Ranger R80EX User manual

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Dual-Assist Tower, Tilt-Back Tire Changer
Installation and Operation Manual
Manual P/N 5900087 — Manual Revision B — January 2020
Model:
•R80EX
Designed and engineered in Southern California, USA. Made in China.
⚠DANGER
Read the entire contents of this manual before using this
product. Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions in
this manual can result in serious injury or death. Make sure all other
operators also read this manual. Keep the manual near the product
for future reference. By proceeding with installation and operation,
you agree that you fully understand the contents of this manual.

Manual. R80EX Dual-Assist Tower, Tilt-Back Tire Changer, Installation and Operation Manual, Manual Part
Number 5900087, Manual Revision B, released January 2020.
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Ranger reserves the right to change any information in this manual without incurring any obligation for equipment
previously or subsequently sold. BendPak Ranger is not responsible for typographical errors in this manual. You
can always find the latest version of the manual for your product on the Ranger website.
Warranty. The BendPak Ranger warranty is more than a commitment to you: it is also a commitment to the
value of your new product. For full warranty details, contact your nearest BendPak Ranger dealer or visit
bendpak.com/support/warranty. Go to bendpak.com/support/register-your-product/ and fill out
the online form to register your product (be sure to click Submit).
Safety.Your product was designed and manufactured with safety in mind. Your safety also depends on proper
training and careful operation. Do not set up, operate, maintain, or repair the unit without reading and
understanding this manual and the labels on it;
do not use this product unless you can do so safely!
Owner Responsibility. In order to maintain your product properly and to ensure operator safety, it is the
responsibility of the product owner
to read and follow these instructions :
• Follow all installation, operation, and maintenance instructions.
• Make sure product installation and operation conforms to all applicable local, state, and federal codes, rules,
and regulations, such as state and federal OSHA regulations and electrical codes.
• Read and follow all safety instructions. Keep them readily available for operators.
• Make sure all operators are properly trained, know how to safely operate the unit, and are properly supervised.
• Do not operate the product until you are certain all parts are in place and operating correctly.
• Carefully inspect the product on a regular basis and perform all maintenance as required.
• Service and maintain the unit with approved replacement parts only.
• Keep the manual with the product and make sure all labels are clean and visible.
•Only use this product if it can be used safely!
Unit Information. Enter the Model Number, Serial Number,
and the Date of Manufacture from the label on your unit. This
information is required for part or warranty issues.
Model:
Serial:
Date of Manufacture:

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Table of Contents
Introduction 3 Operation 26
Shipping Information 4 Maintenance 58
Safety Considerations 4 Troubleshooting 61
Components 6 Wiring Information 62
FAQ 8 Labels 63
Specifications 9 Parts 66
Installation Checklist 10 Maintenance Log 95
Installation 11
Introduction
This manual describes the R80EX Dual-Assist Tower, Tilt-Back Tire Changer, featuring multiple assist
tools on two assist towers (which help reduce effort and operator fatigue in busy shops).
More information about BendPak Ranger products is available at rangerproducts.com.
This manual is mandatory reading for all users of the R80EX Tire Changer, including anyone
who sets up, operates, maintains, or repairs it.
You can always find the latest version of the manual for your product on the Ranger website.
⚠DANGER Be very careful when setting up, operating, maintaining, or repairing this equipment;
failure to do so could result in property damage, product damage, injury, or (in very
rare cases) death. Make sure only authorized personnel operate this equipment. All
repairs must be performed by an authorized technician. Do not make modifications
to the unit; this voids the warranty and increases the chances of injury or property
damage. Make sure to read and follow the instructions on the labels on the unit.
Keep this manual on or near the equipment so that anyone who uses or services it can read it.
Technical support and service for your Tire Changer is available from your distributor or by calling
BendPak Ranger at [phone]. You may also call regarding parts replacement (please
have the serial number and model number of your unit available).

