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Inspections to be carried out:
Visual Inspection
Spreader
• Opening width of arms at the tips (see chapter on "Technical Data"),
• General tightness (leaks),
• Operability of the star grip - check the automatic return into middle position after release
(dead man’s function),
• Existence and stability of handle,
• Labels complete and legible,
• Covers in perfect condition,
• Spreader arms not cracked,
• Pins and retaining rings on the spreader arms 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
• Illumination of main switch, work area and connection shaft fully functional.
Battery
• Casing undamaged
• Electrical contact surfaces clean and undamaged
• Battery(-ies) fully charged
• Charging state display of lithium-ion battery or batteries fully functional
Functional test
• Easy opening and closing of star grip controls,
• No unusual noises
• No further movement of spreader arms when interrupting the valve function during the
process (dead man's switch).
8.3 Overview of eDRAULIC spreader
Inspections to be carried out:
• 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 may be no cracks!).
8.4 Protective equipment
• Use a clean, dust free, moist towel to wipe the tool and battery down to remove residual
dirt and debris.
• Allow tool and battery to air dry at room temperature as long as possible before next use.
36-48 hours is recommended.
• Lubricate all exposed steel parts (spreader tips, squeezing plates, protective plates, etc.)
with a rust inhibitor, like WD-40 Long Term Rust Inhibitor.
• Carry out functional test as described in 8.3
