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SECTION 16
STAGES OF INFLATION
Review the following descriptions and diagrams carefully.
Refer to them as necessary during wheel restraint, bead
sealing, bead seating, and inflation to verify that you are
proceeding properly and safely.
STAGE ONE / WHEEL RESTRAINT
The tire rim needs to be securely mounted to the
turntable during all stages of inflation. As an added safety
precaution, a wheel restraint devise has been added to
protect operators during tire inflation.
1. Check that rim is properly mounted and secure.
Refer to Demounting Section for review.
2. Raise the left helper and support assembly and insert the
restraint devise as shown. (See Fig. 16.4)
2. Make sure the restraint tool is centered in the center hub
of the wheel then press down on the left hand control valve.
(See Fig.16.5-16.6)
STAGE TWO / BEAD SEALING
1. Remove the Valve Stem Core and position Valve
Stem and connect the Inflation Hose. (See Fig. 16.7)
2. Hold tire up against upper edge of the wheel. Be sure
tires top bead is over the bottom of the valve stem.
(See Fig. 16.8)
WARNING!
THIS DEVICE ACTS AS A RESTRAINT DEVICE ONLY.
IT WILL NOT PROTECT OPERATORS IN THE EVENT
OF CATASTROPHIC TIRE/ WHEEL RUPTURE OR
FAILURE. ALWAYS US EXTREME CAUTION DURING
THE INFLATION PROCEDURE. AS AN ADDED
SAFETY PRECAUTION, SAFETY CAGES THAT
CONFORM TO OSHA STANDARD 1910.177 ARE
RECOMMENDED.
Fig. 16.8
CAUTION!
NEVER POINT NOZZLE TOWARDS YOURSELF OR
OTHER PERSONS. INSPECT NOZZLE, TIRE AND
WHEEL FOR DEBRIS. NOZZLE MUST BE POINTED
TOWARD TIRE BEAD AREA. HOLD NOZZLE
SECURELY WITH BOTH HANDS AT ALL TIMES.
NEVER OPERATE THE NOZZLE WITHOUT A TIRE
AND WHEEL POSITIONED ON THE TABLE. DIRT AND
DEBRIS COULD BE BLOWN INTO THE AIR WITH
ENOUGH FORCE TO INJURE THE OPERATOR OR
BYSTANDERS.
Fig. 16.5
Fig. 16.4
Fig. 16.6
Fig. 16.7
