Amkus iC550, Instructions For Safe Operation And Maintenance

Page 1: ...uld be kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel This manual does NOT address servicing of AMKUS Rescue Systems Only competent rescue tool repair technicians are qualified to repair AMKUS equipment Read and understand all instructions and warnings included in the packaging for DEWALT lithium ion batteries and chargers CUTTER Model iC550 SPREADER Model iS240 iS240 L iS280 iS280 L CO...

Page 2: ...autions and care of any equipment you may be called upon to use 4 It is your responsibility to be in proper physical condition and to maintain the personal skill level required to operate any equipment you may be called upon to use 5 It is your responsibility to know that your equipment is in operable condition and has been maintained in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 6 Failure to...

Page 3: ...e outlines the process of removal and replacement of the ION Spreader arms 2 0 PROCESS 2 1 DISASSEMBLY 2 1 1 Actuate the tool so that the arms are at the end of their stroke Be sure the arms have some play 3RZHU Rႇ the tool and remove the battery 2 1 3 Remove the pinch point guard by removing 3 2 5 mm Screws 2 1 4 Apply heat to the Pivot Point Retaining Nut for 45 60 seconds and remove using a 30m...

Page 4: ...F 6 4 ROTATING HANDLE 6 4 1 HANDLE LIGHTS 6 5 CONTROL VALVE ACTUATOR 7 0 OPERATION 7 1 BATTERY CHARGE STATUS 7 2 WHEN TO CHANGE THE BATTERY 7 3 STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS 7 4 CUTTING 7 5 SPREADING SQUEEZING LIFTING 7 6 TELESCOPING RAM OPERATION 8 0 ACCESSORIES 8 1 RAM EXTENSIONS 8 2 EXTENDED REACH SPREADER TIPS ERT 8 3 CHAIN USE 9 0 SAFETY GUARDS 10 0 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 10 1 ROUTINE MAINTENAN...

Page 5: ...ult in injury or death from laceration projectile high speed flying debris and pinch point injuries Stay clear of the path of travel Avoid unnecessary risk Examples include Never lift or hold a rescue tool by its cutting blades or spreader arms Never place hands between moving tool and a load Pinch points are created from tool movement causing risk of limb amputation i e fingers hands arms feet le...

Page 6: ...be hazardous Power cables and battery packs may be hidden from view in structures and electric vehicles Never operate near damaged electric power lines before power is verified as OFF WARNING Misuse of AMKUS Rescue Systems can result in a wide variety of hazards and consequences Remain aware of and avoid misuse situations Examples of misuse include Using low pressure 5000 psi tools on high pressur...

Page 7: ...ovides the motive forces needed to operate the tool The brushless direct current DC motor operates from energy stored in a 60 Volt battery The DC motor drives a high pressure pump Hydraulic fluid from the pump passes through a user operated control valve and moves the piston as directed by the user Moving the piston actuates the arms or blades of the rescue tool 3 1 VARIOUS MODELS AND TERMS Figure...

Page 8: ...124 x 84 x 91 Weight LB kg 2 25 1 0 CHARGER SPECIFICATIONS Part ICHRG120 Model DeWALT 20VMAX Fan Cooled Fast Charger DCB118 Input Power Volts AC 120 Output Volts DC 20 Charge Current A 8 Dimensions Length x Width x Height inches mm 7 6 x 4 7 x 3 3 193 x 120 x 84 Charge Time minutes 60 OPERATING LIMITS Operating Temperature Range Degrees F C 25 TO 140 32 TO 60 ELECTRIC DRIVE SPECIFICATIONS Motor Ty...

Page 9: ...ling Force LPF lb kN 5 850 26 0 Part iS240 L with lighted handle MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Length x Width x Height Inches mm 31 2 X 11 1 X 9 6 793 X 282 X 244 Weight excluding battery lb kg 48 4 22 0 Weight ready to use lb kg 50 7 23 0 Max Spreading Distance Inches mm 24 5 622 Max Spreader Opening w optional ERT tips Inches mm 32 0 813 Highest Spreading Force HSF lb kN 13 620 60 6 Lowes...

Page 10: ...ANICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Length x Width x Height Inches mm 33 9 X 9 5 X 9 5 861 X 241 X 241 Weight excluding battery lb kg 48 0 21 8 Weight ready to use lb kg 50 3 22 8 Max Spreading Distance Inches mm 15 5 394 Highest Spreading Force HSF lb kN 8 920 39 7 Lowest Spreading Force LSF lb kN 6 650 29 6 Cutter Opening Inches mm 7 3 185 Cutter Rating NFPA 1936 A6 B7 C6 D7 E7 Part iTR230 MECHANIC...

Page 11: ...ments for protective clothing and equipment are determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction AHJ WARNING AMKUS tools facilitate the extrication of entrapment victims Only trained emergency services personnel should attempt victim extrication All personnel using Amkus rescue tools are assumed to have completed a training course covering safe extrication of entrapment victims The training must be...

