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©Copyright Amkus Rescue Systems, Inc. 2015 - 2020 

LAP-004 June 22, 2020 Rev06

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/

GB2S-STDO Power Unit

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

Thank you for choosing AMKUS Rescue Systems. Read this User 

Information Manual thoroughly. If you have any questions, please 

contact your local dealer or AMKUS Rescue Systems.
Please complete the tool registration form included with your 

equipment and return it to AMKUS Rescue Systems. You may also 

register your equipment on-line at www.amkus.com.

The serial number for your power unit is identified on the product 

label which is located on the yellow hydraulic fluid reservoir. Please 

have the serial number available if you need to contact your local 

dealer or AMKUS Rescue Systems.

 EN13204 Designation:  MTO

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.

Firefighting 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 

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 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.

FEMSA

Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Service Association

P.O. Box 147, Lynnfield, MA  01940 • www.FEMSA.org

Summary of Contents for GB2S-STDO

Page 1: ...able if you need to contact your local dealer or AMKUS Rescue Systems EN13204 Designation MTO 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 Firefighting and Emergency Response are inherently dangerous activities requiring proper training in their hazards and the use of ...

Page 2: ... Z535 6 the definitions 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...

Page 3: ...and CHEMTREC com 3 0 SAFETY It is the responsibility of the user to insure that appropriate protective clothing and equipment are used to provide protection from those hazards to which personnel are exposed or could be exposed while working with this product CAUTION Always wear appropriate apparel AMKUS equipment is manufactured with superior craftsmanship and quality that is backed by a factory w...

Page 4: ...ould be between 10 000 psi and 11 000 psi If you have a reading outside of that range contact your local dealer or AMKUS Inc DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ADJUST THE PRESSURE RELIEF SETTING 5 2 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE FOR HOSES After each use wipe clean hydraulic hoses with a light cleaning solvent such as Simple Green Inspect hydraulic hoses for damage to the outer rubber cover Damage exposing the wire braided r...

Page 5: ...his power unit may be supplied either with hydraulic hoses attached pump hoses or with couplings that require extension hoses If your unit is equipped with couplings attach the extension hoses to the couplings on the power unit In either case connect the male and female couplings on each of the hydraulic hose line sets creating a loop 6 Follow the operating instructions in the engine owner s manua...

Page 6: ...g the knob on the corresponding selector valve to the pressure position in line with the hose line to which the tool is connected The selected tool is now operational To stop the flow of hydraulic fluid to each hose line move the knob of the corresponding selector valve to the neutral position perpendicular to the hose line The selector valve should be in the neutral position when you are finished...

Page 7: ...c for further guidance PROBLEM SOLUTION Engine will not start or poor engine performance Check owner s manual troubleshooting guide Rescue tool lacks power or speed Check hydraulic fluid level in power unit reservoir Fluid leaks at fittings or hoses Check tightness of hose fittings Replace damaged hoses Tools do not operate Check to see that the power unit is running Check to see that the line is ...

Page 8: ...ol markings are legible Contact your local dealer or AMKUS Rescue Systems for replacement labels 2 Wipe tool hoses fittings and couplings clean see routine maintenance for hoses and couplings 3 Inspect the poser unit hoses fittings and couplings after each use for damage leakage and excessive wear 4 If damage or excessive wear is noticed do not use the power unit contact your local dealer or AMKUS...

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