COATS Kit 85607986 Grip-Max Plus - Manual

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Grip-Max™ Plus Kit 85607986
For use with COATS Rim Clamp Tire Changers
Hennessy Industries • 1601 J. P. Hennessy Drive, LaVergne, TN USA 37086-3565 (800) 688-6359 • (615) 641-7533 • (615) 641-5104 FAX • www.ammcoats.com
Kit Parts Identification
Qty. Part
Each No. Description
4 85607981 28-inch Grip Max Plus Clamp
8 8182682 10-24 Nylock Nut
8 8301805 #10 Flat Washer
8 85607161 Black Grip
8 85607429 Grip Max Plus Clamp Cover
8 85000610 1/4 x 1-1/4 Shoulder Screw
4 8182250 Spring & Housing Assy Plunger
Installation
1. Unpack components.
2. Clean any debris from existing clamps, clamp carrier, and
slides to make replacement easier.
3. Remove existing clamps by (refer to figure 1):
A. Depressing large end of spring loaded position button
with a finger through large access hole on side of clamp.
At the same time depress opposite end of pin with a
small tool such as a valve core tool or small screwdriver
through small access hole on opposite side of clamp.
B. Slide clamp off clamp carrier.
4. Clean and lubricate clamp carriers and slides as instructed
in maintenance section of machine’s Operator Manual.
5. Install Grip-Max Plus Clamp as follows (refer to figure 2):
A. Be sure clamp is properly oriented on table top—open
side of clamp jaw “V” toward center of table top.
B. Be sure spring loaded position button is properly ori-
ented in clamp carrier. If not, clamp will be loose after
installation.
C. Compress both sides of spring loaded position pin and
slide clamp onto carrier and over pin until it locks into
position.
6. Repeat step 5 for remaining Grip-Max Plus Clamps.
7. Be sure all four Grip-Max Plus Clamps are in same posi-
tion before attempting to secure a tire/wheel assembly.
Usage
1. Depress spring loaded position button with a finger,
through large access hole in side of the clamp. Slide clamp
to desired position for wheel diameter about to be secured.
2. Be sure all four Grip-Max Plus Clamps are in the same
position before attempting to secure a tire-wheel assembly.
Important: If clamps start to mar wheels, it is time to
replace plastic grips.
Compress Both Sides
Of Positioing Pin
Use Valve Core to
Depress Button Through
Small Access Hole
Figure 1 - Remove Existing Clamps
Figure 2 - Install Grip-Max Plus Clamps
Use Finger to Depress
Button Through Large
Access Hole