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©Copyright AMKUS Rescue Systems, Inc. 2010 - 2019 

LAS-002 August 19, 2019 Rev03

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DANGER

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY CODE

The  member  companies  of  FEMSA  that  provide  emergency  response 
equipment  and  services  want  responders  to  know  and  understand  the 
following:

1. Firefi ghting and Emergency Response are inherently dangerous activities 

requiring proper training in their hazards and the use of extreme caution 
at all times.

2. It  is  your  responsibility  to  read  and  understand  any  user’s  instructions, 

including  purpose  and  limitations,  provided  with  any  piece  of  equipment 
you may be called upon to use.

3. It  is  your  responsibility  to  know  that  you  have  been  properly  trained  in 

Firefi ghting and /or Emergency Response and in the use, precautions, and 
care of any equipment you may be called upon to use.

4. It is your responsibility to be in  proper physical condition and to maintain 

the  personal  skill  level  required  to  operate  any  equipment  you  may  be 
called upon to use.

5. It  is  your  responsibility  to  know  that  your  equipment  is  in  operable 

condition and has been maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s 
instructions.

6. Failure  to  follow  these  guidelines  may  result  in  death,  burns  or  other 

severe injury.

FEMSA

Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Service Association

P.O. Box 147, Lynnfi eld, MA  01940 • www.FEMSA.org

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0   MEANING OF SAFETY WORDS .......................................................................... 4
2.0   SPECIFICATIONS  ................................................................................................ 4
3.0   PROTECTIVE CLOTHING  ................................................................................... 4
4.0  TRAINING  ............................................................................................................ 4
5.0   PART IDENTIFICATION ........................................................................................ 5
 

5.1 HANDLE LIGHTS OPTIONAL

6.0  OPERATION .......................................................................................................... 7
7.0  SAFETY GUARDS ................................................................................................ 9
8.0  ROUTINE MAINTENANCE  ................................................................................ 10
 

 

8.0.1 LUBRICATION

 

 

8.0.2 ANNUAL MAINTENANCE

 

8.1  ROUTINE MAINTENANCE FOR COUPLINGS

 

8.2  ROUTINE MAINTENANCE FOR HOSES

 

8.3  MAINTENANCE RECORDS

9.0  SET UP PROCEDURE  ....................................................................................... 11
10.0 GETTING STARTED  .......................................................................................... 11
11.0 GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE ........................................................ 7
12.0 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ............................................................................ 12
13.0 PARTS, SERVICE, TECHNICAL INFORMATION ............................................... 12
14.0 INSPECTION, CLEANING, DECONTAMINATION, AND STORAGE .................. 12

Summary of Contents for AMK-30CRT Series

Page 1: ...in AMKUS Safety Manual LAA 001 Obtain safety information at amkus com resources documentation AMK 30CRT shown with optional lighted handle This tool has been discontinued MANUAL AMK 30CRT AMK 30CX SPREADER AMKUS RESCUE SYSTEMS amkus com 4201 Montdale Drive Valparaiso IN 46383 4098 USA 800 592 6587 219 548 5000 Fax 219 476 1669 AMK 30CRT SPREADER STD CPL AMK 30CRT L SPREADER STD CPL LIGHTED HANDLE ...

Page 2: ...ition and to maintain the personal skill level required to operate any equipment you may be called upon to use 5 It is your responsibility to know that your equipment is in operable condition and has been maintained in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 6 Failure to follow these guidelines may result in death burns or other severe injury FEMSA Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Serv...

Page 3: ... IN 46383 4098 USA 800 592 6587 219 548 5000 Fax 219 476 1669 SECTION 1 IDENTIFICATION D I U L F C I L U A R D Y H 1 V M S U K M A e m a N t c u d o r P Manufacturers of suppliers details AMKUS RESCUE SYSTEMS INC 4201 Montdale Drive Valparaiso IN 46383 4098 USA 0 0 0 5 8 4 5 9 1 2 t s e u q e R S D S Customer Service Emergency telephone number C E R T M E H C 0 0 3 9 4 2 4 0 0 8 n o i t a m r o f ...

Page 4: ...se Ready to use with Mono couplings 48 5 lbs 22 0 kg Maximum Spreader Opening 32 0 in 813 mm Rated Input Pressure 10 500 psi 724 bar Fluid Type AMKUS MV 1 Mineral Based Hydraulic Fluid for equipment stored and operated in environments below freezing use AMKUS MV 0 Mineral Based Hydraulic Fluid Safety Data Sheet SDS for AMKUS MV1 Hydraulic Fluid is available at AMKUS com and CHEMTREC com 3 0 PROTEC...

Page 5: ...N AT WWW AMKUS COM DANGER SERIAL NO K123456 DATE OF MFG 04 2017 MODEL AMK 30CRT SYSTEM PRESSURE 10 500 PSI 724 BAR FLUID TYPE AMKUS MV1 Mineral Based Hydraulic Fluid 5 1 HANDLE LIGHTS OPTIONAL AMKUS dual handle lights operate at three levels of intensity To operate these lights press the button located behind each light The lights can be powered OFF by scrolling through each setting to OFF or by a...

Page 6: ...n released see fig 5 2 The movement of the tool will stop and hold its position and load The control valve has three positions see fig 5 2 CLOSE clockwise rotation closes the tool OFF Neutral postion The control valve actuator returns to the center with motor stopped OPEN counter clockwise rotation opens the tool Figure 5 2 Verify operation of control valve by checking to see if it returns automatic...

Page 7: ...ilize the object being lifted When operating the spreader the tool may rotate as it meets resistance If tool rotation places the user or others in jeopardy immediately release the control valve and modify your procedure The deadman safety feature should immediately return the control valve to the center neutral position and the movement of the arms will stop Then seek another purchase point that d...

Page 8: ...TIP 2 Figure 6 2a Figure 6 2b 6 3 CHAIN USE Chain kits are available for spreaders with removable tips WARNING Transport chain is NOT rated for overhead lifting Injury or death may occur from improper chain use Observe chain safety guidelines established by the Authority Having Jurisdiction Setup and operation of both chain kits are the same Secure chains around the load removing slack using grab ...

Page 9: ...high speed flying debris and pinch point injuries Stay clear of the path of travel Do not operate without guards Avoid unnecessary risk For examples see LAA 001 Safety Manual For AMKUS Rescue Tools The spreader arms have a cover over the rack The cover is secured with a screw and washer which can be removed to perform maintenance Replace cover after maintenance Guard Guard Figure 7 0 ...

Page 10: ... Contact the AMKUS dealer or AMKUS directly for replacement parts 3 Always relieve the rescue tool of internal pressure prior to servicing 8 1 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE FOR COUPLINGS Keep hose couplings free of dirt and contaminants Even with care residual oils on the moving parts gradually accumulate dirt and grit making hose connections difficult To clean hose couplings immerse in or scrub with an aut...

Page 11: ...oupling into the female coupling Rotate clockwise until you feel the coupling latch Pull on the couplings to check that they are securely connected b2 In most cases the Mono Couplings can be connected and disconnected while the hose line is under flow It is usually not necessary to place the directional control of the power unit in the neutral position before connecting and disconnecting However ce...

Page 12: ...ment labels 2 Wipe tool hoses fittings and couplings clean see routine maintenance for hoses and couplings 3 Inspect the rescue tool hoses fittings and couplings after each use for damage leakage and excessive wear 4 Verify operation of control valve by checking to see it returns automatically to the neutral position 5 If rescue tool damage or excessive wear is noticed remove the rescue tool from se...

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