Breakdown set

Sealing and inflating tyres

~3min read
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Sealing a tyre

  • Unscrew the cap from the tyre valve.
  • Use the valve core extractor to screw the valve core out of the tyre valve. Place the core on a clean surface.
  • Shake the tyre filler bottle vigorously up and down several times.
  • Screw the filler hose tightly onto the tyre filler bottle in a clockwise direction. The plastic foil on the plug is pierced automatically.
  • Remove the plug from the filler hose and place the open end fully on the tyre valve.
  • Hold the bottle upside down and inject the entire contents of the tyre filler bottle into the tyre.
  • Remove the empty tyre filler bottle from the valve.
  • Use the valve core extractor to screw the valve core back onto the tyre valve.

Inflating the tyre

  • Screw the tyre filler hose of the air compressor tightly onto the tyre valve.
  • Check that the bleed screw is closed.
  • Start the engine and let it run.
  • Insert the plug into the 12-volt socket in the vehicle .
  • Use the on/off switch to switch on the air compressor.
  • Run the compressor until the tyre pressure has reached 2.0 – 2.5 bar (29 – 36 psi / 200 – 250 kPA) . The maximum running time is 8 minutes .
  • Switch off the air compressor.
  • If a pressure level of 2.0 – 2.5 bar (29 – 36 psi / 200 – 250 kPA) cannot be achieved, unscrew the tyre filler hose from the tyre valve.
  • Drive (or reverse) the vehicle approximately 10 metres so that the sealing compound is more evenly distributed in the tyre.
  • Screw the tyre filler hose for the air compressor firmly back onto the tyre valve and inflate the tyre again.
  • If the required pressure still cannot be reached, the tyre is too badly damaged. The tyre cannot be sealed with the breakdown set. Do not drive on. Seek expert assistance .
  • Disconnect the air compressor and unscrew the tyre filler hose from the tyre valve.
  • Drive the vehicle no faster than 80 km/h once a tyre pressure of 2.0 – 2.5 bar (29 – 36 psi / 200 – 250 kPA) has been reached.
  • Check the tyre pressure after driving for 10 minutes .
The tyre filler hose and the air compressor can get hot during inflation.
  • Protect your hands and skin from the hot components.
  • Do not place the hot tyre filler hose or the hot air compressor on any inflammable materials.
  • Allow the device to cool down fully before stowing.
  • If the tyre will not inflate to at least 2.0 bar (29 psi / 200 kPA), the tyre is too damaged. The sealant is unable to seal the tyre. Do not drive on. Seek expert assistance.

NOTICE

Switch the air compressor off after a maximum of 8 minutes to avoid overheating. Let the air compressor cool down for a few minutes before switching it back on.

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