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Hurst Hydraulic Equipment. SECTION: Tools and Equipment ISSUED: 02-2011 REVISED: ##-####. Objectives. To provide an understanding of the following Specifications Use Maintenance Safety. Hurst Power Unit. Hurst JL-4GH-SI 4-Cycle 5.5 HP Honda Gasoline engine
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Hurst Hydraulic Equipment SECTION: Tools and Equipment ISSUED: 02-2011 REVISED: ##-####
Objectives • To provide an understanding of the following • Specifications • Use • Maintenance • Safety
Hurst Power Unit • Hurst JL-4GH-SI • 4-Cycle 5.5 HP Honda Gasoline engine • 5000 psi output pressure • Uses fluid to create hydraulic pressure to power rescue tools
Hurst Power Unit • Unit storage • Full choke • Fuel left off to prevent flooding • To Operate • Open fuel • Pull starter • Move throttle lever down to run position • Turn both valves to pressure
Hurst Simo Unit • Hurst ML-4G-SI • 4-Cycle 3 HP Honda Gasoline Engine • Two tool operation with two 16’ hose sections • Portable power for incidents beyond the reach of the hose reel • 60 lbs. dry weight
Hurst Simo Unit • Unit storage • “On” position • Full Choke • Fuel off • Throttle ¼ to ½ • To Operate • Open fuel • Pull starter • Open Choke • Full throttle • Turn both valves to pressure
Hose Reel • 2 - 100’ Length • Pre connected to power unit • Construction • Thermoplastic inner tube • Kevlar reinforcement • Polyurethane jacket • 20,000 psi burst pressure • 4 to 1 safety factor
Standard Couplings • Located on hose reel and power unit connections • To connect • Turn and pull sleeve back • Insert male into female • Release sleeve to connect • Rotate ¼ turn • To disconnect • Line up notch on female • Pull sleeve back • Pull male out • Cannot be connected or disconnected under pressure
Streamline Couplings • Found on tool connections • To connect • Insert male into female • Twist firmly in clockwise direction • Reverse operation to disconnect • Can be connected and disconnected under pressure
Hurst Spreaders • MLT-32 • 31,000 lbs spreading force of @ 5000 psi • 16,500 lbs closing force • 32” Max spreading distance • 59 lbs
Hurst Cutters • MOC II • 152,000 lbs Cutting force @ 5000 psi • 7” cutter opening • 47 lbs
Hurst Rams • Sizes • JL-20 • 15” to 22” spread • JL-30 • 23” to 36” spread • JL-60 • 35” to 60” spread • 15,000 lb Opening Force • 6,000 lb Closing Force
Accessories • Standard tips • Pancake tip • Shackles for spreaders • Remove pin to change attachments • Ram attachments including V and point • Attachment can be used on either side • Ram extensions • Extensions must be on the fixed side • 8”, 12”, 16”
Use • Auto extrication • Machine entrapment • Cutting rebar during breaking and breaching • Heavy lifting • Any heavy rescue operation where tools would be applicable
Operation • Tools have an open / close toggle • Can be a thumb, star, or handle • Fully open toggle (valve) to allow maximum pressure
Maintenance • Check fluid levels in power units • Fuel, hydraulic fluid, and oil • Check for loose connectors and leaks in all power units, rescue tools, and hoses • Check hoses for cuts, bulges, and overall condition • Check all tools and equipment for cleanliness
Maintenance • Use warm soapy water to wipe down tools • Clean couplings by submerging in warm soapy water • Use rag, sponge, or soft bristle brush to scrub • Rinse and dry thoroughly • Do not use WD-40 on tools
Safety • Wear appropriate PPE • Minimum of helmet, gloves, and eye protection when performing maintenance • Lift equipment with legs • Pay attention to pinch points when operating • Allow tool to do the work