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Shipping Information
Your equipment was carefully checked before shipping. Nevertheless, you should thoroughly inspect
the shipment
before you sign to acknowledge that you received it.
When you sign the bill of lading, it tells the carrier that the items on the invoice were received in good
condition.
Do not sign the bill of lading until
after
you have inspected the shipment.
If any of the
items listed on the bill of lading are missing or damaged, do not accept the shipment until the carrier
makes a notation on the bill of lading that lists the missing or damaged goods.
If you discover missing or damaged goods
after you receive the shipment and have signed the bill of
lading, notify the carrier at once and request the carrier to make an inspection. If the carrier will not
make an inspection, prepare a signed statement to the effect that you have notified the carrier (on a
specific date) and that the carrier has failed to comply with your request.
It is difficult to collect for loss or damage after you have given the carrier a signed bill of lading. If this
happens to you, file a claim with the carrier promptly. Support your claim with copies of the bill of
lading, freight bill, invoice, and photographs, if available. Our willingness to assist in helping you
process your claim does not make us responsible for collection of claims or replacement of lost or
damaged materials.
Safety Considerations
Read this manual carefully before using your new product. Do not set up or operate
the product until you are familiar with all operating instructions and warnings. Do not allow anyone else
to operate the product until they are also familiar with all operating instructions and warnings.
⚠WARNING There are many moving parts on a Tire Changer; keep clear of these moving parts
and the Tire being changed. In particular, when inflating a Tire, never lean over the
Tire; if it were to explode (which does happen), the force could injure or kill the
Operator or bystanders. During inflation, the Operator should be as far away from
the Tire as possible and all bystanders must be at least 30 feet away.
Safety Information
Please note the following:
•The product is a Tire Changer.
Use it only for its intended purpose .
•The product
must only be operated by authorized, trained, properly supervised personnel. Keep
children and untrained personnel at least 30 feet away from the product when it is in use.
•Always follow all applicable local, state, and federal codes, rules, and regulations.
•You
must wear OSHA-approved (publication 3151) Personal Protective Equipment at all times
when installing, using, maintaining, or repairing the Tire Changer. Leather gloves, steel-toed work
boots, eye protection, back belts, and hearing protection
are mandatory .
•Do not use the product while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
•Do not use the product in the presence of cigarette smoke, dust, or flammable liquids or gases.
Use the product indoors in a well-ventilated area.
•Do not make any modifications to the product; this voids the warranty and increases the chances
of injury or property damage.
Do not disable or ignore safety features .

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•Make sure all Operators study and understand this Installation and Operation Manual before they
begin using the Tire Changer. Keep the Manual near the device at all times.
•Important safety and usage information is available in OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.177 (Servicing
Multi-Piece and Single Piece Rim Wheels).
All Operators must study this document
before servicing any Tires
.
•Make a visual inspection of the product every day. Do not use the product if you find any missing
or damaged parts. Instead, take the unit out of service, then contact an authorized repair facility,
your distributor, or BendPak Ranger at [phone].
•BendPak Ranger recommends making a
thorough inspection of the product once a month.
Replace any damaged or severely worn parts, decals, or warning labels.
Symbols
Following are the symbols that may be used in this manual:
⚠DANGER Calls attention to a hazard that will result in death or injury.
⚠WARNING Calls attention to a hazard or unsafe practice that could result in death or injury.
⚠CAUTION Calls attention to a hazard or unsafe practice that could result in personal injury,
product damage, or property damage.
NOTICE Calls attention to a situation that, if not avoided, could result in product or property
damage.
Tip Calls attention to information that can help you use your product better.
Liability Information
BendPak Ranger assumes no liability for damages resulting from:
• Use of the equipment for purposes other than those described in this manual.
• Modifications to the equipment without prior, written permission from BendPak Ranger.
•Injury or death caused by modifying, disabling, or removing safety features.
• Damage to the equipment from external influences.
• Incorrect operation of the equipment.

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Components
The following graphic identifies the main components of the R80EX Tire Changer.
Front and right-side views. Components on left side and rear not visible, including the Turbo-Blast™
System and the Regulator/Filter/Lubricator.

