Hofmann monty 3550 Notice D'utilisation page 34

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monty 3550 / 3550AIR
4.3-1
IT IS POSSIBLE TO MOUNT TIRES THAT ARE 1/2"
SMALLER IN DIAMETER THAN THE RIM THEY ARE
MOUNTED ON. WHILE THESE BEADS WILL SEAL,
IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO GET THEM TO SEAT IN THEIR
PROPER POSITION.
EXPLOSION OF A TIRE MAY CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
OR DEATH.
Inflate tire according to manufacturers recommendations.
WARNING
NEVER EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PRESSURE
ALLOWED BY THE TIRE MANUFACTURER.
THE RIM MUST BE UNCLAMPED WHEN INFLATING
BUT ONLY AFTER BEADS HAVE BEEN SEATED.
THE OPERATOR MUST STAND CLEAR FROM THE
WHEEL WHEN INFLATING, AND PRESSURE MUST BE
MONITORED FREQUENTLY TO AVOID OVER-
INFLATION.
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BEFORE INFLATING A TIRE, CHECK THE CONDITION
OF TIRE AND RIM.
Due to unusual configurations or the stacking of tires the
inflation process is sometimes difficult.
To assist with this problem the HOFMANN 3550 is
equipped with bead seater jets incorporated into the
tabletop.
To utilize the bead seater proceed as follows:
A. If possible lock the wheel from inside. Outside locking
reduces efficiency.
NOTE: Use Light alloy rim protector to prevent any
possible damage to the rim when operating
on light alloy rims.
B. Connect the inflation hose to the valve stem.
C. Lift the tire with both hands so that upper bead is sealed
to the rim edge (Fig. 4.3-1).
D. Press the inflation pedal down swiftly. The top bead is
already sealed by the lifting motion. The air from the bead
seater jets will rebound into the bottom sidewall driving it
into place and creating a seal.
ATTENTION!
WHEN OPERATING THE BEAD SEATER WEAR
SAFETY ATTIRE TO AVOID INJURY TO BODY OR
EYES.
E. Complete inflation as described at §4.3.A
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