RESQTEC FX Series User manual

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USER MANUAL
FX-SERIES & WX-SERIES FRONTLINERS
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USER MANUAL FX-SERIES & WX-SERIES FRONTLINERS
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1. INTRODUCTION: SAFETY FIRST 03
1.1. Safety messages 03
1.2. General safety information 03
1.3. Safety information 04
1.4. Product identication 04
1.5. Applicable types 05
2. PRODUCT SUMMARY 06
2.1. Introduction 06
2.2. Product description 06
2.3. Component identication 06
3. PRODUCT RANGE 09
3.1. Products & Accessories 09
4. GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 11
4.1. Initial use 11
4.2. Preparation before use 11
4.3. Operation 12
4.4. Optimized 350 bar 12
4.5. Quick action couplers 13
4.6. Connecting the Resqtec NEO1 coupler 13
4.7. Disconnecting the Resqtec NEO1 coupler 14
4.8. Connecting the Resqtec STD coupler 15
4.9. Disconnecting the Resqtec STD coupler 15
4.10. Using the pressure release 16
4.11. Operating the product 17
4.12. Removing & placing the FX2 Spreading Jaws 18
4.13. Attaching & Detaching Pulling Jaws & Chains and Shackles 19
4.13.1 FX2 19
4.13.2 Fx4-Fj / FX6-Fj / G4WX 20
5. SPECIFICATIONS 23
5.1. Technical specications 23
5.1.1 SI-system data 23
5.1.2 Imperial system data 25
5.2. Cutting Capabilities 27
5.3. Technical drawings 27
5.3.1 Si-System Data 27
5.3.2 Imperial System Data 29
6. MAINTENANCE & STORAGE 30
6.1. Maintenance after use 30
6.2. Regular maintenance 32
6.3. Annual maintenance 33
6.4. Recommended storage 33
6.5. Decommissioning & recycling 33
7. WARNINGS & LIMITATIONS 34
7.1. General instruction 34
7.2. Twisting of blades 34
8. TROUBLESHOOTING 35
9. WARRANTY 36
10. DISCLOSURE 37
11. CONTACT 38

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1. INTRODUCTION: SAFETY FIRST
1.1. SAFETY MESSAGES
This manual contains safety messages. They point out potential hazards that could hurt you or others around you as well as damage the
equipment in use. These messages should therefore be read carefully and understood. They are highlighted by the safety alert symbol
as shown on the left:
The potential hazards are explained as to what could happen and how to avoid or reduce the chance for injury or damage.
Important information has been highlighted as well. To point out this information, a light bulb icon is used. It brings topics to your
attention that could, for example, facilitate maintenance or to clarify when it is advisable to consult your distributor/supplier.
1.2 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
The Resqtec equipment is designed to provide safe operation. All users should read and be thoroughly familiar with the operating instructions
and safety precautions stated in this manual. Operator safety depends on users being properly trained by the Authority having jurisdiction and
using the equipment for its intended purposes only. The following safety precautions must be observed at all times:
UNTRAINED USE OF RESQTEC RESCUE EQUIPMENT AND ITS ACCESSORIES MAY RESULT IN VERY DANGEROUS AND
POTENTIALLY HARMFUL SITUATIONS. DO NOT ATTEMPT!
• Resqtec rescue equipment must only be operated by people authorized and qualied by the Authority having jurisdiction.
• Be aware that this is not an all-encompassing training manual. This manual is meant as a reference-guide for working with this
specic piece of equipment, and the user should already be trained in and qualied for using rescue equipment.
• Suitable protective equipment must be worn as directed by the Authority having jurisdiction. At a minimum, this should include
gloves, helmet, eye protection and body protection — such as turnout gear.
• Prior to use, inspect all components for any signs of damage or fraying. Do not use damaged equipment.
• Stay alert. Do not operate the system when tired.
• Use only Resqtec authorized service parts.
• This equipment should only be used with accessories approved by Resqtec. Use of unauthorized accessories can result
in unpredictable and unreliable product operation and is therefore prohibited.

