Lukas eDRAULIC User manual

171255085 EN
eDRAULIC spreader
replaces 07.2019
Edition 10.2019
Instruction manual for rescue equipment
(Translation of the original instruction manual)

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Content Page
1. Dangerclassications 4
2. Productsafety 5
3. Intendeduse 8
4. Functionaldescription 10
4.1 Description 10
4.2 Unit in detail 11
4.3 Hydraulic circuit diagram 12
4.4 Operating movement controls 12
5. Operation 12
5.1 Battery for eDRAULIC device 12
5.2 Operating the star grip 13
6. Spreading,pulling,squeezingandpeeling 14
6.1 Safety notes 14
6.2 Spreading 15
6.3 Pulling 16
6.4 Squeezing 17
6.5 Peeling 18
7. Dismantlingtheequipment/deactivationfollowingoperation 19
8. Maintenanceandservice 20
8.1 Oil change 20
8.2 Maintenance after use under water 21
8.3 Overview of eDRAULIC spreader 21
8.4 Protective equipment 21
9. Repairs 22
9.1 General information 22
9.2 Preventive service 22
9.3 Repairs 23

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10.Troubleshooting 30
11.Technicaldata 32
11.1 eDRAULIC spreader 33
11.2 Peeling 34
11.3 Noise emission (based on standard EN ISO 3744) 34
11.4 Operating and storage temperature ranges 34
11.5 Oscillation / vibration 34
12.ECDeclarationofConformity 35
13.Accessories 37
13.1 Batteries 37
13.2 Battery charger 38
13.3 Chain sets 38
14.Instructionsregardingdisposal 38
15.Notes 39
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 Wearahelmetwithafaceguard.
 Wearprotectivegloves.
 Wearsafetyshoes.
 Properrecycling
 Protecttheenvironment.
 Readandfollowtheoperatinginstructions.
Wedi󰀨erentiatebetweenvariousdi󰀨erentcategoriesofsafetyinstructions.Thetableshown
belowprovidesanoverviewoftheassignmentofsymbols(pictograms)andsignalwordsto
thespecicdangerandthepossibleconsequences.
1. Danger classications
Pictogram Damage /
injury to Keyword Denition Consequences
Persons
DANGER! Immediatedanger Deathorsevere
injury
WARNING!
Potentially
dangerous
situation
Potentialdeathor
seriousinjury
CAUTION! Lessdangerous
situation
Minororslight
injury
Property
ATTENTION!
Riskofdamage
toproperty/
environment
Damagetothe
equipment,
damagetothe
environment,
damageto
surroundings
-NOTE
Handlingtipsand
otherimportant/
usefulinformation
andadvice
Noinjury/damage
topersons/
environment/
device

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2. Product safety
LUKAS products are developed and manufactured to ensure the best performance and
qualitywhenusedasintended.
Thesafetyoftheoperatoristhemostimportantconsiderationinproductdesign.Furthermore,
theoperatinginstructionsareintendedtohelpyouuseLUKASproductssafely.
Thegenerallyapplicablelegalandotherbindingregulationspertainingtothepreventionof
accidentsandprotectionoftheenvironmentapplyandaretobecompliedwithinadditionto
theoperatinginstructions.
The equipment may only be operated by persons with appropriate training in the safety
aspectsofsuchequipment,otherwise,thereisariskofinjury.
Wewouldliketopointouttoallusersthattheyshouldcarefullyreadtheoperatinginstructions
andtheinstructionstheycontainbeforetheyusetheequipmentandcarefullyfollowthem.
Wefurtherrecommendthatyouhaveaqualiedtrainershowyouhowtousetheproduct.
WARNING / CAUTION!
Theoperatinginstructionsforaccessoriesmustalsobetakenintoaccount!
Evenifyouhavealreadyreceivedinstructionsonhowtousetheequipment,youshouldstill
readthroughthefollowingsafetyinstructionsagain.
WARNING / CAUTION!
Pleaseensurethattheaccessoriesyouuseareappropriateforthemaximum
operatingpressureandtheperformanceoftherescuedevice!
Pleaseensurethatnobody
partsorclothingarecaught
betweenthevisiblymoving
parts(e.g.bladearms).
Workingundersuspended
loadsisnotpermittedwhere
suchloadsarebeinglifted
onlybymeansofhydraulic
orelectro-hydraulicdevices.
Ifthisworkisunavoidable,
suitablemechanicalsupports
arealsorequired.
Wearprotectiveclothing,
asafetyhelmetwithvisor,
protectivefootwearand
gloves.
Inspectthedevicebeforeand
afteruseforvisibledefectsor
damage.

