Set
-
up of your new Bead Bazooka
®
(Gaither
’
s BB3L2 / BB6L2/ BB10L2 ) unit
Before using the
Bead Bazooka
®
you must install the following:
1) The air coupler nipple is not included. Install an air coupler nipple that fits your particular system into the
small intake valve (a) pictured above.
2)The slotted double barrel (b) must be installed into the large release opening shown in the above diagram.
Install and secure lock nut so that the slotted double barrel is securely tightened.
Using the Bead Bazooka
®
with the tire/wheel assembly in a horizontal position:
1.Adjust the slotted double barrel so that the barrel flange is on top (opposite side of the handle stock and trigger release) and paral-
lel to the ground.
2.Place the tire (any size up to medium commercial truck tire) so that the short side of the wheel is on the bottom and the long side
of the wheel is on the top. (see diagram #2 below) The valve stem should be pointed upward to the sky. At this point the Gaither
tire stand (GB
-
51) or block of wood should be holding the tire and wheel off the ground and the bottom bead should already be
seated properly. (Note: to ensure proper and perfect bead seat, tire and wheel should always be adequately lubricated)
3.Attach an airline to your air coupler nipple and open the intake valve to fill the air tank to the desired working pressure. (see proper
storage and unit charging recommendation –next page)
Normal working pressure is from 20 to 150 psi / 1.5 to 10 Bar.
The amount
of pressure that is needed in the tank depends on the tire size and condition of the tire.
The Bead Bazooka
®
can help set the beads
to wheels on motorcycle, passenger, ATV, industrial, truck, and some small agricultural tires.
4.Using two hands; one on the handle stock with trigger protector and the other on the handle which is on top of the tank, direct the
slotted double barrel flange to the wheel exactly opposite the valve stem. (In most cases this is the best position but in some cases
with smaller tires it is better to position the barrel close to the valve stem) Once you are in position to fire the Bead Bazooka
®
you
may want to bring the barrel away from the wheel approximately
1”
to
2”
so that the barrel does not contact the bead as it quickly
rises from the force of air flow. Make sure there is no valve core in the valve stem and using an airline or the Gaither Whip Hose
(GB
-
52) apply a steady flow of air into the valve stem while simultaneously firing the Bead Bazooka
®
. For extreme cases: a
Gaither Tire Wedge (GB
-
53) or wedges may be used under the tire to help close extremely large gaps between tire and wheel. (See
Diagram #2)
5.Position the Bead Bazooka
®
so that the slotted
double barrel opening is pointing directly into
the largest gap between the tire and wheel.
Normally a 50
-
70 degree angle is the best.
6.Secure tightly the Bead Bazooka
®
with both
hands on both handles and place your index
finger onto the trigger. Pull gently to release
the air inside of the tank. Hold steady the unit
and always keep the air flow directed into the
gap between the tire and wheel. Note: If this
does not properly set the bead to the wheel,
repeat the procedure at a higher pressure. You
can also try to use the Bead Bazooka
®
in an
upright position (see next section)
DO NOT PLACE THE BARREL FIRMLY
AGAINST THE RIM,
but instead it should be held
2
-
3”
away from
the wheel flange when firing for better overall
lift and performance
Diagram #2
Barrel (b)
Pressure Gauge
Safety Release Valve
Air Release Trigger
Coupler Nipple (a)
( not included)
