Specifications

TC3500 Operation Instructions 2. Basic Procedures • 17
NOTE: If the tire bead does not have sufficient lubrication and the
tire fails to slip into drop center during mounting, the
mount/demount head may fail before damage to tire bead
takes place.
For additional information on special wheels, refer to “Advanced Mounting
Procedures.”
Precautionary Notes
When basic procedures are not followed, sharp angled wheel flanges increase
potential damage to tires during mounting. Be sure the tire bead is placed on top of
the mounting head. If the tire is incorrectly pushed onto the rim by the side of the
mounting head, it may become “trapped” and increase mounting stress to the tire
bead.
BEAD CORRECTLY PLACED ON TOP OF
MOUNTING HEAD
TIRE IS INCORRECTLY PUSHED ON BY
MOUNTING HEAD
Insufficient lubrication and failure to place tire into drop center during mounting may
also cause the mount/demount head to fail prematurely.
2.6 Tire Inflation
Verify that the wheel has been properly clamped and centered.
WARNING: Never attempt to inflate a tire when the wheel is clamped
from the outside. Always reclamp the wheel from the
inside before inflating.
Remove the valve stem core from valve stem. Removing the valve stem core will
allow the tire to inflate faster and the bead to seat easier.
Connect inflator hose to valve stem.
NOTE: To increase the effectiveness of inflation ring, always
liberally lubricate the outer edge of the tire sidewall and pull
up on the tire while twisting to seal the bead.