HYDRAULIC RESCUE EQUIPMENT
This equipment is designed specifically for the rescue of casualties at road traffic accidents trapped in or by vehicles. The various tools are used to cut, spread, lift, pull and separate vehicle parts. Similar work required in other types of rescue and forcible entry to premises may also be undertaken. Actuation of all the tools is by a star wheel at the bottom of the handle. Push the wheel, right to open and left to close the tool.
When used for RTA work, refer to Operational Procedure No. 7 for guidance on the application of hydraulic rescue tools to this work.
All the tools can be used in water up to a depth of 40 metres. However, this practice will not be adopted by this brigade.
Hydraulic Pump (Rescue Pump)
Specifically for powering the combitool and telescopic ram issued to Rescue Pumps, this unit is capable of powering any tool in the Lukas range. It is designed to operate only one tool at a time but two tools can be connected and used individually. The oil supply changes over automatically according to demand at the working tool. It is powered by a manual start 4 stroke petrol engine.
Hydraulic Pump (Heavy Rescue Pump, Major Rescue Unit)
Specifically for powering the cutters, spreaders and telescopic rams issued to Heavy Rescue Pumps and Major Rescue Units, it is equally suitable for powering the combitool. It is designed to operate any two tools simultaneously if required, powered by a manual start petrol engine.
Combitool, Spreader, Cutter
These are conventional hydraulic tools selected for high power-to-weight ratio and ease of use. The tools are protected against excessive internal pressure build up by a relief valve within the handle, therefore leakage in this area is not necessarily indicative of a fault. The combitool is issued to Rescue Pumps, the spreaders and cutters to Heavy Rescue Pumps and Major Rescue Units.
Telescopic Ram (Rescue Pump, Heavy Rescue Pump)
These are two stage telescopic rams selected for their ability to be extended to approximately 23 times their closed length in a single operation. This design means that the force developed by the second stage is reduced to approximately a of that of the first stage. The rams are protected against excessive internal pressure build up by a relief valve within the handle; therefore leakage in this area is not necessarily indicative of a fault.
Telescopic Ram (Major Rescue Unit)
These are three-stage telescopic ram selected for their ability to be extended to over 2?8 times their closed length. This design means that the force developed by the second stage is reduced to approximately 2 of that of the first stage, and that the force developed by the third stage is reduced further. The rams are protected against excessive internal pressure build up by a relief valve within the handle, therefore leakage in this area is not necessarily indicative of a fault.
Hoses
The 10 and 5 metre hoses are twinned and colour coded at the tool and at the pump, (red feed & blue return). However, the extension hoses may be connected in any number or colour combination to extend the reach of any tool. All couplings have dust caps to keep them clean when not in use. The couplings cannot be incorrectly connected so that flow is reversed.
Pulling Chains (Heavy Rescue Pump)
These are supplied for use with the spreader tools LSP40EN and LSP100EN. They comprise two clevises each with a short chain and grab hook and two 2 metre pulling chains, each with a grab hook. They are not for use as part of any equipment used neither for lifting nor with the combitool.
Pulling Chains (Major Rescue Unit)
These are supplied for use with the spreader tools LSP40EN and LSP100EN. They comprise two arm adaptors to connect with the two 2?2 metre pulling chains with latch hooks. They are not for use as part of any equipment used neither for lifting nor with the combitool.
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