Wash. Admin. Code § 296-864-40020

Current through Register Vol. 24-21, November 1, 2024
Section 296-864-40020 - Follow these procedures for inflating split rim wheels

You must follow the relevant procedures in Table 3, Procedures for Inflating Split Rim Wheels.

Table 3 Procedures for Inflating Split Rim Wheels

During these times:Then:
Split rim wheels are being inflated.Make sure employees stay out of the trajectory.
When all of the following occur: A tire on a vehicle has more than 80 percent of the recommended pressure; and Remote control inflation equipment is used; and No employees are in the trajectory during inflation. The tire may be inflated while the rim wheel is on the vehicle.
Assembly of the wheel and inflation of the tire.Apply rubber lubricant to bead and rim mating surfaces, unless the tire or wheel manufacturer recommends against it.
Inflating tires outside of a restraining device.Make sure you do not exceed 5 psi (pounds per square inch) to seat the bead.
The tire is pressurized.Make sure you don't correct the seating of side and lock rings by hammering, striking or forcing the components.

Note:1. Employees should stay out of the trajectory as much as possible while installing the split rim wheel onto the vehicle.
2. The trajectory may deviate from its expected path.

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-864-40020

Amended by WSR 15-24-102, Filed 12/1/2015, effective 1/5/2016

Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. 04-20-079, § 296-864-40020, filed 10/5/04, effective 2/1/05.