Lukas SHR 20 - Manual (Page 17)

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7.4 Hose reel
8. Maintenance and service
Coil the extension hose pairs onto the hose reel.
Apply the parking brake on double hose reels.
Apply the parking brake and fl ap in the crank handle on single hose reels.
Visual inspection
Hose reel
• General tightness (leaks),
• Operability of the hose drums,
• All fastening screws are in place and tightened,
• Carrier, frame and drum are undamaged,
• Hand crank in place and undamaged,
• Parking brake in place and in working order,
• Labels completely existent and legibly,
Hoses
• Visual control for visible damage,
• Control for leaks.
• The hose connection must be tightly attached to the mounted reel, and not leak,
• Couplings must be easy to couple,
• Dust protection caps must be available.
Function test
• Undisturbed coiling and unrolling of the extension hose pairs.
• no unusual noises.
A visual inspection is to be carried out after every use: however, at least one visual inspection
is to be carried out annually. A function test is also to be carried out every three years or
should there be any doubt regarding the safety or reliability of the equipment.
(Please also observe the relevant valid national and international regulations pertaining to
service intervals of rescue equipment). In the Federal Republic of Germany, regular safety
inspections according to the regulations of the Gesetzlichen Unfallversicherung (GUV;
connoted ‘Legal accident insurance’) are mandatory.
CAUTION!
Clean off any dirt before controlling the equipment!
WARNING / CAUTION!
In order to carry out maintenance and repair works, tools appropriate for the job
and personal protecting equipment are essential.