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Extrication Tools

-Power unit, cutters, spreaders and rams


-Primary tool used in vehicular extrication is the Powered Hydraulic Extrication Tool


-Opening & Dismantling vehicles


-Spreading, Compressing & Shearing


-Remove doors, Pushing seats back, Pulling steering columns, Removing/rolling dash boards

GB2A-XLO Power Unit

-Gasoline powered Briggs & Stratton 4 to 6 HP


-3 position selector valve (Diverter Valve)


-Allows two-tool simultaneous connection with alternate operation


-Non-toxic mineral based hydraulic fluid (2 gallon)


-Hoses steel braided, 2 pairs, 20ft long


-Weight=85lbs


-Length=23"


-Width=19"


-Height=20.4"


-Max operating pressure= 10,500psi

GH2S-XL Power Unit

-Gas Powered Honda 5.5HP, 4 cycle engine


-High pressure two-stage pumping system


-Two, 2 way diverter valves


-Two tools can be connected & operated simultaneously & independently


-Non-toxic mineral based hydraulic fluid (2 gallon)


-Weight=94lbs


-Length=23"


-Width=19"


-Height=20.5"


-Max operating pressure=10,500psi

Starting Power Unit

-Diverter valve should be in neutral position when starting


-Connect hoses prior to starting


-Throttle @ "fast" position if warm


-Throttle @ "choke" position if cold


-Clear behind, place foot @ base, place one hand on roll cage & grasp & pull starter with short rapid strokes

Model 30CX Spreader Construction

-Lightest weight, full size spreader




-Anodized for corrosion protection




-Cast Aluminum & Magnesium Alloy




-Tips are case hardened steel

Model 30CX Specs.

-Max spread distance= 32"


-Max operating pressure= 10,500psi


-Max spreading force= 16,950 psi


-Max compression force= 14,400psi


-Length= 30.1"


-Width= 12"


-Depth= 8.2"


-Weight= 47.5" (including hose)


Model 25 Heavy Duty Cutter

-Max cutting force= 60,000psi


-Max cutting opening= 4.1"


-Weight= 30lbs


-Length= 20.5"


-Width= 9"


-Depth= 7.6"


-Max operating pressure= 10,500psi

Model 25E "Speedway" Cutters

-Long blade & wide opening cover the need for continuous cutting such as "B" & "C" post


-Max cutting force= 60,000psi


-Max cutter opening= 7" at tips and 8" at center


-Weight= 34lbs


-Length= 23.5"


-Width= 9"


-Depth= 7.6"


-Max operating pressure= 10,500psi


-Use "throat" of cutters to cut, not tips


-Do not cut hardened steel such as steering columns, roll bars or backing plates for seat belts

Model 21 Cutters

-Length= 25.8"


-Width= 9"


-Depth= 8"


-Weight= 35lbs


-Max cutting force= 110,000 psi


-Cutter opening distance= 5.2"


-Rated input pressure= 10,500psi


-Fluid type= Mineral Based Hydraulic Fluid


-On Heavy Rescue 22 only

Rams

-Unique base design distributes load


-Check valve design maintains load


-Push/pull design allows use of standard chain packages


-Also anodized for corrosion protection


-4 Sizes: 20", 30", 40" and 60"

20" Ram

-On Engine, Ladder, Ladder Tender


-Length open= 21"


-Length closed= 15.4"


-Width overall= 12.8"


-Depth= 10"


-Weight= 22.5lbs


-Max push force= 30,650lbs


-Max pull force= 14,400lbs

Ram Extension

10" Extension


Conical point for inside corners


"Claw" attachment for outside corners

Hoses

-Steel braided


-20ft long, color coded for safety & communication


-Couplings: 1/4 turn, pin, depress sleeves, male and female connections


-Do not place in dirt


-Connect prior to starting


-Make sure diverter valve in neutral position

Safety

-Try to clear area during cutting and spreading


-Never cut compressed cylinders


-Keep tools at right angle when cutting and spreading


-Always be aware of hand position when operating tools


-Secondary eye protection


-Keep diverter valves in neutral position when not in use


-Be aware of tool inversion causing controls to seem opposite