Holmatro Flashcards
The powerhead has seven parts
- Four stroke, 3.5 H.P. Honda motor
- ONLY use Holmatro mineral-based hydraulic
fluid - Can operate 2 rescue tools simultaneously
without loss of performance - Two LED lights for lighting the unit illuminate
when the unit is started - Three LED lights located to the right of the
female connections: - Access panel to access oil dipstick and air filter
- Storing the power unit on the rig
When storing it on the rig (3 things)
o The ON / OFF switch in the OFF position. This closes the fuel supply valve
o The choke in the ON position
o The fuel tank vent kept in the closed position to prevent fuel from leaking
Three LED lights located to the right of thefemale connections
o The top red LED is for low oil pressure and also indicates that the unit is not sitting
level. The unit may shut down if it is placed on a 20 degree slope orgreater
o The middle red LED indicates an overheat situation
o The bottom green LED indicates the unit is due for service
Maintenance: Daily and after use (4)
- Visual Inspection
- Check fluid levels (do not fill above max fill lines)
- Clean tools with soap and water after use
- Storage positions (released position)
- Storage positions (released position) (3)
o Cutter tips should be stored with tips just touching
o Spreader tips approx. 1” apart
o Ram piston with approx. 1/2” showing
Weekly check (4)
- Normal daily check
- Start powerhead and run for 15minutes
- Check hoses, tools and power unit for damage and leaks
- Check handle light for operation
Safety (4)
- Wear full PPE (safety glasses in addition to your helmet shield)
- Use extrication gloves for greater dexterity
- Keep yourself and hoses clear of moving / falling parts
- Do not position yourself between tool and object being removed / cut
Monthly check (11)
- Check the powerhead engine oil
- Check the powerhead engine air filter
- Run powerhead for 15 minutes
- ZEP45 all female connections while twisting them
- Check male dust caps for burrs and sand with #220 grit sand paper as needed
- Check female dust caps for intact “O” rings
- Ensure all connections are dirt free
- Inspect each tool for cleanliness and damage
- Fully open & close each tool
- Insure all ram shaft are free of scratches and seals are in good condition
- All cutting tool surfaces should be smooth and fla
Use (6)
Use
* Can be used for extrication, rescue and forcible entry
* To start:
* Hoses and tools can be connected to the power unit at any time, with the unit
running or off and in no particular order
* Tools can also be hot swapped and can be left in position and under load
* Hoses may be connected to each other for extending reach
* Know how to use the pressure relief device
How to start (5)
o Turn the ON / OFF selector switch to the ON position
o Open the fuel tank vent
o Make sure choke is on
o Pull the starter cord
o After 20 or 30 seconds of warm up, the choke can be turned off
Chain - T2 chain inventory includes (7)
- 1/2” Black grade 100 chain used for various stabilization and extrication situations.
- I.e. pulling steering columns, securing heavy loads and pulling vehicles.
- (2) approximately 6’ sections with wrecking hook at one end.
- (1) 20 foot section with ½” chain hook at each end.
- (1) 3’ take up chain with chain hook at each end to connect 2 chain sections in
order to reset spreaders after a pull. - (2) ½” chain hook tips for spreaders.
- (1) hook cluster with wrecking hook, chain hook and oval link.
3 rams (3)
- Large, medium and small
- With the proper attachments, these are capable of pushing or pulling. The pulling
force is approx. 1/3 of the pushing force - Stored with the shaft extended 1/2
Hose (6)
- Each length of hose is 32 feet
- Two hoses, one blue and one orange
- The hose is a hose within a hose, with a high pressure supply hose inside a low
pressure return hose - Each end has swivel connectors, allowing the hose to rotate and preventing the
hose from kinking - Kevlar reinforced for strength and flexibility
- Stored with ends unconnecte
Cutters (3)
- The greatest cutting force is at the back of the tips, not at the tip
- Do not cut hardened steel whenever possible. However, if it is necessary, use the
back part of the tips - Stored with the tips just touching
Spreaders (2)
- Can be used to spread or squeeze (pull)
- Stored with tips open 1”
