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Stand behind the tread when inflating a
Proper nitrogen inflation equipment and
tire.
training in its use are necessary to avoid
over inflation. A tire blowout or rim failure
can result from improper or misused
equipment.
CAUTION
Set the tire inflation equipment regulator at no
Because a fully charged nitrogen
more than 140 kPa (20 psi) over the recom-
cylinder's pressure is approximately 15 000
mended tire pressure.
kPa (2200 psi), a tire blowout and/or rim
failure can occur if the inflation equipment is
not used correctly.
Use only a Caterpillar Part Number
6V4040 Nitrogen Tire Inflation Group, or
equivalent, to inflate tires from a nitrogen
gas cylinder.
Use the same tire pressures for nitrogen
inflation as would be used for air inflation.
When inflating tires in a heated area,
make allowances in pressure for cold
outside ambient temperatures.
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