TB 067 - Holmatro Rescue Tool Flashcards
is a hydraulically powered device used primarily for vehicle extrications and can be used in heavy rescue applications.
The Holmatro Rescue Tool
The Holmatro Rescue Tool carried by Truck companies consists of:
Power unit(2)
Spreaders
Cutters
Telescopic rams(2)
Hoses
Couplers
Pressure relief device
Sequent
Power unit
Both units are powered by __ cycle, air cooled ______ engines and use a _______ __________ pump to draw and pressurize hydraulic fluid from the reservoir, direct the fluid through the hose and finally through the tool.
4 cycle
Honda engines
Positive displacement pump
Both power units utilize a two-stage pump design capable of producing ________ psi. Initial extrication operations will only require use of the first stage pump, which is near _______ psi.
10,500 psi
3,000 psi
When an operation requires stronger tool forces, the second stage will “_______” which can increase the hydraulic pressure up to 10,500 psi.
Kick in
Power unit
This “_____ ______” to the second stage can be recognized by a momentary “________” of movement of the tool followed by a continued movement in the direction selected.
Change over
Stalling
Members using the tools need to keep the trigger handle in the desired
position during the “change over” phase to utilize the ________ ________ of the pump.
Second stage
The fluid used in both pumps is a ____-weight mineral based hydraulic fluid that is ______ or ________ ________ in color and is non-corrosive.
22 weight
Pale or light yellow
The fluid of the power unit is known as the _____ ______of the system
Life blood
PPU 15
__ lbs.
___ horsepower Honda engine
_______ rpm (set at factory)
_____ quarts regular unleaded gasoline
_______ cc usable hydraulic fluid
_______ tool operation
35 lbs
2.5 hp
4500 rpm
1.3 quarts
2000 cc
Single tool
DPU 30
___ lbs.
___ horsepower Honda engine
______ rpm (set at factory)
____ quarts regular unleaded gasoline
______ cc usable hydraulic fluid
_______ pump for simultaneous tool use
58 lbs
3 hp
3600 rpm
1.5 quarts
3000
Dual
SPREADERS
There is currently one spreader unit used on the truck companies. It is model
3260 UL
Spreaders
The trigger handle is of the “______ ______” design which when rotated _________, causes the spreader to open.
Dead man
Clockwise
Spreaders
To close rotate trigger
Counterclockwise
Spreaders
When released from either position, spring tension will cause the trigger to return to the _______ position and movement of the tool will cease.
Neutral
A built-in _______ ______ will keep the tool in its current position when the trigger handle is released while under load in either direction.
Check valve
Spreaders
There are two shackles provided for the spreader. They are equipped with a “_____ ______” used to connect to the ____ rated chain also provided.
Grab hooks
C-8
Spreaders
To install the shackles, first depress the spring-loaded buttons located towards the______ of the spreader arms and remove the tips.
Ends
Spreaders
Next align the shackle on the end of the each spreader arm, _________ the buttons and slide the shackle on until the buttons __________________________.
Depress
Pop back out
Spreaders
There are also ______ cutter tips included for panel cutting. Usually only one cutter tip is used, while one _________ tip is used as a base.
Two
Spreader
Uses for the cutter tips include ______ vans, _______ skins, _______-_______ or any other time when large panels of sheet metal need to be cut.
Panel vans
Aircraft skins
Semi-trailers
All cutters also utilize the “_____ ______” trigger handle design. When the trigger is rotated in the clockwise direction, the cutter blades will ______ and when rotated counterclockwise, the blades will ______.
Dead man trigger
Open
Close
Because of the powerful force employed while cutting with the Holmatro
cutters, extreme care should be used to ensure that the tips of the cutters ______ ______ _______ _______ on the opposite side of the blades.
DO NOT cross over
Cutters
Care should also be used to ensure that the material being cut does not cause the cutter to _______ and allow the blades to separate while cutting.
Twist
Three models of cutters are currently being used by the LAFD.
3020 UL
3035 NCT(NEW CAR TECHNOLOGY)
4050 NCT
3020 UL
________ lbs. cutting force
______” opening
_______ lbs.
63,400
5 1/4’’
27 1/2 LBS
3035 NCT (New Car Technology)
_________ lbs. cutting force
_________” opening
________ lbs.
57,320
5 5/8’’
33 1/2LBS
4050 NCT (New Car Technology)
_________ lbs. cutting force
_______” opening
_______ lbs.
208,00
7 1/8’’
37 1/2LBS
TELESCOPIC RAMS
Rotating the handle in the clockwise direction will cause the ram to ________. Rotating the handle in the counterclockwise direction will ________ the ram.
EXTEND
RETRACT
TELESCOPIC RAMS
Both rams are of the two-stage design whereas there is a _________ within a _______ that extends from the main body of the tool.
Plunger within a plunger
Telescopic rams
The ram extends from the end nearest the _______.
Handle
Telescopic ram
There is no provision for the use of the telescopic rams for a
Pulling operation
There are two models of telescopic rams currently carried by Truck companies.
3340
3350
Telescopic rams
3340
___” retracted to ____” fully extended
________ lbs. force - 1st stage, __________ lbs. force - 2nd stage
____ lbs
12’’ retracted to 23’’ fully extended
49,210
18,210
24 lbs
Telescopic rams
3350
___” retracted to _______” fully extended
________ lbs. force - 1st stage, ________ lbs. force - 2nd stage
___ lbs.
21’’ retracted to 50 1/4 extended
49,210
18,210
37 lbs
can be used in conjunction with the telescopic rams.
HRS 22 ram support
HRS 22
The main use for the ram support is
TWO FOLD
HRS 22
First, it provides a purchase point nearer to the object to be _______ when, for instance, a dashboard needs to be moved away from a patient. And secondly, it helps to spread the force load against an object, giving the ram end a ______ and more _______ purchase point.
Pushed
Wider and more stable
Although the design of the ram support is to use the smooth round cross braces, the ______ shaped braces are equally as strong.
Hex shaped
The hoses supplied with the Holmatro rescue tool come in two colors, _______ and ______ and are ___’ in length.
Orange and blue
32’