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Operation
This section describes how to use your Tire Changer.
It shows and describes the main Tire Changer components involved in demounting and mounting
Tires, followed by the necessary procedures.
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DANGER
Safety Precautions
Keep the following in mind when using the Tire Changer:
•
Make sure all Operators receive specific training in Tire demounting and mounting
use the Tire Changer, that their training is verified through a testing program, and that all training is
documented. All untrained personnel — including children, customers, and untrained shop
personnel — must be kept at least 30 feet away from the Tire Changer while it is in use.
•
Make sure new Operators are trained and supervised in the performance of their duties.
•
Never perform any service on an inflated Tire;
Core and letting all air escape before beginning work.
•
Never mount or change damaged, corroded, rusted, or dirty Tires or Wheels.
•
When mounting Tires, identify the maximum allowed inflation pressure; it should be on the sidewall
of the Tire; if it is not there, contact the manufacturer.
inflation pressure of a Tire
can usually be found in the door jamb of the Vehicle or in the Owner's Manual.
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Make sure the Tire is restrained for inflation: either internally clamped, held down by the Restraint
Cone, or in a Tire Inflation Cage (such as the
BendPak
•
When using the Tire Changer, be careful of your hands; there are multiple pinch point dangers on
the unit.
you are changing a Tire
⚠
WARNING
must
•
You
when using, maintaining, or repairing the Tire Changer. Leather gloves, steel-toed work boots, eye
protection, back belts, and hearing protection are
•
When using the Tire Changer, the Operator must wear
safety glasses, a face shield, or protective goggles.
⚠
WARNING
R80EX Tire Changer
Being in close proximity to a Tire Changer is a serious endeavor with potentially life-
threatening risks. Only trained, authorized, supervised Operators may be within 30
feet of the Tire Changer while it is in use.
safe using the Tire Changer this time just because nothing
happened last time
Ranger). Do not inflate a Tire if it is externally clamped; this interferes with inflation.
Do not rest your hands on any part of the Tire Changer or the Tire while
.
The Air Chuck has a self-gripping clip so you can clip it on when inflating a Tire,
which means you do not have to hold it in place during inflation.
Air Chuck with your hand while you are inflating a Tire
very close to the Tire, which could result in injury if there were a problem during
inflation. Instead, clip the Air Chuck into position, move back from the Tire, then
press down and hold down the Inflation Foot Pedal.
wear OSHA-approved (publication 3151) Personal Protective Equipment at all times
Always wear ANSI-approved eye protection. An accident could cause significant
injuries to your eyes.
.
always
Never exceed the maximum allowed
. Instead, inflate Tires to their recommended Tire pressure, which
RIC-4716 4-Bar Tire Inflation Cage from
mandatory
ANSI-approved
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Do not assume you are going to be
fully deflate the Tire by removing the Valve
.
eye protection at all times :
P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020
before
they
Do not hold the
. This leaves you
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