©Copyright Amkus Rescue Systems, Inc. 2018-2020
LAA-002 March 10, 2020 Rev02
AMKUS RESCUE SYSTEMS
MADE IN USA • amkus.com
4201 Montdale Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383-4098 USA
800-592-6587 • 219-548-5000 • Fax 219-476-1669
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.
12.0 DECOMMISSIONING
When decommissioning any AMKUS Rescue Systems Tool or power supply local regulations shall be followed. For proper disposal
information contact your local AMKUS Rescue Systems dealer.
13.0 ROPE INSPECTION
There are several aspects of a rope to inspect prior to returning it to service. If the inspected rope matches any of the following
conditions, it will be necessary to either contact AMKUS Rescue Systems to purchase a replacement rope or replace it with a NFPA
1983 certi
fi
ed life safety rope.
• Rope shows visible signs of damage.
• Rope has been exposed to heat, direct
fl
ame impingement, or abrasion.
• Rope has been subjected to an impact load.
• Rope has been exposed to liquids, solids, gases, mists, or vapors of any chemical or other material that can deteriorate rope.
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 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.
• Visually inspect the rescue tool for damage and excessive wear.
• 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.
• Power cords and plugs are not damaged.
• Both hitch pins are secured in the hitch extension.
• Worn lead block pulleys, pins, and Prusik lines have been replaced.
• Capstan, motor, and mounting block connections remain
fi
rm.
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.
