Summary of Contents for Rescue 42 The Ripper
- Page 1 Owner’s Manual Model #R1 Manufactured by: Rescue 42, Inc. PO Box 1242 Chico, CA 95927 Phone: (888) 42-RESCUE www.Rescue42.com © Copyright 2019 Rescue 42, Inc. Part # R1-INSTR-V1...
- Page 2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing The Ripper™. The Ripper™ is designed to cut vehicle laminated glass (LG) windshields and side windows to access trapped or non-compliant subjects and injured or dying patients. Please read this manual in its entirety before using The Ripper™.
- Page 3 Components The Ripper™ is made of high-quality engineered copolymer and ultra- high strength, corrosion resistant steels. It is simple to use and designed to allow you to conduct any cleaning and maintenance in the field. Figures 1 & 2 identify the components.
- Page 4 4. Rotate the Interface Cone until the removal access port is visible, then move The Ripper’s™ retention strap out of the way. 5. Rotate the Interface Cone to align with the Impact Driver’s body.
- Page 5 1. Clean glass dust or fragments off The Ripper™ and Impact Driver. 2. Remove the battery from the Impact Driver. 3. Loosen The Ripper’s™ retention strap and move it out of the way. 4. Rotate The Ripper’s™ housing on the interface cone until the removal access port is exposed, and the Impact Driver’s sliding...
- Page 6 The resqme® will not break laminated glass. To remove tempered side window glass with the integrated resqme® tool, turn The Ripper™ until the black tip of the resqme® is pressed against the glass. Push the black head firmly into the bottom corner of the side window until it “snaps”.
- Page 7 (Fig 6). Setting Pivot Friction The Ripper™ is designed to be used right or left-handed. It can be operated with one hand or two. It is capable of cutting at any angle. The Ripper™ can pivot 360 degrees and does not have a travel stop.
- Page 8 Figure 7: Pivot Friction Punching Starter Hole in Glass The Ripper™ is designed to use the blade tip to punch through the LG enabling instantaneous cutting. Simply grip the unit firmly by the Impact Driver grip and punch it firmly into the glass surface. Then rotate The Ripper™...
- Page 9 LG pane. Apply power to the impact driver and cut (Fig. 9). The Ripper™ is designed to operate at any RPM and can operate in forward or reverse Impact Driver modes.
- Page 10 The Ripper™ into the glass and cut an arch over the interior latch, push the flap in with your hand or The Ripper™ and reach in to unlock or open the door. Only do this if it safe to reach into the vehicle. (Fig. 10) 4.
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Page 11: Ordering Parts
Ordering Parts The Ripper™ is durable and will require little maintenance other than post use cleaning. Parts are available from Rescue 42, through our distributor network. If you need help in finding a distributor please go to our website http://rescue42.com/dealers/ to find one near you. -
Page 12: Three Year Limited Warranty
(3) years after the date of purchase. Return of The Ripper™ may be required. Video or photos may also be used by Rescue 42 (at its sole option) to determine qualification for warranty coverage. If return of The Ripper™ is required, shipping costs shall be the responsibility of the shipping party.
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