Amkus Rescue tools Flashcards

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Can you apply all of TFD’s values to car extractions?

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Why yes you can! Now do them all in your head!

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Extraction tools

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a. The primary tool used in vehicular extrication is the powered hydraulic extrication tool
b. Used for opening and dismantling vehicles
e. Used to remove doors, push back seats, pull back steering columns, remove/roll back dash boards
f. Initial strategies: Charged hose line, stabilization of car, disconnects battery, make patient contact, glass management, extrication plan.

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Three basic functions of hydraulic tools

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Spreading
Compressing
Shearing

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Amkus rescue system basic components

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i. Power unit
ii. Cutters
iii. Spreaders
iv. Ram

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GB2A - XLO power unit details

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a. Gas Powered
b. Briggs and Stratton engine (4-6hp)
c. 2 tools
d. Alternatingly
e. XLO- with a roll bar
f. It has a three position diverter valve that allows for simultaneous connection, but alternating operation
g. Uses non-toxic mineral based hydraulic fluid
h. Roll cage protects engine
i. Hose storage on side
j. Hoses (2 pairs) are steel braided and 20ft long

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GB2A - XLO power unit specs

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i. Weight 85lbs
ii. L: 23 in
iii. W: 19in
iv. H: 20.4in
v. Max operating pressure: 10500psi
vi. Capacity of oil reservoir: 2 gallons

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GH2S - XL power unit details

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a. Gas powered
b. Honda 5.5hp engine
c. 2 tools
d. Simultaneously
e. Newer model is the GH2S2-XL
f. Has a high pressure two stage pumping systems (GH2S2 has two pumps)
g. 2 two-way diverter valves
h. Two tools can be connected and used simultaneously
i. Uses non-toxic mineral based hydraulic fluid
j. Roll cage protects engine
k. Hose storage on side

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GH2S - XL power unit specs

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i. Weight: 94lbs (GH2S2 is 114)
ii. L: 23
iii. W: 19
iv. H:20.5in
v. Max operating pressure: 10500psi
vi. Capacity of oil reservoir: 2 gallons

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Starting the Amkus power unit

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a. Full PPE + eye/ear (or towers for you!)
b. Diverter valve should be in neutral prior to startup
c. Connect hoses prior to start up
d. Throttle fast if warm and “choke” if cold
e. Clear behind, place foot on base, one hand on roll cage, pull starter per norm

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Man, these power units seem kinda the same…

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NO! Know the differences! Vasquez said so!

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Model 30CX spreaders details

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a. Lightest weight full size spreaders
b. Replaced the model 30
c. Cast aluminum and magnesium alloy
d. Anodized for corrosion protection
e. Max operating pressure is 10500
f. Tips are case hardened steel

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Model 30CX spreaders specs

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i. Max spread = 32in
ii. Max spreading force = 16950psi
iii. Max compression force = 14400psi
iv. Weight: 47.5lbs
v. W:12in
vi. L: 30.1in
vii. Depth: 8.2in

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Cutter do’s and don’ts

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a. Use “throat” of cutters when possible, not tips.
b. Do not cut hardened steel (steering wheel columns, roll bars, seat belt or door anchors, backing plates etc.). This will case jaws to shatter!
c. Do not use on toenails!

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Model 25 Heavy Duty cutters

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a. They cut. Duh.
b. Specs
i. Max cutting force 60000psi
ii. Max opening 4.1in
iii. Weight 30lbs
iv. W 9in
v. L20.5in
vi. Depth 7.6in
vii. Max operating pressure 10500psi

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Model 25E Speedway

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a. Longer blade and wider opening cover the need for continuous cutting of B and C posts
b. Not available at the academy
c. Specs
i. Max cutting force 60000psi
ii. Max opening 7in at tips and 8in at center
iii. Weight 34lbs
iv. W 9in
v. L 23.5in
vi. Depth 7.6in
vii. Max operating pressure 10500psi

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Model 21A cutters

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a. Newest generation
b. HV04 only
c. Specs
i. Max cutting force 110000psi
ii. Max opening 5.2in
iii. Weight 35lbs
iv. W 9in
v. L 25.8in
vi. Depth 8in
vii. Max operating pressure 10500

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Amkus Rams

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a. Unique design distributes load
b. Check valve design maintains load (disconnect the hose and it still stays put)
c. Push/pull design allows for use with standard chain packages
d. Anodized for corrosion protection
f. Ram extension
i. 10in extension
ii. Conical point for corners
iii. Claw attachment for outside corners
g. Extrication chain (Cleves and shackle)

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What sizes are the Amkus rams avalible in?

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20in
30in
40in
60in

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20in Amkus ram specs

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  1. On engines and LT/LDs
  2. Length open 21in
  3. Length closed 15.4in
  4. Weight 22.5lbs
  5. Width overall 12.8in
  6. Depth 10in
  7. Max push 30,650
  8. Max pull 14,400
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Amkus hose facts

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a. Hoses are steel braided and 20in long, color coded for safety and communication
b. Couplings have 1/4th turn coupling, pin, depressible sleeves, male and female connections
c. Don’t drop them in dirt
d. Connect prior to starting
e. Make sure diverter valve is in neutral

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Safety for Amkus tools

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a. Clear area (if possible) during cutting and spreading
b. Never cut compressed cylinders
c. Try to keep tool at right angle when cutting or spreading
d. Always be aware of hand position when operating tools
e. “Remember that you break easier than the tool or car will.”
f. Always have secondary eye protection
g. Always keep diverter valves in neutral position when not in use
h. Be aware of tool inversion causing controls to seem opposite.