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©Copyright Amkus Rescue Systems, Inc. 2010 - 2020 

LAS-001 June 22. 2020 Rev07

DANGER

Understand manual before use. Operating AMKUS Rescue Systems without understanding 

the manual, receiving proper training, and using appropriate personal protective equipment is 

a misuse of AMKUS equipment. This manual does not fully address safety. Additional safety 

information is published in AMKUS Safety Manual LAA-001. Obtain safety information at  

www.amkus.com/

AMK-24 SPREADER 

User Information Manual

AMKUS RESCUE SYSTEMS

amkus.com

4201 Montdale Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383-4098 USA

800-592-6587 • 219-548-5000 • Fax 219-476-1669

 EN13204 Designation:  AS33/609-17.0

©Copyright Amkus Rescue Systems, Inc. 2016 

LAA-001 April 15, 2016 Rev00

DANGER

Understand manual before use. Operating AMKUS Rescue Systems without understanding the 

manual,  receiving  proper  training,  and  using  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 (cable assemblies, hose assemblies, hose reels, etc.). The safety messages in this 

publication supersede safety information appearing in AMKUS publications prior to April 2016. 

This manual is intended for use with manuals published by manufacturers of prime movers (engines, electric motors, and pumps) 

used in AMKUS power units.

This manual does 

NOT

 address operation or servicing of AMKUS Rescue Systems. Only competent rescue tool repair technicians 

are quali

 ed to repair AMKUS equipment. This manual should be available to all personnel involved with AMKUS equipment.

SAFETY MANUAL for AMKUS 

RESCUE SYSTEMS

AMKUS RESCUE SYSTEMS

www.amkus.com

4201 Montdale Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383-4098 USA

800-592-6587 • 219-548-5000 • Fax 630-515-8866

Summary of Contents for AMK-24

Page 1: ...nt 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 hose re...

Page 2: ...y 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 Firefighting and or Emergency Response ...

Page 3: ...ury NOTICE NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury 2 0 SPECIFICATIONS Length 29 7 in 754 mm Width 14 0 in 356 mm Depth 8 0 in 203 mm Weight ready to use Ready to use with Standard couplings 37 35 lbs 17 0 kg Maximum Spreader Opening 24 0 in 610 mm Maximum Spreader Travel Distance 23 9 in 607 mm Spreader Opening Time 4 seconds Spreader Closing Time 4 seconds Rated Input P...

Page 4: ...y 3 0 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Responsibility rests on the equipment s operator to use and deploy appropriate protective clothing and equipment are used Proper clothing and equipment provide protection from hazards to which personnel are exposed or could be exposed while working with this product 2 1 PART IDENTIFICATION Protective Rack Cover Handle Tool Connection Hose Valve Manifold Control Valve Hand...

Page 5: ...t is usually not necessary to place the directional 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 ...

Page 6: ...emove the flat washer Slide the protective rack cover up and off of the rod rack 2 Using external retaining ring pliers remove the retaining rings which secure the spreader arm pivot pins to the spreader bracket Photo 1 Discard the retaining rings Tap out the pivot pins Photo 2 Lift each arm out of the spreader bracket Photo 3 3 Clean away all dirt and grease Inspect the spreader arms and the rod ...

Page 7: ...esult in serious injury or death Loss of hydraulic pressure prevents the rescue tool from operating properly and may result in serious injury or death 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 automotive type aerosol solve...

Page 8: ...ses fittings and couplings after each use for damage leakage and excessive wear 4 If rescue tool damage or excessive wear is noticed remove the rescue tool from service immediately contact your local dealer or AMKUS Rescue Systems for service 5 If the rescue tool becomes contaminated determine the nature of the contamination IE biological chemical radioactive The authority having jurisdiction may ...

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