MOUNTING & DEMOUNTING SAFETY INFORMATION - Titan

1.800.USA.BEAR www.titanstore.com Titan Tire CorporationSafety InformationOn-Vehicle Mounting of Tireson Titan 5-Piece Rim AssembliesThe task of servicing tiresand wheels can be extremelydangerous and should be performedby trained personnel only, using thecorrect tools and following specificprocedures. If you have any doubtabout the correct, safe method ofperforming any step in the demounting,mounting, or inflating processSTOP! Seek assistance from aqualified person.pressure gauge and enough air linehose to permit the person inflatingthe tire to stand clear of the potentialtrajectory danger zone. (Seep. S-5 & S-17) Stand to the sideof the tire during inflation. Inflateto approximately 3 psi and againcheck for proper engagement of allcomponents. If assembly is correct,continue to inflate to recommendedpressure.Stand clear of potential trajectorydanger zone (see p. S-5 &S-17 illustration).Never inflate beyond manufacturer’srecommended tirepressure.6. Work the lock ring into the lockring groove.Keep fingers clear of pinchpoints.7. Check components (lock rings,bead seat and flanges) to makesure that parts are correctly assembled.(NOTE: lock rings shouldbe fully seated in gutter around thecircumference. See page S-22.)Insert driver key as required, seepage S-23.Use a clip-on chuck with and in-lineIf assembly is incorrect, STOP-DEFLATE-CORRECT THEASSEMBLY-AND REPEAT PRO-CEDURE.Never attempt to inflate anassembly if components arenot properly aligned. Never attemptto seat rings or other componentsor correct components alignmentby hammering, welding, heating, orbrazing while tire is inflated, partiallyinflated or deflated.NOTE: A filter on the air inflationequipment to remove moisture fromthe air line prevents a lot of corrosion.Check the filter periodically tobe sure it’s functioning properly.34