©Copyright Amkus Rescue Systems, Inc. 2018-2020
LAA-002 March 10, 2020 Rev02
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4.0 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
It is the responsibility of the user to insure that appropriate protective clothing and equipment are used to provide protection from
those hazards to which personnel are exposed or could be exposed while working with this product.
5.0 TRAINING
This product is designed to be used by trained emergency services personnel. Technical rope rescue and rope rescue training are
inherently dangerous activities. Its use should be limited to trained personnel only. All personnel using this equipment are assumed
to have completed a course of instruction that is acknowledged as being educationally sound by the local authority having jurisdiction
over such training. This document contains basic operating and maintenance instructions only.
6.0 INSTALLATION
6.1 SET-UP PROCEDURE
AMKUS equipment is manufactured with superior craftsmanship and quality that is backed by the standard warranty which is
published at http://www.amkus.com/resources/information. Normally, AMKUS equipment is prepared and serviced by your dealer
prior to delivery. 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.
2. Receiver hitch requirement 2” x 2”: Minimum Class IV Rated.
3. Ensure all components used with rope rescue system can maintain a 10:1 safety factor at max impact force. See section 7.2 for
more information.
DANGER
Receiver hitches rated less than 10,000 lbs (4535 kg) may not withstand a rope impact load while
operating the ARSS-1 at its maximum rated force. A hitch failure may result in injury or death.
Always mount ARRS-1 to a receiver rated to a minimum capacity of 10,000 lbs (4535 kg).
4. Ensure an adequate electrical power supply (115 V.A.C. / 20 Amps). Notice: If the ARRS-1 is operated from an inadequate power
supply, damage to the motor can occur. (Full load draw is 14 Amps)
6.2 ROPE SELECTION
When using customer supplied rope, the rope must meet the following requirements and pass the inspections listed in section 13.
• Nylon Construction
• Rope Diameter between ½” and
⅝
” (12.7 mm and 15.88 mm)
• NFPA 1983 certi
fi
ed Low Stretch Life Safety Rope
