Tire Changer KT-830 User’s Manual
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INFLATION
Review the following descriptions and diagrams carefully. Refer to them as necessary during
wheel restraint, bead sealing, bead seating, and inflation to verify that you are proceeding
properly and safely.
◇ Position One - Tire Pressure - With the Inflation Hose attached to the tire valve and the
pedal in this position, the air gauge will register the air pressure in the tire. Whenever
your foot is removed from the pedal, it will return to this position
CHECK INFLATION GAUGE FOR PROPER OPERATION. ACCURATE PRESSURE
READINGS ARE IMPORTANT TO SAFE TIRE INFLATION. REFER TO THE
OPERATING MAINTENANCE SECTION OF THIS MANUAL FOR INSTRUCTIONS.
IF THE RIM HAS BEEN CLAMPED FROM THE OUTSIDE FOR TIRE MOUNT- ING,
RELEASE THE CLAMPS ONCE BEAD SEAL IS OBTAINED, LIFT THE TIRE, AND
MOVE THE CLAMPS TO THE CENTER OF THE TABLE TOP.
THE CLIP-ON AIR CHUCK ON THE END OF THE INFLATION HOSE AND ALL
INFLATION RELATED COMPONENTS SHOULD BE CHECKED WEEKLY FOR
PROPER OPERATION. DO NOT USE THIS MACHINE FOR TIRE INFLATION IF
ANY PARTS ARE DAMAGED OR APPEAR NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER.
TIRE FAILURE UNDER PRESSURE IS HAZARDOUS. THIS TIRE CHANGER IS NOT
INTENDED TO BE A SAFETY DEVICE TO CONTAIN EXPLODING TIRES, TUBES,
WHEELS, OR BEAD SEALING EQUIPMENT. INSPECT TIRE AND WHEEL
CAREFULLY FOR MATCH, WEAR, OR DEFECTS BEFORE MOUNTING. ALWAYS USE
APPROVED TIRE BEAD LUBRICANT DURING MOUNTING AND INFLATION.