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Installation
OPTITIRE
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6.1
Mounting the wheel modules – WM2
The vehicle does not need to be jacked up when only four wheel nuts are removed.
Assembly preparation
– Read the following chapter, see chapter 4.1 "Wheel module", page 18 and see
chapter 4.5 "Connecting tube", page 27.
– If necessary, also remove the rim protecting ring.
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fig. 6-1:
Front wheel with protective ring
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fig. 6-2:
Front wheel with counterweight
Mounting the wheel module
– Loosen and remove two wheel nuts positioned next to each other near to the
valve.
– Check if the position of the wheel module is suitable for connecting to the PA
tube wheel module and the valve.
The PA tube should be able to be guided to the tire valve without stretching, up-
setting deformation or twisting.
The PA tube should be able to be guided to the tire valve without stretching, up-
setting deformation or twisting.
– Screw the wheel nuts back on.
– Remove the white protective cap from the pressure connection.
– Remove the white protective cap from the pressure connection.
Mounting the counter weights
– Loosen and remove two wheel nuts that are exactly opposite from each other
(180°).
– Position the counterweight on the wheel bolts.
– Screw the wheel nuts back on.
– Screw the wheel nuts back on.
Mounting the PA tube
CAUTION
Increased wear due to incorrect installation
With tubes that rest on the edge of enclosures, there is an increased wear due to
vibrations. This might lead to leakages.
– PA tubes need to be installed such that they neither exercise tensile or com-
vibrations. This might lead to leakages.
– PA tubes need to be installed such that they neither exercise tensile or com-
pressive stress on connections nor rest on the rim.
– Hold the PA tube with the connection to the tire valve.
– Hold the other end of the PA tube to the wheel module.
– Mark the position on the tube where the PA tube meets with the edge of the
– Hold the other end of the PA tube to the wheel module.
– Mark the position on the tube where the PA tube meets with the edge of the
wheel module (e.g. using adhesive tape).
– Cut the PA tube (960 731 800 0 to 960 731 802 0) to the required length when
necessary.