MOUNTING & DEMOUNTING SAFETY INFORMATION - Titan

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<strong>Titan</strong> Tire Corporation www.titanstore.com 1.800.USA.BEARSafety InformationMounting Agricultural Wheel and Tire Assemblies(On-The-Vehicle)Tools Required: vegetable-basedlubricant, wire brush, two 36” tireirons, two 18” tire irons, rubbermallet, extension hose with in-linegauge and clip-on air chuck, air/water inflation gauge, restrainingdevice.If you have any doubt in thecorrect, safe method of performingany step in the demounting,mounting, adding or removing fill, orinflating process STOP! Seek outexpert assistance from a qualifiedperson.6. In tube-type tires, the tube shouldbe partially inflated and areas thatcontact the rim should be relubricatedto prevent localized stretching.Never use petroleum-basedlubricant. Only use vegetablebasedlubricant.Keep fingers clear of pinchpoints.7. Starting at the top, use the tireirons to lift the outer bead up andover the rim flange, then down intothe rim well. Be careful not to pinchthe tube in this operation.Keep fingers clear of pinchpoints.Do not release your grip oneither iron, as they may springback.8. After getting the first section ofthe outer bead into the rim well,remove the tire iron and place onehand against that section to holdit in then pry the remainder of thebead over the flange with the tireiron in the other hand.Keep fingers clear of pinchpoints.Keep firm grip on tire iron(s),as they may spring back.9. With the valve stem at the bottom,lower the jack until the tire is centeredon the rim. Centering of thetire and rim assembly is extremelyimportant to prevent broken beads.10. Place a safety restraint overthe rim and tire. Using an extensionhose with an in-line air gaugeand clip-on chuck (with valve coreremoved), inflate the tire to seat thebeads. Do not exceed 35 psi. Checkfor correct concentric centering oftire on rim.For tubeless tires, successfulmounting depends on how well theshape of the tire has been maintained.If the beads are in or neartheir molded position, they can beseated by inflating the tire, throughthe valve spud. Where the beadshave been squeezed together, theuse of an inflator ring (either horizontallyor vertically) will be requiredto provide a seal between the tirebead and rim.If assembly is incorrect,– STOP – DEFLATE– CORRECT THE ASSEMBLY– repeat procedure.11. Raise the vehicle and rotatewheel assembly to have the valveat the top. If the tire is tube-type,completely deflate by removing thevalve core housing to remove bucklesand uneven stresses from thetube and flap before reinflation.12. If assembly is correct, re-insertthe valve core (for tube-type tires)and continue to inflate to recommendpressure.If assembly is incorrect– STOP – DEFLATE– CORRECT THE ASSEMBLY– repeat procedure.Stand clear of trajectory dangerzone when inflating (pageS-5).Never inflate beyond manufacturer’srecommended tirepressure.NOTE: A filter on the air inflationequipment to remove moisture fromthe airline prevents corrosion. Checkthe filter periodically to be sure it’sfunctioning properly.S-9
1.800.USA.BEAR www.titanstore.com <strong>Titan</strong> Tire CorporationSafety InformationDemounting Agricultural Wheel and Tire Assemblies(Off-The-Vehicle)Tools Required: Cap and coreremoval tools, bead unseating tool,vegetable-based lubricant, two 18”tire irons.If you have any doubt in thecorrect, safe method of performingany step in the demounting,mounting, adding or removing fill, orinflating process STOP! Seek outexpert assistance from a qualifiedperson.1. Remove any fill from the tire.Completely deflate tire by removingvalve core from valve before attemptingany demounting operation.Check the valve stem by running apiece of wire through the stem tomake sure it is not plugged. Lay theassembly on the floor with the narrowledge on the bottom.Stand clear of trajectory dangerzone when deflating (pageS-5 & S-17).2. Drive a bead unseating tool betweenthe tire bead and rim flange,being careful not to damage the tirebead area. After the bead has beencompletely released around the tire,turn the tire and rim over and repeatthe bead unseating procedure withthe narrow ledge up.Keep fingers clear of pinchpoints.3. With the narrow ledge on top,thoroughly lubricate the rim flangeand tire bead area with a vegetablebasedlubricant.Never use petroleum-basedlubricant. Only use vegetablebasedlubricant.4. Force the part of the bead that isdirectly across from the valve intothe well. Starting at the valve, prythe bead over the rim flange usingtwo 18” long tire irons. Take smallbites to avoid damaging the bead.Continue until the top bread is completelyover the rim flange.Keep a firm grip on tire ironsas they may spring back.Keep fingers clear of pinchpoints.5. For tube-type tires, bring theassembly to an upright positionand pull the tube out of the tire.If only the tube requires repair orreplacement, this can be removed,repaired, and replaced in the tirewithout removing the tire completelyfrom the rim. Thoroughly inspect theinside of the casing for damage orother foreign material. Remove anyremaining fluid from inside the tire.Tire or tubes with excessiveor uneven wear, cracks, tears,punctures, blisters or other damagemay explode during inflation or service.If tire or tube failure potentialis suspected, destroy the tire andreplace with known good tire or tubeof correct size, type and manufacturerfor assembly, machine, andapplication.S-10
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