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©Copyright Amkus Rescue Systems, Inc. 2015 - 2017 

LAP-006 June 8, 2017 Rev05

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2.1 PART IDENTIFICATION

Engine 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

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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