Gaither BEAD BAZOOKA BB3L2 User manual
New 2” BEAD BAZOOKA®
Gaither’s BB3L2 / BB6L2 / BB10L2
Gaither Tool Company, Inc.
2255 W. Morton Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650, USA
T 217-245-0545 / 800-452-5010
F 217-245-0940
E sales@gaithertool.com
W www.gaithertool.com
Gaither Europe B.V.
Rechtzaad 6
4703 RC Roosendaal
Netherlands
T +31 165 554475
More Power & More Speed
Original instructions
Gaither‘s BB3L2 / BB6L2 / BB10L2
Ref. No. Part No. Description
1. 12910B2 Air Tank ( 3L, 6L, 10L )
2. 12913B2C Slotted Barrel w/ 2” Connector
3. 12912B2 ( 50.8 mm ) 2” Lock Nut
4. 12950 2” W 1.7 O-Ring
5. 12951 2” Wide Screw
6. 12952 2” W 5.3 O-Ring
7. 12953 2” Piston-L40mm
8. 12954 2” W 3.5 O-Ring
9. 12955 Stainless Spring
10. 12956 2” W 11.2 O-Ring
11. 12919BS Safety Trigger Caps
12. 12919B Switch Valve
13. 12920B Grip-BB
14. 12921B Plastic Plug
15. 12914B 1.5” Pressure Gauge -10Bar
16. 12917B CE Safety Valve -Max 10Bar
17. 12930M F ¼” x3 & M ¼”x1 Connector
18. 12916B ( 6.35 mm ) ¼”PT Intake Valve
19. 12927 Universal Connector
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CAUTION:
˙It is best to use clean / filtered compressed air to fill all Bead Bazooka® / Bead Booster® inflation tools.
˙Unltered or unclean compressed air may result in poor performance and shorten the life of the product.
˙Gaither recommends this Bead Bazooka® tank be replaced after 5 years.
˙When not using , Please put the Safety Trigger Caps back onto the Switch Valve
New 2” BEAD BAZOOKA®
Replacement Parts list
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Gaither‘s BB3L2 / BB6L2 / BB10L2
A. GB-51 KD-Tire Stand
B. GB-52 Air-Whip Hose
C. GB-53 Tire Wedge
D. GB-54 Safety Pack –goggles & ear plugs
E. GB-56 Wide Wall Clip w/4 screws
Bead Bazooka® Accessories
A
B
C
D
E
New 2” BEAD BAZOOKA®
New 2” Bead Bazooka® Repair kit
BBVRK
F. 12958 2” Piston w/ O-Ring
G. 12959 Gaither Wrench
H. 12950 W 1.5 O-Ring
The Bead Bazooka® Valve Repair Kit, or BBVRK, is a
new tool that lets the user repair/replace the piston/
valve of the Bead Bazooka®. The BBVRK is intended to
extend the lifespan of the Bead Bazooka® by making
the Bead Bazooka® fully serviceable. This kit saves the
user precious me because the repairs can be done
quickly and eecvely in house.
Replacement Parts list
12916B
¼”PT Intake Valve
12914B
1.5” Pressure Gauge
12930M
G Connector
12927
Universal Connector
12917B
CE Safety Valve
12913B2C
Slotted Barrel
w/ 2” Connector
Note:
For other trouble shooting issues and maintenance suggestions for your new Bead Bazooka®, as
well as tips for problematic tires, please log on to www.gaithertool.com
CAUTION:
AFTER THE BEAD HAS BEEN SET TO THE WHEEL, STOP THE AIR FLOW TO THE VALVE
STEM, PLACE A VALVE CORE IN THE STEM, AND MOVE THE TIRE / WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO
A TIRE INFLATION CAGE AND THEN CONTINUE INFLATING TO THE MANUFACTURER’S
RECOMMENDED OPERATING PRESSURE.
WARNING:
COMPRESSED AIR IS DANGEROUS - ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION.
ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN ABOVE. THE BEAD BAZOOKA® IS A TOOL
FOR THE TIRE INDUSTRY AND SHOULD NEVER BE USED OTHERWISE. THIS TOOL IS
NOT A GUN. THIS TOOL IS NOT A TOY AND SHOULD NEVER BE USED FOR ANYTHING
EXCEPT ITS SPECIFIED USE.
Every Bead Bazooka® includes a wall Clip(GB-56) that
can be placed on the work shop wall with simple wood
or metal screws: (For safe storage always return the
Bead Bazooka® back to its wall clip storage posion )
New 2” BEAD BAZOOKA® Gaither‘s BB3L2 / BB6L2 / BB10L2
On the table
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DO NOT PLACE THE BARREL FIRMLY
AGAINST THE RIM,
but instead it should be held 2-3” away
from the wheel flange when firing for better
overall lift and performance
New 2” BEAD BAZOOKA® Gaither‘s BB3L2 / BB6L2 / BB10L2
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Gaither New 2” Bead Bazooka® Repair kit
BBVRK
F. 12958 2” Piston-40mm w/ O-Ring
G. 12959 2” Gaither Wrench
H. 12950 2” W 1.7 O-Ring
The Bead Bazooka® Valve Repair Kit, or BBVRK, is a
new tool that lets the user repair/replace the piston/
valve of the Bead Bazooka®. The BBVRK is intended to
extend the lifespan of the Bead Bazooka® by making
the Bead Bazooka® fully serviceable. This kit saves the
user precious me because the repairs can be done
quickly and eecvely in house.
