Content Page 1. Hazard classes 2. Product safety 3. Proper use 4. Description of the functions 4.1 Description 4.2 Unit in detail 4.3 Circuit diagram 4.4 Control of the operating movements 4.5 Hydraulic supply 4.6 Hoses 5. Connecting the equipment 5.1 General information 5.2 Coupling the mono-couplings 6.
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Content Page 10. Repairs 10.1 General information 10.2 Preventative service 10.3 Repairs 11. Troubleshooting 12. Technical data 12.1 Peeling 12.2 Recommended hydraulic fluid 12.3 Operating and storage temperature ranges 12.4 Oscillation / vibration 13. Declaration of conformity 14. Notes...
1. Hazard classes We distinguish between various categories of safety notes. The table below gives you an overview of the assignment of symbols (pictograms) and key words to the specific hazard and possible consequences. Damage / Pictogram Key word Definition Consequences injury to Death or major...
Operator safety is the most important aspect of the product design. Moreover, the operating instructions are intended to help the safe use of LUKAS products. The generally applicable, legal and other binding regulations pertaining to the prevention of accidents and protection of the environment apply and are to be implemented in addition to the operating instructions.
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Before the equipment is Only original LUKAS switched on/started up, and accessories and spare parts during its operation, it must may be used for repairs. be ensured that nobody is...
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The equipment is filled When working with or storing with a hydraulic fluid. the equipment, ensure that These hydraulic fluids can the function and the safety be dangerous to health if of the equipment are not swallowed or their vapours impaired by the effects of inhaled.
1 fig. 2 LUKAS spreaders and combi tools can also be used under water at a depth of up to 40m (131 ft). CAUTION! In this case, you must strictly observe any leaks in order to avoid threats to the environment.
“Technical data”. A higher setting can result in material damage and/or injuries. LUKAS rescue equipment may only be used in areas at risk of explosion if an explosion has been prevented by appropriate measures You must also take into account that sparks may be created, for example by spreading or squashing an object.
4.2 Unit in detail SP 333 SP 555 SP 777 1 Star grip 2 Spreader body 3 Handle 4 Protective cover 5 Spreading arm 6 Tip with borehole for chain set 7 Roll pin 8 Pressure hose 9 Return hose...
A LUKAS motor pump or hand pump only may be used to drive the equipment. If the pump unit is a different make, you must make sure that it complies with LUKAS specifications, otherwise potential dangers may occur which are not the responsibility of LUKAS.
WARNING / CAUTION! Before connecting the equipment you have to pay attention that all used components are suitable to the max operation pressure of the pump unit! In the case of doubt you have to inquire LUKAS directly! 5.2 Coupling the mono-couplings The equipment is connected to the hydraulic pump via mono-coupling halves (male and female).
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Before coupling, remove dust protection caps, then connect male and female, and turn the locking sleeve of the female to direction „1“ until the locking sleeve locks into place. The connection is now in place and secure. Decoupling is by turning the locking sleeve to direction „0“.
6. Operation 6.1 Preparatory measures 6.1.1 Commissioning Before commissioning and following repairs, the equipment must be deaerated. - Connect the equipment to the hydraulic pump (see chapter “Connecting the equipment”). - Open / close the spreader arms of the equipment without any load at least twice (see chapter “Operation of the star grip”).
7. Spreading, pulling, squeezing and peeling 7.1 Safety notes Before rescue works can commence, the position of the obstacle must be stabilised. You must ensure an adequate substructure and / or adequate support of the object. World-wide, safety guidelines pertaining to the specific country are to be observed and complied with. In the Federal Republic of Germany, regular safety inspections according to the regulations of the Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung (GUV;...
7.2 Spreading Use the front area of the tips for increasing the gap only. Full spreading capacity can be achieved when approximately half of the grooved area of the tips is used. The greatest force is created in the rear area of the spreading range of the tip (refer to images to follow). WARNING / CAUTION! The light metal alloy spreader arms may not be damaged.
7.3 Pulling - LUKAS chain sets are to be used for pulling purposes. - Before the pulling process can be performed, ensure that the bolt and hook fit correctly to prevent the chain from slipping. - Only chain sets in perfect condition may be used.
