HURST STREAMLINE SL 528 Instruction Manual

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Built to extend lives.™
Instruction manual for rescue equipment
Low Pressure Spreaders
SL 528
SL 532
371081085 EN
Edition 06.2018
(Original instruction manual)

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  • Page 1 Built to extend lives.™ Instruction manual for rescue equipment Low Pressure Spreaders SL 528 SL 532 371081085 EN Edition 06.2018 (Original instruction manual)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 3 Content Page 10. Repairs 10.1 General information 10.2 Preventative service 10.3 Repairs 11. Troubleshooting 12. Technical data 12.1 Recommended hydraulic fluid 12.2 Operating and storage temperature ranges 12.3 Oscillation / vibration 13. Notes...
  • Page 4: Hazard Classes

    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...
  • Page 5: Product Safety

    Operator safety is the most important aspect of the product design. Moreover, the operating instructions are intended to help the safe use of HURST 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.
  • Page 6 Before the equipment is Only original HURST switched on/started up, and accessories and spare parts during its operation, it must may be used for repairs. be ensured that nobody is...
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8: Proper Use

    1 fig. 2 HURST 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.
  • Page 9: Description Of The Functions

    ʺTechnical dataʺ. A higher setting can result in material damage and/or injuries. HURST 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.
  • Page 10: Unit In Detail

    4.2 Unit in detail 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 10 Handhold 11 Mono-coupling male 12 Squeezing device 13 Protective plate for spreader arm 14 Yoke cover 15 Kink-protection...
  • Page 11: Circuit Diagram

    A HURST 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 HURST specifications, otherwise potential dangers may occur which are not the responsibility of HURST.
  • Page 12: Connecting The Equipment

    In the case of doubt you have to inquire HURST directly! 5.2 Coupling the mono-couplings The equipment is connected to the hydraulic pump via mono-coupling halves (male and female).
  • Page 13 Before coupling, remove dust protection caps, then connect male and female, and turn the locking sleeve of the female to direction ʺ1ʺ until the locking sleeve locks into place. The connection is now in place and secure. Decoupling is by turning the locking sleeve to direction ʺ0ʺ.
  • Page 14: Operation

    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 ʺConnecting the equipmentʺ). - Open / close the spreader arms of the equipment without any load at least twice (see chapter ʺOperation of the star gripʺ).
  • Page 15: Spreading, Pulling And Squeezing

    7. Spreading, pulling and squeezing 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;...
  • Page 16: Spreading

    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.
  • Page 17: Pulling

    7.3 Pulling - HURST 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.
  • Page 18: Squeezing

    7.4 Squeezing Squeezing is allowed - In the area of the tips. Squeezing - With the special squeezing plates ʺAʺ in the arms.
  • Page 19: Dismantling The Equipment / Deactivation Following Operation

    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.
  • Page 20: Spreader, Overall

    9.1 Spreader, overall Inspections to be carried out: Visual inspection Spreader • Opening width of the spreader arms on the tips (see chapter ʺTechnical dataʺ), • General tightness (leaks), • Operability of the star grip, • Existence and stability of handle, •...
  • Page 21: Repairs

    Servicing may only be carried out by the manufacturer or personnel trained by the manufacturer and by authorised HURST dealers. Only HURST 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 ʺMaintenance and Serviceʺ).
  • Page 22: Repairs

    10.3 Repairs 10.3.1 Replacing the plug-on tips Procedure: 1. In order to remove the plug-on tips ʺGʺ, you need to push the buttons ʺJʺ 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.
  • Page 23 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 / 29.5 ft.lbs.!) REMARK. If you want to change the hoses, you have to dismantle the mono-couplings. CAUTION! Take care that the port ‘T’...
  • Page 24 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 ʺAʺ and remove the handle ʺBʺ. 3.
  • Page 25 10.3.4 Replacing the yoke cover 1. Remove the fixing screws ʺAʺ and remove the yoke cover ʺBʺ. yoke 2. Install the new cover.
  • Page 26 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 ʺAʺ and remove the squeezing plates ʺBʺ. squeezing plates 3. Install the new...
  • Page 27 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 ʺAʺ and remove the protective plates ʺBʺ. protective 3.
  • Page 28 - hydraulic fluid continually leaking in a coupled/uncoupled state. WARNING / CAUTION! Never repair couplings: they are to be replaced by original HURST parts! During assembly, tighten the connection nut of the hose assembly with a torque of = 40 Nm / 29.5 ft.lbs..
  • Page 29 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 HURST dealer or HURST itself.
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    HURST, or Soiled valve or by HURST itself star grip Defective valve Other mechanical damage (e. g. star grip)
  • Page 31 HURST itself. Hoses in handhold Hoses in handhold Tighten hoses. loose? not tightened Check the Supply and return...
  • Page 32: Technical Data

    Contact an authorised HURST dealer or the HURST Customer Service Department directly if the malfunctions cannot be rectified. The address for the HURST Customer Service department is: HURST JAWS OF LIFE, INC A Unit of IDEX Corporation 711 N. Post Road...
  • Page 33 type SL 528 SL 532 ref. no. 362R545 362R547 [kN] min. spreading force (25mm / 0.98in. from the tips) [lbf.] 5840 7190 [kN] max. possible spreading force * [lbf.] 71900 67400 [kN] spreading force HSF (according to NFPA) [lbf.] 8090 9660 [kN] spreading force LSF...
  • Page 34: Recommended Hydraulic Fluid

    12.1 Recommended hydraulic fluid CAUTION! Use only the hydraulic fluid ‘HURST BLUE’! Other fluids could cause damages to the rescue tool. Name Fluid temperature range CAS number Remarks (chemical range) -20 ..+55°C HURST BLUE 9003-13-8 (Polyether Polyol) -4.0 ..+131°F...
  • Page 35: Notes

    13. Notes...
  • Page 36 HURST JAWS OF LIFE, INC A Unit of IDEX Corporation 711 N. Post Road Shelby, NC 28150 USA Phone: (704) 487-6961 Fax: (704) 487-7271 e-mail: contacthurst@idexcorp.com Made in USA sl528_532_manual_371081085_en.indd © Copyright 2018 Hurst Jaws of Life, INC...

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