COATS APX Rim Clamp Tire Changer - Manual (Page 12)

8 • Important: Always read and follow the operating instructions.
Mounting
This information must be read and followed carefully
to prevent accidents and injuries during mounting.
Attempts to force a bead seat on mis-
matched tires and wheels can cause the tire
to violently explode, causing serious per-
sonal injury or death to operator and/or
bystanders.
Check tire and wheel carefully before
mounting. Make sure the tire bead diame-
ter and wheel diameter match exactly.
Consult the Tire Guide and/or Rubber
Manufacturer's Association for approved
rim widths for tire sizes.
Never mount a damaged tire. Never mount
a tire on a rusty or damaged wheel.
Damaged tires and/or wheels may explode.
When in doubt do not mount.
Never mount a tire and wheel handed to
you by anyone without checking both tire
and wheel for damage and to be certain the
sizes match. Do not let untrained persons
operate tire changer and keep bystanders
out of service area.
Forcing the tire onto the rim can cause bead
damage. If you damage the tire bead during
mounting, STOP!, remove tire and mark it
as damaged. Do not mount a damaged tire.
1. Before any mounting, inspect tire for damage and
verify size match between tire and wheel (fig. 15).
Figure 15 - Verify Size Match Between Tire and Wheel
2. Inspect wheel closely for damage. Clean wheel
and remove any light corrosion or rubber residue (fig-
ure 16). Do not attempt to service a heavily corroded
wheel, damaged wheel, or bent wheel.
Figure 16 - Inspect and Clean the Wheel
3. Inspect valve stem and replace if necessary. Next
lubricate tire beads liberally with tire manufacturer's
approved rubber lubricant (figure 17).
Figure 17 - Lubricate Tire Beads Liberally
4. Place tire over wheel and move tower arm into
position. Position tire so that lower bead is above the
rear extension of the Duckhead
® and below the front
knob (figure 18).
Remember R.I.M. (Read, Inspect, Mount) for every tire.