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4.3 Rescue rams
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B battery cover
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Drive/pump/oil reservoir
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Handle
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On/Off button
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Light control button
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Rocker switch
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Guide piece
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Pushing head
Brief description of rescue ram
Battery-powered rescue rams are specially designed rescue appliances for pushing away parts of
a vehicle body. They are used to rescue trapped or enclosed accident victims. The rescue ram is
suitable for tasks such as pushing up steering columns, vehicle roofs and other obstacles.
Because the appliances are equipped with an internal electrohydraulic drive, they are not linked to
a power unit and can therefore be used in hard-to-reach locations. By using the IP 68 battery cover,
underwater use is also possible.
The rescue rams are an addition to the spreader and can be used, for example, if the spreading
arm's spreading distance is no longer adequate.
The movement speed of the ram is affected by moving the rocker switch on the control handle with
greater or lesser force. The maximum pushing force is achieved only when the rocker switch is on
full activation.
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