Amkus Rescue Tools Flashcards
What are the 3 basic functions of a powered hydraulic extrication tool?
Spreading
Compressing
Shearing
What are the 4 basic components of the Amkus rescue system?
Power unit
Cutters
Spreaders
Rams
What are the initial actions/tactics/strategies?
Line on ground Stabilization Battery Patient contact Glass management Extrication plan
What kind of engine and how many HP for the GB2A_XLO power unit?
Gas powered Briggs and Stratton
4-6HP
What is the thing called that lets you select which side to operate on the power unit?
Diverter valve
What are the 3 positions on the diverter valve?
Left
Right
Neutral
Does GB2A-XLO allow the two tools to simultaneously operate or alternately operate?
Alternate
What kind of fluid do do the GB2A-XLO and the GH2S-XL use?
Non-toxic mineral bases hydraulic fluid
What does the “XLO” mean on the GB2A-XLO?
That it has a roll cage
What are 3 facts about the hoses used on the power units?
Steel braided
2-pairs
20’ long
For the GB2A-XLO, what is the... Weight Length Width Height Max operating pressure Capacity of oil reservoir
85lbs 23" 19" 20.4" 10,500psi 2 gal
What kind of engine and how many HP for GH2S-XL?
Gas powered Honda
5.5 HP
What is different about the diverter valves between the GB2A-XLO and the GH2S-XL?
The GB2A-XLO has 1 diverter valve and the GH2S-XL has 2 diverter valves
With the GH2S-XL, can you operate 2 tools simultaneously or alternately?
Simultaneously, or independantly
Pumping system on the GH2S-XL?
The GH2S2?
High pressure two stage pumping system
GH2S2 has 2 high pressure pumps
For the GH2S2, what is the... Weight Length WIdth Height Max operating pressure Capacity of oil reservoir
94lbs 23in 19in 20.5in 10,500psi 2 gal
What position should the diverter valve be when starting a power unit?
Neutral position
Should you connect the hoses before or after starting?
Before starting
When starting a power unit, the throttle should be in the ____ position when warm and in the ____ position when cold
Fast
Choke
Right before you you are about to start a power unit, you should…
Clear behind
What should your hands and feet be doing while starting the power unit?
Place one hand on the roll cage, place foot at the base, and grasp and pull starter with short rapid strokes
Which full size spreader is the lightest?
The model 30CX
Which model did the 30CX replace?
The Model 30
The Model 30CX is _____ for _____ protection
Anodized for Corrosion Protection
What is the Model 30CX made out of?
Aluminum and magnesium alloy
What is the maximum operating pressure of the Model 30CX and the Model 25 Heavy Duty Cutter?
10,500 psi
What are the tips made out of on the model 30CX Spreader/
Hardened steel
What is the maximum spreading distance of the Model 30CX?
32”
What is maximum spreading and compression force of the Model 30CX?
Spreading-16,950
Compression-14,400
For the Model 30CX, what is the... Length Width Depth Weight
30.1”
12”
8.2”
47.5lbs including hoses
What is the maximum cutting force of the Model 25 Heavy Duty Cutter and the Model 25E Speedway Cutters?
60,000psi
For the Model 25 Heavy Duty Cutter, what is the... Max cutting opening Weight Length Width Depth
4.1" 30lbs 20.5" 9" 7.6"
For the Model 25E Speedway Cutters, what is the…
Max cutter opening at tips and at the center
Weight
Length
Width
Depth
7" at tips and 8" at center 34lbs 23.5" 9" 7.6"
For all models of cutters, you should use the ____ of the cutters to cut instead of the tips
Throat
When using cutters, you should never cut ____ ____
Hardened steel
What are some examples of hardened steel that can be found in a vehicle?
(3)
Steering wheel columns, roll bars, backing plates for seat belts
What is the maximum cutting force for the Model 21A Cutters?
110,000 psi
Where is the Model 21A Cutter found?
Heavy Rescue 04
For the Model 21A Cutters, what is the... Length Width Depth Weight Cutter opening distance
25.8" 9" 8" 35lbs 5.2"
What do the spreaders and rams have that allows them to hold their position even if you disconnect the hoses?
Check valves
What are the 4 sizes of Rams?
20”
30”
40”
60”
Where can the 20” ram be found?
Engines, ladders, ladder tenders
For the 20" ram, what is the... Length open Length closed Width overall Depth Weight
21" 15.4" 12.8" 10" 22.5lbs
For the 20” ram, what is the max push force and the max pull force?
Push-30,650
Pull-14,400
How long is the ram extension?
10”
What are the 2 attachments for the ram extension?
Conical point for inside corners
Claw attachment for outside corners
Why are the hoses color coded?
For safety and communication
The hose couplings have a ___ turn
1/4
Can you cut compressed cylinders?
NEVER
Always have ______ eye protection
Secondary
When not in use, always keep the diverter valves in the ____ position
Neutral
Beware of ____ ______ causing controls to seem opposite
Tool inversion
What is the name of the new power unit that Amkus showed us that we didn’t buy?
The GH2B-MCH
