Safety Section
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Tire Information
Explosions of air-inflated tires have resulted from heat-
induced gas combustion inside the tires. The heat,
generated by welding or heating rim components, external
fire, or excessive use of brakes can cause gaseous
combustion.
A tire explosion is much more violent than a blowout. The
explosion can propel the tire, rim and axle components as
far as 500 m (1500 ft) or more from the lift truck. Both the
force of the explosion and the flying debris can cause
personal injury or death, and property damage.
Do not approach a warm tire closer than the outside of the
area represented by the shaded area in the above drawing.
Dry nitrogen(N
2
) gas is recommended for inflation of tires. If
the tires were originally inflated with air, nitrogen is still
preferred for adjusting the pressure. Nitrogen mixes properly
with air.
Nitrogen inflated tires reduce the potential of a tire explosion,
because nitrogen does not support combustion. Also,
nitrogen helps prevent oxidation and the resulting
deterioration of rubber and corrosion of rim components.
Proper nitrogen inflation equipment and training in its use are
necessary to avoid over-inflation. A tire blowout or rim failure
can result from improper or misused equipment.
Stand behind the tread and use a self-attaching chuck when
inflation a tire.
Servicing, changing tires and rims can be dangerous and
should be done only by trained personnel using proper tools
and procedures. If correct procedures are not followed while
servicing tires and rims, the assemblies could burst with
explosive force and cause serious personal injury or death.
Follow carefully the specific information provided by your tire
or rim servicing personnel or dealer.
DOOSAN forklift is equipped with wheels from different
manufacturers.
Please re-use the original parts of the existing wheel, if there
is no deformation of the wheel after checked. Mixing up new
and old parts may cause incomplete assembly that might
lead to unexpected dismantlement of parts and accident.
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