Rotary RWC101 Manual

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© May 2022 by Vehicle Service Group. All rights reserved. CO11823.8
IMPORTANT Any damage caused by failure to follow the instructions in this manual or improper machine
use shall relieve the manufacturer of all liability.
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RWC101 (R501Plus) Tire Changer
7504-M003-01
Rev. n. 01 (05/2022)

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SUMMARY
GENERAL DESCRIPTION __________________________ 3
SYMBOLS USED IN THE MANUAL __________________ 4
PLATES LOCATION DRAWING______________________ 5
1.0 GENERAL INTRODUCTION ___________________ 7
1.1 Introduction __________________________________ 7
2.0 INTENDED USE ____________________________ 7
2.1 Training of personnel ___________________________ 7
3.0 SAFETY DEVICES___________________________ 8
3.1 Residual risks_________________________________ 8
4.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS __________ 8
4.1 General safety rules____________________________ 9
5.0 PACKING AND MOBILIZATION FOR TRANSPORT 10
6.0 UNPACKING _____________________________ 10
7.0 MOBILIZATION ___________________________ 11
8.0 WORKING ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS _______ 11
8.1 Working position _____________________________ 11
8.2 Working area ________________________________ 11
8.3 Lighting ____________________________________ 12
9.0 EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY____________________ 12
9.1 Anchoring system ____________________________ 12
9.2 Assembly procedures _________________________ 13
9.3 Electrical connections _________________________ 15
9.4 Oil check on oil-pressure power unit______________ 16
9.5 Check of motor rotation direction ________________ 16
9.6 Electrical checks _____________________________ 16
10.0 CONTROLS ______________________________ 17
10.1 Control device _______________________________ 17
11.0 USE OF THE EQUIPMENT ___________________ 18
11.1 Precaution measures during tire removal and fitting__ 18
11.2 Preliminary operations_________________________ 18
11.3 Preparing the wheel __________________________ 18
11.4 Wheel clamping______________________________ 18
11.5 Bead breaker arms’ functioning__________________ 20
11.6 Tubeless tires________________________________ 20
11.6.1 Bead breaking____________________________ 20
11.6.2 Demounting______________________________ 21
11.6.3 Mounting________________________________ 22
11.7 Tires with inner tube __________________________ 24
11.7.1 Bead breaking____________________________ 24
11.7.2 Demounting______________________________ 24
11.7.3 Mounting________________________________ 25
12.0 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE___________________ 26
13.0 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE _________________ 29
14.0 TECHNICAL DATA _________________________ 31
14.1 Technical electrical data _______________________ 31
14.2 Technical mechanical data _____________________ 31
14.3 Dimensions _________________________________ 32
15.0 STORING ________________________________ 33
16.0 SCRAPPING _____________________________ 33
17.0 REGISTRATION PLATE DATA_________________ 33
18.0 FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAMS ___________________ 33
Drawing number A - Wiring diagram____________________ 34
Drawing number B - Hydraulic diagram _________________ 40

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION FIG. 1
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10
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KEY
1 - Main switch
2 - Grease-holder ring
3 - Rear bead breaker roller
4 - Self-centering chuck
5 - Chassis
6 - Tool
7 - Bead lever
8 - Rear bead breaker roller holder arm
9 - Rear bead breaker roller movement carriage
10 - Tool positioning handgrip
11 - Electric cabinet
12 - Control unit
13 - Lifting hook
14 - Front bead breaker roller
15 - Front bead breaker roller holder arm
16 - Handwheel for adjustment of rear bead breaker roller
working position
17 - Tire loading platform
18 - Brush
19 - Standard clamp protections for alloy rims
20 - Mounting grease
21 - Clamp for alloy rims (optional)

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SYMBOLS USED IN THE MANUAL
Symbols Description
Read instruction manual.
Wear work gloves.
Wear work shoes.
Wear safety goggles.
Mandatory. Operations or jobs to be per-
formed compulsorily.
Danger! Be particularly careful.
Warning. Be particularly careful
(possible material damages).
Symbols Description
Move with fork lift truck or pallet truck.
Lift from above.
Note. Indication and/or useful information.
Technical assistance necessary.
Do not perform any intervention.
Caution: hanging loads.
Danger: tires could drop.

