Initial Set-up
There are three
pre-tapped holes on the main disc of the Spinitoff tool, each of which will
accept the threaded post bolt that secure each of three cams.
Use the hex key supplied
to move cams and adjust as appropriate. The Spinitoff cams should be
tightened such that they can rotate but should not be loose at all, it may
be necessary to occasionally tighten during use.
Using
the Tool to Remove a Wheel
The Spinitoff tool can be
used in conjunction with any half inch bar or torque wrench, although this
should be of sufficient length to provide enough leverage force, a minimum
of 600mm is recommended. Locate the ˝ in square of the bar or torque wrench
into the central square hole of the tool.
Taking the pivot of the
cam as the reference point, the tool’s cams have a long and short section.
The short ends should all be orientated in the direction that you want the
spinner to turn. The cams should be aligned roughly parallel to the
direction of rotation.
Go to the wheel and place
the tool centrally over the spinner having ensured that the wheel itself is
not free to turn. Using the lever rotate the tool on the spinner in the
direction you want the spinner to turn. You will notice that as the short
ends engage the spinner ear, the long ends are driven down onto the spinner
hub, which in turn forces the camber on the face of the short end behind the
spinner ear.
As more force is applied
the tool will self centre on the spinner and pull itself onto the face of
the spinner hub providing the stability to safely apply the full force
required to release the spinner.
Ensure
that hands won’t be trapped or other body parts damaged if the tool falls
off the wheel, this will not occur if care is taken to ensure correct
engagement.
The object is to have the
tool fully tightened with the bar at the ten or the two o’clock position. It
is a matter of personal choice whether you are more comfortable pushing down
to apply the force or pulling up.
Where a spinner is
particularly stiff you can apply extra pressure to the bar with a slight
“bounce”. If the spinner will still not release it is better and more
controlled to use a longer bar or extension to apply additional force than
to exaggeratedly strain yourself on the bar, which can cause you injury. As
the spinner loosens it will be necessary to gently hold the tool against the
spinner.
Using
the Tool to Attach a Wheel
The ears are set as
before in relation to the desired direction of rotation. The use of a torque
wrench adjusted to the manufacturer’s setting is recommended. The setting
should be reached in stages, typically tighten to 75% of the maximum and
then re-set to the desired torque.
As with removal, the tool
should be held onto the spinner until it “locks” onto the spinner. As the
spinner is tightened it will be necessary to hold it gently against the
spinner when reversing the bar against the ratchet. Ensure all the spinners
are fully tightened before driving the car.
