TSI Instruments TG-80 User manual
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TG-80
Tire Grooving Station
Revised: March 2022
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1. Thoroughly read all of this manual before using this machine.
2. Only personnel trained should operate this machine.
3. Personal Protective Equipment must be used including safety glasses.
4. Never wet the motor, electric switch, or components. Cover these items if machine is to be
washed. Always disconnect electrical power before attempting any maintenance.
5. Remove all debris from tires before using the grooving tool
Safety Requirements
Installation Requirements
Set-Up Instruction
1. Uncrate machine and remove all packaging materials.
2. Insert upper control arm support tube into lower tube socket and tighten locking cap screws.
3. Insert cross arm over vertical arm support – adjust to upper vertical height. Tighten lock nut.
4. Insert base level screws and level machine.
5. Remove solid reservoir plug in rear of machine and replace with reservoir breather.
6. Connect electric cord to electric supply.
7. Connect airline to air valve at rear of machine.
8. Insert grooving cutter into grooving head. Depending on width of groove desired, a variety of
cutters are available. Choose width as desired.
9. After grooving cutter is installed – tighten locking screws to retain grooving cutter.
10. Grease zerks that are marked to grease on a regular basis. Apply light oil to all other moving
or pivot points.
115 Volt, 60 Cycle, 20 Amp and 90 PSIG Air x .25” diameter air hose
220 Volt, 50 Cycle, 20 Amp and 90 PSIG Air x .25” diameter air hose
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Operating Instruction
1. To begin grooving, rst tire must be put on holding arms. To activate hydraulic system, push
start button to Power Hydraulic System (to stop machine push or rotate knob to stop position).
2. Place tire over holding arms. Hold tire in position and activate expanding holding arms by
stepping on left hand foot pedal marked “Spread Tire”. Position tire to the left side of holding
arm next to the stop arm. When fully expanded, lock safety valve to hold tire secure.
3. To rotate tires, step on right hand pedal. To groove a tire the tire must rotate toward the
operator. Slowly rotate tire and using a tire pick, remove all stones and any other foreign
material. Stones will break the groover cutter blade.
4. To adjust rotation speed adjust foot pedal speed control. To slow down rotation, turn speed
control clockwise or to the right. To speed up rotation, turn speed control counter clockwise.
5. Open ball valve approximately 1/8’ to ¼” turn to allow a small airow. This air ows through
the cord sheath to the grooving gun. This air keeps the cord and tool cool.
6. The grooving tool control unit has four heat settings. Setting 1 is the coolest and 4 is the
hottest. Use your judgment when setting the control unit. A small blade will require less heat
than a large wide blade.
7. Grasp the grooving tool with cable and roller assembly attached. Step on right hand pedal to
rotate tire. With the air valve on and one button of control unit pushed down, position grooving
tool and follow existing zig-zag pattern. Pull out grooved tire ribbon as tire rotates. After rst
groove is complete, more grooving tool to second and succeeding grooves in tire. Cross grooves
can also be done by manually handling the grooving tool.
8. After tire is grooved the tire can be removed by rst opening the safety valve. To release arms
lift up with the toe of operator’s shoe. This will release the tire, shut off air and electric motor
until operator is ready to groove another tire.
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Repair Parts List (110v or 220v)
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Repair Parts List (110v or 220v)
Item Description Each U/M
10395 Bushing, Oilite or Bronze 2 Ea
10298-60
or
10298-50
Electric Hyd Power Unit 1HP -60 hertz
Electric Hyd Power Unit 1HP -50 hertz
1 Ea
706B Valve, 2 spool with handles inlet & outlet 1 Ea
706B-Kit Spool Seal Retainer for the 2 Spool Valve 1 Ea
3019-4000 Gauge 2.5 Dia x 1/4 NPT 1 Ea
RHHG-110
or
RHHG-220
Rillt 110 V Hand Held Groover
Rillt 220/230 V Hand Held Groover
1 Ea
5904 Rillt Groover Assembly 1 Ea
10300 Hydraulic Motor H Motor 1 Ea
10299 Cylinder 1-3/4 x 4 1 Ea
10299-RK Repair Kit for 10299 Cylinder 1 Ea
04.103 Ball Valve Silver/Black 1 Ea
10361 Cylinder Pin 1 Ea
3517 Pin, Cotter 3/16 2 Ea
485-GR8 HHCS 1/2-13 x 3 Grade 8 1 Ea
10127 Bushing 2 Ea
10345 Sprocket, #40, 12 tooth, 1”bore 1 Ea
10137 Sprocket, #40, 60 tooth, 2" bore,3/18-16 tap 1 Ea
10136 Bearing Flange 2 Ea
206-GR8 HHCS 1/2-13 x 3 Grade 8 1 Ea
12638 Ball Valve High Pressure 1 Ea
12885 Pad, Rubber 12.75 x 1.25 x .187" 2 Ea
230 Handle Grip 1 Ea
4796 Switch for overseas only 1 Ea
19.071W1 W1 Rillt Blades 5/64” - 2mm 20-CT 1 Ea
19.071W2 W2 Rillt Blades 5/32” - 4mm 20-CT 1 Ea
19.071W3 W3 Rillt Blades 1/4” - 6mm 20-CT 1 Ea
19.071W4 W4 Rillt Blades 5/16” - 8mm 20-CT 1 Ea
19.071W5 W5 Rillt Blades 13/32” - 10mm 20-CT 1 Ea
19.071W6 W6 Rillt Blades 7/8” - 22mm 10-CT 1 Ea
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Notes
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Warranty and Return Policy
Warranty & Workmanship you can depend on.
With over 30 years of manufacturing experience we maintain the ability to provide competitive
prices while employing and manufacturing the majority of our products in the USA. Pride in
our workmanship and standing behind each and every product is not just our claim but our
uncompromising responsibility.
Tire Service International equipment is warranted to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase to the original owner.
Repair labor is warranted for 90 days from the date of original purchase. Bushings, blades, bearings
and normal wear and tear are not covered under warranty. Careless handling, negligence, misuse,
abuse, mutilation, improper operation, making unauthorized repairs, additions, and or alterations
automatically cancel this warranty and relieves TSI of any obligation. Cheetah tanks claimed to be
defective while under warranty will be evaluated at our manufacturing plant and either repaired
if possible or exchanged and returned or credit issued to the customer account at our discretion.
Damage resulting from dropping the tanks will not receive warranty consideration. Warranty parts
need to be returned prepaid to the plant for credit. Any replacement parts shipped from the plant
will be shipped at the customer's expense. Machines requiring warranty work must be brought to
the manufacturing plant in 201 Chelsea Rd, Monticello, MN or to a repair facility authorized by TSI.
!!WARNING!! Goods returned without an RGA will be refused. A Returned Goods Authorization
form must be obtained before returning any material or goods. All non-warranty returns will be
subject to a 15% restocking fee plus any additional charges for reconditioning/repacking.
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