0206-WS-35026

Owner’s Manual WS-35026

Tire Inflation Safety Cage

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING AND

RETAIN FOR YOUR RECORDS

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Table of Contents

Introduction Transport, Storage and Handling Unpacking/Assembly Technical Data Installation Anchoring to the Floor Electrical and Pneumatic Hook-up Checking the Mechanical Safety Device Safety Regulations Specified Conditions of Use Start-up Operation OPS Over Pressure Setting Nitrogen Inflation and Purge Facility Error Messages Dump Vent (Valve) Operation Power Cord Service and Maintenance Notes

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Introduction

The purpose of this manual is to provide the owner and operator with a set of practical instructions for the safe use and maintenance of the ARI-HETRA WS-35026 Automatic Safety Inflation Cage. Follow all of these instructions carefully and the WS-35026 Automatic Safety Inflation Cage will provide the lasting, dependable service you have come to expect from ARI-HETRA. The following defines the levels of danger associated with the warning captions in this manual.

Read these instructions carefully before plugging in the machine. Keep this manual with the machine where it is readily available to the operator. The owner’s manual is considered to be an integral part of the machine. In the event of resale, all relative documentation must remain with the machine.

Note: Some of the illustrations in this manual may have been taken from photographs of prototypes. The standard production model may differ slightly in certain respects. These instructions are intended for persons with basic mechanical skills. Some of the descriptions are condensed by omitting, for example, loosening or tightening fixing devices. Do not attempt to perform any operations without being properly qualified and with appropriate experience. If assistance is needed, contact ARI-HETRA at: 800-562-3250.

WARNING!

Hazards or unsafe procedures that can lead to serious injury or death.

ATTENTION!

Dangers or unsafe procedures that can cause minor injuries or damage to property.

WARNING!

Follow the contents of this manual. ARI-HETRA refuses all liability of actions not specifically described in this manual.

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Transport Storage and Handling The Inflation Cage must be transported in its original packaging and kept in the position shown on the packaging.

Packaging Dimension

Length: 87” Width: 44” Height: 66” Weight: 680 lbs.

Handling To move the packaging, insert the forks of a lift truck into the openings provided on the pallet. To move the machine, consult Lifting/Handling.

Unpacking / Assembly

Be sure that it has not been damaged in transit. Free the Inflation Cage from the top part of the packing. Find the four lag screws that secure the Inflation Cage to the pallet and remove them. Insert the forks of a fork truck into the provided fork pockets and remove the Inflation Cage from the pallet.

WARNING!

Follow the unpacking, assembly, lifting and installation procedures carefully. Failure to comply with these instructions may damage the machine and compromise operator safety.

WARNING!

The Inflation Cage should not be lifted with the electrical and pneumatic supply lines connected. Be sure the Cage is in the closed and locked position.

ATTENTION!

Keep the original packaging in case the machine has to be transported again.

WARNING!

Do not stack other items on top of packaging.

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Technical Data

Installation

The Automatic Safety Inflation Cage should be installed on a level concrete floor at least 4” thick. The floor should be structurally sound enough that the Inflation Cage can be anchored securely. The environment in which the Inflation Cage is installed should have large openings to the outdoors. Place the Inflation Cage in the desired location being sure to provide the minimum clearances shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1 Minimum Clearances

Voltage: Display: Power during operation: Pressure supply: Maximum filling pressure: Hose length: Supply connection: Temperature range: Standards used:

110V 60Hz 30mm Transflexive

Max 18VA Max 247 PSI.

232 PSI. 7.6 meters

” BSP -68° F to +158° F

EC-directive electromagnetic compatibility (89/336/EEC) version 93/31/EEC version

93/31/EEC EN61000-6-3(2001), EN61000- 6-2(1999) EC – Low voltage guidelines

(72/23/EEC) BS EN 61010-1

WARNING!

Chose the location of installation in accordance with any local regulations regarding safety in the workplace.

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Figure 2 Safety Zones

During the use of the machine, the presence of personnel in the zones indicated in Figure 2 is only permitted on the conditions below.

• Zone 1: No operator and no object placed on and/or fixed to the floor. • Zone 2: The presence of authorized operators is permitted provided they are

equipped with safety goggles and hearing protection prescribed for the operator. • Zone 3: Only the presence of the operator using the machine, equipped with

safety goggles and hearing protection is permitted. No object placed and/or fixed to the floor.

WARNING!

For safety reasons, objects should not be placed or fastened to the floor inside safety zones 1 and 3. It is recommended to mark the boundaries of the surrounding safety zones in Figure 2.

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Anchoring to the Floor After deciding the location of the unit, use the holes previously used to anchor the unit to the pallet, to anchor it to the floor. Mark and drill the holes in the floor with an appropriately sized bit. Place the supplied anchor bolts into the holes. Anchor the Automatic Safety Inflation Cage. Shims may be necessary on poor surfaces to ensure anchoring the unit on a horizontal plane.

Electrical and Pneumatic Hook-Up The electrical supply needed is as follows: Supply connection: 110 V three-prong receptacle Power consumption: 18VA max. The pneumatic supply should be as follows: Compressor should have necessary water and dirt filtration. Supply pressure: Max. 247 PSI. Supply connection: ” NPT.

