COATS RC150EX, RC200EX Tire Changer User Manual

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Important: Always read and follow operating instructions.

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Inflation

NEVER exceed tire manufacturer’s recom-
mended air pressure. Tires can explode,
especially if inflated beyond these limits.
Use clip-on air chuck, keep hands, arms
and entire body back from inflating tire.
Avoid distraction during inflation. Check
tire pressure frequently to avoid over infla-
tion. Excessive pressure can cause tires to
explode, causing serious injury or death to
operator or bystander.

Make sure both beads are seated. When both

beads are seated, the tire is ready for inflation.

Replace the valve core if it was removed.

Depress the inflation pedal to position 2 to inflate

the tire. The pressure limiter will cycle the air flow as

described earlier. On most tires, the pressure limiter

will cease air flow at approximately 60 PSI. On smaller

volume tires the pressure may be higher.

Release air pressure from tire by pressing the

manual release valve button (inflation hose must be

attached to the valve stem, Figure 18). Never add or

adjust tire pressure using an air hose without a clip-on

air chuck and in-line valve. Do not use a hand-held style

chuck (figure 19).

5. Important: When inflating automotive, light truck,

and motorcycle (ATV see note 6) tires that require more

than 60 PSI, always use a safety cage and air hose with

a clip-on air chuck and in-line valve. The air hose must

have enough length between the chuck and the opera-

tion/in-line valve to allow the operator to stand outside

the trajectory.

6. ATV Tire Inflation: ATV tire inflation is unique in

that the bead seat pressure allowed is more than the

operating pressure. ALWAYS follow the tire manufac-

turer’s information on inflation. This information can be

printed on the sidewall, on the tire sticker, or from the

manufacturer.

Figure 18 - Location of Manual Release Valve

Figure 19 - Do Not Use a Hand-held Style Air Chuck

Explosion Hazard

Never exceed 40 PSI while

seating beads. If you use

more than 40 PSI always

use safety cage.

Remember R.I.M.

(see page iv and back cover)

Explosion Hazard

Never infl ate tire

above

manufacturer’s

recommended

pressure after

bead is seated.