COATS ProGuard Leverless Plus Tire Changer - Manual (Page 10)

Operation Manual - COATS PRO GUARD PLUS - 10
5.0_REMEMBER R.I.M.
Three Simple Steps To Help Keep Shops Safe
R.I.M. is a training program developed by HennessyIndustries to help keep tire technicians safe. By
following the basic principles of R.I.M., technicians can avoid situations that can cause catastrophic
accidents like tire explosions.
R.I.M.stands for read, inspect, and mount:
Read the tire size on a new tire before mounting to make sure it is the proper size for the wheel.
Inspect the wheel for cracks, rust, and or other damage that could cause an unsafe situation.
Mount the tire safely, making sure not to put any part of your body over the tire during infl ation.
The most serious of possible accidents is a tire explosion. This is often caused by a tire/rim
mismatch.
If a tire explodes on a tire changer, pressure causes it to fl y straight up at tremendous speed. If a
technician is standing over the tire, he can be seriously injured or killed.
Hennessy’s R.I.M. program allows the technician to avoid situations that can cause tire explosions
and other accidents. The full program, including training videos, brochures, posters, and other ma-
terials, is available from Coats distributors nationwide.
READ INSPECT MOUNT
For more details, contact your Coats distributor or e-mail us.