Amkus GH2A-MC Series User'S Information Manual Download Page 2

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1.0 MEANING OF SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS

A safety related message is identifi ed by a safety alert symbol and a signal word to indicate the level of risk involved with a particular 

hazard. Per ANSI standard Z535.6-2011, the defi nitions of the four signal words are as follows:

DANGER

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious 

injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious 

injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor 

or moderate injury.

NOTICE

NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury.

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.

F E M S A

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 SIGNAL WORDS

2.0 SPECIFICATIONS

   

2.1 PART IDENTIFICATION

3.0 PROTECTIVE 

CLOTHING

4.0 TRAINING

5.0 SET-UP 

PROCEDURE

6.0 GETTING 

STARTED

7.0 OPERATING 

INSTRUCTIONS

7.1 POWER 

BUTTON

8.0 TROUBLE 

SHOOTING 

9.0   ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

   

9.1  ROUTINE MAINTENANCE FOR GASOLINE ENGINE

   

9.2  ROUTINE MAINTENANCE FOR HYDRAULIC PUMP

   

9.3 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE FOR HOSES

   

9.4 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE FOR COUPLINGS

   

9.5 MAINTENANCE RECORDS

10.0  INSPECTION, CLEANING, DECONTAMINATION, AND
    

STORAGE

11.0  PARTS, SERVICE AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Summary of Contents for GH2A-MC Series

Page 1: ...g appropriate personal protective equipment is a misuse of AMKUS equipment Obtain safety information at www amkus com This Safety Manual is intended to familiarize rescue workers and maintenance personnel with the safety messages of AMKUS Rescue Systems including powered rescue tools rams cutters spreaders combination tools power units electric or gasoline driven and powered rescue tool components...

Page 2: ... 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 Firefighting 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 leve...

Page 3: ...able at AMKUS com and CHEMTREC com For equipment stored and operated in environments below 32 deg F 0 deg C contact Amkus Rescue Systems for recommendation Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir Capacity 0 68 gals US 2 57 liters Usable Hydraulic Fluid Capacity 0 66 gals US 2 50 liters Maximum Angle of Inclination 15 degrees from horizontal Engine Specifications Engine Honda GX100 2 8 bhp 2 1 kW Engine Oil Refer...

Page 4: ...Oil Fill Cap Dip Stick Engine Oil Drain Plug Fuel Fill Cap Starter Grip Fuel Shutoff Power Switch Mono Couplings Serial Number Label SEI Compliant Label Hydraulic Fluid Fill Plug Vent Cap Sight Glass Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir Selector Valve Knob Engine Choke Control Safety Label Throttle Standard Couplings ...

Page 5: ... may be supplied either with hydraulic hoses attached pump hoses or with couplings standard or mono that require extension hoses If your unit is equipped with pump hoses with standard couplings connect the male and female couplings at the end of each hose set creating a loop If your unit is equipped with standard couplings attach the extension hoses to the couplings on the power unit and connect t...

Page 6: ...ou are unable to connect or disconnect while the line s are under flow place the directional control s of the power unit in the neutral position and then connect or disconnect 7 0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7 1 GENERAL The GH2S2 series power units are simultaneous operation power units Two tools can be connected simultaneously and operated either independently or simultaneously Prior to starting the en...

Page 7: ...Set Up Procedures points 5 9 Check the pressure output of the power unit at each hose line by connecting a pressure gauge to the pressure line Move the selector valve to charge the line to which the gauge is connected The rated hydraulic pressure at maximum output is 10 500 psi 500 psi 724 bar 34 bar Verify performance by periodic testing using a pressure gage If performance falls outside of this ...

Page 8: ...ttings and couplings after each use for damage leakage and excessive wear 4 If the power unit becomes contaminated determine the nature of the contamination IE biological chemical radioactive The authority having jurisdiction may follow internal decontamination guidelines or request technical advice from AMKUS 5 Check engine oil per the manufacturer recommendations after each use 6 Check the hydra...

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