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©Copyright Amkus Rescue Systems, Inc. 2010 - 2020 

LAS-001 June 22. 2020 Rev07

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1.0 MEANING OF SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS

A safety related message is identified by a safety alert symbol and a signal word to indicate the level of risk involved with a particular 

hazard. Per ANSI standard Z535.6, the definitions of the four signal words are as follows:

DANGER

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious 

injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious 

injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor 

or moderate injury.

NOTICE

NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury.

2.0 SPECIFICATIONS

Length

29.7 in. (754 mm)

Width

14.0 in. (356 mm)

Depth

8.0 in. (203 mm)

Weight (ready to use)

(Ready-to-use with Standard couplings)

37.35 lbs. (17.0 kg)

Maximum Spreader Opening

24.0 in. (610 mm)

Maximum Spreader Travel Distance

23.9 in. (607 mm)

Spreader Opening Time 4 seconds

Spreader Closing Time 4 seconds

Rated Input Pressure

10,500 psi  (724 bar)

Highest Spreading Force HSF

10,100 lbs. (44.8 kN)

Lowest Spreading Force LSF

9,145 lbs. (40.6 kN)

Highest Pulling Force HPF

6,218 lbs. (27.6 kN)

Lowest Pulling Force LPF

5,450 lbs. (24.2 kN)

Fluid Type AMKUS MV1 Mineral Base Hydraulic Fluid

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for AMKUS MV1 Hydraulic Fluid is available 

at AMKUS.com and CHEMTREC.com

(For equipment stored and operated in environments below 32 deg. F (0 deg 

C) contact Amkus Rescue Systems for recommendation.

Summary of Contents for AMK-24

Page 1: ...nt is a misuse of AMKUS equipment Obtain safety information at www amkus com This Safety Manual is intended to familiarize rescue workers and maintenance personnel with the safety messages of AMKUS Rescue Systems including powered rescue tools rams cutters spreaders combination tools power units electric or gasoline driven and powered rescue tool components cable assemblies hose assemblies hose re...

Page 2: ...y dangerous activities requiring proper training in their hazards and the use of extreme caution at all times 2 It is your responsibility to read and understand any user s instructions including purpose and limitations provided with any piece of equipment you may be called upon to use 3 It is your responsibility to know that you have been properly trained in Firefighting and or Emergency Response ...

Page 3: ...ury NOTICE NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury 2 0 SPECIFICATIONS Length 29 7 in 754 mm Width 14 0 in 356 mm Depth 8 0 in 203 mm Weight ready to use Ready to use with Standard couplings 37 35 lbs 17 0 kg Maximum Spreader Opening 24 0 in 610 mm Maximum Spreader Travel Distance 23 9 in 607 mm Spreader Opening Time 4 seconds Spreader Closing Time 4 seconds Rated Input P...

Page 4: ...y 3 0 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Responsibility rests on the equipment s operator to use and deploy appropriate protective clothing and equipment are used Proper clothing and equipment provide protection from hazards to which personnel are exposed or could be exposed while working with this product 2 1 PART IDENTIFICATION Protective Rack Cover Handle Tool Connection Hose Valve Manifold Control Valve Hand...

Page 5: ...t is usually not necessary to place the directional control of the power unit in the neutral position before connecting and disconnecting However certain circumstances such as back pressure in the return line and or cold temperatures may make connecting and disconnecting under flow extremely difficult or impossible If you are unable to connect and disconnect while the line is under flow place the ...

Page 6: ...emove the flat washer Slide the protective rack cover up and off of the rod rack 2 Using external retaining ring pliers remove the retaining rings which secure the spreader arm pivot pins to the spreader bracket Photo 1 Discard the retaining rings Tap out the pivot pins Photo 2 Lift each arm out of the spreader bracket Photo 3 3 Clean away all dirt and grease Inspect the spreader arms and the rod ...

Page 7: ...esult in serious injury or death Loss of hydraulic pressure prevents the rescue tool from operating properly and may result in serious injury or death Keep hose couplings free of dirt and contaminants Even with care residual oils on the moving parts gradually accumulate dirt and grit making hose connections difficult To clean hose couplings immerse in or scrub with an automotive type aerosol solve...

Page 8: ...ses fittings and couplings after each use for damage leakage and excessive wear 4 If rescue tool damage or excessive wear is noticed remove the rescue tool from service immediately contact your local dealer or AMKUS Rescue Systems for service 5 If the rescue tool becomes contaminated determine the nature of the contamination IE biological chemical radioactive The authority having jurisdiction may ...

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