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Amkus Rescue Tools Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 3 basic functions of a powered hydraulic extrication tool?

A

Spreading
Compressing
Shearing

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2
Q

What are the 4 basic components of the Amkus rescue system?

A

Power unit
Cutters
Spreaders
Rams

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3
Q

What are the initial actions/tactics/strategies?

A 
Line on ground
Stabilization
Battery
Patient contact
Glass management
Extrication plan
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4
Q

What kind of engine and how many HP for the GB2A_XLO power unit?

A

Gas powered Briggs and Stratton

4-6HP

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5
Q

What is the thing called that lets you select which side to operate on the power unit?

A

Diverter valve

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6
Q

What are the 3 positions on the diverter valve?

A

Left
Right
Neutral

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7
Q

Does GB2A-XLO allow the two tools to simultaneously operate or alternately operate?

A

Alternate

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8
Q

What kind of fluid do do the GB2A-XLO and the GH2S-XL use?

A

Non-toxic mineral bases hydraulic fluid

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9
Q

What does the “XLO” mean on the GB2A-XLO?

A

That it has a roll cage

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10
Q

What are 3 facts about the hoses used on the power units?

A

Steel braided
2-pairs
20’ long

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11
Q 
For the GB2A-XLO, what is the...
Weight
Length
Width
Height
Max operating pressure
Capacity of oil reservoir
A 
85lbs
23"
19"
20.4"
10,500psi
2 gal
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12
Q

What kind of engine and how many HP for GH2S-XL?

A

Gas powered Honda

5.5 HP

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13
Q

What is different about the diverter valves between the GB2A-XLO and the GH2S-XL?

A

The GB2A-XLO has 1 diverter valve and the GH2S-XL has 2 diverter valves

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14
Q

With the GH2S-XL, can you operate 2 tools simultaneously or alternately?

A

Simultaneously, or independantly

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15
Q

Pumping system on the GH2S-XL?

The GH2S2?

A

High pressure two stage pumping system

GH2S2 has 2 high pressure pumps

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16
Q 
For the GH2S2, what is the...
Weight
Length
WIdth
Height
Max operating pressure
Capacity of oil reservoir
A 
94lbs
23in
19in
20.5in
10,500psi
2 gal
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17
Q

What position should the diverter valve be when starting a power unit?

A

Neutral position

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18
Q

Should you connect the hoses before or after starting?

A

Before starting

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19
Q

When starting a power unit, the throttle should be in the ____ position when warm and in the ____ position when cold

A

Fast

Choke

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20
Q

Right before you you are about to start a power unit, you should…

A

Clear behind

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21
Q

What should your hands and feet be doing while starting the power unit?

A

Place one hand on the roll cage, place foot at the base, and grasp and pull starter with short rapid strokes

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22
Q

Which full size spreader is the lightest?

A

The model 30CX

23
Q

Which model did the 30CX replace?

A

The Model 30

24
Q

The Model 30CX is _____ for _____ protection

A

Anodized for Corrosion Protection

25
Q

What is the Model 30CX made out of?

A

Aluminum and magnesium alloy

26
Q

What is the maximum operating pressure of the Model 30CX and the Model 25 Heavy Duty Cutter?

A

10,500 psi

27
Q

What are the tips made out of on the model 30CX Spreader/

A

Hardened steel

28
Q

What is the maximum spreading distance of the Model 30CX?

A

32”

29
Q

What is maximum spreading and compression force of the Model 30CX?

A

Spreading-16,950

Compression-14,400

30
Q 
For the Model 30CX, what is the...
Length
Width
Depth
Weight
A

30.1”
12”
8.2”
47.5lbs including hoses

31
Q

What is the maximum cutting force of the Model 25 Heavy Duty Cutter and the Model 25E Speedway Cutters?

A

60,000psi

32
Q 
For the Model 25 Heavy Duty Cutter, what is the...
Max cutting opening
Weight
Length
Width
Depth
A 
4.1"
30lbs
20.5"
9"
7.6"
33
Q

For the Model 25E Speedway Cutters, what is the…
Max cutter opening at tips and at the center
Weight
Length
Width
Depth

A 
7" at tips and 8" at center
34lbs
23.5"
9"
7.6"
34
Q

For all models of cutters, you should use the ____ of the cutters to cut instead of the tips

A

Throat

35
Q

When using cutters, you should never cut ____ ____

A

Hardened steel

36
Q

What are some examples of hardened steel that can be found in a vehicle?
(3)

A

Steering wheel columns, roll bars, backing plates for seat belts

37
Q

What is the maximum cutting force for the Model 21A Cutters?

A

110,000 psi

38
Q

Where is the Model 21A Cutter found?

A

Heavy Rescue 04

39
Q 
For the Model 21A Cutters, what is the...
Length
Width
Depth
Weight
Cutter opening distance
A 
25.8"
9"
8"
35lbs
5.2"
40
Q

What do the spreaders and rams have that allows them to hold their position even if you disconnect the hoses?

A

Check valves

41
Q

What are the 4 sizes of Rams?

A

20”
30”
40”
60”

42
Q

Where can the 20” ram be found?

A

Engines, ladders, ladder tenders

43
Q 
For the 20" ram, what is the...
Length open
Length closed
Width overall
Depth
Weight
A 
21"
15.4"
12.8"
10"
22.5lbs
44
Q

For the 20” ram, what is the max push force and the max pull force?

A

Push-30,650

Pull-14,400

45
Q

How long is the ram extension?

A

10”

46
Q

What are the 2 attachments for the ram extension?

A

Conical point for inside corners

Claw attachment for outside corners

47
Q

Why are the hoses color coded?

A

For safety and communication

48
Q

The hose couplings have a ___ turn

A

1/4

49
Q

Can you cut compressed cylinders?

A

NEVER

50
Q

Always have ______ eye protection

A

Secondary

51
Q

When not in use, always keep the diverter valves in the ____ position

A

Neutral

52
Q

Beware of ____ ______ causing controls to seem opposite

A

Tool inversion

53
Q

What is the name of the new power unit that Amkus showed us that we didn’t buy?

A

The GH2B-MCH

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