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Rules when handling tyres
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2014/3/20
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BHL, BL70 [GB]
Rules when handling tyres
WARNING
Tires installed on a split rim may explode and cause very severe injuries.
Inflating
Never stand to the side of the tyre while inflating which is fitted on a split rim. Use a self-locking outlet with a hose
long enough to allow you to stand outside of the hazard zone during inflation, see the illustration.
Make sure that the hazard zone is clear when the tyre is inflated.
The machine must be unladen when checking tyre pressure.
Spare tyres should only be filled with enough air to allow the rim parts to be held in place.
Secure a loose wheel with an inflation cage, cable or chains before inflating. Before removing the inflation cage,
check that the tyre is properly fitted to the rim. Adjustments should be made before the wheel is inflated.
Do not attempt to adjust side rings or lock rings when the tyre is inflated.
Tyres used at less than 80% of normal pressure and rims or tyres suspected of being damaged should not be
inflated with the wheel attached to the machine.
Fitting of tyres and rims
Handling of tyres should be performed by authorised personnel only.
The tyre should be deflated before removal from the machine.
Never install a tyre on a rim that has not been recommended for that tyre.
Never assemble rim parts for different dimensions or use damaged or faulty parts.
Exercise caution if using reconditioned wheel details. Welding errors, faulty heating or soldering may have
weakened the parts and may cause the detail to break.
Make sure the lock ring groove in the rim is cleaned from foreign matter and rust before fitting the lock ring.
Use a lubricant recommended by the tyre manufacturer when fitting onto the rim.
Repairing tyres and rims
Never cut, weld nor heat the wheel parts in any manner.
Exercise caution when using bead breakers and hydraulic jacks. Remain outside the hazard zone when removing
foreign objects from the tyres. A bead breaker that releases can cause severe personal injury and may result in
death.