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STAgES Of INfLATION
Tire inflation is performed in four steps: Restraint, Bead
Seal, Bead Seat, and Inflation. Read the explanation
of each step and understand them thoroughly before
proceeding and refer to them as necessary to verify that
you are proceeding properly and safely.
STAgE ONE / wHEEL RESTRAINT
As an added safety precaution, a wheel restraint device has
been added to protect operators during tire inflation.
1. Swing the Assist Tower to the side of the wheel and
insert the restraint device as shown. (See Fig 14.5)
2. Make sure the restraint tool is centered in the center hub
of the wheel then press down on the left hand control valve.
(See Fig 14.6)
STAgE TwO / BEAD SEALINg
1. Position valve stem in front of operator and connect the
inflation hose. (See Fig 14.7)
2. Hold tire up against upper edge of the wheel. Be sure tires
top bead is over the bottom of the valve stem. (See Fig 14.8)
3. Briefly depress Inflation Pedal and hold, less than 1 full
second, to begin air flow through tire valve. (See Fig 14.9)
Fig 14.5
wARNINg!
OPERATOR SHOULD KEEP HANDS, ARMS, AND
ENTIRE BODY AWAY FROM THE TIRE DURING THE
FOLLOWING BEAD SEAT AND INFLATION PROCE-
DURES. DO NOT STAND OVER TIRE, AS PERSONAL
INJURY COULD RESULT FROM INFLATING TIRE.
AVOID DISTRACTION DURING INFLATION. CHECK
TIRE PRESSURE FREQUENTLY TO AVOID OVER
INFLATION. EXCESSIVE PRESSURE CAN CAUSE
TIRES TO EXPLODE, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH TO OPERATOR OR BYSTANDER.
DANgER!
THIS MACHINE IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A RESTRAIN-
ING DEVICE FOR EXPLODING TIRES, TUBES, OR
RIMS. KEEP HANDS AND BODY CLEAR AT ALL TIMES
AND AS FAR BACK AS POSSIBLE DURING INFLATION.
DO NOT LEAN OVER THE TIRE WHILE INFLATING.
AN EXPLODING TIRE, RIM OR OTHER WHEEL COM-
PONENT CAN CAUSE DEATH TO OPERATOR AND/OR
BYSTANDER. REMAIN CLEAR AT ALL TIMES.
wARNINg!
THIS DEVICE IS A RESTRAINT DEVICE ONLY. IT WILL
NOT PROTECT OPERATORS IN THE EVENT OF
CATASTROPHIC TIRE/WHEEL RUPTURE OR FAILURE.
ALWAYS USE EXTREME CAUTION DURING THE INFLA-
TION PROCEDURE. AS AN ADDED SAFETY PRECAU-
TION, SAFETY CAGES THAT CONFORM TO OSHA
STANDARD 1910.177 ARE RECOMMENDED.
CAuTION!
HOLD THE RESTRAINT TOOL FIRMLY IN PLACE WHEN
INSTALLING AND/OR REMOVING FROM THE LEFT
HELPER ASSEMBLY. THE UNIT CAN DROP SUDDENLY
TO THE FLOOR. BE SURE TO KEEP FEET CLEAR AT
ALL TIMES.
Fig 14.6
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