7.5 Peeling It is possible to peel sheet steel with the optional peeling tips of the spreader (max. panel thickness t, see chapter “Technical Data”). The spreader tip must be replaced with the peeling tip “A”, see 10.3.1 Tip changing. WARNING / CAUTION! With particularly hard materials, chips may break out in an uncontrolled manner.
8. Dismantling the equipment / deactivation following operation 8.1 Spreader Once work has been completed, the spreader arms are to be closed so that there is a tip distance of just a few mm. This relieves the hydraulic and mechanical strain on the equipment.
9.1 Spreader, overall Inspections to be carried out: Visual inspection Spreader • Opening width of the spreader arms on the tips (see chapter “Technical data”), • General tightness (leaks), • Operability of the star grip, • Existence and stability of handle, •...
Servicing may only be carried out by the manufacturer or personnel trained by the manufacturer and by authorised LUKAS dealers. Only LUKAS spare parts may be used to replace all components (see spare parts list) since special tools, assembly advice, safety aspects, inspections might have to complied with (see also chapter “Maintenance and Service”).
10.3 Repairs 10.3.1 Replacing the plug-on tips Procedure: 1. In order to remove the plug-on tips “G”, you need to push the buttons “J” on both sides of a spreader arm completely and simultaneously and then remove the plug-on tip from the spreader arm by pulling it forwards.
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10.3.2 Changing or tightening hoses Hoses of the pressure and/or return pipe leaks or hoses are defective. Tighten the hoses on the safety valve. (Please note! Observe torque of M = 40 Nm!) REMARK. If you want to change the hoses, you have to dismantle the mono-couplings. CAUTION! Take care that the port ‘T’...
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10.3.3 Replacing the handle 1. Close the rescue unit until a gap of only a few mm remains between the tips. Disconnect it from the hydraulic power supply unit and clean thoroughly. 2. Remove the fixing screws “A” and remove the handle “B”. 3.
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10.3.4 Replacing the yoke cover 1. Remove the fixing screws “A” and remove the yoke cover “B”. yoke 2. Install the new cover.
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10.3.5 Replacing the squeezing plates 1. Completely open the rescue equipment. Disconnect the equipment from the hydraulic power supply unit and clean thoroughly. 2. Remove the fixing screws “A” and remove the squeezing plates “B”. squeezing plates 3. Install the new...
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10.3.6 Replacing the protective plates 1. Close the rescue unit until a gap of only a few mm remains between the tips. Disconnect the equipment from the hydraulic power supply unit and clean thoroughly. 2. Remove the fixing screws “A” and remove the protective plates “B”. protective 3.
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- hydraulic fluid continually leaking in a coupled/uncoupled state. WARNING / CAUTION! Never repair couplings: they are to be replaced by original LUKAS parts! During assembly, tighten the connection nut of the hose assembly with a torque of M = 40 Nm.
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1. Remove damaged and/or illegible labels. 2. Clean the surfaces using industrial alcohol. 3. Attach new labels. Ensure that you attach the labels in the right position. If you are no longer sure about this, then please contact your authorised LUKAS dealer or LUKAS itself.
If it isn’t possible to rectify the malfunctions, inform an authorised LUKAS dealer or the LUKAS customer service department immediately! The address for the LUKAS customer service department is: LUKAS Hydraulik GmbH Weinstraße 39, D-91058 Erlangen Tel.: (+49) 09131 / 698 - 348 Fax.: (+49) 09131 / 698 - 353...
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SP 333 ref. no. 81-10-13 [kN] min. spreading force (25mm / 0.98in. from the tips) [lbf.] 9442 [kN] max. possible spreading force * [lbf.] 187940 [kN] spreading force HSF (according to NFPA) [lbf.] 14163 [kN] spreading force LSF (according to NFPA) [lbf.]...
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type SP 555 SP 777 ref. no. 81-10-23 81-10-35 [kN] min. spreading force (25mm / 0.98in. from the tips) [lbf.] 11690 14160 [kN] max. possible spreading force * [lbf.] 147924 134900 [kN] spreading force HSF (according to NFPA) [lbf.] 16186 19110 [kN] spreading force LSF...
Supplied with HM 10 DIN ISO 6743-4. CAUTION! Before using hydraulic fluids, which do not correspond to the above-mentioned specifications and/or are not purchased from LUKAS, you have to contact LUKAS itself! 12.3 Operating and storage temperature ranges Operating temperature [°C]...
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