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1.3. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before using the equipment and its related products and accessories, conduct an overall size-up of the intended use and safeguard against
potential hazards before installing the product. Read and understand this manual before using the equipment.
The WARNING and SAFETY labels on the product alert the user to special hazards inherent with its use.
Should they become damaged or unreadable, contact the manufacturer to obtain a replacement.
BEFORE INSTALLING THE PRODUCT, BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING:
• Make sure that no kink will form in any of the hoses during use. Make sure that the hose provides a free ow at all times.
Failing to do so may result in damage to the hose assembly and malfunction of your Resqtec system.
• Make sure no one on site is in danger or might get, when using Resqtec equipment. Be aware of your surroundings,
the situation you and the people around you are in, and what the consequences of the use of the Resqtec system are.
• When in use hold the product by the handles.
• NEVER, when in use, hold the product by any of its moving parts. Doing so can result in serious injury.
• NEVER, when in use, place your hands or any other body parts between the moving parts or between the blades and a
(stationary) object. Doing so can result in serious personal injury.
• When using a Resqtec product always ensure that the object is stable or stabilized by proper cribbing and/or shoring methods.
• NEVER pull a Resqtec product towards you by the hoses. Pick up the product by the handles instead, as intended.
• NEVER pull a hose to try to untangle it or to free a hose from an obstacle. Always direct your full attention to the problem;
clear the hose from the obstacle or untangle the hose before proceeding.
1.4. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Product identication is to make sure that this manual comes with a specic product and that this manual should always be available as a
reference guide to that equipment. It is mandatory that this manual is not separated from the product specied below during its service life.
This manual comes with Resqtec product type:
FX/WX With serial number: Hydraulic uid used in tool: RESQTEC OPTI-GREEN HF-15 BIODEGRADABLE
RESQTEC OPTI-GREEN HF-46 BIODEGRADABLE
SKYDROL (PHOSPHATE ESTER MCS 2361)
Distributor/Supplier information:
IMAGES AS DISPLAYED IN THIS MANUAL MAY DIVERGE FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT APPEARANCE.

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Article number Item description
4220.0000.** FX2
5245.0200.** FX4-Fj
5265.0200.** FX6-Fj
5243.0100.** G4WX
1.5 APPLICABLE TYPES
This manual covers the following product types:

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2. PRODUCT SUMMARY
2.1 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing Resqtec. We are condent that we live up to your expectations. This manual has been compiled carefully to supply the
reader with all the necessary information. Read all the instructions before using the product to assure safe and optimal use of the product.
These instructions contain aspects relevant to safe and optimal use of the product.
The product has been manufactured by Resqtec Zumro. For addresses, please refer to the last page of this manual or to our internet site at
www.resqtec.com.
2.2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Frontliners have been designed and engineered to assist reghters, USAR-teams and other rescue workers with the various rescue
applications they encounter. We are condent that the design of this product will enable those working in these environments to not only
negotiate the obstacles they encounter, but to perform their work more safely.
The Frontliners are double-acting hydraulic tools designed to be driven by a Resqtec hydraulic pump. The products operate with hydraulic oil
and 350 bar/5,075 PSI allowable pressure. To see which specic hydraulic uid your product uses, see chapter 1.4 of this manual, or look on
the product label. Further information regarding the hydraulic uid in your system can be found in the “Material Safety Data Sheet” or “MSDS”
which came with your product.
2.3 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
IMAGES AS DISPLAYED IN THIS MANUAL MAY DIVERGE FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT APPEARANCE.
2.3.1 FX2 FRONTLINER
DETACHABLE SPREADER JAW
CARRYING HANDLE
PROTECTION COVERS
LOCKING PIN
CONTROL HANDLE
NEO1 (MALE) COUPLER

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2.3.2 FX4-FJ / FX6-FJ FRONTLINER
FRONTLINER BLADE
CARRYING HANDLE
FIXED SPREADER JAW
PROTECTION COVERS
PULLING JAW SLOT
CONTROL HANDLE
NEO1 (MALE) COUPLER

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2.3.2 G4WX FRONTLINER
FRONTLINER BLADE
CARRYING HANDLE
FIXED SPREADER JAW
PROTECTION COVERS
CONTROL HANDLE
NEO1 (MALE) COUPLER

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3. PRODUCT RANGE
3.1 PRODUCTS & ACCESSORIES
Article number Item description Picture Usage & Restrictions
4220.0000.** FX2
5245.0200.** FX4-Fj
5265.0200.** FX6-Fj
5243.0100.XX G4wx

