Lukas SC 350 E - Manual (Page 21)

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7. Dismantling the equipment / deactivation
following operation
Once work has been completed, the arms should be closed until the tips are only a few
millimetres apart or the cylinder piston should be almost fully retracted. This relieves the
hydraulic and mechanical strain on the device as a whole.
Clean the rescue device after each operation and grease both the metallic and the
mechanically movable parts. The locking mechanism for the spreader plug-in tips should
also be oiled now and again.
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 or a fully retracted
piston! By fully closing the arms or retracting the cylinder piston, hydraulic and
mechanical tension may develop in the device.
8. Maintenance and service
The devices are subject to very high mechanical stresses. A visual inspection must therefore
be carried out after every use and at least one visual inspection must be carried out every
six months. These inspections enable the early detection of wear and tear, which means that
punctual replacement of this wearing parts prevents breakages from occurring. Regularly
check the torque of the pivot bolt on the cutters and combi tools. (You will fi nd the tightening
torques for the pivot bolt in the chapter "Technical data")
An annual inspection of the tool is due once per 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 fi elds of electrical engineering and hydraulics, so
that they can objectively assess the condition of the tool.
Every three years a crack test of the blades is also essential. A special crack testing kit is
available for this.
A functional test must also be performed every three years or if there is any doubt regarding
the safety or reliability of the equipment (please also observe the applicable national and
international regulations pertaining to service intervals of rescue tools). In the Federal
Republic of Germany, regular safety inspections according to the legal accident insurance
regulations (GUV - Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung) are mandatory.
ATTENTION!
Clean off any dirt before checking the device!
WARNING / CAUTION / ATTENTION!
In order to carry out maintenance and repair work, tools appropriate for the job
and personal protection equipment must be used.
The maintenance and repair staff must have adequate technical and specialised
knowledge. LUKAS offers appropriate training courses for this.