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PLATES LOCATION DRAWING
FIG. 2
VSB2166000
VS99990758
VS999919030
VS999918410
VSB2668000
VSB1541000
VSB4244000
VS99990758
VSB2167000
VSB1594000
VS999916311
VSB2668000
VSB2166000
VSB6247000
VS999923770
VSB4244000
VS999923160
VS999923780
VS99990758
VS999923400
VS999923360
VS999923350
VS999922390
VS999914290
VSB4221000

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Code numbers of plates
VSB1541000 Danger plate
VSB1594000 Date indicating plate
VSB2166000 Bead breaker danger plate
VSB2167000 Protective clothing plate
VSB2668000 Wheel lifting device danger plate
VSB4221000 Grounding plate
VSB4244000 Rotating parts danger plate
VSB6247000 “Deflate tire…” plate
VS99990758 Electricity danger plate
VS999914290 Serial number plate
VS999916311 Rubbish skip plate
VS999918410 Self-centering chuck plate
VS999919030 Plate for joysticks
VS999922390 Overload protection plate
VS999923160 Prop 65 Attention plate
VS999923350 For indoor use plate only
VS999923360 Disconnect power supply plate
VS999923400 UL-CSA ready plate
VS999923770 220 V - 3 Ph - 60 Hz - 25 A plate
VS999923780 Rotary plate
IF ONE OR MORE PLATES ARE MISSING FROM THE EQUIPMENT OR BECOMES DIFFICULT TO READ, REPLACE IT AND
QUOTE ITS/THEIR CODE NUMBER/S WHEN REORDERING.

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SOME OF THE PICTURES AND/OR DISPLAY
SCREEN PAGES PRESENT IN THIS MANUAL
HAVE BEEN OBTAINED FROM PICTURES OF
PROTOTYPES, THEREFORE THE STANDARD
PRODUCTION MACHINES AND ACCESSORIES
CAN BE DIFFERENT THAN PICTURED.
1.0 GENERAL INTRODUCTION
This manual is an integral part of the equipment and must be retained
for the whole operating life of the equipment.
Carefully study this manual. It contains important instructions re-
garding FUNCTIONING, SAFE USE and MAINTENANCE.
KEEP THE MANUAL IN A KNOWN, EASILY AC-
CESSIBLE PLACE FOR ALL SERVICE TECHNI-
CIANS TO CONSULT IT WHENEVER IN DOUBT.
THE MANUFACTURER CAN NOT BE HELD RE-
SPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO THE SHOP,
EQUIPMENT OR CUSTOMER WHEEL/TIRE THAT
MAY OCCUR WHEN THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN
IN THIS MANUAL ARE NOT FOLLOWED. DISRE-
GARDING THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE
INJURY OR DEATH.
1.1 Introduction
Thanks for purchasing the R501Plus tire changer! The R501Plus is
designed and built for professional garages. The tire changer is
easy to use with safety in mind. Following the care and maintenance
outlined in this tire changer manual your tire changer will provide
years of service.
2.0 INTENDED USE
The equipment described in this manual is a tire changer that
uses two systems:
• anelectricmotorcoupledtoagearboxtohandlethetirerota-
tion, and
• ahydraulicpumpsystemtohandleclampingandmovementof
hydraulic cylinders to more mounting/dismounting tools.
The equipment is to be used only for the mounting and demount-
ing of any type of wheel with the whole rim (drop center and with
bead) with diameters and width values mentioned in “Technical
specifications” chapter.
The equipment is NOT intended to be used for tire inflation.
THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE USED FOR
THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS SPECIFICALLY
DESIGNED.
ANY OTHER USE IS CONSIDERED IMPROPER
AND THEREFORE UNACCEPTABLE.
THE MANUFACTURER CANNOT BE HELD RE-
SPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY
IMPROPER, ERRONEOUS, OR UNACCEPTABLE
USE.
2.1 Training of personnel
The equipment to be operated only by suitably trained and author-
ized personnel.
Giventhecomplexityoftheoperationsnecessarytomanagethe
equipment and carry out the operations safely and efficiently, the
personnel must be trained in such a way that they learn all the
information necessary to operate the equipment as intended by
the manufacturer.
CAREFULLY READING THIS INSTRUCTION
MANUAL AND A SHORT PERIOD OF TRAIN-
ING BY SKILLED PERSONNEL REPRESENT A
SATISFACTORY FORM OF TRAINING.