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Article number Item description Picture Usage & Restrictions
2130.4280 SET OF 2 PULLING
JAWS FX2
NOT COMPATIBLE WITH
FX4-FJ/FX6-FJ
2305.5000 CHAIN & SHACKLE
SET FX2
NOT COMPATIBLE WITH
FX4-FJ/FX6-FJ
2305.5100 CHAIN & SHACKLE
SET FX4-Fj
NOT COMPATIBLE WITH
FX2/FX6-FJ
2305.5200 CHAIN & SHACKLE
SET FX6-Fj
NOT COMPATIBLE WITH
FX2/FX4-FJ

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4. GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMAGES AS DISPLAYED IN THIS MANUAL MAY DIVERGE FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT APPEARANCE.
4.1 INITIAL USE
When receiving your equipment check for any sign of damage to the box, and report it to your supplier as damage could have occurred during
shipping. Unpack in upright position and check the product for damage. To make sure the product conforms to your specications, check the
product details on the label on the cylinder of the equipment.
CHECK THE EQUIPMENT FOR EXTERNAL DAMAGE. NOTIFY THE SUPPLIER IMMEDIATELY IF ANY DAMAGE IS FOUND.
DO NOT USE DAMAGED EQUIPMENT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE!
In general we distinguish a couple of different types of operations;
• Connecting the Resqtec NEO1 coupler
• Disconnecting the Resqtec NEO1 coupler
• Connecting the Resqtec STD coupler
• Disconnecting the Resqtec STD coupler
• Using the pressure release
• Operating the product
• Removing & placing the spreading jaws
• Attaching pulling jaws & chains and shackles
4.2 PREPARATION BEFORE USE
• Check the blades, jaws and pins. Do not use if they exhibit major
damage and/or do not function as intended.
• See chapter 6 for further information.
• Check the operation of the dead-man’s valve. It should return to
its neutral position when released.
• See chapter 6 for further information.
• Check the carrying handle. It must be rmly xed. • See chapter 6 for further information.
• Check the protection covers. They must be present and undamaged. • See chapter 6 for further information.

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4.3 OPERATION
The product is operated by the dead-man’s control handle:
• Rotating the control handle leftward will make the Frontliner blades open up.
• Rotating the control handle rightward will make the Frontliner blades close.
To keep extending or retracting keep the control handle rotated. Adjust the speed by rotating more or less.
By releasing the control handle the dead-man’s control will make the control handle return to neutral position.
The pressure will remain due to the DIN-valve. The Frontliner blades cannot be moved by external forces.
4.4 OPTIMIZED 350 BAR
Resqtec products operate at 350 bar/5,075 PSI allowable pressure (Optimized 350 bar) which allows a smooth and more controlled operation.
To support interoperability, Resqtec can also provide means to connect the products to other brands’ system components.
Contact your distributor/supplier for information about parts (couplings e.g.) to make your equipment ready for interoperability.
ALWAYS BE AWARE THAT TO CONNECT A RESQTEC PRODUCT TO ANY PUMP, THE SAME HYDRAULIC FLUID
AND COUPLERS NEED TO BE USED.
Your product can be supplied with the requested coupler(s) or can be changed in a later stadium by your distributor/
supplier. It is also possible to purchase an adaptor kit between different connectors. Contact your distributor/supplier
if you want to connect to another pump and change the uid and/or coupler if necessary.
In this manual the Resqtec NEO1 couplers and the Resqtec STD couplers are described; follow the instructions of your current couplers only.
NEUTRAL
RIGHTLEFT

