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©Copyright Amkus Rescue Systems, Inc. 2012- 2017 

LAP-009 May 3, 2017 Rev05

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/resources/information

Manual: GH2S2 Series

Power Unit

AMKUS RESCUE SYSTEMS

www.amkus.com

4201 Montdale Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383-4098 USA

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

This manual is intended for use with manuals published by manufacturers of the prime movers (engine and 
pump) used in this power unit.

Certifi ed Model

NFPA 1936, 2015 Edition

©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

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 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 219-476-1669

 EN13204 Designation:  MTO

GH2S2-XL

GH2S2-XLNT

GH2S2-STD

 Power unit with cage and hose hoop

Power unit with cage

Power unit with carrying handle

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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