Page 12: ...cator light is on To Power OFF Press hold for 1 second and release the power button to shut off the rescue tool The power is off when the status LED indicator light is off The rescue tool will power off automatically after 20 minutes of inactivity Figure 6 3 WARNING Read and understand the battery and charger manufacturer s documentation before using the battery and charger WARNING An accidental s...

Page 13: ... by scrolling through each setting to OFF or by a single button press from a setting that s been powered ON for over 5 seconds Continuous use time is about 60 hours on low Battery saver function will turn the lights off after 15 minutes of continuous use Figure 6 4 1 RELEASE LOCK TENSION SCREW Flip the red latch up on the tool s cuff to rotate the rescue tool Flip the latch down to lock the handle...

Page 14: ...ntrol valve is in the OFF position the tool movement stops and holds position and load The control valve actuator controls the motor and hydraulic pump Electronics within the tool prevent electrical overload during operation Verify operation of control valve actuator by checking to see it returns automatically to the neutral position when released OPEN clockwise rotation closes the tool OFF Neutra...

Page 15: ...ontinuously operates the tool there is one bar left on the battery charge indicator or the Status LED indicates red for low battery 7 3 STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS 1 The best storage place is cool and dry away from direct sunlight and excess heat or cold 2 For long storage it is recommended to store a fully charged battery pack in a cool dry place out of the tool and charger for optimal results 3 If t...

Page 16: ...tely and reconsider cutting strategies CAUTION The blades on AMKUS cutters effectively cut steering columns brake pedals door mechanisms and other vehicle items as necessary for extrication However using AMKUS cutters as a piercing tool for heavy metal is not recommended Therefore when cutting take care to insure the blade tips move through a clear path of travel The blade tips can pierce automoti...

Page 17: ...erator or others in jeopardy immediately release the control valve actuator Stop and modify the extrication procedure The deadman safety feature returns the control valve actuator to the center neutral position stopping arm movement Seek another purchase point to proceed with the extrication WARNING When Spreading squeezing pulling and lifting operations can cause loads to become unstable Unstable...

Page 18: ...the lifting head to the object being displaced Ensure nearby people are clear of the crush zone before lifting or retracting Displace the object only as far as needed Stop to stabilize the load in increments as the load is lifted or lowered The telescoping ram is used in pushing and lifting objects with pistons extending The load is held when the control valve actuator is in OFF neutral position T...

Page 19: ...load to become unstable Sudden movement can occur in unstable loads having potential to cause severe injury or death Only use one extension at a time To Remove Line up the dots and pull To Install Line up the dots push on and twist AMK TCE10 10 inch ram extension 254 mm AMK TCE18 18 inch ram extension 457 mm AMK TCE27 27 inch ram extension 686 mm AMK TCE KIT all three extensions OR OR ...

Page 20: ... both chain kits are the same Secure chains around the load removing slack using grab hooks to latch fully across the chain tip of hook must not be inserted into holes of the chain link Remove slack in the chain using quick adjust links spreader or grab hooks combi Tension the chain slightly and check to see that the connections are stable and safe Activate the control valve actuator to close the ...

Page 21: ...er pivot bolt torque is 100 ft lb 136 N m Frequency Hours of Use Operation Method Responsible Party AFTER EVERY USE CHECK BLADES TIPS AND ARMS FOR WEAR or DAMAGE REPLACE IF DAMAGED Visual Operator EVERY 8 HOURS CHECK THE TOOL FOR DAMAGE VERIFY OPERATING CONTROLS BEFORE AND AFTER EACH USE REMOVE FROM SERVICE IF DAMAGED OR NOT OPERATING PROPERLY Visual ENSURE ALL NUTS AND BOLTS ARE SECURE TIGHTEN TO...

Page 22: ...cation is recommended for average service conditions More frequent lubrication may be required for severe or frequent usage conditions Refer to document LAA 023 SERVICE PROCEDURE Level 2 service technician and LIK 056 SERVICE PROCEDURE ION SPREADER ARM 10 1 5 HANDLE LIGHT BATTERY REPLACEMENT To replace the batteries for either of the independent lights located at opposite ends of the handle 4 Remo...

Page 23: ...l information contact your local AMKUS Rescue Systems dealer NOTICE Immediately remove malfunctioning or damaged tools from service Consult your dealer or AMKUS Rescue Systems ALL SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED SERVICE TECNICIANS IN OBSERVANCE OF SAFETY REGULATIONS PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASON POSSIBLE REMEDY PERFORMED BY MOTOR DOES NOT START Battery defective Replace battery O Tool not turned ...

Page 24: ...n 3 If the rescue tool becomes contaminated determine the nature of the contamination Follow the decontamination guidelines provided by the Authority Having Jurisdiction Technical advice may be requested from AMKUS Rescue Systems 4 Inspect the tool controls and battery after each use for damage leakage and excessive wear 5 If rescue tool damage or excessive wear is noticed remove the rescue tool f...