How To Use BBVRK
1. Check the Pressure Gauge
No Air - 0 bar. / 0 psi.
2. Bead Bazooka® place the wall clip
storage position
3. Use G. / Gaither Wrench 4. Right angle 90 degrees
New 2” BEAD BAZOOKA® Gaither‘s BB3L2 / BB6L2 / BB10L2
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5. Press down with your left hand.
Turn counterclockwise with your right hand
A
B
6.Replace F. & H. after opening
Note:
For other trouble shooting issues and maintenance
suggestions for your new Bead Bazooka®, as well as
tips for problematic tires, please log on to
www.gaithertool.com
Use WD-40
Wait 2~3 minutes
A
B
C
New 2” BEAD BAZOOKA® Gaither‘s BB3L2 / BB6L2 / BB10L2
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Bead Bazooka® Care
For best performance, please add silicone oil or air tool oil to the RAR Valve every 1~2 months
by performing the following steps:
1.Remove the barrel.
2.Push the piston down.
3.Apply silicone oil or air tool oil to the upper part of the piston.
4.Apply the oil to the edge of the piston. ( Black O-Ring )
5.Press the piston repeatedly until the oil flow into the interior of valve.
Care and Maintenance :
˙Indoor use only
˙Avoid this product under the sun or heat exposure
˙Often maintenance can increase the time usage of the
product
˙Use often, please maintenance weekly
˙In order to avoid parts damage, do not use this product
in the rain
˙Recommend using silicone oil for maintaining piston,
in order to avoid damage to the parts.
WARNING:
●COMPRESSED AIR IS DANGEROUS - ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION. ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
GIVEN ABOVE.
●THE BEAD BAZOOKA® IS A TOOL FOR THE TIRE INDUSTRY AND SHOULD NEVER BE USED OTHERWISE.
●The product should operate by professionals.
●Never allow the nozzle to point in the direction of a person
●Please vent the rest of air after use.
●Do not try to disassemble or modify the product.
●Please Keep away from children
Repair and Troubleshooting :
●Read the instructions and check BEAD BAZOOKA® to see whether there are missing parts of damaged parts.
●If the Bead Booster can not be used, please contact the store for repair.
#12941R ( 1.5”)
#12942R ( 2” )
#GB-5MA ( 2” )
#BB6L( 1.5” )
#GB-5ZA ( 1.5” ) #GB-38L2 ( 2” )
#GB-5 ( 1.5” )
#BB3L2 ( 2” )
#BB6L2 ( 2” ) #BB10L2 ( 2” )
#BB12L2 ( 2” )
#BB9L( 1.5” )
Set-up of your new Bead Bazooka® (Gaither’s BB3L2 / BB6L2/ BB10L2 ) unit
Before using the Bead Bazooka® you must install the following:
1) The air coupler nipple is not included. Install an air coupler nipple that ts your parcular system into the
small intake valve (a) pictured above.
2)The sloed double barrel (b) must be installed into the large release opening shown in the above diagram.
Install and secure lock nut so that the sloed double barrel is securely ghtened.
Using the Bead Bazooka® with the re/wheel assembly in a horizontal posion:
1.Adjust the sloed double barrel so that the barrel ange is on top (opposite side of the handle stock and trigger release) and paral-
lel to the ground.
2.Place the re (any size up to medium commercial truck re) so that the short side of the wheel is on the boom and the long side
of the wheel is on the top. (see diagram #2 below) The valve stem should be pointed upward to the sky. At this point the Gaither
re stand (GB-51) or block of wood should be holding the re and wheel o the ground and the boom bead should already be
seated properly. (Note: to ensure proper and perfect bead seat, re and wheel should always be adequately lubricated)
3.Aach an airline to your air coupler nipple and open the intake valve to ll the air tank to the desired working pressure. (see proper
storage and unit charging recommendaon –next page) Normal working pressure is from 20 to 150 psi / 1.5 to 10 Bar. The amount
of pressure that is needed in the tank depends on the re size and condion of the re. The Bead Bazooka® can help set the beads
to wheels on motorcycle, passenger, ATV, industrial, truck, and some small agricultural res.
