13.0 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY ROUTINE MAIN-
TENANCE PROCEDURE, DISCONNECT THE MA-
CHINE FROM ITS POWER SUPPLY SOURCES,
TAKING SPECIAL CARE OF THE ELECTRICAL
PLUG/SOCKET CONNECTION.
To guarantee the efficiency and correct functioning of the machine, it
is essential to carry out daily or weekly cleaning and weekly routine
maintenance, as described below.
Cleaning and routine maintenance must be conducted by authorized
personnel and according to the instructions given below.
• Disconnect the mains power supply before starting any cleaning
or routine maintenance operations.
• Remove deposits of tire powder and other waste materials with
a vacuum cleaner.
DO NOT BLOW IT WITH COMPRESSED AIR.
• Do not use solvents to clean the pressure regulator.
• The conditioning unit is equipped with an automatic vacuum-
operated drain therefore it requires no manual intervention by
the operator (see Fig.
_
50).
• Periodically check the calibration of lubricator of pressure/oiler
gauge unit.
Fig. 50
DEPRESSURE RELEASE
SEMI-AUTOMATIC
AIR
SUPPLY
OILER
PRESSURE
REGULATOR
12.10 Special use of the bead-breaker
In addition to its use during mounting and demounting, the bead-
breaker roller can also be used for matching the tire to the rim. To
conduct this operation carry out the following instructions.
• Clamp the tire between the bead breaker rolls.
• Turn the chuck clockwise until the reference point on the tire
coincides with the reference point on the rim (usually the valve)
(see Fig.
_
49).
Fig. 49
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