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Immediatelyreportany
changesthatoccur(including
changesinoperating
behavior)totheappropriate
persons/departments!If
necessary,theequipmentis
tobeshutdownimmediately
andsecured!
Allboltedconnectionsmust
becheckedforleaksand
externallyvisibledamage,
whichmustberepaired
immediately!Escaping
hydraulicuidcancause
injuriesandres.
Intheeventofmalfunction,
immediatelydeactivatethe
deviceandsecureit.Repair
thefaultimmediately.
Donotcarryoutanychanges
(additionsorconversions)
totheequipmentwithout
obtainingthepriorapprovalof
LUKAS.
Observeallsafetyanddanger
informationonthedeviceand
intheoperatinginstructions.
Allsafetyanddanger
instructionsonthedevice
mustalwaysbecompleteand
inalegiblecondition.
Anymodeofoperationwhich
compromisesthesafetyand/
orstabilityofthedeviceis
forbidden!
Repairstotheequipment
mayonlybecarriedoutby
atrainedservicetechnician
withspecicknowledgeofthe
device.
Safetydevicesmayneverbe
disabled!
OnlygenuineLUKAS
accessoriesandspareparts
aretobeusedforrepairs.
Beforeswitchingon/starting
upthedeviceandduringits
operation,makesurethat
nobodywillbeendangered
bythis.
Observeallintervals
forrecurringtestsand/
orinspectionsthatare
prescribedorstatedinthe
operatinginstructions.
Whenworkingclosetolive
componentsandcables,
suitablemeasuresmust
betakentoavoidcurrent
transfersorhigh-voltage
transferstotheequipment.
Pleasenotethatmaterial
couldfalldownorsuddenly
breakfreeduringspreading,
cutting,squeezingoperations
asaresultofshearing,
tearingorbreaking;
appropriatestepsmustbe
takentoavoidthis.

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Theequipmentislledwith
hydraulicuid.Thishydraulic
uidcanbedetrimentalto
healthifitisswallowedor
itsvaporisinhaled.Direct
contactwiththeskinmust
beavoidedforthesame
reason.Also,whenhandling
hydraulicuid,notethatitcan
negativelya󰀨ectbiological
systems.
Whenworkingwithorstoring
theequipment,ensurethat
thefunctionandthesafety
oftheequipmentarenot
impairedbythee󰀨ectsof
severeexternaltemperatures
andthattheequipmentisnot
damagedinanyway.Please
notethattheequipmentcan
alsoheatupoveralong
periodofuse.
Makesurethatthereis
adequatelightingwhile
working.
Beforetransportingthe
equipment,alwaysensure
thattheaccessoriesare
positionedinsuchaway
thattheycannotcausean
accident.
Alwayskeeptheseoperating
instructionseasilyaccessible
attheplaceofoperation.
Ensuretheproperdisposalof
allremovedparts,left-overoil
andhydraulicuidaswellas
packagingmaterials!
TheeDRAULICdevicesare
notsuitableforunderwater
useinsaltwaterorseawater.
Pleaseensurethatyoudonot
becomeentangledincables
andtripwhenworkingwithor
transportingthedevice.
Pleaseensurethatthe
batterycontactsarenotshort-
circuited.
Thebuild-upofstaticcharges
andthereforepossible
sparkingmustbeavoided
whenhandlingthedevice.
Onlytouchbroken-o󰀨or
cut-o󰀨partswhilewearing
protectivegloves,asthetorn/
cutedgescanbeverysharp.

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3. Intended use
LUKASeDRAULICspreadershavebeenspeciallydesignedtorescueorretrievethebodies
of victims of road, rail or aircraft accidents or to be used during rescue operations from
buildings.LUKASeDRAULICspreaderscanalsobeusedtofreepersonswhohavebecome
trappedbypushingopendoorsorremovingobstacleswiththeaidofachainset.During
othercatastrophicevents,spreaderscanalsobeusedtomoveobjectstorescuepersons
whohavebeenburiedortrapped.
LUKASeDRAULICdevicesEWXTaresuitableforunderwateruse,but not in saltwater or
seawater.
The generally applicable, legal and other binding national and international regulations
pertainingtothepreventionofaccidentsandprotectionoftheenvironmentapplyandareto
beimplementedinadditiontotheoperatinginstructions.
WARNING / CAUTION / ATTENTION!
Thedeviceisintendedexclusively forthepurposestatedintheoperatinginstructions(see
chapter"ProperUse").Any other use is not in accordance with its designated purpose.
Themanufacturer/supplierisnotliableforanydamageresultingfromimproperuse.Theuser
bearssoleresponsibilityforsuchuse.
Proper use includes observance of the operating instructions and compliance with the
inspectionandmaintenanceconditions.
Never work in a fatigued or intoxicated state!
CAUTION / PLEASE NOTE!
Caremustalwaysbetakenthattheenvironmentoftheobjecttobeprocessed
remainsstableandsecuredagainstunintentionalshiftingbyusingstrongsupports
orunderpinning.

