WABCO GmbH OPTITIRE Benutzerhandbuch
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OPTITIRE
Installation
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Also consider that the PA tube disappears to 20 mm in the connection. For this
purpose, the PA tube should be cut 20 mm after the marking.
Use a suitable right-angled cutting tool, such as those that are also used for
shortening plastic brake lines (see illustrations below).
purpose, the PA tube should be cut 20 mm after the marking.
Use a suitable right-angled cutting tool, such as those that are also used for
shortening plastic brake lines (see illustrations below).
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Tube cutting tool for ø 4 to ø 12
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Tube cutting tool for ø 4 to ø 22
– Mount the connecting tube to wheel module by inserting the end of the PA tube
into the wheel module opening.
After pressing with force, the PA tube is locked in position and can then only be
removed again after unscrewing the brass screw connection (V203).
After pressing with force, the PA tube is locked in position and can then only be
removed again after unscrewing the brass screw connection (V203).
– Using the marking, check if the PA tube has been pushed in until the stop.
– Pull on the PA tube to check if the PA tube has been inserted with a tight con-
– Pull on the PA tube to check if the PA tube has been inserted with a tight con-
nection (approx. 20 N).
– Connect the PA tube to the tire valve.
– Tighten union nuts on the tire valve hand tight.
– Check that the connection is tight using a leakage indicating spray.
– Tighten union nuts on the tire valve hand tight.
– Check that the connection is tight using a leakage indicating spray.
Make the wheel module ready for operation
– Tighten wheel nuts crosswise as per vehicle manufacturer's instructions.
– Re-tighten the rim protective ring if necessary.
– Re-tighten the rim protective ring if necessary.
Correct assignment of wheel module ID vs. connected wheel is essential for later
commissioning.
– Note position of installed wheel modules on a sheet of paper. Affix stickers with
wheel module ID codes next to the respective wheel module.
– Adjust tires to correct operating pressure according to vehicle manufacturer's
instructions.
– Note pertinent nominal pressure values per axle for later nominal pressure pa-
rameterisation through diagnostic.
– Check wheel nuts for tightness after 500 km.
WARNING
Risk of accidents due to loosening the fastening screws of the wheel module
The safe fixing of the wheel module is only possible when the wheel module hous-
ing has a tight fit to the bracket.
– Never loosen the fastening screws fixing the wheel module housing on the
ing has a tight fit to the bracket.
– Never loosen the fastening screws fixing the wheel module housing on the
bracket.