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©Copyright AMKUS Rescue Systems 2020-2021

LAL-002 August 3, 2021 Rev01

3.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

AMKUS manufactures a complete line of hydraulic rescue tools. These rescue tools continue the AMKUS tradition of superior

craftsmanship and quality. AMKUS backs these tools with a standard warranty published on the AMKUS website.
AMKUS tools are designed to be driven only by an AMKUS hydraulic power unit. Hydraulic fluid from the pump passes through a user

operated control valve and moves the piston as directed by the user. Moving the piston actuates the arms or blades of the rescue tool.

3.1 VARIOUS MODELS AND TERMS

Grip

Control Valve
Actuator

Lighted
Handle

Guard

Cutter
Blades

Hydraulic
Hoses

Mono Coupler
(optional)

Valve

Lighted
Handle

Guard

Cutter
Blades

lic

Mono Coupler

(optional)

Removable
Tips

Lighted
Handle

Spreader
Arms

Figure 3.1A

C700M Cutter

Figure 3.1B

S281M

Figure 3.1C

TR500

Rotating
Grip Head

Telescoping
Piston

Rotating
Grip Head

Telescopin
Piston

Summary of Contents for C700

Page 1: ...with the operation basic maintenance and safety procedures associated with this product This manual should be kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel This manual does NOT address servicing of AMKUS Rescue Systems Only competent rescue tool repair technicians are qualified to repair AMKUS equipment CUTTER Model C700 C700M SPREADER Model S281 S281M TELESCOPING RAM Model TR500 TR500...

Page 2: ...ia Precautionary statements Prevention No precautionary phrases Response No precautionary phrases Storage No precautionary phrases Disposal No precautionary phrases 2WKHU KD DUGV ZKLFK GR QRW UHVXOW LQ FODVVL cation Prolonged or repeated skin contact without proper cleaning can clog the pores of the skin resulting in disorders such as oil acne folliculitis Used oil may contain harmful impurities H...

Page 3: ...G CONSIDERATIONS 6 0 SET UP PROCEDURE 6 1 ROTATING HANDLE 6 1 1 HANDLE LIGHTS 7 0 OPERATION 7 1 CONTROL VALVE ACTUATOR 7 2 CUTTING 7 3 SPREADING SQUEEZING LIFTING 7 4 TELESCOPING RAM OPERATION 8 0 ACCESSORIES 8 1 EXTENDED REACH SPREADER TIPS ERT 8 2 CHAIN USE 9 0 SAFETY GUARDS 10 0 MAINTENANCE 10 1 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 10 1 1 CHECK THE BLADES 10 1 2 HYDRAULIC MAINTENANCE 10 1 3 LUBRICATION 10 1 4 H...

Page 4: ...injury or death from laceration projectile high speed flying debris and pinch point injuries Stay clear of the path of travel Avoid unnecessary risk Examples include Never lift or hold a rescue tool by its cutting blades spreader arms or ram pistons Never place hands between moving tool and a load Pinch points are created from tool movement causing risk of limb amputation i e fingers hands arms fe...

Page 5: ...e hazardous Power cables and battery packs may be hidden from view in structures and electric vehicles Never operate near damaged electric power lines before power is verified as OFF WARNING Misuse of AMKUS Rescue Systems can result in a wide variety of hazards and consequences Remain aware of and avoid misuse situations Examples of misuse include Using low pressure 5000 psi tools on high pressure...

Page 6: ...raulic power unit Hydraulic fluid from the pump passes through a user operated control valve and moves the piston as directed by the user Moving the piston actuates the arms or blades of the rescue tool 3 1 VARIOUS MODELS AND TERMS Grip Control Valve Actuator Lighted Handle Guard Cutter Blades Hydraulic Hoses Mono Coupler optional Valve r Lighted Handle Guard Cutter Blades lic Mono Coupler r optio...

Page 7: ... Type AMKUS MV1 Hydraulic Fluid Part KF0001 Maximum Operating Pressure PSI bar 10 500 724 Part C700 C700M MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Length x Width x Height Inches mm 31 8 x 8 7 x 10 2 808 x 221 x 259 Weight ready to use lb kg Standard Quick Couplers Mono Coupler 45 5 20 6 45 9 20 8 Cutter Opening Inches mm 5 8 147 Cutter Rating NFPA 1936 A7 B8 C7 D9 E9 F4 Cutter Spreader Ram Model Seria...

Page 8: ...500M MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Length Retracted x Width x Height Inches mm 21 9 x 9 45 x 4 25 558 x 240 x 108 Dimensions Length Extended x Width x Height Inches mm 50 5 x 9 45 x 4 25 1283 x 240 x 108 Weight ready to use lb kg Standard Quick Couplers Mono Coupler 38 3 17 4 Stroke Piston 1 Inches mm 15 381 Stroke Piston 2 Inches mm 13 55 344 Stroke Overall Inches mm 25 55 649 Highest Spre...

Page 9: ...l control of the power unit in the neutral position before connecting and disconnecting However certain circumstances such as back pressure in the return line and or cold temperatures may make connecting and disconnecting under flow extremely difficult or impossible If you are unable to connect and disconnect while the line is under flow place the directional control valve of the power unit in the...

Page 10: ...ctuator should immediately return the control valve actuator to the center neutral position stopping blade movement Reposition the cutter as needed for optimal cutting performance WARNING Blades can break if positioned incorrectly causing hazardous projectiles and an inoperable tool If blades start to flex sideways tool rolls as space between blades increases stop immediately and reconsider cuttin...

Page 11: ... Copyright AMKUS Rescue Systems 2020 2021 11 LAL 002 August 3 2021 Rev01 Figure 7 2 CORRECT BLADE POSITION INCORRECT BLADE POSITION BLADE TIPS STAY TOGETHER BLADES FLEX FORCING TIPS APART ...

Page 12: ...perator or others in jeopardy immediately release the control valve actuator Stop and modify the extrication procedure The deadman safety feature returns the control valve actuator to the center neutral position stopping arm movement Seek another purchase point to proceed with the extrication WARNING When Spreading squeezing pulling and lifting operations can cause loads to become unstable Unstabl...

Page 13: ...ng load Position the ram base securely against a support surface Excess space may be taken up using cribbing Extend the lifting head to the object being displaced Ensure nearby people are clear of the crush zone before lifting or retracting Displace the object only as far as needed Stop to stabilize the load in increments as the load is lifted or lowered NOTICE The telescoping ram is used in pushi...

Page 14: ...available for spreaders Setup and operation of the chain kit Secure the chains around the load latching the grab hooks fully across the chain Remove any slack Tips of the hooks must not be inserted into the holes in the chain links Remove slack in the chain using quick adjust links Tension the chain slightly and check to see that the connections are stable and safe Activate the control valve actua...

Page 15: ...reader arms links and pins are lubricated with white lithium grease Annual re lubrication per Service Procedures is recommended for average service conditions More frequent lubrication may be required for severe or frequent usage conditions 10 1 4 HANDLE LIGHT BATTERY REPLACEMENT To replace the batteries 1 Remove the lid screws with a 3 mm hex key 2 Remove and replace the 2 AA batteries in the bat...

Page 16: ...rescue tool markings are legible Contact your local dealer or AMKUS Rescue Systems for replacement labels 2 Wipe the tool clean 3 If the rescue tool becomes contaminated determine the nature of the contamination Follow the decontamination guidelines provided by the Authority Having Jurisdiction Technical advice may be requested from AMKUS Rescue Systems 4 Inspect the tool controls and hoses after ...

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