R80EX Tire Changer
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Operation
This section describes how to use your Tire Changer.
It shows and describes the main Tire Changer components involved in demounting and mounting
Tires, followed by the necessary procedures.
⚠
DANGER
Being in close proximity to a Tire Changer is a serious endeavor with potentially life-
threatening risks. Only trained, authorized, supervised Operators may be within 30
feet of the Tire Changer while it is in use.
Do not assume you are going to be
safe using the Tire Changer this time just because nothing
happened last time
.
Safety Precautions
Keep the following in mind when using the Tire Changer:
•
Make sure all Operators receive specific training in Tire demounting and mounting
before
they
use the Tire Changer, that their training is verified through a testing program, and that all training is
documented.
All
untrained
personnel — including children, customers, and untrained shop
personnel —
must
be kept at least 30 feet away from the Tire Changer while it is in use.
•
Make sure new Operators are trained and supervised in the performance of their duties.
•
Never perform any service on an
inflated
Tire;
always
fully deflate the Tire by removing the Valve
Core and letting all air escape
before
beginning work.
•
Never mount or change damaged, corroded, rusted, or dirty Tires or Wheels.
•
When mounting Tires, identify the maximum allowed inflation pressure; it should be on the sidewall
of the Tire; if it is not there, contact the manufacturer.
Never exceed the maximum allowed
inflation pressure of a Tire
. Instead, inflate Tires to their
recommended
Tire pressure, which
can usually be found in the door jamb of the Vehicle or in the Owner’s Manual.
•
Make sure the Tire is restrained for inflation: either internally clamped, held down by the Restraint
Cone, or in a Tire Inflation Cage (such as the
RIC-4716 4-Bar Tire Inflation Cage from
). Do not inflate a Tire if it is
externally
clamped; this interferes with inflation.
•
When using the Tire Changer, be careful of your hands; there are multiple pinch point dangers on
the unit.
Do not rest your hands on any part of the Tire Changer or the Tire while
you are changing a Tire
.
⚠
WARNING
The Air Chuck has a self-gripping clip so you can clip it on when inflating a Tire,
which means you do not have to hold it in place during inflation.
Do not hold the
Air Chuck with your hand while you are inflating a Tire
. This leaves you
very close to the Tire, which could result in injury if there were a problem during
inflation. Instead, clip the Air Chuck into position, move back from the Tire, then
press down and hold down the Inflation Foot Pedal.
•
You
must
wear OSHA-approved (publication 3151) Personal Protective Equipment at all times
when using, maintaining, or repairing the Tire Changer. Leather gloves, steel-toed work boots, eye
protection, back belts, and hearing protection are
mandatory
.
•
When using the Tire Changer,
the Operator must wear
ANSI-approved
eye protection at all times
:
safety glasses, a face shield, or protective goggles.
⚠
WARNING
Always wear ANSI-approved eye protection. An accident could cause significant
injuries to your eyes.