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4.5 QUICK ACTION COUPLERS
The Resqtec products are standard equipped with NEO1 quick action automatic by-pass couplers. This makes it possible to connect and
disconnect both pressure and return in one simple motion. It also allows you to connect and disconnect under full pump free ow pressure. If
your product is supplied with STD connectors, the connectors for pressure and return are separated. Make sure the pump is switched to neutral
when connecting or disconnecting these STD connectors. If your product is modied on your request with other couplers, please also refer to
that coupler supplier’s manual for proper additional instruction.
BEFORE USAGE, MAKE SURE TO CHECK THE FOLLOWING:
4.6 CONNECTING THE RESQTEC NEO1 COUPLER
Make sure the dust caps are removed from both the coupler
(male & female):
• Female dust cap releases when female coupler is released
(rotate and pull back).
• Male dust cap releases by simply pulling it.
Align the NEO1 female coupler located on the hose with the
NEO1 male coupler located on the product.
Push to connect in one swift motion (if difcult to connect refer
to chapter 4.10 for pressure release).
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• Make sure connectors (and pins) are clean to ensure proper operation.
• Pull both couplers to check whether the couplers are properly connected.
• If couplers do not have auto lock mechanism on the product, rotate collar of female coupler to lock and prevent accidental release.
• Unroll hose reels to their full extend. Make sure that no pressure is applied before unrolling.

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4.7 DISCONNECTING THE RESQTEC NEO1 COUPLER
Rotate the NEO1 female coupler unlock ring in the direction of the arrow
and pull backwards.
Make sure the control handle of the tool is not engaged
when disconnecting (neutral position).
The NEO1 female coupler on the hose ejects automatically.
A few drops of uid discharge is normal.
Make sure the dust caps are placed back on both couplers
(male & female).
4.7 DISCONNECTING THE RESQTEC NEO1 COUPLER
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4.8 CONNECTING THE RESQTEC STD COUPLER
4.9 ISCONNECTING THE RESQTEC STD COUPLER
Remove the dust caps from the couplers.
Align the STD coupler and push the male and female part rmly
into each other.
4.8 CONNECTING THE RESQTEC STD COUPLER
Check whether the pump relief valve is in its neutral/release pressure relief position (with exception of NEO1).
NEVER CONNECT THE COUPLERS IF THE PUMP IS SWITCHED TO OPERATION.
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3
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Rotate the collar on the STD coupler until the cutout on the collar is in
front of the ball. Then push the collar towards the female connector.
The male connector will be ejected automatically.
Place the dust caps on both couplers.
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4.10 USING THE PRESSURE RELEASE
In some situations, pressure may build-up in the product, making it difcult to connect.
This pressure can easily be released.
For STD couplers a separate pressure release tool is available. Contact your distributor/supplier for details.
Take the NEO1 male dust cap and turn it around. The opposite side of
the dust cap contains the pressure release activator. Align the backside
of the NEO1 male dust cap with the NEO1 male coupler.
Push the pressure release activator pin, located on the backside of the
NEO1 male dust cap, onto the NEO1 male coupler which contains the
pressure release valve.
NOTE THAT A SLIGHT AMOUNT OF HYDRAULIC FLUID
WILL EJECT AT THIS POINT!
MAKE SURE TO WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
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4.11 OPERATING THE PRODUCT
BEFORE STORING THE PRODUCT IT IS RECOMMENDED TO DEPRESSURIZE THE CYLINDER. TO DO THIS, OPEN THE
BLADES TO THE POINT WHERE ONLY THE TIPS TOUCH EACH OTHER.
Connect a hydraulic hose to the product
and power unit.
See chapter 4.6. or 4.8
Start the hydraulic power unit
(and open the valve).
Please refer to the power unit’s user manual for
additional information.
Rotate the control handle to the left to open
the blades. Keep the handle to the left.
Rotate the control handle to the right to
close the blades. Keep the handle to the right.
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4.12 REMOVING & PLACING THE FX2 SPREADING JAWS
REMOVING THE TIPS
PLACING THE TIPS
Push/pull the pin out.
Remove the spreader tip/jaw.
Place the spreader tip/jaw on the blades.
Push the pin back in its slot to secure the jaw.
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Take off the spreader tips according to
chapter 4.12.
Attach the dedicated pulling jaws.
Push the pin into its slot to secure the
pulling jaws.
Attach the chain shortners from the chain
and shackle set to the pulling jaws with
the supplied pins.
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4
3
4.13 ATTACHING & DETACHING PULLING JAWS & CHAINS AND SHACKLES
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Take out the pin from the pulling jaw.
Before aligning the pulling jaw with the pulling
jaw slot, make sure the direction indicator is
aimed towards the xed spreader jaw.
Align the pulling jaw with the pulling jaw slot.
Push the pin into its slot to secure the pulling jaw.
4.13.2 FX4-FJ & FX6-FJ
ATTACHING
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