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WARNING / CAUTION / PLEASE NOTE!
Thefollowingmaynotbecut/squeezed:
- live cables
- prestressed and hardened parts such as springs, spring steels,
steeringcolumnsandrollers
 - pipesundergasorliquidpressure,
 - compoundmaterials(steel/concrete)
 - explosivebodiessuchasairbagcartridges
Theoperatingpressureplacedontherescuedevicemayonlybedirectlychanged
after consultation with LUKAS.A change in settings may result in damage to
propertyand/orinjuries.
LUKASeDRAULICdevicesarenotexplosion-protected!
When using the devices in potentially explosive environment, the following
mustbeexcluded:
 - thatthedevicecouldtriggeranexplosion.
 - thatworkingwiththedevicecouldtriggeranexplosion;e.g.sparksmayresult
fromcuttinganobject.
TheresponsibilityforexplosionpreventionorforrulingoutworkwithaneDRAULIC
devicewiththeoperatorofthedeviceorwiththepersonresponsibleattheplace
ofuse.
When working in areas at risk of explosion, all applicable legal,
national and international regulations, standards and safety rules
for avoiding explosions must be observed without restriction!
The rescue equipment should not come into contact with acids or alkalines.
Ifthisisunavoidable,cleantheequipmentimmediatelyafterwardswithasuitable
cleaningagent.
You can obtain accessories and replacement parts for the rescue devices from your
authorizedLUKASdealer!

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4. Functional description
4.1 Description
The spreaders have been designed in such a way that a hydraulically operated piston
activatesmechanicaljointssymmetricallytoopenorcloseasetoftwooppositespreader
arms.Thismovementcanbeusedtospreadopen,squeezeorpullopenobjects.
Foralldevices,themovementisactivatedbymeansofavalveintheformofastargrip.
Alldevicesguaranteethedeadman'sswitchandthefullload-supportingfunctionwhenthe
stargripisreleased.
LUKASeDRAULICdevicesdo not needtobeconnectedto anexternalhydraulicsource
(e.g.amotorpump).Generationoftherequiredhydraulicpressuretakesplacewithinthe
bodyofthedevice.
Abatterymustbeconnectedasanenergysource.
Theaccumulatorbatterycanbeinsertedintotheopeningprovidedinthebodyofthetool
andisautomaticallylockedintoposition.
YoucanextendtheoperatingtimeofyoureDRAULICdevicebyusingseveralbatteries.
Thebatteriescanberechargedafteruse,usingasuitableexternalcharger.
ThebatteryisnotpartofthedeliveryscopeYouwillndsuitablebatteriesintheLUKAS
accessorieslist.
eDRAULICdevicescomewithstandardlightttingstofacilitateworkunderpoorlight
conditions.
Thelight-emittingdiodesattachedontheoperatingsidelightuptheworkarea.The
mainswitchhasalsobeenequippedwitharinglight,sothatyoucanimmediatelydetect
whetherthedeviceisswitchedonornot.

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4.2 Unit in detail
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 1 Stargrip
 2 Mainswitch
 3 Quickexchangebattery
 4 Releasebuttonforbattery
 5 Handle
 6 Spreaderarmswithplug-ontips
 7 Plastichousing
 8 Toolbody
 9 Protectivecover
10 Light
11 Squeezingdevice
12 Protectiveplateforspreaderarm
13 Yokecover
SP 555 EWXT

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4.4 Operating movement controls
Thepistonmovementiscontrolledbythestargripontheattachedvalve(seeillustrationbelow).
5.1 Battery for eDRAULIC device
5. Operation
Commissioning
Before initial operation, the battery of the rescue device must be fully loaded, using the
externalcharger.
4.3 Hydraulic circuit diagram
Toenablecomprehensionofthefunction,asimpliedhydraulicramoftherescueequipment
(A)+handvalve(B)aredepictedhere.
AB
pulling/squeezing
spreading
Stargrip