4.Using two hands; one on the handle stock with trigger protector and the other on the handle which is on top of the tank, direct the
sloed double barrel ange to the wheel exactly opposite the valve stem. (In most cases this is the best posion but in some cases
with smaller res it is beer to posion the barrel close to the valve stem) Once you are in posion to re the Bead Bazooka® you
may want to bring the barrel away from the wheel approximately 1” to 2” so that the barrel does not contact the bead as it quickly
rises from the force of air ow. Make sure there is no valve core in the valve stem and using an airline or the Gaither Whip Hose
(GB-52) apply a steady ow of air into the valve stem while simultaneously ring the Bead Bazooka®. For extreme cases: a
Gaither Tire Wedge (GB-53) or wedges may be used under the re to help close extremely large gaps between re and wheel. (See
Diagram #2)
5.Posion the Bead Bazooka® so that the sloed
double barrel opening is poinng directly into
the largest gap between the re and wheel.
Normally a 50-70 degree angle is the best.
6.Secure ghtly the Bead Bazooka® with both
hands on both handles and place your index
nger onto the trigger. Pull gently to release
the air inside of the tank. Hold steady the unit
and always keep the air ow directed into the
gap between the re and wheel. Note: If this
does not properly set the bead to the wheel,
repeat the procedure at a higher pressure. You
can also try to use the Bead Bazooka® in an
upright posion (see next secon)
DO NOT PLACE THE BARREL FIRMLY
AGAINST THE RIM,
but instead it should be held 2-3” away from
the wheel flange when firing for better overall
lift and performance
Diagram #2
Barrel (b)
Pressure Gauge
Safety Release Valve
Air Release Trigger
Coupler Nipple (a)
( not included)
CAUTION: AFTER THE BEAD HAS BEEN SET TO THE WHEEL, STOP THE AIR FLOW TO THE VALVE STEM, PLACE A
VALVE CORE IN THE STEM, AND MOVE THE TIRE / WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO A TIRE INFLATION CAGE AND THEN
CONTINUE INFLATING TO THE MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDED OPERATING PRESSURE.
Using the Bead Bazooka® with the re/wheel assembly in a vercal posion: (recommended for truck res only)
1) Adjust sloed double barrel so that the barrel ange is on the boom same side as the handle stock with trigger release
(opposite side of the pressure gauge) and parallel to the ground. Make sure the barrel is fastened ghtly with the lock nut.
2) Place re/wheel assembly against a wall or solid prop so the boom (or back bead) is already set to the wheel. (see diagram
#3) Make sure the valve stem is poinng out and the long side of the wheel is closest to you. The Gaither Tire Wedge (GB-53)
can be used as a prop to help set the bead properly.
3) Aach an airline to your air coupler nipple and open the intake valve to ll the air tank to the desired working pressure. (see
proper storage and unit charging recommendaon –next page) Normal working pressure in the vercal posion is from 20 to
150 psi / 1.5 to 10 Bar. The amount of pressure that is needed in the tank depends on the re size and condion of the re.
4) Using two hands; one on the handle stock with trigger release and the other on the handle which is on top of the tank, direct
the sloed double barrel ange to the wheel exactly opposite the valve stem. Once you are in posion to re the Bead Bazoo-
ka® you may want to bring the barrel away from the wheel approximately 1” to 2” so that the barrel does not contact the bead
as it quickly rises from the force of air ow. Make
sure that there is no valve core in the valve stem
and using an airline or the Gaither Whip Hose (GB-
52) apply a steady ow of air into the valve stem
while simultaneously ring the Bead Bazooka®.
5) Posion the Bead Bazooka® so that the sloed
double barrel opening is poinng directly
into the largest gap between the re and
wheel. Normally a 50-70 degree angle is the
best.
6) Secure ghtly the Bead Bazooka® with both hands
on both handles and place your index nger onto
the trigger. Pull gently to release the air inside of
the tank. Hold steady the unit and always keep the
air ow directed into the gap between the re and
wheel. Note: If this does not properly set the bead
to the wheel, repeat the procedure at a higher
pressure.
CAUTION: AFTER THE BEAD HAS BEEN SET TO THE WHEEL, STOP THE AIR FLOW TO THE VALVE STEM, PLACE A
VALVE CORE IN THE STEM, AND MOVE THE TIRE / WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO A TIRE INFLATION CAGE AND THEN
CONTINUE INFLATING TO THE MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDED OPERATING PRESSURE.
WARNING: COMPRESSED AIR IS DANGEROUS - ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION. ALWAYS FOLLOW
THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN ABOVE. THE BEAD BAZOOKA IS A TOOL FOR THE TIRE INDUSTRY AND SHOULD NEVER
BE USED OTHERWISE. THIS TOOL IS NOT A GUN. THIS TOOL IS NOT A TOY AND SHOULD NEVER BE USED FOR
ANYTHING EXCEPT FOR ITS SPECIFIED USE.
Note: For other trouble shoong issues and maintenance suggesons for your new Bead Bazooka®, as well as
ps for problemac res, please log on to www.gaithertool.com
DO NOT PLACE THE BARREL FIRMLY
AGAINST THE RIM,
but instead it should be held 2-3” away from
the wheel flange when firing for better overall
lift and performance
Diagram #3
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