Michelin Wheely-Safe, Fitment Procedure

Page 1: ...C M Y CM MY CY CMY K MICHELIN LOGO LSCAPE WHITE pdf 1 18 06 2018 11 36 HEAVY fleet FITMENT PROCEDURE v2 feb2019 ...

Page 2: ... damages incurred as a result of the devices being fitted WORKING TEMPERATURES OF THE SYSTEM Solar receiver 20ºC upto 65ºC Solar booster 20ºC upto 80ºC TPMS sensor 40ºC upto 120ºC Wheel loss sensor 40ºC upto 120ºC NOTE It is important that these devices are fitted in the correct locations as per the enclosed pictures for ease of identifying All sensors are colour coded as per vehicle positions to ...

Page 3: ...of tyre pressure monitoring sensors TPMS 14 17 fitment of fused signal booster wired 18 19 fitment of signal booster solar 20 21 fitment of telematics receiver wired 22 fitment of telematics receiver solar 23 Pressure checker 24 25 Care and maintenance 26 Product Disclaimer and Warranty 27 warnings alarms 28 contents 3 ...

Page 4: ...anently lit WHITE Stationary Sleep Mode When the vehicle is stationary for more than 15 minutes and with the ignition on the receiver will go into Stationary Sleep Mode No Lights will be on at all in this mode No Power If the receiver has no power during a journey then the Michelin Logo will not be lit This situation must be remedied by reconnecting to the power source 4 The receiver should be mou...

Page 5: ...y permanently white when fully charged Stationary Sleep Mode When the vehicle is stationary for more than 15 minutes the receiver will go into Stationary Sleep Mode No Lights will be on at all in this mode Find the ideal position for the receiver on the windscreen ideally towards the top of the windscreen ensuring that it is outside the wiper sweep Ensure the solar panel is not blocked by the blac...

Page 6: ...nsors and brackets for each outer wheel ready to fit sensors Black for front blue for rear Note If the wheel fixing has a conical or spherical stud fixing please contact Wheely Safe prior to installing the system for guidance The top of the sensor is identified by a Michelin logo blue for rear black for FRONT ...

Page 7: ...For rigid vehicles coaches buses Black at front Blue at rear Different coloured sensors make it easer to identify the fault when an alert occurs on the receiver and to assist the driver engineer in locating where the fault may lie on the vehicle This is in addition to the sensor also flashing for 3 minutes ...

Page 8: ...eel that requires the wheel loss system to be fitted must be jacked up so that the tyre is off the ground Remove all nuts and the wheel illus jacking wheel up fitment of wheel loss sensor and bracket continued ...

Page 9: ...9 Both the mating face of the wheel rim and bracket should be clean and free from dirt paint rust and grease Put the wheel back on to the hub ...

Page 10: ...10 fitment of wheel loss sensor and bracket continued WHEN FITTED CORRECTLY THE TOP OF THE SENSOR WILL PROTRUDE SLIGHTLY ABOVE THE BRACKET ...

Page 11: ...ther When fitting and tightening the wheel nuts and in its clamped position the sensor LED will flash 7 times for 18 seconds This is the indication that the sensor is activated and the user can have the confidence that the Michelin Wheel Security System is working ...

Page 12: ...12 REFER TO A RECOGNISED INDUSTRY STANDARD WHEEL SECURITY BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINE FOR NUT TIGHTENING SEQUENCE fitment of wheel loss sensor and bracket continued ...

Page 13: ... coming loose in a very short journey time Note On Completion of fitting the Bracket Sensor All wheels changed disturbed must be rechecked for tightness before entering service and a torque wrench must be used for checking wheel nut tightness to manufacturer s guidelines Then your own company Wheel removal Maintenance Walk round procedures policies must be adopted for ongoing checks thereafter The...

Page 14: ...uld ensure that IT is not touching the wheel rim The black sensors are fitted on the front tractor wheels and blue sensors fitted to rear trailer wheels For rigid vehicles coaches buses Black at front Blue at rear Different coloured sensors make it easer to identify the fault when an alert occurs on the receiver and to assist the driver engineer in locating where the fault may lie on the vehicle T...

