Safety precautions, Operation, Foreign substances in tires – MAHLE RTI NTF-15H User Manual
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Foreign Substances in Tires
Tires which have been in service may contain foreign substances such as leak
sealers. It is important that these substances are not pulled into the NitroPro unit
during the vacuum procedure, resulting in possible performance issues and costly
repairs not covered by RTI’s warranty.
When servicing a vehicle, first check the valve stems and valve stem caps for any
type of fluid or foreign substance. Install deflators and allow all four tires to deflate
to zero pressure. Then check the deflators for any indication of fluids or foreign
substances.
Do not use the NitroPro vacuum procedure on any tire where evidence of fluids or
foreign substances are detected on the valve stems, valve stem caps or deflators.
Instead, follow a four step “deflate-inflate-deflate-inflate” process to achieve
desired nitrogen purity.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Warning
Ensure there is sufficient ventilation.
Only feed the NTF-15 Plus with air.
Keep the air feed to the NTF-15 Plus clean and free of vapors of organic solvents and other
contaminants. Do not place the NTF-15 Plus in a room where organic solvent vapors may be present.
Keep the ambient temperature between 40 and 110 °F. Do not connect hot compressed air directly from
a compressor to the inlet of the NTF-15 Plus.
Regular maintenance should be performed on the NTF-15 Plus to ensure proper and safe operation.
Ensure that instructions concerning health and safety are compliant with local regulations.
Environmental Aspects
The use and maintenance of the NTF-15 Plus do not include environmental dangers. Most parts are made
of metal and can be disposed of in a manner consistent with local regulations.
Make sure that instructions concerning health, safety and environment are compliant with all local regulations.
OPERATION