©Copyright AMKUS Rescue Systems, Inc. 2015-2020 LAP-002 JUNE 29, 2020 Rev05
Important Safety Instructions
Safety
It is the responsibility of the user to insure that appropriate
protective clothing and equipment are used to provide
protection from those hazards to which personnel are
exposed or could be exposed while working with this
product. Always wear appropriate apparel!
AMKUS equipment is manufactured with superior
craftsmanship and quality that is backed by a factory
warranty. AMKUS cannot control how other manufacturers
of rescue tools rate, test and warranty their equipment.
Therefore, we do not recommend that tools other than
AMKUS be connected to our equipment. Mixing AMKUS
equipment with another manufacturer’s equipment may
cause operational problems, equipment failure or warranty
claims to be denied.
Use only AMKUS supplied
mineral base hydraulic
fluid in all AMKUS equipment.
Training
This product is designed to be used by emergency services
personnel to facilitate the extrication of victims from
entrapment. Its use should be limited to trained personnel
only. All personnel using this equipment are assumed to
have completed a course of instruction that is acknowledged
as being educationally sound by the local authority having
jurisdiction over such training. This document contains
basic operating and maintenance instructions only. Getting Started
1. Connect the tool connection hoses to the hose lines
from the AMKUS hydraulic power unit. Please note that the
male and female couplings on the hose lines leading from
the power unit should be connected to the corresponding
male and female coupling on the tool connection hoses.
To connect the couplings, twist the sleeve on the female
coupling so that the notch in the sleeve lines up with the
pin. Push the sleeve back so the pin fits into the notch.
While holding the sleeve back, push the male coupling
into the female coupling. Release the sleeve; it will spring
forward nto place. Twist the sleeve 1/4 turn so that the pin
no longer lines up with the notch. Pull on the couplings to
check that they are securely connected.
2. Check the hydraulic fluid levels. Add as appropriate.
Start the motor by moving the “ON-OFF” switch to the “ON”
position.
The EFS2-STD is a simultaneous operation power unit.
This means that two tools can be connected simultaneously
and operated either independently or simultaneously.
In order to operate a tool that is connected to the power
unit, the appropriate hose line must be charged by moving
the knobg o the corresponding selector valve to the
pressure position )in line with the hose line to which the tool
is connected). The selected tool is now operational.
Read and understand the
motor owner’s manual
before operating the motor! Failure to do so
could result in personal injury or equipment
damage!
Set-Up Procedures
Normally, AMKUS equipment is prepared and serviced by
your dealer prior to delivery. If, however, you have decided
to place the equipment into service yourself, please review
the following instructions carefully.
1. Remove equipment from the packing cartons and
carefully inspect for damage. Damage that occurs during
shipment should be reported immediately to the carrier.
2. Arrange for a qualified electrician to install the appropriate
electrical plug onto the electrical cord that came installed on
the electric motor of the power unit. Have the electrician
ensure that the electrical circuit from which the unit will
be operated is suitable for operating this unit. Refer to the
“AMKUS Power Units Electric Motor specifications” sheet
included in the documentation packer that shipped with the
power unit,
3. Next, remove the hydraulic fluid reservoir fill plug vent
cap. Fill the hydraulic fluid reservoir with approximately 2.0
gallons US (7.6 liters) of AMKUS mineral base hydraulic
fluid. The fluid should reach a level that fills approximately
1/2 of the sight gauge window. Replace the fill plug/vent
cap.
4. The power unit may be supplied either with hydraulic
hoses attached (pump hoses) or with coupling that require
extension hoses. If your unit is equipped with couplings,
attach the extension hoses to the couplings on the power
unit. In either case, connect the male and female couplings
on each of the hydraulic hose line sets, crating a loop.
5. Start the motor by moving the “ON-OFF” switch to the
“ON” position.
6. To purge air from the hydraulic hoses, charge each hose
line by moving the knob on the corresponding selector
valve to the pressure position (in line with the selected hose
line) and allow the fluid to circulate through each hose line
for at least one minute. Move each selector valve back to
the neutral position.
7. Check the level of the hydraulic fluid in the sight gauge.
Add more fluid if necessary. DO NOT OVERFILL.
8. Uncouple the male and female couplings on each
hydraulic line set to open the loop that was created earlier.
The power unit is now ready to use.
CAUTION
Do not use this product until you have read this manual and understand all safety and operating
instructions! Failure to comply with these warnings and instructions may result in serious injury,
disease, illness or death.