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Tire Changer components include:
•Turntable. Holds the Wheel.
•RimGuard™ Wheel Clamps. Hold the Wheel in place on the Turntable. Feature multiple clamp
positions and polyurethane inserts that will not scratch or mar Rims when clamping externally.
•Tilt-Back Tower. Holds the Mount/Demount Head; tilts back so you can move it out of the way.
•Mount/Demount Head. Mounts and demounts Tires. The Tire Changer comes with two
Mount/Demount Heads, one alloy-steel and one plastic polymer.
•Adjustment Handle. Controls the Tilt-Back Tower.
•Bead Breaker. Breaks the Beads of Tires before you demount them. Includes a Handle, Blade,
and adjustable Mechanism to fit Tires of different sizes. Needs partial installation.
•Bead Lifting Tool. A Tire Iron you use to pull the Bead edge of a Tire over the Mount/Demount
Head so the Tire can be demounted from the Wheel.
•Pressure Gauge. Shows the amount of air pressure in a Tire to which the Air Chuck is attached.
Includes an Air Chuck with self-gripping clip.
•Turbo-Blast™ Bead Sealer. Uses a burst of air pressure to help seal a difficult Bead.
•Inflation Foot Pedal. Controls putting air into a Tire. On left side of unit, not the front.
•Tilt Back Foot Pedal. Press and release to move the Main Tower to the opposite position: if up,
moves it back; if back, moves it up.
•Clamps Foot Pedal. Moves the Clamps to the opposite position. If Clamps are in, moves them
out; if Clamps are out, moves them in.
•Bead Breaker Foot Pedal. Moves the Bead Breaker Blade in; release to retract.
•Turntable Foot Pedal. Rotates the Turntable. Press down and hold to rotate the Turntable
clockwise, press up and hold to rotate the Turntable counter-clockwise.
•Regulator/Filter and Lubricator. Control and route the incoming air.
•Left Assist Tower. Holds several tools to aid in mounting and demounting Tires.
•Right Assist Tower. Holds other tools to aid in mounting and demounting Tires.
•Assist Tower Controls. Raise and lower the Assist Tower Arms. One per Assist Tower.
•Restraint Cone. Holds a Wheel in place during inflation or presses down on a Wheel to assist
with external clamping.
•Bead Roller. Holds down Tire Sidewall during mounting; stays in one spot.
•Assist Tool. Holds down Tire Sidewall during mounting; moves with the Tire.
•Helper Discs. Hold up Tires during demount.
•Dual Roller Rods. Hold up Tires for demounting, hold down Beads for mounting.
•Storage Cabinet. For storing things you want to have nearby. Comes uninstalled.
Tire Changer accessories include:
•Lube Bucket. Holds Tire Lubricant.
•Lube Brush. Spreads the Lubricant.
•Extra Air Line Parts. Provided in case they are needed in the future.
•Extra Foot Pedal Parts. Provided in case they are needed in the future. Come in a bag in the
Storage Compartment under the Tray.
•Extra Yellow Plastic Pieces. For the alloy steel Mount/Demount Head. Provided in case they
are needed in the future. Come in a bag in the Lube Bucket.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What does a Tire Changer do?
Answer: A Tire Changer takes Tires off of Wheels (called demounting), puts Tires onto Wheels
(called mounting), and inflates Tires.
Q: What is the difference between a Tire, Wheel, and Rim?
A: The Wheel is the round
metal piece. The Tire is the round rubber piece that surrounds the
Wheel. The outer edge of the Wheel, where the Tire attaches to the Wheel, is called the Rim.
Some people use Wheel and Rim to mean the same thing.
Q: The Tire Changer is described as “tilt back”, what does that mean?
A: It means the Tilt-Back Tower (not the Assist Towers) literally leans backwards, moving the
Mount/Demount Head out of the way. How is this a good thing? It allows you to set up the
Mount/Demount Head in the right place for the Tire you are demounting/mounting, then move it
out of the way, then bring it right back to the same place for the next Tire (Tires are generally
demounted/mounted in sets of four) without having to adjust the Mount/Demount Head again.
Q: What are the steps in the process of demounting a Tire and then mounting a new Tire?
A: The steps are: deflate the Tire, break the Bead, secure the Wheel on the Turntable, demount the
old Tire, mount the new Tire, inflate the new Tire, then remove the Wheel from the Turntable.
Q: What does “break the Bead” mean?
A: A Tire is held on the Rim by the Tire Bead sitting between the Rim Lip and the Bead Retainer on
the Rim. The air pressure in the Tire holds it in place once the Bead is seated (during mounting).
When you “break the Bead”, you move the Tire Bead out of the location where it was seated;
breaking the Bead is
required before you can take the Tire off the Wheel.
Q: Can I break the Bead without fully deflating the Tire first?
A: No,
do not do this . Always fully deflate a Tire before attempting to break its Bead. The air
pressure energy in a Tire, even if not fully inflated, can be considerable. If you were to attempt to
break the Bead of a Tire that is not fully deflated, that energy would be released all at once,
possibly injuring or, in rare cases, killing the Operator or bystanders.
Q: What thing should I always do when working with the Tire Changer?
A: You must exactly match Rim Width with the Tire you are mounting. The result of a mismatch is
that the Tire could literally explode off the Wheel when you inflate it or while the Vehicle is being
driven. In both cases, people could be injured or killed.
Q: Where should I put my Tire Changer?
A: What you want is a flat Concrete floor with room around it that is also near where you work on
Tires. Ideally, you want it a little off the beaten path, as you must – for safety – keep everyone
away from the Tire Changer while it is in use. No one other than the Operator should be within 30
feet of the Tire Changer while it is in use.
Q: Why isn’t there a Plug on the end of the Power Cord?
A: 220 VAC plugs vary by region, so if you are going to use a Power Cord with Plug, you need to
use a Plug that is appropriate for the power outlet you will be using. The other option is to wire the
Tire Changer directly into the facility’s power system. You
must have a licensed Electrician
perform all electrical work in accordance with all applicable electrical codes.

