Specifications

TC3500 Operation Instructions 3. Advanced Procedures • 19
3. Advanced Procedures
The capabilities of the TC3500 allow the user to utilize numerous advanced
procedures on a variety of rims and tires. For the operator to take advantage of these
features, this section explains in detail what additional steps can be taken.
3.1 Advanced Bead Loosening Procedures
Bead Loosening Soft Sidewall, Tall Profile Tires
Swing the bead roller assembly in toward the column to the working position (against
the stop).
Set rim diameter.
WARNING: Never place hands near the rollers while applying force
and rotating wheel.
Bring the upper bead roller down until it contacts the tire at the edge of the rim.
Lock upper roller into the side of the tire.
Bring the lower bead roller up until it contacts the tire.
Lock the lower roller into the side of the tire.
Continue to rotate wheel during the entire loosening procedure.
CAUTION: Never rotate the wheel clockwise while bead loosening.
Never lock the bead roller assembly with the lock knob while
bead loosening.
Leaving no more than 5 psi in the tire may help to stiffen the sidewall and loosen the
bead.
Use multiple rotations to loosen the bead, while slowly increasing roller pressure. Let
the roller work the bead.
Push the lower bead of the tire off the rim bead seat while rotating tire.
Fully lubricate the lower bead and rim by inserting brush with lubricant into rim, just
behind the roller.
Retract lower roller.
Push the upper bead of the tire off the rim bead seat while rotating tire.
Lubricate upper bead, rim bead seat, rim balcony, and drop center.
Retract upper roller.
Swing the bead roller assembly away to the resting position.