Checking the Mechanical Safety Device The WS-35026 Tire Inflation Cage is equipped with a mechanical interrupt valve that requires the cage to be fully lowered and locked before a tire is inflated. Check periodically to ensure the safety device is working properly by assuring that it is not possible to inflate a tire with the cage not locked.

WARNING!

The Automatic Safety Inflation Cage should always be anchored to the floor. ARI-HETRA declines any liability for damage caused by failure to anchor the unit to the floor or faulty anchoring.

WARNING!

Use of the WS-35026 Automatic Safety Inflation Cage in potentially explosive environments is strictly prohibited.

ATTENTION!

If the Automatic Safety Inflation Cage is installed outdoors, it should be protected from weather with a suitable permanent shelter.

WARNING!

Objects placed on the Automatic Safety Inflation Cage could be thrown in case of tire failure. Nothing should be placed on the Inflation Cage.

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Safety Regulations

• Only qualified, authorized personnel who are capable of understanding the written

instructions given by the manufacturer must use this machine. Operators are expressly forbidden to use this machine under the influence of alcohol or drugs capable of affecting physical and mental capacity.

• The following conditions are essential: • You must be able to read and understand all the information in this manual. • Make sure you have a thorough knowledge of the capabilities and

characteristics of this machine. • Keep unauthorized personnel well away from the area of operation. • Make sure that the machine has been installed in compliance with established

legislation and standards. • Make sure all operators are suitably trained, that they are capable of using the

machine correctly and that they are adequately supervised during their work. • Read this manual and learn how to use the machine correctly and safely. • Always keep this manual in a place where it can be readily consulted when

working with the machine and consult it whenever you are in need of confirmation or explanations.

• Any unauthorized alterations made to the machine automatically releases the

manufacturer from all liability in the case of damage or accidents attributable to such alterations. Specifically, tampering with or removing the machine’s safety devices is a breach of the regulations for industrial accident prevention.

WARNING!

Failure to observe these instructions and the danger warnings can cause serious injury to the operator and others. Do not power up the machine before you have read and understand all the danger/warning/attention notices in this manual.

WARNING!

Do not remove or deface the safety Danger, Warning or Attention decals. Replace any missing or illegible decals. Missing or damaged decals can be obtained from ARI-HETRA.

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Specified Conditions of Use The WS-35026 Automatic Safety Inflation Cage has been designed exclusively for inflating tires, using the instruments with which it is equipped in this manual.

START-UP After pneumatic and electrical connections are made to the tire inflator. Ensure the following:

1. Make sure the cage is in the fully closed and locked position. 2. For efficient tire inflation ensure that the minimum air supply pressure is 10

PSI above the intended maximum inflation range. 3. At start up the software level will immediately show the software level, e.g.,

P3.4 followed by switch on/off on LCD digits. 4. The unit will open for a very short time one deflate pulse before returning to

the SET default pressure. Do not connect hose to tire during start-up or Error 5 will show.

OPERATION

1. Set required pressure value via +/- buttons. 2. Roll the tire into the safety cage and connect the hose to the tire. 3. Close and lock the safety cage – filling process will then start automatically.

(Note for long inflate or deflate pulses, the Display will indicate a Virtual Tire Pressure to indicate user feedback.)

4. A long acoustic signal is given when required target value is reached; the display will also display “End.”

5. Remove Connector from tire (the set value will remain at last value).

WARNING!

Any use other than that described herein is considered improper use and shall be construed as negligence.

WARNING!

To stop the machine in an emergency, disconnect the plug from the electrical supply. Remove the compressed air supply line by disconnecting the snap coupling, and then release any residual pressure inside the tire by operating the deflation button.

ATTENTION!

In case of a completely empty tire, the button “OK” has to be pressed twice. This will enable up to 10 separate air burst (of increasing duration, e.g., <72 PSI 1-2-3-----10 sec >72 PSI 2-4-6-8-10 sec) to enable the tire to Auto Start (a tire pressure of 4 PSI).

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ARI-HETRA’S Automatic Safety Inflation Cage is not suitable for the filling of bicycle tires with standard (Presta Woods) bicycle valves and adapter, or inflatable airbed, etc. Overfill of the tire is possible! Only inflate Schrader type valves (8V1/12V1).

OPS Over Pressure Setting The unit can be set to inflate over the pressure required to a maximum of 29 PSI and then stop and deflate to the set pressure automatically. To set this, press the OPS/N2 button. The message “OPS” and “0” will flash. Use the +/- buttons to set the over pressure required. 0 to 29 PSI is the range. Once set, press the flat tire button to confirm the setting into the program. To operate, set the pressure required and connect to the tire. To start, press the flat tire button. The over pressure facility only operates from flat. If the tire has > 4 PSI pressure inside, then the unit will simply inflate to the set pressure and stop.

1. Press OPS/N2 button (display will toggle between OPS and pressure value. 2. Select Over Pressure required by + or – buttons. 3. Press Flat Tire key to accept (display will return to normal tire pressure

setting).