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Specifications
Model R80EX
Motor 3 HP, 208-240 VAC, 50/60 HZ, 1 Ph.
Power Cord Length ~84 in (7 feet) / 2,133 mm
Drive System Type Electric / Air
Air Requirement 140 – 165 PSI / 9.6 – 11.4 BAR
Wheel Clamping 4 Clamps / internal and external clamping
Table Clamping Dual pneumatic cylinders
Bead Breaking Pneumatic power / adjustable blade
Tower Design Tilt back
Assist Towers Two, left and right
Bead Sealing Turbo-Blast™ system
Internal Rim Clamping 13 – 34 in / 305 – 864 mm
External Rim Clamping 10 – 30 in / 254 – 762 mm
Bead Breaker Tire Width
Capacity (Demounting)
1.5 – 18 in / 38 – 457 mm
Maximum Rim Width 15 in / 381 mm
Maximum Tire Diameter 47 in / 1,194 mm
Sound <70 dB
Dimensions ~91 in wide*by 66 in deep** by 79 in high
~2,311 mm wide*by 1,677 mm deep** by 2,007 mm high
*With Assist Arms on both Assist Towers at full extended width.
** With Tilt-Back Tower tilted back and Slide all the way back.
Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Installation Checklist
Following are the steps needed to install the Tire Changer. Perform them in the order shown.
☐1. Review the installation Safety Rules.
☐2. Make sure you have the necessary Tools.
☐3. Find an appropriate Location.
☐4. Make sure there is adequate Clearance around and above.
☐5. Unpack the Tire Changer.
☐6. Install the Storage Cabinet.
☐7. Install the Bead Breaker Mechanism.
☐8. Anchor the Tire Changer.
☐9. Connect to Power. Requires a licensed Electrician .
☐10. Connect to pressurized Air.
☐11. Prepare the Lube Bucket.
☐12. Grease the Assist Tower Posts.
☐13. Test the Tire Changer.
☐14. Review the Final Checklist.

