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TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT MANUAL
RESCUE EQUIPMENT
306.001a EXTRICATION EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
EFFECTIVE: DECEMBER 2018
Current Revision Date: 12/18/18 Next Revision Date: 12/18/23
Author’s Name/Rank: Justin Moore, Captain Review Level: 1
PURPOSE
Provide members with guidelines for maintaining extrication equipment.
APPLICATION
This policy applies to all members while operating extrication equipment for
maintenance, training, or during emergency operations.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
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OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
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PROCESS
After each use, hoses should be wiped clean with a light cleaning solvent. Inspect
hose for damage to the rubber jacket. Damage which exposes the wire braided core
subjects the wire to corrosion and may weaken the hose. Heavily damaged hoses
should be replaced.
Routine Maintenance for Couplings
Couplings should be kept clean of dirt and contaminants. Couplings may be most
easily cleaned by immersing in or scrubbing with a standard cleaning solvent.
Couplings should then be lubricated with a non-water based lubricant such as
WD-40. The rubber dust caps, which are provided with the tools, should also be
cleaned periodically. Be aware while the couplings are clean, the dust caps will
accumulate dirt during use. Do not cover a clean coupling with a dirty dust cap.
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Routine Maintenance for Chains
Chains should be kept clean and wiped with a rag containing a small amount of light
oil to prevent rusting. Care should be taken to ensure damage does not occur to the
threads of the U-bolt. Chains are for rescue purposes only.
Routine Maintenance for Cap Screws
Periodically check the socket-head cap screws on the tools, which mount the control
valve to the valve manifold and the valve manifold to the cylinder cap. These screws
are installed securely at the factory but occasionally will loosen due to excessive
vibration.
Periodically inspect and tighten all hydraulic fittings. Check the hydraulic fluid level
through the sight gauge on the front of the power unit. It is not necessary for the
fluid to completely fill the sight-gauge window. Overfilling the reservoir will result in
excessive leakage. Therefore fluids may only be filled and/or topped-off by Fire
Shop personnel. Members are directed to contact the Fire Shop if hydraulic fluid is
needed.
Annual servicing is conducted by a local representative of the manufacture and will
be coordinated through the Fire Shop. Notify the Fire Shop for any servicing or
repairs (oil change, air filter cleaning, tune-up adjustments, etc.)
INFORMATION
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DEFINITIONS
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CROSS REFERENCES
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