CHAPTER 6
– INFLATING
Pay close attention when inflating tires. Follow strictly the instructions contained
in this manual.
An exploding tire can cause serious injury or even death to the
operator. Check carefully that the rim and the tire are of the same
size.
Check the wear condition of the tire and that it has no defects before
beginning the inflation.
Inflate the tire with brief inputs of air, checking the pressure after every
input. All our tire changers are automatically limited to a maximum
inflating
pressure of 3.5 bar (51 psi). In any case, NEVER EXCEEED
THE PRESSURE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
Keep your hands and body as far away as possible from the tire during the
inflation process.
6.1 INFLATING TIRE USING AIRLINE GAUGE
This tire changer is supplied with an airline gauge. To inflate a tire, proceed as follows:
•
Connect the airline gauge to the tire valve.
•
Check to be certain that rim and beads are
sufficiently lubricated. If necessary, lubricate some
more.
•
Seat the beads with short inputs of air. Between
air inputs, check the air pressure on the inflator
gauge.
•
Continue to inflate the tire with short inputs of
air and constantly checking the pressure until the
required pressure has been reached.
EXPLOSION HAZARD!
Never exceed 3.5 bar (51 psi) when seating beads or inflating tires.
If a higher inflating pressure is required remove the wheel from turntable
and continue the inflating procedure inside a special protection cage
(commercially available).
ONLY trained personnel are allowed to perform these operations. Do not
allow other persons to operate or to remain near the tire changer.
