Dismantling The Equipment / Deactivation Following Operation; Maintenance And Service - Idex HURST eDRAULIC SC 258 E2 Instruction Manual

7. Dismantling the equipment / deactivation following operation

Once work has been completed, the device arms should be closed until the tips are only a
few millimeters apart. This relieves the hydraulic and mechanical strain on the equipment.
NOTE:
Never store the eDRAULIC devices with fully closed arms! By fully closing the
arms, hydraulic and mechanical tension may develop in the device.
Clean the rescue device after each operation and grease both the metallic and the
mechanically movable parts. The lock of the plug-on tips should also be greased from time
to time.
Greasing provides protection against excessive wear and tear or corrosion.
Avoid storing the rescue equipment in a damp environment.
The devices are subject to very high mechanical stresses. A visual inspection must therefore
be carried out after every use and at least one visual inspection must be carried out every
six months. These inspections enable the early detection of wear and tear, which means that
punctual replacement of these wearing parts prevents breakage. Regularly check the torque
of the pivot bolt on the combination tools. (You will find the torques for the pivot bolt in the
chapter on "Technical Data".)
An annual inspection of the tool is due once a year. This inspection must be performed by
a person with the necessary expertise. This means that the person must possess adequate
specialist knowledge and experience in the fields of electrical engineering and hydraulics, so
that they can objectively assess the condition of the tool.
Every three years also a crack test of the blades are essential. Therefore a special crack
testing kit is is available.
ATTENTION!
Clean off any dirt before checking the equipment!
WARNING / CAUTION / PLEASE NOTE!
To perform maintenance and repairs, personal safety equipment appropriate
for the work is a mandatory requirement.
The maintenance and repair staff must have adequate technical and specialized
knowledge. HURST offers appropriate training courses for this.

8. Maintenance and service

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