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1
Q

What are the 3 basic functions of a powered hydraulic extrication tool?

A

Spreading
Compressing
Shearing

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What are the 4 basic components of the Amkus rescue system?

A

Power unit
Cutters
Spreaders
Rams

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3
Q

What are the initial actions/tactics/strategies?

A 
Line on ground
Stabilization
Battery
Patient contact
Glass management
Extrication plan
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What kind of engine and how many HP for the GB2A_XLO power unit?

A

Gas powered Briggs and Stratton

4-6HP

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5
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What is the thing called that lets you select which side to operate on the power unit?

A

Diverter valve

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6
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What are the 3 positions on the diverter valve?

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Left
Right
Neutral

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7
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Does GB2A-XLO allow the two tools to simultaneously operate or alternately operate?

A

Alternate

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8
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What kind of fluid do do the GB2A-XLO and the GH2S-XL use?

A

Non-toxic mineral bases hydraulic fluid

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9
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What does the “XLO” mean on the GB2A-XLO?

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That it has a roll cage

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What are 3 facts about the hoses used on the power units?

A

Steel braided
2-pairs
20’ long

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For the GB2A-XLO, what is the...
Weight
Length
Width
Height
Max operating pressure
Capacity of oil reservoir
A 
85lbs
23"
19"
20.4"
10,500psi
2 gal
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12
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What kind of engine and how many HP for GH2S-XL?

A

Gas powered Honda

5.5 HP

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What is different about the diverter valves between the GB2A-XLO and the GH2S-XL?

A

The GB2A-XLO has 1 diverter valve and the GH2S-XL has 2 diverter valves

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With the GH2S-XL, can you operate 2 tools simultaneously or alternately?

A

Simultaneously, or independantly

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15
Q

Pumping system on the GH2S-XL?

The GH2S2?

A

High pressure two stage pumping system

GH2S2 has 2 high pressure pumps

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For the GH2S2, what is the...
Weight
Length
WIdth
Height
Max operating pressure
Capacity of oil reservoir
A 
94lbs
23in
19in
20.5in
10,500psi
2 gal
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17
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What position should the diverter valve be when starting a power unit?

A

Neutral position

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18
Q

Should you connect the hoses before or after starting?

A

Before starting

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19
Q

When starting a power unit, the throttle should be in the ____ position when warm and in the ____ position when cold

A

Fast

Choke

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20
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Right before you you are about to start a power unit, you should…

A

Clear behind

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21
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What should your hands and feet be doing while starting the power unit?

A

Place one hand on the roll cage, place foot at the base, and grasp and pull starter with short rapid strokes

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22
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Which full size spreader is the lightest?

A

The model 30CX

23
Q

Which model did the 30CX replace?

A

The Model 30

24
Q

The Model 30CX is _____ for _____ protection

A

Anodized for Corrosion Protection

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What is the Model 30CX made out of?
Aluminum and magnesium alloy
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What is the maximum operating pressure of the Model 30CX and the Model 25 Heavy Duty Cutter?
10,500 psi
27
What are the tips made out of on the model 30CX Spreader/
Hardened steel
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What is the maximum spreading distance of the Model 30CX?
32"
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What is maximum spreading and compression force of the Model 30CX?
Spreading-16,950 | Compression-14,400
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``` For the Model 30CX, what is the... Length Width Depth Weight ```
30.1" 12" 8.2" 47.5lbs including hoses
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What is the maximum cutting force of the Model 25 Heavy Duty Cutter and the Model 25E Speedway Cutters?
60,000psi
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``` For the Model 25 Heavy Duty Cutter, what is the... Max cutting opening Weight Length Width Depth ```
``` 4.1" 30lbs 20.5" 9" 7.6" ```
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For the Model 25E Speedway Cutters, what is the... Max cutter opening at tips and at the center Weight Length Width Depth
``` 7" at tips and 8" at center 34lbs 23.5" 9" 7.6" ```
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For all models of cutters, you should use the ____ of the cutters to cut instead of the tips
Throat
35
When using cutters, you should never cut ____ ____
Hardened steel
36
What are some examples of hardened steel that can be found in a vehicle? (3)
Steering wheel columns, roll bars, backing plates for seat belts
37
What is the maximum cutting force for the Model 21A Cutters?
110,000 psi
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Where is the Model 21A Cutter found?
Heavy Rescue 04
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``` For the Model 21A Cutters, what is the... Length Width Depth Weight Cutter opening distance ```
``` 25.8" 9" 8" 35lbs 5.2" ```
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What do the spreaders and rams have that allows them to hold their position even if you disconnect the hoses?
Check valves
41
What are the 4 sizes of Rams?
20" 30" 40" 60"
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Where can the 20" ram be found?
Engines, ladders, ladder tenders
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``` For the 20" ram, what is the... Length open Length closed Width overall Depth Weight ```
``` 21" 15.4" 12.8" 10" 22.5lbs ```
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For the 20" ram, what is the max push force and the max pull force?
Push-30,650 | Pull-14,400
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How long is the ram extension?
10"
46
What are the 2 attachments for the ram extension?
Conical point for inside corners | Claw attachment for outside corners
47
Why are the hoses color coded?
For safety and communication
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The hose couplings have a ___ turn
1/4
49
Can you cut compressed cylinders?
NEVER
50
Always have ______ eye protection
Secondary
51
When not in use, always keep the diverter valves in the ____ position
Neutral
52
Beware of ____ ______ causing controls to seem opposite
Tool inversion
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What is the name of the new power unit that Amkus showed us that we didn't buy?
The GH2B-MCH

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