COATS HIT 9000, Truck Tire Changer - Manual (Page 5)

COATS H.I.T. 9000 Changer • v
Safety Instructions
Only properly trained personnel should
service tires on the H.I.T. 9000. Read all
safety and operating instructions thor-
oughly before using the tire changer.
ALWAYS remove all wheel weights and the valve
core to deflate the tire before servicing.
ALWAYS cover the electric motor and switch box
before hosing down the tire changer. Be sure water
does not enter the motor or switch box.
ALWAYS disconnect the electric power and air sup-
ply before attempting any maintenance.
ALWAYS keep all working surfaces clean and free of
tire lube buildup.
ALWAYS be aware of what each person is and will do
before attempting any two-person operation.
Bead Loosening
NEVER place anything between the bead loosener
disc and the tire/wheel.
NEVER place any part of your body between the
bead loosener disc and the tire/wheel, severe bodily
injury may result.
NEVER allow the bead loosener to contact the
wheel, wheel damage may occur.
Demounting & Mounting
NEVER stand on the working table while demount-
ing or mounting a tire.
ALWAYS keep hands, feet, and other objects away
from moving parts while the machine in turned on.
ALWAYS place the narrow bead seat to the outside
when clamping. Failure to demount the tire from the
narrow bead seat side may cause damage to the tire
beads.
ALWAYS apply an approved rubber lubricant to rim
flanges and both tire beads before demounting or
mounting and seating the beads.
NEVER use
antifreeze, silicone, or petroleum base lubricants.
ALWAYS clean and inspect the wheel.
NEVER mount a tire on a damaged or rusty wheel.
Wheel damage or rust may cause tire or wheel failure
during inflation. Explosion from failure may result in
severe injury or death of the operator and bystanders.
ALWAYS be sure the bead opposite the tool is in the
drop center before rotating the tire when demounting
or mounting to avoid damage to the tire beads.
Inflation
ALWAYS follow all applicable Local, State, and
Federal Codes, Rules, and Regulations; such as the
Federal OSHA Standard Number 1910.177.
NEVER seat beads or inflate a tire on the tire
changer. The H.I.T. 9000 is not designed as a safety
device or stand for bead seating or inflation.
ALWAYS use an approved inflation chamber or infla-
tion cage.
The following safety instructions are for one piece
wheels only. Refer to the manufacturer’s or R.M.A.
procedures for multipiece wheels.
ALWAYS use an approved inflation chamber or infla-
tion cage equipped with a grip chuck and a remote
inflation gauge and valve. DO NOT OVER INFLATE!
Tire or wheel failure during and after inflation may
result in an explosion capable of causing severe injury
or death.
ALWAYS inflate the tire to manufacturer’s recom-
mended cold operating pressure.
NEVER reinflate a tire that has been run underin-
flated or flat without first demounting the tire and
checking for wheel and tire damage.
ALWAYS inspect the tire interior for loose or broken
cords, cuts, penetrating objects, and other damage to
the carcass. Discard tires that cannot be properly
repaired.
NEVER rework, weld, heat or braze wheels.
NEVER strike the tire or wheel with a hammer.
ALWAYS be sure the tire diameter exactly matches
the wheel diameter.
Tire failure under pressure can be haz-
ardous. Place the wheel inside an approved
inflation chamber or cage before inflating.
Use an approved remote inflation valve,
hose, and gauge. ALWAYS wear safety gog-
gles for eye protection. Do not stand beside
the wheel or cage during inflation. Keep
hands and other parts of the body out of
the cage during inflation. Observe the tire
pressure frequently. Do not exceed the
manufacturer’s recommended maximum
inflation pressure. Failure to follow these
instructions may cause the tire and rim to
separate with tremendous force, resulting
in serious personal injury or death.
DANGER
WARNING
Safety