Inflating
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6.1 Infl ating Tires With GT System
The GT infl ation system provides a powerful jet of air to seat the tire beads.
ONLY special trained personnel are allowed to perform
these operations. Do not allow other persons to operate
or to stay near the tire changer.
Never exceed 51 psi (3.5 bar) when seating beads or
infl ating tires.
Never exceed the max. infl ating pressure given by the
tire manufacturer.
Make sure to hold on to the infl ating handles fi rmly while
doing the quick blaster.
• Lock the wheel on the spindle fl ange.
• Make a last check to be certain that
tire and rim diameter correspond.
• Check to be certain that rim and
beads are suffi ciently lubricated. If
necessary lubricate some more.
• Press and release the pedal (Z)
continuously and check the pressure
on the gauge frequently until the tire
bead seats completely on the rim.
• If the bead of tire is not well seated
due to a strong bead, position the
blasting nozzle towards the rim
center just under the rim lip (ref.
fi g.17), then press the buttons (F) all the way down: a strong jet will be
released through the nozzles in the slides and this will help the bead seal.
Make sure to hold the blasting handles fi rmly during this operation.
F
Fig. 17
