
Proper nitrogen inflation equipment, and training in using
the equipment, are necessary to avoid over inflation. A tire
blowout or rim failure can result from improper or misused
equipment and personal injury or death can occur.
A tire blowout and/or rim failure can occur if the inflation
equipment is not used correctly, due to the fact that a fully
charged nitrogen cylinder's pressure is approximately 15000
kPa (2200 psi).
There are other benefits to using nitrogen in addition to reducing the risk of an explosion. The use of
nitrogen for tire inflation lessens the slow oxidation of the rubber. Use of nitrogen also slows gradual tire
deterioration. This is especially important for tires that are expected to have a long service life of at least
four years. Nitrogen reduces the corrosion of rim components. Nitrogen also reduces problems that result
from disassembly.
A tire blowout or a rim failure can cause personal injury.
Use a self-attaching inflation chuck and stand behind the
tread when inflating a tire, to prevent personal injury.
NOTICE
Set the tire inflation equipment regulator at no more than
140 kPa (20 psi) over the recommended tire pressure.
Use 6V-4040 Inflation Group or an equivalent inflation group to inflate tires with a nitrogen gas cylinder.
Reference: For tire inflation instructions, refer to Special Instruction, SMHS7867, "Nitrogen Tire Inflation
Group".
For nitrogen inflation, use the same tire pressures that are used for air inflation. Consult your tire dealer for
operating pressures.
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