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Special tools are available to aid in the mounting and demounting of the MICHELIN ® ® ® ® SPECIAL TOOLS / MOUNTING TOOLS X One tire on/off ® the wheel and the MICHELIN X One assembly on/off the vehicle. Due to the size of the tire and wheel these tools will assist the tire technician in providing both safe and easy methods of removal and installation. When removing any tire from a wheel you should use an Impact Bead Breaker (Slide Hammer) to prevent bead damage. This is also a safer way to dislodge the tire beads from the wheel. AFTER YOU MOUNT THE MICHELIN X ONE TIRE ON THE WHEEL, YOU MUST CAGE IT! An extra wide safety cage is available for safe inflation of the tire. In most cases, a standard cage can accommodate the MICHELIN ® ® ® X One assembly. DOT (Department of Transportation) requires that all truck tires are to be inflated in an inflation cage. WARNING! Tire changing can be dangerous and should be done only by trained personnel using proper tools and equipment as directed by Federal OSHA Standard No. 29 CFR Part 1910.177. Tires may explode during inflation causing injury to operator or bystander. Wear safety goggles. Keep all parts of body outside cage. Use extension hose, clip on chuck, and remote valve. Consult the MICHELIN Truck Tire Data Book (MWL40732) for proper inflation. Impact Bead Breaker (Slide Hammer) DO NOT USE HAMMERS of any type. Striking a wheel/rim assembly with a hammer can damage both the tire and the wheel and is a direct OSHA violation. Safety Cage with MICHELIN X One Tire Appendix 73