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Safety
Safe service practices
are a matter of life
and death.
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WARNING
An inflated wheel and tire assembly contains enough air pressure to cause an
explosive separation.
Unsafe handling or failure to follow approved mounting and demounting procedures can
lead to serious injury or death.
Study, understand and follow the procedures contained in this manual.
WARNING
Safety is serious business. All tire shops must know and follow OSHA work regulations... no matter
how small the shop. Under U.S. federal law any individual handling tire/wheel assemblies must be
trained in OSHA regulations as mentioned in section 7.
Safety is everybody’s business. Do not attempt to service any wheel assembly without proper training.
Proper equipment is important. Be sure you have the recommended tools and equipment on hand and
use them according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Tubeless wheels and tires require the same equal care. Even though tubeless assemblies have fewer parts
than multi-piece wheels, they still require respect and proper handling.
Pay particular attention during crucial steps:
• Removal of tire and wheel assemblies from vehicles
• Demounting tire from wheel
• Wheel inspections
• Inflation of tire
• Handling and storing of inflated assembly
Safety and service information is readily available. Wheel, tire and service equipment manufacturers
offer service manuals and other training materials. Stay up to date on proper procedures and keep
current instructional materials handy in the shop. Study safety and service information and use it on
the job.
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