Page 15: ...cap Check the tyre pressure is correct before fitting the TPMS sensor The target pressure is for the normal COLD operating temperature recommended by the vehicle manufacturer MICHELIN TYRE INFLATEv3 pdf 1 15 05 2017 12 51 ...

Page 16: ...16 Twist on the sensor finger tight Check for the red LED flashing while the clever sensor self calibrates to the current tyre pressure fitment of tyre pressure monitoring sensors TPMS continued ...

Page 17: ...Screw the TPMS sensor onto the valve and then using the lock nut tool tighten the nut back towards the TPMS sensor until tight During the tightening process it is imperative that you hold the TPMS sensor in place to stop it For your information If the gasket is damaged or perished during the 12 month warranty period the customer needs to replace it with the spare one that will be provided when the...

Page 18: ... close to the rear most sensor wheel loss or TPMS as possible This area will normally be the rear most axle You are not required to fit a booster on the tractor unit RED Wire connect to vehicle 12V 24V power supply directly 12 24V Black Wire connect to Ground wire On rigid vehicles where possible connect to a permanent power source so that the booster is powered when the ignition is off For traile...

Page 19: ...19 Fitting position Rigid twin axle Fitting position Trailer ...

Page 20: ...r units Fit in an area that is close to the rear most sensors which can be above them in front of or behind them The roof can be considered as an option The rear of the vehicle should also be considered as an option if there is no other obvious area available Metallic or glass surfaces are acceptable as a fitting surface with a none metallic surface being preferred Note Fit one booster externally ...

Page 21: ... The power light will flash and the solar powered booster is now active The booster should be positioned so that the solar panel is facing up wards Having the solar panel facing sideways is acceptable but the booster solar panel facing down is not recommended The signal booster should be fitted as close to the rear TPMS Wheel loss sensor as possible ...

Page 22: ...ar to the booster please refer to the typical id number RP03 on the back of the TRM telematics receiver modules wired There are 4 wires for this type of TRM connect as below TX green wire RX yellow wire Power supply red wire Power supply black wire ...

Page 23: ...23 Bluetooth version telematics receiver modules bluetooth The solar powered receiver has Blue Tooth built in allowing data transmission to telematic systems ...

Page 24: ... is in psi To change to display pressures to bar press the Power button five times quickly and to returnthe setting to psi press 5 times again TYRE PRESSURE MEASUREMENT Place the MICHELIN man logo of the pressure checker over the MICHELIN logo on the TPMS sensor you will feel a magnetic pull Within 5 seconds the TPMS sensor will detect the presence of the pressure checker The TPMS sensor will flas...

Page 25: ... checker will flash RECENT HUB TEMPERATURE Place the MICHELIN man logo of the pressure checker over the wheel loss sensor and the highest hub temperature in ºC within the last 24 hours will be displayed on the pressure checker Note Access to a pressure checker is required to read the remaining battery life of both the wheel loss and tyre pressure management sensors The battery life will be display...

Page 26: ... checks should be made to ensure that the solar cells on the booster are not covered and should be kept clean using a pH neutral cleaner All sensors should also be kept clean so that any flashing LED warning will be visible 30 26 ...

Page 27: ...erence by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Caution Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by m...

Page 28: ...Tyre pressure gauge Whilst checking pressures it is also recommended to give the tyres a thorough inspection for any tyre damage tread depth or uneven wear and the wheel nuts studs and rims are damage free and in a suitable and sound for purpose condition prior to commencing the journey Published product details specifications and suitability information is the best available at the time Wheely Sa...

Page 29: ...nsor will show which wheel tyre has the problem Front or Rear Icons remain on to indicate the location of the problem Customer Enquiries We are at your service Let us help you find a better way forward Tel 01543 415823 Email info wheely safe co uk 2018 Michelin www michelin lifestyle com MICHELIN and or the Michelin Man Device and or BIBENDUM are trademark s owned by and used with the permission o...