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Procedure:
 1. Fullypulltheunlockingbuttonandcarefullypullthebatteryupwardsoutofthede-
vice.
Do not use force!
 2. Thebatterycannowberechargedinthecharger(pleasetakenoteoftheseparate
operatinginstructionsforthechargerandthebatteriestobeused).
 3. InserttherechargedornewbatteryintotheeDRAULICdeviceuntilitreachesthe
stop.Thebatterywillbeautomaticallylockedwhencorrectlyoperated.
Opening the device:
Turnthestargripinaclockwisedirection(inthedirectionofthe
relevantsymbol)andkeepinthisposition.
Closing the device:
Turnthestargripinancounterclockwisedirection(inthedirection
oftherelevantsymbol)andkeepinthisposition.
"Dead-man’s" function:
Followingrelease,thestargripautomaticallyreturnstothe
centralposition,fullyguaranteeingloadretention.
5.2 Operating the star grip
(alsoseechapteron"Operatingmovementcontrol")
Connectionslot

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6. Spreading, pulling, squeezing and peeling
6.1 Safety notes
Before rescue work can commence, the object must be stabilized in its current position.
Ensurethattheobjectstobeworkedonareadequatelyunderpinnedand/orsupportedto
ensurethatthereisnoriskofslidingorshifting.
Worldwide safety guidelines pertaining to the specic country must be observed and
compliedwith.IntheFederalRepublicofGermany,regularsafetyinspectionsaccordingto
the regulations of the Gesetzlichen Unfallversicherung (GUV; ‘Legal accident insurance’)
aremandatory.
WARNING / CAUTION / PLEASE NOTE!
LUKASeDRAULICdevicesarenotexplosion-protected!
Whenusingthedevicesinpotentiallyexplosiveenvironments,the following
mustbeexcluded:
 - thatthedevicecouldtriggeranexplosion.
 - thatworkingwiththedevicecouldtriggeranexplosion;e.g.sparksmayresult
fromcuttinganobject.
TheresponsibilityforexplosionpreventionorforrulingoutworkwithaneDRAULIC
devicelieswiththeoperatorofthedeviceorwiththepersonresponsibleatthe
placeofuse.
When working in areas at risk of explosion, all applicable legal,
national and international regulations, standards and safety rules
for avoiding explosions must be observed without restriction!
Thefollowingaretobewornwhenworkingwiththerescueequipment:
- protectiveclothing,
- safetyhelmetwithvisororprotectivegoggles,
- protectivegloves
- and,ifnecessary,earprotection
Beforeoperatingtherescuedevice,youshouldensurethatnoparticipantsorbystandersare
atriskfromthemovementsoftherescuedeviceorfromyingfragments!Avoidunnecessary
damagetopropertybelongingtoothersortoobjectsnotinvolvedintherescueordamage
causedbyyingfragments.

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It is strictly prohibited to reach into the path of the
rescue device (e.g. between the spreader arms and the
material/object to which the force is to be applied)!
CAUTION / PLEASE NOTE!
The strong e󰀨ect of the force of the rescue equipment during operation could
causepiecesof thevehicleto breako󰀨or yo󰀨, posing adanger to persons.
Those not involved in the rescue operation should therefore keep at a safe
distance appropriate to thesituation.Any trapped or enclosed persons must
beprotected.
6.2 Spreading
Usethefrontofthetipsonlytoincreaseanexistinggap.Toincreasegripandtoavoidhaving
thetipssliporbreakoutoftheparttobeprocessed,thegripshouldbereappliedatanearly
stage.Thehighestforcedevelopsintherearareaoftheplug-ontip.
WARNING / CAUTION / PLEASE NOTE!
The light metal alloy spreader arms may not be damaged.
Spreading Enlargingagap
approx25mm
approx. 1 in
The spreaders have additional exchangeable plates to protect the arms against physical
damage.
Spreadingisonlyalloweduptothispoint.

