---
title: How the Mechanic turns the Onspot into an even better investment
description: Learn how the mechanic makes sure that the automatic tire chain system works propperly and gives it a long pay-off
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# How the Mechanic turns the Onspot into an even better investment

Written by [Ulrik Andersson](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/author/ulrik-andersson), October 3, 2019

You have mounted the automatic tire chain system to the vehicle. The driver has picked it up and left the shop. How can you make this an even better investment for the fleet owner and the drivers? Here you can learn more and download documents to use for maintenance. There is even a reference document for the driver when he or she returns for service.

When the vehicle returns for a first inspection, you should pay close attention that the bolts attaching the bracket kits to the vehicle are still at the correct torque. Also, make sure that the Onspot units are still safely bolted to the bracket kit. 

After making sure that the system will stay in the exact position that it is intended to, it will give superb service over a long period of time. Even the slightest change in those areas will affect where the chain wheels hit the tire of the vehicle.  This is one of the benefits of the system in that it is so easy to obtain the correct position ensuring that the chain wheel hits the exact center line of the wheel. This is important so that you will have the best traction driving both forward and in reverse.

[In this other blog you can learn more of the physics: Onspot in Depth-How it really works.  ](https://https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/http/blog.onspot.com/blog/onspot-in-depth-how-it-really-works)

## Maintenance Instructions

Further down you find a downloadable document with **Maintenance Instructions**. It includes both the First Service and what to check at the Regular Vehicle Service. By following these instructions you, as a mechanic, will make sure that the automatic tire chain system will work properly for many years.

[![Mounting Instructions Download image 640](https://intblog.onspot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/North_America/Blog%20Images/Pictures%20for%20Blog%20Content/Mounting%20Instructions%20Download%20image%20640.jpg?width=640&name=Mounting%20Instructions%20Download%20image%20640.jpg)](https://info.onspot.com/how-to-keep-your-onspots-working-properly)

To make your life even easier, you can provide the drivers with the **Operating Instructions**. It includes instructions on how to operate the system in the best way making sure that the Onspot system is used how and when it is intended. This will ensure that the driver and vehicle will arrive safe, at the point of destination, on time...and return home safely.

## Two for one

We offer the Maintenance and Operating Instructions as a two-sided laminated card. It is as they say a "Two for one" thus making it easier for you to use as a quick reference guide. Please contact us and we will send you a laminated version. Click on Contact Us then choose option "Other questions" above." Or, click on the blue button below to download them both:

[![Download Maintenance Instructions & Operation Instructions](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1905643/4be0d445-329d-4901-96bc-d07ee7086c41.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1905643/4be0d445-329d-4901-96bc-d07ee7086c41)

 

[Maintenance](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/topic/maintenance) [traction](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/topic/traction) [Fleet Maintenance](https://intblog.onspot.com/en-us/topic/fleet-maintenance)

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