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©Copyright Amkus Rescue Systems, Inc. 2015 - 2017 

LAP-006 June 8, 2017 Rev05

DANGER

Understand  manual  before  use.  Operating  AMKUS  Rescue  Systems  without  understanding 

the manual, receiving proper training, and using appropriate personal protective equipment is 

a  misuse  of  AMKUS  equipment.  This  manual  does  not  fully  address  safety.  Additional  safety 

information  is  published  in  AMKUS  Safety  Manual  LAA-001.  Obtain  safety  information  at 

www.amkus.com/

GH2A-MC Series Mini Power Unit

User Information Manual

AMKUS RESCUE SYSTEMS

www.amkus.com

4201 Montdale Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383-4098 USA

800-592-6587 • 219-548-5000 • Fax 219-476-1669

Certified Model NFPA 1936

2015 Edition

 EN13204 Designation:  ATO

This manual is intended for use with manuals published by manufacturers of the prime movers (engine and 
pump) used in this power unit.

©Copyright Amkus Rescue Systems, Inc. 2016 

LAA-001 April 15, 2016 Rev00

DANGER

Understand manual before use. Operating AMKUS Rescue Systems without understanding the 

manual,  receiving  proper  training, and  using  appropriate  personal  protective  equipment  is  a 

misuse of AMKUS equipment. Obtain safety information at www.amkus.com/

This Safety Manual is intended to familiarize rescue workers and maintenance personnel with the safety messages of AMKUS 

Rescue Systems, including powered rescue tools (rams, cutters, spreaders, combination tools), power units (electric or gasoline

driven), and powered rescue tool components (cable assemblies, hose assemblies, hose reels, etc.). The safety messages in this 

publication supersede safety information appearing in AMKUS publications prior to April 2016. 

This manual is intended for use with manuals published by manufacturers of prime movers (engines, electric motors, and pumps) 

used in AMKUS power units.

This manual does 

NOT

 address operation or servicing of AMKUS Rescue Systems. Only competent rescue tool repair technicians 

are quali

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 ed to repair AMKUS equipment. This manual should be available to all personnel involved with AMKUS equipment.

SAFETY MANUAL for AMKUS 

RESCUE SYSTEMS

AMKUS RESCUE SYSTEMS

www.amkus.com

4201 Montdale Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383-4098 USA

800-592-6587 • 219-548-5000 • Fax 219-476-1669

Amkus Safety Manual LAA-001

GH2A-MC

Power unit with cage

GH2A-MCH

Power unit with carrying handle

Summary of Contents for GH2A-MC Series

Page 1: ...g appropriate personal protective equipment is a misuse of AMKUS equipment Obtain safety information at www amkus com This Safety Manual is intended to familiarize rescue workers and maintenance personnel with the safety messages of AMKUS Rescue Systems including powered rescue tools rams cutters spreaders combination tools power units electric or gasoline driven and powered rescue tool components...

Page 2: ... including purpose and limitations provided with any piece of equipment you may be called upon to use 3 It is your responsibility to know that you have been properly trained in Firefighting and or Emergency Response and in the use precautions 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 leve...

Page 3: ...able at AMKUS com and CHEMTREC com For equipment stored and operated in environments below 32 deg F 0 deg C contact Amkus Rescue Systems for recommendation Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir Capacity 0 68 gals US 2 57 liters Usable Hydraulic Fluid Capacity 0 66 gals US 2 50 liters Maximum Angle of Inclination 15 degrees from horizontal Engine Specifications Engine Honda GX100 2 8 bhp 2 1 kW Engine Oil Refer...

Page 4: ...Oil Fill Cap Dip Stick Engine Oil Drain Plug Fuel Fill Cap Starter Grip Fuel Shutoff Power Switch Mono Couplings Serial Number Label SEI Compliant Label Hydraulic Fluid Fill Plug Vent Cap Sight Glass Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir Selector Valve Knob Engine Choke Control Safety Label Throttle Standard Couplings ...

Page 5: ... may be supplied either with hydraulic hoses attached pump hoses or with couplings standard or mono that require extension hoses If your unit is equipped with pump hoses with standard couplings connect the male and female couplings at the end of each hose set creating a loop If your unit is equipped with standard couplings attach the extension hoses to the couplings on the power unit and connect t...

Page 6: ...ou are unable to connect or disconnect while the line s are under flow place the directional control s of the power unit in the neutral position and then connect or disconnect 7 0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7 1 GENERAL The GH2S2 series power units are simultaneous operation power units Two tools can be connected simultaneously and operated either independently or simultaneously Prior to starting the en...

Page 7: ...Set Up Procedures points 5 9 Check the pressure output of the power unit at each hose line by connecting a pressure gauge to the pressure line Move the selector valve to charge the line to which the gauge is connected The rated hydraulic pressure at maximum output is 10 500 psi 500 psi 724 bar 34 bar Verify performance by periodic testing using a pressure gage If performance falls outside of this ...

Page 8: ...ttings and couplings after each use for damage leakage and excessive wear 4 If the power unit 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 5 Check engine oil per the manufacturer recommendations after each use 6 Check the hydra...

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