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6.3 Pulling
WARNING / CAUTION / PLEASE NOTE!
The light metal alloy spreader arms may not be damaged.
- LUKASchainsetsmustbeusedforpulling.
- Whenusingachainforpulling,makesurethatthepinsandhooksarepositionedcorrectly
sothatthechaincannotslip.
- Onlychainsetsinperfectconditionmaybeused.
- Thepullingchainsmustbecheckedbyanexpertatleastonceayear.
- Alsoconsulttheseparateoperatinginstructionsforthecorrespondingchainset!
Workingsurfaceistoo
small,tipsslipo󰀨.Only
forincreasingthesize
ofagap(notsuitable
forspreading)
Tipsgetasafegrip. Onlyworkwiththetips,
sothatthespreader
isnotdamagedinthe
areaofthelightmetal
arms.
Mountingborefor
chainset

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ATheconnectingpiecesforLUKASchain
setsarefastenedtothebladesusing
loadboltsinholes"A".(seeillustration
ontheright)
Permissible Chain sets:
forSP555EWXT: KSV11
NOTE:
Alsotakenoteofalltheinstructionsandregulationsintheseparatelyprovided
operatinginstructionsforthechainsets.
6.4 Squeezing
Squeezing
Squeezingisallowed
- Intheareaofthetips.

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- Withthespecialsqueezingplates„A“inthearms.
A
6.5 Peeling
Itispossibletopeelsheetsteelwiththeoptionalpeelingtipsofthespreader(max.panel
thicknesst,seechapter“TechnicalData”).
Thespreadertipmustbereplacedwiththepeelingtip“A”,see9.3.1Tipchanging.
A

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Onceworkhasbeencompleted,thedevicearmsshouldbecloseduntilthetipsareonlya
fewmillimetersapart.Thisrelievesthehydraulicandmechanicalstrainontheequipment.
Clean the rescue device after each operation and grease both the metallic and the
mechanicallymovableparts.Thelockofthespreaderplug-ontipsshouldalsobegreased
fromtimetotime.
Greasingprovidesprotectionagainstexcessivewearandtearorcorrosion.
Avoidstoringtherescueequipmentinadampenvironment.
NOTE:
NeverstoretheeDRAULICdeviceswithfullyclosedarms!Byfullyclosingthe
armshydraulicandmechanicaltensionmaydevelopinthedevice.
7. Dismantling the equipment / deactivation following operation
WARNING / CAUTION!
Withparticularlyhardmaterials,chipsmaybreakoutinanuncontrolledmanner.
Pleasemaintainthesafetydistance!

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8. Maintenance and service
Thedevicesaresubjecttoveryhighmechanicalstresses.Avisualinspectionmusttherefore
becarriedoutaftereveryuse.Thisinspectionenabletheearlydetectionofwearandtear
andhelpstopreventdamageofthedevice.
Anannualinspectionofthetoolisdueonceayear.Thisinspectionmustbeperformedby
apersonwiththenecessaryexpertise.Thismeansthatthepersonmustpossessadequate
specialistknowledgeandexperienceintheeldsofelectricalengineeringandhydraulics,so
thattheycanobjectivelyassesstheconditionofthetool.
Every3yearsorwhentheremightbedoubtsregardingthesafetyorreliabilityoftheunit,
an additional function check is to be carried out (complying with the applicable national
and international regulations for the maintenance intervals of rescue equipment). In the
FederalRepublicofGermany,regularsafetyinspectionsaccordingtotheregulationsofthe
GesetzlichenUnfallversicherung(GUV;‘Legalaccidentinsurance’)aremandatory.
ATTENTION!
Cleano󰀨anydirtbeforecheckingtheequipment!
WARNING / CAUTION / PLEASE NOTE!
Toperformmaintenanceand repairs, personalsafetyequipment appropriate
fortheworkisamandatoryrequirement.
Whereappropriate,themaintenanceandrepairsta󰀨mustprovethattheyhave
adequatetechnicalandspecialisedknowledge.
8.1 Oil change
Under normal working conditions routine oil changes are not necessary with eDRAULIC
tools.
Theprerequisiteisthat:
• thetoolsarealwaysproperlyhandledandstowedaspertheapplicablemanual
• thetoolsaretestedonaregularbasisasperourinstructionsonpreventivemaintenance
Regular tests, oil change and/or repairs must be carried out by repair and maintenance
personnelthatistrainedandauthorizedbythemanufacturer.
After10yearsservicelifeanoilchangeisrecommended.
8.2 Maintenance after use under water
WARNING / CAUTION / PLEASE NOTE!
DONOTUSEeDRAULICTOOLINSALTorSEAWATER!!!
• Afteruseunderwater,removebattery.Flushtoolandbatteryseveraltimesinfresh,clean
water.  Submerge tool fully in order to ll the case with clean water.  Lift tool out and
allowtodrainfully.Repeat2-5moretimesdependingonthetypeofwater(muddy,silt,
algae,etc)inwhichthetoolwasused.DONOTUSEeDRAULICTOOLINSALTorSEA
WATER!!!