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Installation
This section describes how to install your Tire Changer. Perform the tasks in the order presented.
⚠DANGER When you even hear the words “Tire Changer,” you need to remember that
installing one is a serious endeavor with potentially life-threatening risks. Only allow
appropriately trained, authorized, supervised personnel install the Tire Changer.
Do
not assume that nothing bad is going to happen during this
installation because nothing bad happened last installation
.
Installation Safety Rules
Pay attention at all times during installation. Use appropriate tools and equipment. Stay
clear of moving parts. Keep hands and fingers away from pinch points.
Safety is your top priority .
⚠WARNING You must wear OSHA-approved (publication 3151) personal protective equipment
at all times when installing the Tire Changer: leather gloves, steel-toed work boots,
eye protection, back belts, and hearing protection.
Use caution when unpacking the Tire Changer from its shipping container and setting it up. The Tire
Changer is heavy and the weight is not evenly distributed; dropping or knocking over the unit may
cause equipment damage and personal injury.
Only experienced, trained personnel may install the Tire Changer. In particular, all electrical work
must be done by a licensed, certified Electrician.
⚠CAUTION Certain parts of installing the Tire Changer are difficult for just one person. BendPak
Ranger strongly recommends having at least two or more people work together
to install the Tire Changer.
Tools
You may need some or all of the following tools:
•Forklift, Pallet Jack, or Shop Crane
•Tin or sheet metal snips
•Hammer, mallet, crow bar, or pry bar
•Utility knife
•Hex key and wrench set, metric and SAE
•Screwdriver set, slot and Phillips

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Finding a Location
Keep the following in mind when deciding on a location for the Tire Changer:
•Power source. The Tire Changer needs to be near an appropriate power source. Refer to
Connecting to Power for more information.
•Floor. The Tire Changer is best used on a flat, Concrete floor.
•Clearance. The Tire Changer requires space around it. Refer to Clearance for more
information.
•Accessibility. You need some space to move the Wheels whose Tires you are changing to and
from the Tire Changer.
•No contaminants. The Tire Changer includes many precision parts. You need to keep it away
from sources of contaminants such as oil, grease, water, dirt, brake lathe chips, and so on.
Contaminants degrade the performance of the Tire Changer and may cause components to wear
out more quickly.
•Danger. When a Tire is on the Tire Changer, especially during inflation, you need to keep
everyone far away from it. Only the Operator should be within 30 feet of the Tire Changer when it is
in use.
Do not set up the Tire Changer in a well-travelled area .
•No water. The Tire Changer has electronic components. If the Tire Changer gets wet while
turned on, those electronic components will likely short circuit and have to be replaced.
Set up the Tire Changer in a location where it will stay dry.
⚠WARNING Do not use the Tire Changer if it is sitting in water. You will short circuit the
electronic components in the Tire Changer and you could electrocute yourself or
bystanders.

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Clearance
A certain amount of space around the Tire Changer is required for the Operator to work.
⚠WARNING The Clearance values shown below allow enough space to operate the Tire
Changer.
For safety purposes, only the Operator should be within 30
feet of the Tire Changer while it is in use.
Top view. Not necessarily to scale. Not all components shown. The additional space at the front of the
Tire Changer is needed to move Tires to and from the Tire Changer.

