Inflating Tube Type Tires - Snap-On EEWH306A Instructions

EEWH306A Tire Changer Operation Manual
Fig.5.1-1
C. Inflate the tube slightly: if held with the index finger it
should bend a little (Fig.5.1-2).
Fig.5.1-2
D. Mount the first bead as described in section 4.2.B.
Put the tube inside the tire and connect the inflation air
line to the tube valve to hold the tube in place. (Fig.5.1-
3). Mount the top bead following the directions above.
Fig.5.1-3
Operation Manual
5.2 INFLATING TUBE-TYPE TIRES.
Make sure that both beads are properly lubricated.
BEAD SEATING IS THE MOST DANGEROUS PART OF
MOUNTING A TIRE.
NEVER STAND OVER TIRE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO
SEAT BEADS OR DURING INFLATION
IT IS POSSIBLE TO MOUNT TIRES THAT ARE 1/2"
SMALLER IN DIAMETER THAN THE RIM THAT THEY
ARE MOUNTED ON. WHILE THESE BEADS WILL
SEAL, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO GET THEM TO SEAT IN
THEIR PROPER POSITION.
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EXPLOSION OF A TIRE MAY CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
OR DEATH.
NEVER EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PRESSURE
ALLOWED BY THE TIRE MANUFACTURER.
THE RIM MUST BE UNCLAMPED WHEN INFLATING
BUT ONLY AFTER THE BEADS HAVE BEEN SEATED.
THE OPERATOR MUST STAND CLEAR FROM THE
WHEEL WHEN INFLATING, AND PRESSURE MUST BE
MONIT ORED FREQUENTLY T O AVOID OVER
INFLATION.
BEFORE INFLATING A TIRE, CHECK THE CONDITION
OF THE TIRE AND THE RIM.
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To inflate the tire, unlock the rim and start inflating while
pressing the valve towards the inside (this is necessary
to avoid air pockets forming between tube and the tire)
(Fig.5.2-1).
Fig.5.2-1
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Ensure that the tire is correctly centered on the rim and
complete inflation.
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