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Important: Always read and follow operating instructions.
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
operator and/or bystander. Do not use the
bead sealing control position to inflate a tire.
Note:
This unit is equipped with a pressure limiter
to assist the operator with proper tire inflation.
When the inflation pedal is held in position 2,
the pressure limiter cycles the system between
position 2 (inflation) and position 1 (at rest, no
airflow to tire). This cycling helps to prevent over
inflation of the tire. Tires can still be over inflated
and explode, when using this pressure 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 inflating beyond 60
PSI (smaller tires may reach higher pressures). It
is the operator’s responsibility to follow all instruc-
tions and to control inflation pressure as specified
in these instructions. Check the function of the
pressure limiter regularly and maintain it accord-
ing to the instructions provided in this manual for
safe and proper operation. Do not tamper with or
attempt to adjust the pressure limiter. Tires requir-
ing inflation beyond 60 PSI should be inflated in a
safety cage.
Bead Sealing
1.
Remove the valve core from the valve stem to
allow more air flow into the tire to assist with bead seal.
2.
Position valve stem in front of operator and con-
nect the inflation hose with the clip-on chuck. Hold
tire up against upper edge of the wheel. Be sure tire’s
top bead does not cover the bottom of the valve stem
(figure 24).
Figure 24 - Lift Tire Upwards for Bead Sealing
3.
Depress inflation pedal to position 2 and hold
about one second to begin air flow through tire valve,
then depress pedal to position 3 and hold briefly — less
than one full second. The blast of air from the jet(s) will
expand tire and seal the beads.
4.
Release the inflation pedal and allow it to return to
position 1. Verify that both beads are completely sealed
to the wheel. Repeat these steps if beads have not
sealed. It may be necessary to wait a few seconds for
the air storage tank pressure to recover before attempt-
ing again.
5.
After bead seal is achieved, remove the clip-on
chuck and reinstall the valve core. Reattach the clip-on
chuck after core is installed.
