Specifications

4 • 1. Getting Started TC3500 Operation Instructions
1.6 Air Inflation Pedal
The pedal on the left side of the base is a two-stage design. Refer to illustration on
page 6. The pedal controls the air going to the inflation hose and the dual air inflation
ring.
CAUTION: Keep hands clear of wheel during sealing and seating of
bead.
When operating air inflator, stand to the left side of the base. Do not stand in front of
the TC3500 while operating the air inflator.
Step down partially on the pedal to inflate tires through inflator hose.
Step down completely on the pedal to activate the air inflator ring to seal tire beads.
The TC3500 features a dual air inflation ring. When the diverter valve is pushed in,
air will be directed through the inner ring. When the diverter valve is pulled out, air will
be directed through the outer ring. Due to the wide variety of wheel and tire
combinations, determining which rings works best for any particular wheel and tire
combination will be by trial and error.
1.7 Inflator and Pressure Limiter
As a safety device, the pressure limiter prevents the operator from using excessive
air pressure to seat the tire bead during tire inflation. Bead seating pressure should
never exceed 40 psi. If tires being mounted require more than 40 psi for inflation
pressure, the tire/wheel assembly should be removed from the TC3500, placed in an
inflation cage, and inflated per manufacturer’s instructions.
While inflating the tire, the pressure gauge will read zero until the inflation pedal is
released. At that time, the gauge will give the correct air pressure reading in the tire.
1.8 Command Unit
The command unit governs all the movements necessary for complete bead roller
operation. Refer to illustration on page 6.
The command unit is used to position the bead roller into the working position.
For proper operation of the command unit, place your hand over controller with index
finger and middle finger over lever buttons.
Push and pull the command unit to bring the rollers to the correct rim diameter.
The rim diameter that the bead rollers are set to is indicated on the scale of the
handle support. The scale is only a reference. All rims differ in flange design.
The command unit has two pneumatic lever buttons:
Left button controls the upper bead roller arm assembly.
Right button controls the lower bead roller arm assembly.
Each button has three positions:
In first position, bead roller arms are retracted.
In second position, bead roller with air pressure lightly contacts the
sidewall of the tire. The bead roller stays in this position until the button is
depressed or retracted.
In third position, the bead roller applies hydraulic pressure to push the
bead of the tire inward.