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4.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your garage equipment, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts.
3. Do not operate equipment with a damaged cord or in case the
equipment has been dropped or damaged, until it has been
examinedbyaqualiedserviceperson.
4. Do not let a cord hang over the edge of the table, bench, or
counter or come in contact with hot manifolds or moving fan
blades.
5. Ifanextensioncordisnecessary,acordwithacurrentrating
equal to or more than that of the equipment should be used.
Cords rated for less current than the equipment may overheat.
Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not be
tripped over or pulled.
6. Always 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.
7. Let equipment cool completely before putting away. Loop cord
loosely around equipment when storing.
8. To reduce the risk of fire, do not operate equipment in the vicinity
of open containers of flammable liquids (gasoline).
9. Adequate ventilation should be provided when working on
operating internal combustion engines.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away
from moving parts.
11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use on wet surfaces
orexposetorain.
12. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s
recommended attachments.
13. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses only
have impact resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
3.0 SAFETY DEVICES
DAILY CHECK THE INTEGRITY AND THE FUNC-
TIONALITY OF THE SAFETY AND PROTECTION
DEVICES ON THE EQUIPMENT.
All the machines are equipped with:
• hold-to-runcontrols(immediatestopofoperationwhenthecontrol
is released);
• controlslogicdispositiontopreventtheoperatorfromdangerous
mistakes;
• thermalswitchonthesupplylineofthepowerunitmotor:avoids
the motor overheating in case of intensive use;
NO MODIFICATION OR CALIBRATION OF THE
OPERATING PRESSURE OF THE MAXIMUM
PRESSURE VALVE OR OF THE HYDRAULIC
CIRCUIT PRESSURE LIMITER IS PERMITTED.
• controlledcheckvalveson:
- opening of self-centering chuck jaws,
- lifting of self-centering chuck.
These valves will stop unintended movement of the jaws and of
wheel clamping self-centering unit.
• Fusesontheelectricsupplylineofself-centeringchuckmotor;
• automaticpowersupplydisconnectwiththeopeningoftheelec-
tric cabinet.
•xedprotectionsandguards.
3.1 Residual risks
The equipment was subjected to a complete analysis of risks ac-
cording to reference standard EN ISO 12100.
Risks are as reduced as possible in relation with technology and
equipment functionality.
This manual stresses possible residual risks, also highlighted in
pictograms on the present manual and adhesive warning signals
placed on the equipment: their location is represented in “PLATES
LOCATION DRAWING” (see Fig._2).

