Lukas SC 357 E2 - Manual (Page 21)

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7. Dismantling the equipment / deactivation following operation
Once work has been completed, the device arms should be closed until the tips are only a
few millimeters apart and the ram piston should be almost fully retracted. 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 or a fully retracted
piston! By fully closing the arms or retracting the ram 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 these wearing parts prevents breakage. Regularly check the torque
of the pivot bolt on the cutting and combination tools. (You will fi nd the torques for the pivot
bolt in the chapter on "Technical Data".)
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 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 purpose.
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
G
esetzlichen Unfallversicherung (GUV; ‘Legal accident insurance’) are mandatory.
ATTENTION!
Clean off 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.
The maintenance and repair staff must have adequate technical and specialized
knowledge. LUKAS offers appropriate training courses for this.