©Copyright Amkus Rescue Systems, Inc. 2010 - 2020
LAS-001 June 22. 2020 Rev07
AMKUS RESCUE SYSTEMS
amkus.com
4201 Montdale Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383-4098 USA
800-592-6587 • 219-548-5000 • Fax 219-476-1669
10.0 INSPECTION, CLEANING, DECONTAMINATION, AND STORAGE
1. Always store the tool securely in a clean dry space.
2. Never store a tools or power unit hoses under pressure. Always relieve the pressure on hoses and tools after use.
BEFORE BEING PLACED BACK IN SERVICE, rescue tools must be inspected to this checklist;
1. Check to see that important tool markings are legible.
Contact your local dealer or AMKUS Rescue Systems for replacement labels.
2. Wipe tool, hoses, fittings and couplings clean (see routine maintenance for hoses and couplings).
3. Inspect the rescue tool, hoses, 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 follow internal decontamination guidelines or request technical advice from AMKUS Rescue
Systems.
WARNING
Any rescue tool failing any part of the checklist is unsafe for use and must have the problem
corrected before use or being placed back into service. Operating a rescue tool that has failed
the checklist is a misuse of this equipment. Contact your local dealer or Amkus Rescue Systems.
11.0 PARTS, SERVICE AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Parts, service and technical information may be obtained from your local AMKUS dealer, or by contacting AMKUS Rescue Systems.
