Important: Always read and follow the operating instructions. • 9
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Tire infl ation is performed in three steps: BEAD SEAL,
BEAD SEAT, and INFLATION. These steps are explained
in detail on page 12. Read the explanation of each step
and understand them thoroughly before proceeding.
Tire failure under pressure is hazardous.
This tire changer Will Not Restrain Explod-
ing Tires, rims or other related equipment.
Inspect tire and wheel carefully for match,
wear, damage, or defects before mounting.
Always use approved tire bead lubricant
during mounting and infl ation.
The clip-on chuck allows the operator to
keep hands and entire body back from in-
fl ating tire. The chuck must be an open/free-
fl ow style with all parts in proper working
order.
Check for proper infl ation gauge operation.
Accurate pressure readings are important
to safe tire infl ation. Refer to the Operating
Maintenance section of this manual for in-
structions.
Note
The infl ation pedal, located at the center of the
left side of the machine, controls the fl ow of air through
the infl ation hose, and has three positions.
Note
The clip-on chuck on the end of the hose should
always be an open/freefl ow style with all parts in prop-
er working order.
Position 1 - Tire Pressure –
With the infl ation hose
attached to the tire valve and the pedal in this position,
the air gauge will register the air pressure in the tire.
Whenever your foot is removed from the pedal, it will
return to this position.
Position 2 - Tire Infl ation –
This is the fi rst activated
position. With the infl ation hose attached to the tire
valve and the pedal in this position, line pressure is al-
lowed to fl ow through the valve system and into the
tire for infl ation. Correct tire pressure is not indicated
on the gauge in this position.
Position 3 - Bead Sealing –
This is the second and
last activated position. With the infl ation hose attached
to the tire valve and the pedal in this position, line pres-
sure is allowed to fl ow through the valve and to the
air-fl ate bead seal jets on the tabletop for bead sealing.
1.
If the rim has been clamped from the outside
for tire mounting, release the clamps, lift the tire, and
move the clamps to the center of the tabletop.
The infl ation pedal, located at the center of the left
side of the machine, controls the fl ow of air through
the infl ation hose.
Note the Pedal Positions (See Diagram)
Use of bead sealing jets without a tire in
place can cause dirt and debris to be blown
into the air with enough force to injure oper-
ator and/or bystander. Do not use the bead
sealing control position to infl ate a tire.
Note
This unit is equipped with a pressure limiter to
assist the operator with proper tire infl ation. When the
infl ation pedal is held in position 2, the pressure lim-
iter cycles the machine between position 2 (infl ation)
and position 1 (at rest, no airfl ow to tire). This cycling
helps to prevent over infl ation of the tire. Tires can still
be over infl ated and explode with the use of this pres-
sure limiter if all of the instructions in this manual are
not followed completely. The pressure limiter will keep
most car and light truck tires from infl ating beyond 60
PSI (smaller tires may reach higher pressures). It is the
operator’s responsibility to follow all instructions and
to control infl ation pressure as specifi ed in these in-
structions. Check the function of the pressure limiter
regularly and maintain it according to the instructions
provided in this manual for safe and proper operation.
Do not tamper with or attempt to adjust the pressure
limiter. Tires requiring infl ation beyond 60 PSI should be
infl ated in a safety cage.
Tire
Inflation
Inflation Pedal Positions
Bead
Sealing
Tire Pressure