Nitrogen Inflation and Purge Facility N2 The unit will operate with Nitrogen with no problems at all. The Nitrogen must be supplied in place of air. The unit has a Nitrogen Purge facility which will enable the tire to be filled with a Nitrogen-rich mixture (up to 95% Nitrogen). To set the Nitrogen purge facility, press the OPS/N2 button twice. The display will flash “N2” and “0”. Use the +/- buttons to set the number of purges required. The range available is 0 to 5 times. Once set, enter into the program by pressing the flat tire button. Set the pressure required and connect to the tire. The unit will deflate the tire to 4 PSI and then inflate to pressure with the Nitrogen supply. This will be done as many times as is set. The tire will then be inflated to the set pressure.

Adjustment:

1. Press OPS/N2 key until display indicates N2 and cycle number. 2. Enter number of Purge cycles (0-5) 3. Save setting by pressing Flat Tire key 4. Connect to tire – unit will inflate to set value before commencing

Deflate/Inflate cycles. (During this phase the display will show Cycle number to indicate feedback to user.)

5. Purge and correct pressure adjustment is completed by the display showing END and an audible signal.

Note: It is possible to combine the OPS feature with the N2 purge feature to speed the time taken with Tires to Rim assembly. Increasing the number of purge cycles will add considerable time taken to inflate to the target 95% Nitrogen purity, especially on truck tires.

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To alter Pressure unit (certain models only)

Press OPS/N2 until CAL appears on display, adjust using + or – buttons and save by pressing Flat Tire key.

For inspection and checking of the actual tire pressure (Annual Inspection or Calibration check), the following can be performed:

• Simultaneously depress + and – keys together (long sound tone will be heard)

then press OK button 5 times. • Tire pressure will now display pressure resolution to .145 PSI. User may then

compare pressure accuracy to test apparatus (Note: unit will not function as tire inflator).

• By pressing any button, the unit will resume to normal screen operation.

DUMP (VENT) VALVE OPERATION

In the event of a mishap while inflating a tire, purge all air from the tire and airline before lifting the cage. NEVER open the cage if the tire is not properly mounted on the rim without first bleeding air out of tire. 1. Remove black plastic cap.

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2. Normal operating position for the valve is up towards control. To vent

(dump) the air in the hose and tire, pull down on the sleeve towards the hose.

3. Insert a flat tipped screwdriver into the hole, place the tip over the sleeve flange.

Pivot up on the screwdriver to lower the sleeve towards the hose. This will allow the hose and tire to depressurize in about 5-10 minutes.

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4. This photo shows the valve in the vented position.

5. Reset the valve by pushing up on the sleeve to the normal operating position.

6. During venting, the pressure reading on the display will bleed down to a lower pressure. When the pressure is below 15 psi, the cage can be opened and the hose disconnected from the tire.

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7. Filling with the valve in the vented position will give the error message E 4, which indicates air flow is blocked by the valve. Reset the valve sleeve to normal.

8. Fill a tire to about half pressure and check the function of the valve. After testing, reset the valve sleeve and reinsert the black plastic cap.

ERROR MESSAGES

Error E-1 Low air pressure or instability of air

supply. E-2 Pressure Transducer fault. E-4 Excessive rate of pressure increase

indicating a very small volume.

E-5 Unable to reset for zero drift . E-6 Zero drift limit exceeded. E-8 Sensor input under- range E-9 Sensor input over-range. E-10 Power supply input voltage low. E-11 Power supply input voltage high. E-12 EEPROM Checksum failed to verify

at Power up. E-13 Calibration failure at initial Power up.

Remedy - Check compressor output,

leaks in pipes. - Refer to authorized repairer.

- Check for hose blockages,

kinks, etc.

- Sensor faulty or bad hose.

- Refer to authorized repairer. - Refer to authorized repairer. - Refer to authorized repairer.

- Check supply to machine.

- Check supply to machine.

- Refer to authorized repairer.

- Recalibrate unit.

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WARNING! Tire Cage Cord Routing - There is a risk the power cord could be cut by the back hinge of the Tire Cage during OPENING if routed incorrectly.

Recommended Tire Cage Cord Routing – Route the power cord over to the air connection bracket and wire tie to the bracket and to the air tube as shown.

ATTENTION! During use and operation of the Tire Cage, always verify the cord is NOT on the hinge or in a position that it could be cut, before OPENING the Tire Cage.

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SERVICE/MAINTENANCE There is no requirement to service the following items: • Pressure Transducer • Electronic Control Board If these are faulty, they can only be replaced by a competent person, please refer to ARI-HETRA.

Periodically:

• Weekly -- Check hose and OPEN END Tire Connector. If leaks are evident then replace, small leaks will be evident by constant refilling of the tire. Annually or When Slow Inflation is Evident – Remove air input supply and tire hose from the head. Unscrew captive sintered filters for filter housings and clean or replace.

AUTOMOTIVE RESOURCES, INC.

12775 Randolph Ridge LaneManassas, VA 20109

Phone: (703) 359-6265

(800) 562-3250 FAX: (703) 359-6405

Website: www.ari-hetra.com

E-Mail: webmaster@ari-hetra.com

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Notes