Amkus GB2S-STDO User's Information Manual

Amkus GB2S-STDO User's Information Manual

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Understand manual before use. Operating AMKUS Rescue Systems without understanding
DANGER
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/
EN13204 Designation: MTO
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.
AMKUS RESCUE SYSTEMS
amkus.com
©Copyright Amkus Rescue Systems, Inc. 2015 - 2020
GB2S-STDO Power Unit
User Information Manual
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.
Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Service Association
FEMSA
4201 Montdale Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383-4098 USA
800-592-6587 • 219-548-5000 • Fax 219-476-1669
DANGER
P.O. Box 147, Lynnfield, MA 01940 • www.FEMSA.org
LAP-004 June 22, 2020 Rev06

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  • Page 1 DANGER 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/...
  • Page 2 CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor CAUTION or moderate injury. NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury. NOTICE ©Copyright Amkus Rescue Systems, Inc. 2015 - 2020 LAP-004 June 22, 2020 Rev06...
  • Page 3: Specifications

    Always wear appropriate apparel. CAUTION AMKUS equipment is manufactured with superior craftsmanship and quality that is backed by a factory warranty. AMKUS cannot control how other manufacturers of rescue tools rate, test and warranty their equipment. Therefore, we do not recommend that tools other than AMKUS be connected to our equipment.
  • Page 4 The pressure reading you receive should 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®.
  • Page 5: Setup Procedure

    7.0 GETTING STARTED 1. Connect the tool connection hoses to the hose lines from the AMKUS hydraulic power unit. Please note that the male and female couplings on the hose lines leading from the power unit should be connected to the corresponding male and female couplings on the tool connection hoses.
  • Page 6: Part Identification

    Following the instructions in the engine owner’s manual, start the engine. Operate the engine at full speed for maximum rescue tool speed and performance. Use the idle position only when the rescue tools are not being operated. The GB2S-STDO is a simultaneous operation power unit. This means that two tools can be connected simultaneously and operated either independently or simultaneously.
  • Page 7 10.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Any problem not resolved by these suggestions may require you to contact your local dealer or AMKUS, Inc. for further guidance. PROBLEM SOLUTION Engine will not start or poor engine performance Check owner’s manual troubleshooting guide.
  • Page 8 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 Rescue Systems.

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