-3711; by fax at 641-923-2424; or contact your IMT distributor.
Bead Breaker 1000 Assembly (51718925)

Chapter 1 IMT Bead Breaker 1000 Service & Parts 15
BEAD BREAKER (51718925) PARTS LIST
ITEM
PART #
DESCRIPTION
QTY
ITEM
PART #
DESCRIPTION
QTY
1.
71412321
BOLT
1
25.
71412331
SCREW
1
2. 71412322 NUT 1 26. 71411175 PLUG 1
3. 71411177 HANDLE 1 27. 71411173 SPRING 1
4.
71412323
BASE, CONNECTING ROD
1
28.
71412272
BALL, SEQUENCING
1
5.
RING, SEAL
1
29.
76396884
O-RING
1
6. RING, SEAL 1 30. 71412332 WASHER 1
7. 71412264 ROD CONNECTOR 1 31. 71412333 SCREW 1
8. 71412324 HOUSING, CLAMP CYL 1 32. 71412273 SPRING 1
9. 71412265 SCREW 1 33. 71412274 BALL 1
10.
71412325
ROD, CLAMP CYL.
1
34.
71412334
NUT
1
11.
71412266
SPRING
1
35.
71412275
SNAP RING
4
12. 71412326 HEAD, BREAKER CYL. 1 36. SEAL 1
13. SEALS 2 37. 71412335 NUT 1
14.
71412327*
71415421**
ROD, BREAKER CYL.
ROD, BREAKER CYL.
1
1
38. 71412276 SNAP RING 2
15.
71412328*
71415422**
BODY
BODY
1
1
39. 71412277 PIN, ROD CONNECTOR 1
16. 71412329 SCREW 1 40. 94396604 SEAL KIT (INCL. 5,6,13,36) 1
17. 71412267 JAW 1 41. 72533424
COUPLER-DISC .38FPT 10,000 PSI
(NOT SHOWN IN DRAWING)
1
18. 71412330 PIN, JAW PIVOT 1 42. 70396551
DECAL-BEAD BREAKER 1000
(NOT SHOWN IN DRAWING)
1
19. 71411176 PLUG 1 43. 99903638
MANUAL-BEAD BRKR 1000
(NOT SHOWN IN DRAWING)
1
20. 71411174 WASHER 1 44. 72053723
ADPTR-MPT/HEX/MPT .38 .38
(NOT SHOWN IN DRAWING)
2
21. 71412268*
71415423** TEETH, CLAMPING TEETH, CLAMPING 1 145. 72053546
NIPPLE-DISC 38 FPT (10,000 PSI)
(ATTACHES TO #19)
(NOT SHOWN IN DRAWING)
1
22.
71412269*
71415424**
TONGUE
TONGUE
1
1
REF 79075113
BEAD BREAKER 1000 (INCL. ITEMS
1-40)
1
23. 71412270 SCREW 1 REF 51718925
BEAD BREAKER 1000 ASSEMBLY
(INCL. ITEMS 1-45)
1
24.
71412271
WASHER
1
* Used with Old Gen with measurement of 1 3/4" ** Use with New Gen 2 with measurement of 2 3/4".
REV. 20190422