AVSpare recommends the use of dry nitrogen gas for both tire inflation and for tire pressure adjustments. This includes all machines with rubber tires. Nitrogen is an inert gas and nitrogen will not aid combustion inside the tire.
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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 |
There are other benefits in 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. This will reduce problems with disassembly.
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Personal injury or death could result with improper tire inflation techniques. Use a self-attaching inflation chuck and stand behind the tread when inflating a tire. |
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Use 6V-4040 Nitrogen Tire Inflation Group or an equivalent part in order to inflate the tires from a nitrogen gas cylinder. See Special Instruction, SMHS7867 for tire inflation instructions.
For nitrogen inflation, use the same tire pressures that are used for air inflation. Consult your tire dealer for operating pressures.