
How To Use The WERP™
Step for Step from Fitting On A Tyre [Tire] to Demounting A Tyre [Tire].
FYI: The WERP™ stands for The Wheel Edge Ring Protector
We at WERP International Pty Ltd t/a The WERP™ believe in SAFETY FIRST!
1. Ensure the tyre [tire] fitter has the correct Personal Protection Equipment available before proceeding namely:
a. Safety glasses and
b. tight-fitting gloves (example: heavy duty nitrile powder free latex gloves).
2. Ensure the tyre [tire] fitter is not wearing ANY clothing which is oversized and can get caught anywhere on the tyre [tire] changing machines movable components.
3. NO jewellery should be worn.
4. Long hair including beards should be kept clear of the tyre [tire] changing machines movable components.
WERP Fitting On A Tire [ENGLISH]
WERP Demounting A Tire [ENGLISH]
WERP Fitting On A Tire [GERMAN]
WERP Demounting A Tire [GERMAN]
WERP Storage Rack
WERP Seating The Bead

Familiarise yourself with the different parts of The WERP™ and The WERP™ Kit:
The WERP™ (Exploded View)
The WERP™ (Top View exc Latch)
Alignment Plate
L-Plates
Latch
Latch Hook [Catch]
Arrow Indicator 1
Arrow indicator which aligns to mount / demount head aka duck head for when FITTING ON THE TYRE [TIRE]
Arrow Indicator 2
Arrow indicator which aligns to mount / demount head aka duck head for when DEMOUNTING A TYRE [TIRE]
Stencilled Numerals/Letters
Stencilled numerals / lettering indicating the RING SIZE and RING WIDTH
WERP™ Cushion Pads
Rubber Bands
NB The lifespan of a Rubber Band is around 200-600 tyre [tire] changes OR if you see there are tears and could compromise the protection it provides, THEN REPLACE IT
Tyre [Tire] Bead Spacer
Storage Rack
IT IS THE ONUS OF THE TYRE [TIRE] FITTER AND THE ENTITY HE/SHE REPRESENTS TO ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT SIZE WERP™ [INCLUDING WIDTH] AND CORRECT RUBBER BAND IS BEING USED AND THAT BOTH THE WERP™ AND RUBBER BAND FIT CORRECTLY.
WHEN A WHEEL HAS RECENTLY BEEN PAINTED [12-18HRS]:
IT WILL BE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE TYRE [TIRE] FITTER TO ASSESS IF THE PAINT IS CURED ENOUGH TO WITHSTAND THE PRESSURES EXERTED BY THE TYRE [TIRE] FITTING OR DEMOUNTING PROCESS.
THE WERP™ CANNOT BE USED AND IF BEING USED, THE TYRE [TIRE] FITTER NEEDS TO PROCEED WITH HIGH CAUTION ON WHEELS WHERE THIN SPOKE EDGES PROTRUDE OUT FROM THE RIM EDGE FOR EXAMPLE:

