Amkus ARRS-1 Instruction For Safe Installation, Operation, And Maintenance Download

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©Copyright Amkus Rescue Systems, Inc. 2018-2020

LAA-002 March 10, 2020 Rev02

9.0 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

Hoist motor will not operate

Check to ensure that hoist is properly connected to electric
power source.

Check the circuit breaker.

Check to ensure foot switch is functioning by plugging any
electrical device such as a lamp or radio into it and determine if
the foot switch will turn the device on and o

ﬀ

If motor still will not operate, contact your local AMKUS Rescue
Systems dealer.

Foot switch will not operate

Check to ensure foot switch is plugged in correctly.

Contact your local AMKUS Rescue Systems dealer. for
replacement switch.

Hoist lacks power or slows
during operation

Ensure the load does not exceed the hoist’s working capacity of
1,000 lbs, (453 kg)

Hoist motor operates but
capstan does not turn

Discontinue use and contact your local AMKUS Rescue Systems
dealer.

Summary of Contents for ARRS-1

Page 1: ...Electrically driven capstan operated hoist system for rope rescue operations The AMKUS Rope Rescue System may be paired with a truck mounted monopod a bipod or tripod Refer to manuals for these devices when operating the ARSS 1 paired to these devices This manual does NOTaddress operation or servicing ofAMKUS Rope Rescue Systems Only competent rescue tool repair technicians are qualified to repair...

Page 2: ...operable condition and has been maintained in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 6 Failure to follow these guidelines may result in death burns or other severe injury FEMSA Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Service Association P O Box 147 Lynnfield MA 01940 www FEMSA org This manual does NOT address operation or servicing of AMKUS Rope Rescue Systems Only competent rescue tool repa...

Page 3: ... SET UP PROCEDURE 6 2 ROPE SELECTION 7 0 ROPE SETUP AND GETTING STARTED 7 1 HOIST WRAPS 7 2 IMPACT FORCES 7 3 GETTING STARTED 8 0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8 1 CONTROLLING A LOAD 8 2 LOWERING A LOAD 8 3 RAISING A LOAD 8 4 TENDING PRUSIKS 8 5 ROPE WRAPS AND PREVENTING OVERLAP 9 0 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 10 0 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 10 1 MAINTENANCE RECORDS 11 0 PARTS SERVICE AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION 12 0 D...

Page 4: ...s without circuit breaker protection Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI protection is required for this electric motor Test GFIC function before using the motor Avoid operation of electric equipment in heavy rain or standing water Treat the GFCI as a backup safety device The GFCI is subject to failure and should not be used as a replacement for safe practices This tool has a polarized plug to r...

Page 5: ...evere injury or death Always use a rope with a minimum breaking strength per NFPA 1983 WARNING Do not use a rope that fails any part of the rope inspection listed in section 11 1 Rope that fails under tension will release stored energy violently potentially causing severe injury or death Before any operation check the entire length of rope according to section 11 1 WARNING Do not keep the rope sta...

Page 6: ... supply requirement 115 V A C 20 Amps Full load draw 14 Amps 60 hz Receiver hitch requirement 2 x 2 Minimum Class IV Rated with a minimum capacity of 10 000 lbs 4535 kg Rope Requirement rescue rope 1 2 to 5 8 12 7 mm to 15 88 mm Rope Minimum Breaking Strength Per NFPA 1983 Maximum rope Speed 40 feet per minute up to full load 12 m min up to full load 3 1 PART IDENTIFICATION Capstan Upper Sheave Le...

Page 7: ... If however you have decided to place the equipment into service yourself please review the following instructions carefully The ARRS1 is delivered with the following components Capstan hoist assembly Foot switch Hitch extension Hitch pins 2 1 Remove equipment from the packing cartons and carefully inspect for damage Damage that occurs during shipment should be reported immediately to the carrier ...

Page 8: ...e rope the greater the magnification The farther the drop the greater the magnification A typical Life Safety rope with a moderate load can experience more than a doubling of tension if the load is allowed to drop even a few inches Always use dual tandem Prusiks to minimize any free fall distance 7 3 GETTING STARTED 1 Slide the hitch extension into the vehicle mounted hitch receiver Align the hole...

Page 9: ... capstan is rotating apply pulling force to the tail or fall line of the rope Continue to pull the tail line until the load is raised to the desired position Release the foot switch 8 4 TENDING PRUSIKS Tending the Prusiks is an important part of operating the ARRS 1 Depending on how well the Prusiks are tended free fall distances can be between a fraction of an inch up to 12 inches Keep all body p...

Page 10: ...radio into it and determine if the foot switch will turn the device on and oﬀ If motor still will not operate contact your local AMKUS Rescue Systems dealer Foot switch will not operate Check to ensure foot switch is plugged in correctly Contact your local AMKUS Rescue Systems dealer for replacement switch Hoist lacks power or slows during operation Ensure the load does not exceed the hoist s work...

Page 11: ... until it is discarded The following information if applicable must be included on the test record for each rope rescue system 1 Assigned identification number 2 Manufacturer 3 Product or model designation 4 Vendor 5 Warranty 6 Date received and date put in service 7 Date of each service test and service test results 8 Damage and repairs including who made the repairs and the cost of repair parts ...

Page 12: ... 14 0 INSPECTION CLEANING DECONTAMINATION AND STORAGE Always store the tool securely in a clean dry space Disconnect power source BEFORE BEING PLACED BACK IN SERVICE the rescue tool must be inspected to this list Check to see that all rescue tool markings are legible o Contact your local dealer or AMKUS Rescue Systems for replacement labels Wipe the tool clean using fresh water If the rescue tool ...

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