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Flatproofed tires are pressurized not with air, but with
flatproofing material. It is important that before processing,
you know the operating pressure of the tire. Refer to the
manufacturers’ data for the tire you’re filling or the current
Yearbook by the Tire and Rim Association, Inc. (photo 12a),
ETRTO Standards Manual or the JATMA Yearbook to determine
proper pressurization for each tire. Tires must be correctly
pressurized for optimum performance in ride, footprint and
durability. In no case should a tire be pressurized above the
maximum pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
In addition to the pressure, you should know the estimated
pounds of flatproofing material necessary to fill the tire. Accella
Tire Fill Systems has a Flatproofing Weight Chart in addition to a
Computerized Flatproofing Estimator on www.accellatirefill.com
to help you approximate weights and costs for flatproofing tires.
(photo 12b)
Note: These provide only an estimate of the amount of
pounds required to fill each tire. Use the following procedures
when flatproofing tubeless tires (for tires with tubes, see the
Miscellaneous Section).
Start-Up Procedures
1. Remove manifold head, mixer, and fluid gun from the solvent
container and wipe off with a rag to remove excess alcohol.
Visually check to ensure all the items are free of any residue. If
any solvent is accidentally pumped into a tire it will contaminate
the material and could result in a failure. Note: only cleaned
parts should be stored in the parts container on the pump.
2. Some customers prefer to affix the high pressure flexible
“blue” whip hose, part number EQ1850H, (photo 12c) to the
mixing tube rather than the high pressure swivel. Either
configuration can be used and is based on customer preference
and/or convenience. Note: rather than show both methods in
the Manual, the photos presented here will focus on the high
pressure swivel and its attachments.
3. Apply a coat of grease to all quick connects and use Teflon®
tape at all connections (ie. at both ends of the mixer tube and/or
whip hose).
4. Insert all three mixing elements into the mixing tube. Do
not use broken elements. Note: as elements are fragile, it is
important to always keep extra available (photo 12d).
Teflon® is a registered trademark of Dupont.
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