John Bean EEWH553A Series User manual

High Performance Tire Changer
Operation Instructions
Form ZEEWH553AE

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Operation Instructions
SAFETY INFORMATION
For your safety, read this manual thoroughly
before operating the EEWH553A Tire Changer
TheEEWH553ASeriesTireChangersareintendedforusebyproperlytrainedautomo-
tive technicians. The safety messages presented in this section and throughout the
manual are reminders to the operator to exercise extreme care when changing tires
with these products.
There are many variations in procedures, techniques, tools, and parts for changing
tires, as well as the skill of the individual doing the work. Because of the vast number
of wheel and tire applications and potential uses of the product, the manufacturer can-
not possibly anticipate or provide advice or safety messages to cover every situation.
It is the automotive technician’s responsibility to be knowledgeable of the wheels and
tires being changed. It is essential to use proper service methods and change tires in
an appropriate and acceptable manner that does not endanger your safety, the safety
of others in the work area or the equipment or vehicle being serviced.
It is assumed that, prior to using the EEWH553A Series Tire Changers, the operator
has a thorough understanding of the wheels and tires being changed. In addition, it is
assumedhehasathoroughknowledge of the operation and safety features of the rack,
lift, or floor jack being utilized, and has the proper hand and power tools necessary to
service the vehicle in a safe manner.
Before using the EEWH553A Series Tire Changers, always refer to and follow the
safety messages and service procedures provided by the manufacturers of the equip-
ment being used and the vehicle being serviced.
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Overinflated tires or rims mounted on the wrong sized rims can explode produc-
ing hazardous flying debris.
 Read Operator’s Manual before using this Tire Changer.
 Never mount tire on rim with different sized diameter.
 Never exceed maximum inflation pressure listed on tire sidewall.
 Always use safety restraint arm to hold wheel in place while
inflating.
 Always use attached air hose to inflate tires.
Exploding tires can cause death or serious injury.
Risk of electrical shock.
 Do not operate equipment with a damaged power cord or if the
equipment has been dropped or damaged, until it has been
examined by a qualified service person.
 If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a current rating equal
to or greater than that of the equipment should be used. Cords
rated for less current than the equipment can overheat.
 Unplug equipment from electrical outlet when not in use. Never
use the cord to pull the plug from the outlet. Grasp plug and pull to
disconnect.
 Do not expose the equipment to rain. Do not use on wet surfaces.
 Plug unit into correct power supply.
 Do not remove or bypass grounding pin.
Contact with high voltages can cause death or serious injury.
Risk of electrical shock. High voltages are present within the base unit.
 There are no user serviceable items within the unit.
 Service on the unit must be performed by qualified personnel.
 Do not open any part of the base cabinet.
 Turn power switch off and unplug the unit before servicing.
Contact with high voltages can cause death or serious injury.
Risk of crushing. Stand clear of bead breaker arm during operation.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Operation Instructions
 Read and understand the operation instructions before using this
tire changer.
 Become familiar with all controls before proceeding with operation.
 Stand away from the bead breaker arm when in operation.
 Apply air to breaker in bursts if necessary to control arm depth.
 Keep all persons clear of tire changer.
Contact with moving parts could cause injury.
Risk of pinching or crushing hands and fingers when mounting and demounting.
 Read and understand the operation instructions before using this
tire changer.
 Keep hands and fingers clear of rim edge during demounting and
mounting process.
 Keep hands and fingers clear of mount/demount head during opera-
tion.
 Keep hands and other body parts away from moving surfaces.
 Do not use tools other than those supplied with tire changer.
 Do not bypass any safety features.
 Use proper tire lubricate to prevent tire binding.
Contact with moving parts could cause injury.
Risk of eye injury. Flying debris, dirt, and fluids may be discharged during bead
seating and inflation process.
 Remove any debris from tire tread, wheel surfaces.
 Remove excess tire lubricant before inflating.
 Wear approved safety glasses during mount and demount
procedures.
Debris, dirt, and fluids can cause serious eye injury.
Risk of injury. Tools may break or slip if improperly used or maintained.
 Read and understand the operation instructions before using this
tire changer.
 Use only the mount-demount tire tool supplied with the tire changer.
 Frequently inspect, clean, and lubricate (if recommended) where
designated.
 Follow procedures when instructed in this manual.
Tools that break or slip can cause injury.
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Tires and Rims that are not the same diameter are mismatched.
 NEVER attempt to mount or inflate any tire and rim that are mismatched.
 ALWAYS check to see that tire and rim diameters are the same.
A mismatched tire and rim will explode causing death or serious personal injury
Over-pressurized tires can explode causing flying debris.
 Read and understand Operator’s Manual before operating.
 Keep bystanders away from work area.
 ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles.
 ALWAYS check to see that Tire and Rim diameters are the same.
 NEVER attempt to mount or inflate any Tire and Rim with different
diameters.
 Inspect tires, NEVER inflate tires that are damaged, rotten or worn.
 NEVER inflate ‘Split Rim Wheels’ on this tire changer, remove them and
use only an approved safety inflation cage designed for this purpose.
 Lock turntable Clamp on inside of rim before attempting to inflate tire.
 Use approved tire bead lubricant before removing or installing tire on
rim.
 ALWAYS position the “Safety Restraint Arm” over the wheel to hold it
to the turntable while inflating if so equipped.
 If a tire explodes on this tire changer, STOP using it until the "Safety
Restraint Arm" has been replaced, which must be done even if no
damage is seen.
 NEVER place head or body over a tire during inflation process.
 Use short bursts of air to seat tire beads, check tire air pressure
frequently. NEVER exceed tire manufacturer’s pressure limits.
 NEVER attempt to bypass or alter the built in air pressure limiter. Only
inflate tire with air hose supplied with tire changer. NEVER use shop
inflation hose to inflate a tire.
 Tire Changer must be anchored to concrete floor if equipped with a
“Safety Restraint Arm”
Exploding Tires can cause serious injury.

