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Operation
This section describes how to use your Tire Changer.
It describes the main components involved in demounting and mounting Tires, followed by the
necessary procedures.
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DANGER
Usage Precautions
Keep the following in mind while you use your Tire Changer:
•
Make sure all employees receive specific training in Tire demounting and mounting
are allowed to use the Tire Changer, that their training is verified through a testing program, and
that all training is documented. All others, including children and untrained personnel, must be kept
at least 30 feet away from the Tire Changer while it is in use.
•
Make sure new employees are trained and supervised in the performance of their duties.
•
Never perform any service on an inflated Tire;
Core and letting the air escape before beginning work.
•
Never mount or change
•
When mounting Tires, identify the maximum allowed inflation pressure; it should be on the sidewall
of the Tire.
•
Make sure the Tire is restrained for inflation: either internally clamped, held down by the
Centering/Inflation Tool, or in a Tire Inflation Cage (such as the
Cage from BendPak
interferes with inflation.
•
When using the Tire Changer, be careful of your hands; there are multiple pinch point dangers on
the unit.
⚠
WARNING
•
You
must
when installing, using, maintaining, or repairing the Tire Changer. Leather gloves, steel-toed work
boots, eye protection, back belts, and hearing protection
•
When using the Tire Changer, the operator must wear
safety glasses, a face shield, or protective goggles.
⚠
WARNING
R980 Series of Tire Changers
Being in close proximity to a Tire Changer is a serious endeavor with potentially life-
threatening risks. Only trained, authorized, supervised personnel 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
damaged
Do not exceed the maximum allowed inflation pressure of the Tire
Ranger). Do not inflate a Tire if it is externally clamped; external clamping
Do not rest your hands on any part of the Tire Changer while using it
The Air Chuck has a self-gripping clip so that you can clip it on when inflating a Tire,
which means you do not have to hold it in place during inflation.
Air Chuck while you are inflating a Tire
Tire, which could result in injury if there were a problem during the inflation. Instead,
clip the Air Chuck into position, move away from the Tire, then press 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.
Do not assume you are going to be
.
always
fully deflate the Tire by removing the Valve
Tires or Wheels.
are mandatory
ANSI-approved
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before
RIC-4716 4-Bar Tire Inflation
Do not hold the
. This leaves you very close to the
.
eye protection at all times :
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