Stix tool IN-12L Bedienungsanleitung Seite 3

USER MANUAL
EN
IMPORTANT NOTICE! Before the first usage of this device, the whole manual must be read and
the following instruction must be observed. Keep the manual for further usage.
gENERAL SAFETY cONDITIONS
● Always inspect the tire for damage – do not inflate damaged tires.
● Always use a safety cage for inflating large tires or tires at high pressure.
● Do not over inflate the tire.
● Do not use the bead seater for any other purpose than what it is designed for.
● Do not store or transport a charged tank.
● Do not use it for dusting equipment nor people.
● Do not discharge the bead seater towards anyone.
● Do not clean a tire with a flammable solvent before using.
● Do not subject the tank to any stress or impact that might weaken it.
● Never store or transport a charged bead seater. Always charge before use and discharge air after use.
● Ear protection and safety glasses are recommended.
OPERATION
Lubricate
Lubricating all tire beads properly before using the bead seating tool is vital to proper functionality. Failing to
lubricate beads may result in poor seating.
Bead seating angle
Always hold the bead seating tool at an angle so that the barrel points directly into the gap between the tire
and rim, about 45 degrees from vertical or horizontal depending on tire wheel position. This is to ensure proper
seating so air does not hit the outside of the tire pushing the tire away or the inside of the rim, not allowing air
to enter the tire.
Bead seating tool application
The most effective position to apply the bead seating tool is opposite the tire valve and where the gap is the larg-
est. This results in both sides of the tire receiving air supply and ensures that the maximum amount of air enters
the tire, creating maximum lift. If a wedge has been properly used, the largest gap should be opposite the valve.
Air supply
The pressure release valve cannot exceed 165 psi (11 bar) Ensure that the bead seating tool is only charged
immediately before use. The bead seating tool must be charged from a clean, oil-free, dry air supply and should
only be charged from a low pressure airline system (up to 165 psi 11 bar). Never fill with anything other than
air at ambient temperature.
Using the bead seater for horizontal position for tire/wheel
WARNING! Always turn the air release valve handle quickly and fully in one fluid motion during
seating operation (applies to the models IN-19L and IN-38L).
1. Position the wheel and tire flat on a tire stand so that the lower side wall is slightly off the floor.
2. Be sure to seat the lower tire bead on the bottom flange of the wheel.
3. Before attempting to seat the bead, make sure barrel flange is on top (on the same side as the air release
handle) Rotate barrel to this position id necessary before proceeding.
4. Firmly hold the bead seater by the handle and position the barrel at an approximate 45 degree downward
angle and place the barrel flange on the upper edge of the wheel rim opposite the tire valve into the opening
between the tire and rim.
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