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Operation Instructions
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY STATEMENTS Page 5-8
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 9
1.0 Introduction Page 10
1.1 Specifications and Features Page 10
1.2 Nomenclature Page 10
1.3 Dimensions of the Machine Page 12
1.4 Standard Accessories Page 12
1.5 Optional Accessories Page 13
1.6 General Precautions Page 14
2.0 Installation Page 14
2.1 Electric Installation Page 14
2.2 Bead Breaker Installation Page 15
2.3 Air Installation Page 15
3.0 Controls Page 16
4.0 Mounting and Demounting-precautions Page 17
4.1 Demounting Tubeless Tires Page 17
4.2 Mounting Tubeless Tires Page 20
4.3 Inflating Tubeless Tires Page 21
5.0 Demounting Tube Type Tires Page 23
5.1 Mounting Tube Type Tires Page 23
5.2 Inflating Tube Type Tires Page 24
6.0 Mounting/Demounting Motorcycle Tires Page 24
7.0 Maintenance Page 25
8.0 Optional Bead Assist Attachment Page 26

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing the JBC EEWH553A elec-
tric/air tire changer. This tire changer is designed for ease
of operation, safe handling of rims, reliability and speed.
This combination of features means more profit and added
versatility for your shop, enabling you to work with aluminum
or magnesium alloy wheels without damaging customer’s
rims. With a minimum of maintenance and care your JBC
EEWH553ATireChanger willprovide manyyears of trouble-
free operation.
Pleaseread this manualthoroughly before operating the unit.
Instructions on use, maintenance and operational require-
ments of the machine are covered in this manual.
1.1 SPECIFICATIONS
Operation temperature range +41/+122 F (+5/50 C)
Tirechangersfor car, lightcommercial vehicleand motorcycle
tires designed for one-piece rims.
EEWH553A Series
Shipping Weight - EEWH553A 517 lbs.
Rim Clamping Capacity-outside: 10” to 20”(254-508mm)
Rim Clamping Capacity-inside: 12” to 22”(305-559mm)
Maximum Rim Width: 15” (381mm)
Maximum Tire Diameter: 40” (1016mm)
Turn Table Operation Dual Speed with Reverse
Turn Table Torque (lb - ft) 885
Turn Table Speed (RPM) 7 and 14 CW / 7 CCW
Bead Breaker Force: 3,300 lbs. @ 150 PSI
Bead Breaker Opening:* ADJ. (2.5”-12.5”) or (3” - 15”)
Air Pressure Required: 110 to 170 psi (8-12bar)
Electrical Requirements: 230V 60Hz 1 ph 12A
*Tire profile may effect machines ability to completely break
bead. Specification given is opening between breaker pad
and breaker blade only.
1.2 NOMENCLATURE
Beforeinstalling andusing theJBC EEWH553ATireChanger
itissuggested thatyoubecome familiarwith thenomenclature
of the machine’s components.
1 Vertical slide
2 Diameter Slide
3 Diameter Lock Button
4 Diameter Slide Handle
5 Mount/demount head
6 Tower or column
7 Turntable
8 Clamping Jaws
9 Bead breaker arm
10 Bead breaker blade
11 Bead breaker pads
12 Foot pedal controls
13 Inflation gauge
14 Bead seater/inflator pedal
15 Inflation jets
16 Safety restraint arm
(Optional)
17 Safety restraint positioning knob
(Optional)
18 Inflation hose
19 Lube bottle
20 Mount/Demount Tool
21 Safety Restraint Arm Anti-rotation Lock
Jaw and Air
Jet Detail
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8
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Figure 1