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9.2 Inspections StrongArm™ e100/le100
9.3 Protective equipment
• Check the protective equipment used on / in the vicinity of the rescue device. Pay particular
attention to the protective cover for the movable parts (there should be no cracks!).
Inspections to be carried out:
Visual Inspection
StrongArm™ e100/le100 with cutting and spreading function
• Opening width of the blade arms on the tips (see chapter "Technical data"),
• General tightness (leaks),
• Operability of the star grip - check the automatic return into middle position after release
(deadman function),
• Existence and stability of handle and rotation function,
• Labels complete and legible,
• Covers in perfect condition,
• Check the torque of the pivot bolt (for torque M
A,
see "Technical Data").
• Blade arms free of cracks and nicks or deformations on the cutting surfaces,
• Cutting surfaces fit on top of each other without making contact,
• Bolts and retaining rings of the blade arms are in place and in good condition,
• Illumination of main switch (blue device), (work area optionally) fully functional.
• Opening width of arms at the tips (see chapter "Technical Data"),
• Tool arms/tips not cracked,
• Pins and retaining rings on the tool tips are present and in a proper condition,
• Corrugation of the tips clean and well-edged, no tears.
• The tips must be in place and locked (Lock and Release function).
Battery and power supply
• Casing undamaged,
• Electrical contact surfaces clean and undamaged
• Battery(-ies) fully charged (when used)
• Charging state display of lithium-ion battery or batteries fully functional
• Battery lock and release function
Functional test
• Easy opening and closing or extension/retraction of star grip controls,
• No unusual noises
• No further movement of tool arms when interrupting the valve function during the process
(deadman switch).