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Unpacking
Once you have found an appropriate location for the Tire Changer, you can take off the Cover, take it
off the shipping Pallet, move it to the desired location, and then get it ready for operation.
Use caution when taking the Tire Changer out of its shipping container . You do not
want to damage the unit, misplace any of the components that come with it, or hurt anyone.
⚠WARNING Make sure to use an appropriate lifting device, such as a Forklift or Pallet Jack, to
move the Tire Changer while it is on its shipping Pallet. Make sure
only personnel
who are trained in and experienced with material handling procedures are allowed
to move the Tire Changer. The Tire Changer is heavy and the weight is not evenly
distributed; dropping or knocking over the unit may cause equipment damage or
personal injury. BendPak Ranger recommends having at least two people work
together to move the Tire Changer.
We recommend unpacking the Tire Changer as close as possible to the desired final location.
To unpack the Tire Changer:
1. At the bottom of the Cover, push all of the metal tabs all the way down, on all four sides.
You may have to apply some force to get the metal tabs facing all the way down.
2. Lift the Cover off.
⚠CAUTION Ranger recommends having at least two people lift the Cover off; it is heavy and
awkward. If it is dropped or falls, it could cause injury or equipment damage.
3. Remove the Accessory Box.
4. Move the uninstalled Storage Cabinet and Bead Breaker Mechanism out of the way.
5. Remove the bolts that hold the Tire Changer to the Pallet.
6. Move the Tire Changer off the Pallet, then move it to the desired location.
The Tire Changer can be moved off the Pallet using a Forklift under either of the sides or by lifting it
using an appropriate lifting device (such as a Shop Crane) with a strap secured around the top of
the Tilt-Back Tower (but
not around either of the Assist Towers).
⚠WARNING Use extra care when moving the Tire Changer off the shipping Pallet. The Tire
Changer is heavy and the weight is not evenly distributed. Dropping or knocking
over the unit may cause equipment damage or personal injury.
7. Remove the plastic wrap around the Tire Changer and other components.
Note: Many of the Tire Changer components have been greased for shipping. BendPak Ranger
recommends having some rags nearby when unpacking, as you will almost certainly
touch something that is greased.
8. Untie the components that are tied together and remove the wood stabilizing pieces.
9. Clean the shipping grease off of the components that will be touched during normal operation of
the Tire Changer, as letting them stay greased would hinder normal operation.
You can leave the Shaft greased.

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Installing the Storage Cabinet
The Storage Cabinet comes uninstalled. This section describes how to install it.
To install the Storage Cabinet:
1. Remove the two Socket Head Cap Screws, Lock Washers, and Flat Washers.
They come installed
in place on the left side of the Left Assist Tower. Make sure to take off both
washers.
2. Move the Storage Cabinet into place on the left side of the Left Assist Tower, with the holes in the
side of the Storage Cabinet lined up with the holes in the side of the Left Assist Tower.
3. Insert the two Socket Head Cap Screws, Lock Washers, and Flat Washers that you just removed
through the holes in the side of the Storage Cabinet and into the holes in the Left Assist Tower.
4. Firmly tighten the two Socket Head Cap Screws using a 6 mm hex key.

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Installing the Bead Breaker Mechanism
The Bead Breaker Mechanism comes assembled but not installed. This section describes how to
install it.
The Bead Breaker Mechanism attaches to the Tire Changer at multiple places:
•The Arm Pin (part of the Arm Pin Bracket Assembly) goes through the Arm Pin Hole.
•The Return Spring gets stretched out and hooks to the Return Spring Hole.
•The Cylinder Shaft gets extended and goes through the Pivot Pin.
Once the Bead Breaker Mechanism is installed, you need to attach the Blade Tension Spring between
the bottom of the Bead Breaker Mechanism and the small hole at the bottom of the Bead Breaker
Blade.
Not necessarily to scale. Not all components shown.

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To install the Bead Breaker Mechanism:
1. Take the protective wrapping off the Bead Breaker Mechanism.
Make sure to locate the Blade Tension Spring; it is small and easy to lose.
2. On the Tire Changer, take off all of the components of the Arm Pin Bracket Assembly and the
Nyloc Nut on the end of the Cylinder Shaft.
Keep everything nearby; you will be putting them back into place soon.
3. Pick up the Bead Breaker Mechanism, move the Arm Pin Hole into where you removed the Arm
Pin Bracket Assembly, then put the Arm Pin into place through the Arm Pin Hole when the holes
are aligned.
⚠CAUTION Ranger recommends having at least two people install the Bead Breaker
Mechanism; one person to hold it in position, the other to align the holes and put
the Arm Pin into position.
4. Put the Arm Pin Bracket Assembly back into place, then securely tighten the Socket Head Cap
Screw and washers on the side of the Assembly using a 6 mm hex key.
5. Switching to the Cylinder Shaft and the Pivot Pin, adjust the Pivot Pin in the Bead Breaker
Mechanism so that the squared-off side is facing
away from the Tire Changer.
This is required.
Includes top and side views. Not necessarily to scale. Not all components shown.
Important: The Pivot Pin
must be oriented so the Squared Off side is at the end of the Cylinder
Shaft. This ensures that the Nyloc Nut is installed next to the Squared Off side. If the
Pivot Pin is installed backwards, the Tire Changer will not work correctly.
6. Pull out the Cylinder Shaft so you have enough shaft to work with, slide the Cylinder Shaft through
the Pivot Pin by moving the Bead Breaker Mechanism, replace the Nyloc Nut on the end of the
Cylinder Shaft, and then securely tighten it.
7. Switching to the Return Spring, pull out the Return Spring and clip it into the Return Spring Hole.

