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Holmatro. Holmatro reserves the right to change the contents of this manual at any time without prior notice. Holmatro also reserves the right to change any part or component of any machine referenced in this manual at any time without prior notice.
This equipment is designed for use by professional, fully trained fire and rescue personnel. This is a double-acting hydraulic tool designed to be driven only by a Holmatro hydraulic pump. The entire system operates with mineral oil hydraulic fluid to an allowable pressure of 720 bar. There are two versions of the tool available.
Use only Holmatro accessories and parts. Observe the maintenance instructions. Only trained service technicians, certified by Holmatro, are allowed to repair this equipment. Replace safety symbols / pictograms and / or information labels if worn. 4 The tool is equipped with the following...
Then connect a new hose. When Holmatro valve blocks are mounted on your Holmatro power unit, the manual operated release valve is no longer needed. As soon as the hose is connected, oil is flowing through the hose’s inner shell and returning back to the tank of the pump through the hose’s outer shell.
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6.1 Spreading Extend the mechanical plunger. Hold the tool with one hand on the deadman’s handle, and the other hand on the carrying handle. Lift the deadman’s handle slightly to take the weight off the locking mechanism. Push the mechanical lock (A) to the left or the right to release the locking mechanism.
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Retract the mechanical plunger. Hold the tool with one hand on the deadman’s handle, and the other hand on the carrying handle. Operate the deadman’s handle to retract the hydraulic plunger. Lift the deadman’s handle slightly to take the weight off the locking mechanism. ...
7. Use 7.1 Initial use (first time only) Check the equipment for damage. Do not use the equipment if it is not in good condition. Notify your dealer. Check whether the guarantee registration card has been supplied and filled in. Check whether the accessories are correctly mounted.
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When the coupling is dry and free from water, lubricate the flat end of the coupling (B) with Holmatro recommended hydraulic oil or by spraying WD-40 onto the end. Lubricate the locking sleeve by spraying WD-40 carefully in the area (C) between the back part and the locking sleeve.
7.2.2 Use Turning the dead-man's handle clockwise has the same result in all Holmatro equipment (from 01.01.95): the functional parts are opened. The functional parts are closed by turning counter-clockwise. As soon as the dead-man's handle is released it automatically returns to its neutral position and the unit stops operating immediately.
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7.3 Important additional user information The hydraulic hoses belonging to the hydraulic system need attention. Observe the following points: Do not use hoses without proper anti-kink devices and prevent kinking behind the attachment. Prevent kinking of the hoses and never bend the hoses beyond their minimum bending radius (89 mm) (3 ½...
8. Troubleshooting 8.1 The quick-action couplings cannot be connected. Check tool control handle Handle in open or Release control handle position close position to neutral position Control handle in neutral Twin-line: Check for pressure in Hose pressurized, but Release pressure in the hose.
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Incorrect position Release locking sleeve location sleeve Locking ring released Consult your Holmatro Dealer 8.3 Hydraulic oil is leaking from the tool safety valve. Loose or Release pressure at Twin-line: Check quick-action coupling connections between disconnected pump using pump and tool.
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Core™: Check the pump valve the way in way out . block relief valve stem. Valve position okay Consult your Holmatro Dealer 8.5 The dead-man’s handle is not operating properly. Check control handle for external Control handle Contact your ...
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Blocking valve release procedure completed. Consult your Holmatro Dealer Consult your dealer in case of other problems or if the solutions provided above do not have the required results. In case of failure or repairs, always specify the model and serial number of the equipment to your dealer.
9.3 Five yearly maintenance and testing We advise you to have the equipment checked and tested by your dealer or other body certified by Holmatro after a maximum of five years of use. Consult your dealer for further details. 9.4 Long-term storage Ensure that the equipment is completely depressurized.
Qualified persons authorized by Holmatro may only make repairs and/or service to Holmatro® rescue tools. An active and presently authorized Holmatro dealer may only disassemble the sealed parts. Contact your dealer for further advice if other problems occur. In the event that you are unable to contact your dealer, contact Holmatro at: Holmatro, Inc.
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HOLMATRO DEALER: TEL: FAX: TOOL MODEL NUMBER: TOOL SERIAL NUMBER: SERVICE RECORD: DATE REPAIR/SERVICE SERVICE DESCRIPTION TECHNICIAN Please make copies of this sheet as needed for future use.
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