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4.1 General safety rules
• Anytamperingwithormodicationtotheequipmentnotprevi-
ouslyauthorizedbythemanufacturerexemptsthelatterfromall
responsibility for damage caused by or derived from said actions.
• Removingofortampering with the safetydevicesorwiththe
warning signals placed on the equipment leads to serious dangers
and represents a transgression of OSHA safety standards.
• Theequipmentmaybeusedonlyinareasfreefromthedanger
ofexplosionorre.
• Theuseofonlyoriginalaccessoriesandsparepartsisadvised.
Our machine is designed to function only with original acces-
sories.
• Theinstallationmustbeperformedbyqualiedpersonnelinfull
compliance with the instructions given below.
• Ensurethattherearenodangeroussituationsduringtheequip-
ment operating manoeuvres. Immediately stop the equipment if it
malfunctions and contact the customer service of the authorized
dealer.
• Inemergencyconditionsandbeforeanymaintenanceorrepair
work, isolate the equipment from energy sources by disconnecting
the power supply using the main switch.
• Ensurethattheareaaroundtheequipmentisfreeofpotentially
dangerous objects and that the area is oil free since this could
damage the tire. Oil on the floor is also a slipping hazard for the
operator.
THE MANUFACTURER DENIES ANY RESPON-
SIBILITY IN CASE OF DAMAGES CAUSED BY
UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS OR BY THE
USE OF NON ORIGINAL COMPONENTS OR
EQUIPMENT.
OPERATORS MUST WEAR SUITABLE WORK
CLOTHES, PROTECTIVE GLASSES AND GLOVES,
AGAINST THE DANGER FROM THE SPRAYING
OF DANGEROUS DUST, AND POSSIBLY LOWER
BACK SUPPORTS FOR THE LIFTING OF HEAVY
PARTS. DANGLING OBJECTS LIKE BRACELETS
MUST NOT BE WORN, AND LONG HAIR MUST
BE TIED UP. FOOTWEAR SHOULD BE ADEQUATE
FOR THE TYPE OF OPERATIONS TO BE CAR-
RIED OUT.
• Theequipmenthandlesandoperatinggripsmustbekeptclean
and free from oil.
• Theworkshopmustbekeptcleananddryandnotinanoutdoors
location. Make sure that the working premises are properly lit.
The equipment can be operated by a single operator at a time.
Unauthorized personnel must remain outside the working area,
as shown in Fig. 5.
Avoid any hazardous situations. Do not use this equipment when
the shop is damp or the floor slippery and do not use this equip-
ment out doors.
• Whenoperatingand servicing this equipment, carefullyfol-
low all applicable safety and accident-prevention precautions.
The equipment must not be operated by untrained personnel.
THE EQUIPMENT OPERATES WITH PRESSUR-
IZED HYDRAULIC FLUID.
MAKE SURE ALL FITTINGS AND HOSES ARE
LEAK FREE AND IN GOOD CONDITION. ANY
PRESSURIZED LEAKS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURIES.
ALWAYS KEEP THE HYDRAULIC CONTROLS IN
THE NEUTRAL POSITION.

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5.0 PACKING AND MOBILIZATION FOR TRANSPORT
HAVE THE EQUIPMENT HANDLED BY SKILLED PERSONNEL
ONLY.
THE LIFTING EQUIPMENT MUST WITHSTAND A MINIMUM
RATED LOAD EQUAL TO THE WEIGHT OF THE PACKED EQUIP-
MENT (see paragraph “TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS”).
The equipment is supplied completely assembled, packed in a
cardboardbox.
Handling must be by pallet-lift or fork-lift trolley, Fig. 3.
The fork lifting points are indicated on the packing.
Fig. 3
6.0 UNPACKING
DURING UNPACKING, ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES
TO PREVENT ANY INJURY CAUSED BY CON-
TACT WITH PACKAGING MATERIAL (NAILS,
ETC.).
Thecardboardboxis supported withplasticstrapping.Cut the
strapping with suitable scissors. Use a small knife to cut along the
lateralaxisoftheboxandopenitlikeafan.
Itisalsopossibletounnailthecardboardboxfromthepalletitis
xedto.Afterremovingthepacking,andinthecaseoftheequip-
ment packed fully assembled, check that the equipment is complete
and that there is no visible damage.
If in doubt do not use the equipment and refer to professionally
qualified personnel (to the seller).
Thepacking(plasticbags,expandedpolystyrene,nails,bolts,timber,
etc.) should not be left within reach of children since it is potentially
dangerous. These materials should be deposited in the relevant
collection points if they are pollutants or non biodegradable.
THE BOX CONTAINING THE ACCESSORIES
IS CONTAINED IN THE WRAPPING. DO NOT
THROW IT AWAY WITH THE PACKING.