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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/
SAFETY MANUAL for AMKUS
Understand manual before use. Operating AMKUS Rescue Systems without understanding the
DANGER
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 qualifi ed to repair AMKUS equipment. This manual should be available to all personnel involved with AMKUS equipment.
AMKUS RESCUE SYSTEMS
www.amkus.com
©Copyright Amkus Rescue Systems, Inc. 2016
AMKUS RESCUE SYSTEMS
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©Copyright Amkus Rescue Systems, Inc. 2010 - 2020
RESCUE SYSTEMS
4201 Montdale Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383-4098 USA
800-592-6587 • 219-548-5000 • Fax 630-515-8866
LAA-001 April 15, 2016 Rev00
EN13204 Designation: AS33/609-17.0
AMK-24 SPREADER
User Information Manual
4201 Montdale Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383-4098 USA
800-592-6587 • 219-548-5000 • Fax 219-476-1669
LAS-001 June 22. 2020 Rev07
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- Page 1 This manual does NOT address operation or servicing of AMKUS Rescue Systems. Only competent rescue tool repair technicians are qualifi ed to repair AMKUS equipment. This manual should be available to all personnel involved with AMKUS equipment. AMKUS RESCUE SYSTEMS 4201 Montdale Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383-4098 USA 800-592-6587 •...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
6. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in death, burns or other severe injury. Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Service Association FEMSA P.O. Box 147, Lynnfield, MA 01940 • www.FEMSA.org ©Copyright Amkus Rescue Systems, Inc. 2010 - 2020 LAS-001 June 22. 2020 Rev07... -
Page 3: Meaning Of Safety Signal Words
Lowest Pulling Force LPF 5,450 lbs. (24.2 kN) 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. -
Page 4: Part Identification
All personnel using this equipment are assumed to have completed a course of instruction acknowledged as being educationally sound by the local authority having jurisdiction over such training. This document contains basic operating and maintenance instructions only. ©Copyright Amkus Rescue Systems, Inc. 2010 - 2020 LAS-001 June 22. 2020 Rev07... -
Page 5: Set-Up Procedure
7.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS All AMKUS rescue tools are equipped with a twist grip control valve. To operate the valve, twist the control valve handgrip to the right or left, appropriate to the direction of movement you desire from your rescue tool. Twisting the handgrip to the right will open the spreader arms and twisting the handgrip to the left will close the spreader arms. -
Page 6: Trouble Shooting Guide
8.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Any problem not resolved by these suggestions may require you to contact your local dealer or AMKUS Rescue Systems. for further guidance. PROBLEM SOLUTION Arms do not move Check that hoses are properly connected. Check hydraulic fluid level in power unit reservoir. -
Page 7: Routine Maintenance For Hoses
It is the users responsibility to keep maintenance records for each component of the rescue system. Maintenance shall be performed by qualified service technicians in accordance with the recommendations as outlined in this manual. ©Copyright Amkus Rescue Systems, Inc. 2010 - 2020 LAS-001 June 22. 2020 Rev07... - Page 8 Contact your local dealer or Amkus Rescue Systems. 11.0 PARTS, SERVICE AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION Parts, service and technical information may be obtained from your local AMKUS dealer, or by contacting AMKUS Rescue Systems. AMKUS RESCUE SYSTEMS 4201 Montdale Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383-4098 USA 800-592-6587 •...
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