5. DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE
The machine is an electro-pneumatic tyre changer.
The machine is compatible with any type of drop-centre single-piece rims with the dimen-
sions and weights indicated in the paragraph TECHNICAL DATA.
The sturdily constructed machine operates with the wheel in a vertical position for bead
breaking and in a horizontal position for mounting and demounting tyres. All machine
movements are controlled by the operator from the pedals.
Each machine has a data plate Fig. 9, with information about the machine and some tech-
nical data.
As well as the manufacturer's details, the plate indicates:
Mod. - Machine model;
V - power supply voltage in Volts;
A - Input voltage in Amperes;
kW - Absorbed power in kW;
Hz - Frequency in Hz;
Ph - Number of phases;
bar/psi - Operating pressure in bar and/or psi;
Serial N. - the machine serial number;
ISO 9001 - Certification of the company's
Quality System;
EC - EC marking (no for American Market).
5.1. OPERATOR POSITION
Figure 9a and 9b shows the operator's working positions and the relative hazardous zones
(P) at the different working stages:
A
Bead breaking
B
Tyre demounting and mounting
C
Inflation area.
AS 924 - AS 924 A Operator's Manual
Mod.
V
A
kW
Hz
Ph
bar/psi
9a
ISO9001
QUAL. SYS. CERTIFIED
ANNO DI COSTRUZIONE /
Code
MANUFACTURED
X-XXXXXXXX/XX - XX
Serial N.
XXXXXXXXX
9b
9
UK
93