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©Copyright Amkus Rescue Systems, Inc. 2012- 2017 

LAP-009 May 3, 2017 Rev05

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2.1 PART IDENTIFICATION

Sight Glass

Hydraulic Fluid 

Reservoir

Fuel Fill Cap

Selector Valve

Knobs

Hydraulic Fluid 

Fill Plug/Vent Cap

Return Ports

Pressure Ports

Safety Label

Engine Oil Filler Cap

with Dipstick

Starter Grip

Hose Loop

Hydraulic Fluid

Drain Plug (in rear)

Serial Number

Standard Couplings

Mono Couplings

Throttle

Fuel Shut Off

Summary of Contents for GH2S2 Series

Page 1: ...uipment 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 cable assemblies hose assemblies ho...

Page 2: ... other severe injury FEM SA Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Service Association P O Box 147 Lynnfield 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 GENERAL 7 2 SELECTOR VALVES 8 0 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 9 0 ROUTINE...

Page 3: ...0 in 3 min 2460 cc min first stage 40 in3 min 660 cc min second stage Fluid Type AMKUS MV1 Mineral Base Hydraulic Fluid Safety Data Sheet SDS for AMKUS MV1 Hydraulic Fluid is available 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 2 0 gals US 7 6 liters Usable ...

Page 4: ...lass Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir Fuel Fill Cap Selector Valve Knobs Hydraulic Fluid Fill Plug Vent Cap Return Ports Pressure Ports Safety Label Engine Oil Filler Cap with Dipstick Starter Grip Hose Loop Hydraulic Fluid Drain Plug in rear Serial Number Standard Couplings Mono Couplings Throttle Fuel Shut Off ...

Page 5: ...e 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 the mal...

Page 6: ... valve should be in the neutral position when an operation is finished or to stop the flow of hydraulic fluid 6 0 GETTING STARTED Connect the tool connection hoses to the hose lines from the AMKUS hydraulic power unit 1 For power units equipped with standard couplings The male and female couplings on the tool connection hoses should be connected to the corresponding male and female couplings on th...

Page 7: ...s equipment Properly dispose of all engine fuel engine oil and hydraulic fluid wastes Do not release chemicals into the enviroment 9 3 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE FOR HOSES After each use hoses should be wiped clean with a light cleaner such as Simple Green Inspect hoses for damage to the rub ber outer cover Damage which exposes the wire braided reinforcement subjects the wire to corrosion and may weaken ...

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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