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REPAIRS TWO-PIECE RADIAL TRUCK NAIL HOLE REPAIR METHOD INSTRUCTIONS Please follow the instructions closely so you can put your customer back on the road with a quality tire repair! Please follow the exact step-by-step procedures contained in this manual to attain a safe and quality repair. Only qualified and trained personnel should do tire repairs. The goal is to return the repaired tire to service and provide the customer with a sound and safe product. Repair products and materials used should be from the same manufacturer to ensure compatibility in the curing process. Warning! Always demount the tire from the wheel and complete a thorough tire and wheel inspection prior to returning the components to service. Check the tire for signs of underinflation/run flat and other damages such as bulges, bead damage, bad repairs, anything that would require the tire to be inspected by a professional retread and repair facility. Never inflate a tire that has signs of heat damage or with indications of running underinflated. Remember, if there are any concerns or questions regarding the safety and integrity of the tire, err on the Safety First Use safety glasses, and keep repair area, tools, and materials clean and in good working order. Always place the mounted tire in a safety cage or an OSHA*-approved restraining device with the valve core still removed! * Occupational Safety and Health Administration side of caution, and forward the tire to a professional retread and repair facility. Always follow correct procedures when demounting and mounting tires and wheels. When inflating an assembly after a repair, be sure to follow all procedures outlined by the tire and wheel industry. Inspect sidewall area for any signs of ‘zipper’ damage, such as bulges, and listen for popping sounds. If any of these are present, deflate the tire immediately by disconnecting the air line at the quick connect, deflate completely, then remove from the cage/restraining device, and scrap the tire. CROWN AREA – 3⁄8" or 10 mm, Repair Unit: CT20 S T Repairable Area Nail Hole Limitations Chart Maximum repairable nail hole diameter is 3⁄8 inch (T-T area). All injuries larger than 3⁄8 inch or outside the specified T-T area, must be treated as a section repair. T SHOULDER AREA – 1-1⁄2" or 40 mm SIDEWALL AREA – Consult your MICHELIN Dealer or your MICHELIN Representative. Non Repairable Area for Body Ply Damage. 84 Section Six: Repairs and Retread