Chapter 1 IMT Bead Breaker 1000 Service & Parts 9
Service
Most bead breaker malfunctions are a direct result of foreign matter, such as dirt, dust, water,
etc., entering the tool through the open hydraulic coupler union. Keep the union clean and
capped when the pump is not connected to the tool to reduce contamination.
Tools which may be required for bead breaker service include:
1 Spanner wrench
2 Common screwdriver
3 Needle-nosed pliers
4 Ice pick or sharp awl
5 Allen wrenches (Metric)
6 Open end wrenches
7 Retaining ring pliers
8 Socket wrenches
9 Ratchet
10 Torque wrench
For information concerning the service of your pump, see the literature which accompanied it. If
you are using the IMT Air/Hydraulic Pump, see manual part number 99900120.
PurgingAir
These instructions are designed for use with the IMT Air/Hydraulic Pump. If using a different
pump, use this information as a guide only. Purge air from the pump and bead breaker as
follows:
1 Remove the snap rings on the rod connectors (items 35 and 38 on the parts drawing).
2 Connect the air/hydraulic pump to the tool.
3 Connect the pump to the air supply.
4 Position the pump so that it is higher than the tool and depress the PUMP end of the pedal.
5 After the clamping and breaker rods are fully extended, depress the RELEASE end of the
pedal. Repeat this cycle (PUMP - RELEASE) about five times.
6 Extend both rods and keep them extended. Check for leaks. Make certain that the rods do
not “creep” back into the cylinders.
