Vehicle Extrication

Question 1

Amkus Hydraulic System

Answer 1

• High pressure system provides 10,500 PSI pressure to various tools.
• Uses non-toxic, anti-wear, mineral-based hydraulic fluid
• Sight glass should be 1/2 to 3/4

Question 2

Ultimate System

Answer 2

• PTO Driven hydraulic system capable of running 6 hydraulic ports simultaneously while maintaining a constant maximum pressure and flow rate ( 1 gpm) for up to 300 feet of hose.
• RS3 has 4 - 100 ft mounted reels.
• Hydraulic fluid received at 3000 psi at primary pump which activates intensifiers to boost pressure to 10,500 psi.
• Hydraulic reservoir holds 35 gallons of fluid.

Question 3

Electric Power Unit - DUAL SIMO - EF2S

Answer 3

• 220V, 3.0 HP “Washdown” motor
• 4400 watt draw @ 10,000 psi
• hook-up and run 2 tool simultaneously
• 2 stage, 10,500 psi pumping system
• (Gear Pump) 1st Stage - 2000 psi @ 1.20 GPM
• (Axial Pump) 2nd Stage - 10,500 psi @ 0.25 GPM
• 2 Gallon reservoir capacity
• Weighs 106 lbs

Question 4

Gasoline Powered Unit - MiniSimo - GH2B-MCH

Answer 4

• Honda GX100, 4 Stroke engine
• 2.8 HP, 99 cc
• 0.81 qt fuel tank (>86 octane)
• Hook-up & run 2 tools simultaneously
  Simultaneously Operations
• 2 Stage, 10,500 psi pumping system
• Gear Stage 1st Stage - 3500 psi @ 0.58 GPM
• Axial Pump 2nd Stage - 10,500 psi @ 0.15 GPM
  BOOST Operation (1 Tool ONLY!)
• 2 Stage, 10,500 psi pumping system
• 1st Stage - 3500 psi @ 1.17 GPM
• 2nd Stage - 10,500 psi @ 0.32 GPM
• 0.6 gallon reservoir capacity
• 58 lbs

Question 5

AMK-30CX - Spreaders

Answer 5

Weight - 47.5 lbs
Length - 30.1”
Max Opening: 32”
Max Spreading Force: 16,950 lbs
Max Closing Force: 14,350 lbs
- Rack and Pinion mechanism between piston and arms.

Question 6

Key Points for Cutters

Answer 6

• Make all cuts perpendicular
• cut hardened metals at the throat/notch
• never store completely closed
• Blades are heat treated,forged steel and hardened twice at edges.

Question 7

AMK-25 Heavy Duty Cutter (O-cutter)

Answer 7

- Located on Drivers Side
Weight: 30.1 lbs
Length: 20.5 lbs
Tip Opening: 4.1”
Throat Opening: 5”
Cutting Force: 60,000 lbs

Question 8

AMK-25E Speedway Cutter

Answer 8

Located on Drivers Side
Weight: 34 lbs
Length: 23.5”
Tip Opening: 7”
Throat Opening: 8”
Cutting Force: 60,000lbs

Question 9

AMK-22 High Strength Cutter

Answer 9

Located on OIC side
Weight: 46 lbs
Length: 24.7”
Opening: 5”
Cutting Force: 200,807 lbs
Designed to cut Boron, Martensite, and high strength steel

Question 10

General Maintenance of Cutters/Spreaders/Rams

Answer 10

• Center bolt on cutters torque to 125 ft/lbs
• check tool for burrs, cracks, dents, blades in tact, loose arms on spreaders, clean debris from under rubber boot.
• Ram heads hand tight

Question 11

AMK-60R

Answer 11

Weight: 43.5 lbs
Length Extended: 60.3”
Length Retracted: 35.5”
Pushing Force: 30,650 lbs
Pulling Force: 14,400 lbs

Question 12

AMK-40R

Answer 12

Weight: 33 lbs
Length Extended: 40”
Length Retracted: 25.4”
Pushing Force: 30,650 lbs
Pulling Force: 14,400 lbs

Question 13

AMK-20R

Answer 13

Weight: 22.5 lbs
Length Extended: 21”
Length Retracted: 15.4”
Pushing Force: 30,650 lbs
Pulling Force: 14,400 lbs

Question 14

Amkus Chains

Answer 14

• 2 - 7 Ft long chains for use with rams or spreaders
• Large U shackle on one end and grab link on the other
• Rated for 30,000lbs

Question 15

Ram Accessory Kit

Answer 15

2 Kits located in compartment #3 and #14
Includes:
- 10” Extension
- Conical Head
- Claw Head

Question 16

Hydraulic Hoses

Answer 16

• Extensions 30 ft
• Double wire braided w/ rubber coated
• 6% (or 6” in 100 ft) expansion ratio on MALE SIDE
• Maintenance: Inspect for burns, bubbles, or tears on entire length. Wash hose and couplings with mild soap.

Question 17

GOLD COUPLINGS

Answer 17

• Tools & extension hoses; Male has relief valve and seeps fluid at 60 PSI

Question 18

SILVER COUPLINGS

Answer 18

• Power Units & Reels; Check Valve and offers no seepage and will not allow connection.