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To install the Blade Tension Spring:
1. Locate the Blade Tension Spring.
2. Slide the mostly closed end of the Spring around the threads of the Socket Head Cap Screw
between the Lock Nut and the head of the Socket Head Cap Screw.
Side view. Blade Tension Spring goes on the underside of the Bead Breaker Mechanism. Not
necessarily to scale. Not all components shown.
3. Tighten the Lock Nut down towards the Socket Head Cap Screw so that the closed end of the
Spring is secure between them.
4. Tighten the Socket Head Cap Screw into the Bead Breaker Mechanism (use a 5 mm hex key).
5. Extend the Blade Tension Spring and put the open end through the Small Hole in the Bead
Breaker Blade.

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Anchoring the Tire Changer
The Tire Changer has holes in the base for anchoring it into place; anchoring is optional.
Note: You are not required to anchor your Tire Changer. BendPak Ranger recommends doing
so, as the Tire Changer uses force at various times during the changing of a Tire.
Anchoring the Tire Changer ensures that it will not move during operation.
The .5 in / 12.7 mm holes for anchoring are located in three of the four corners of the Tire Changer
base.
Top view. Not necessarily to scale. Not all components shown.
The Anchor Bolts (sometimes called Wedge Anchors) mentioned in the following procedure are
not
supplied with the Tire Changer. You could, for example, use 3/8 in diameter by 3 in long Anchor Bolts
to secure the Tire Changer, drilling the hole approximately 2.5 in / 63.5 mm into the Concrete.
If you use different Anchor Bolts, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installing them.
To anchor the Tire Changer:
1. Make sure the Tire Changer is in the desired location.
2. Using the holes in the base as guides, drill a 2.5 in / 63.5 mm deep hole for each Anchor Bolt.
Use a drill bit that is the same diameter as the Anchor Bolt. So if you are using an 3/8 in diameter
Anchor Bolt, for example, use a 3/8 in diameter drill bit.

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Go in straight; do not let the drill wobble. Use a carbide-tipped drill bit (conforming to ANSI
B212.15).
3. Thoroughly clean each hole.
BendPak Ranger recommends using a wire brush and a vacuum to get the hole very clean.
Do
not ream the hole. Do not make the hole any wider than the drill bit made it.
4. Make sure the Washer and Nut are in place, then insert the Anchor Bolt into the hole.
The Expansion Sleeve of the Anchor Bolt may prevent the Anchor Bolt from passing through the
hole in the base of the Tire Changer; this is normal. Use a hammer or mallet to get the Expansion
Sleeve through the base and down into the hole.
Even using a hammer or mallet, the Anchor Bolt should only go into the hole part of the way; this is
normal. If the Anchor Bolt goes all the way in with little or no resistance, the hole is too wide.
Once past the hole in the base, the Anchor Bolt eventually stops going down into the hole as the
Expansion Sleeve contacts the sides of the hole; this is normal.
5. Hammer or mallet the Anchor Bolt the rest of the way down into the hole.
Stop when the Washer is snug against the base of the Tire Changer.
6. Use a torque wrench to tighten each Nut
clockwise to the torque recommended by the
manufacturer of the Anchor Bolt.
If no torque is specified, BendPak Ranger recommends ~55 lbf-ft / 74 N-m for a 3/8 in diameter
Anchor Bolt.
Important: Do
not use an impact wrench to torque the Anchor Bolts.
Wrenching the Nut forces the Wedge up, forcing out the Expansion Sleeve and pressing it tightly
against the Concrete.