- Hurst Jaws Of Life
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1. Package consists of 1 Jack Rabbit Tool 1 6 ft hose 1 Manual pump 1 Pry bar 1 Hammer 1 Carrying bag with dual purpose detachable sling Sling may be used to carry tool without bag NOTE The JACK RABBIT TOOL is not an auto extrication tool JAWS OF LiIFE TM Jack Rabbit Tool Instructions 1 The JACK RABBIT TOOL comes pretested assembled and ready to use Itis recommended however that the system be cycled a few times to test the system for proper operation No assem bly is required Patent No 4 443 001 Record the serial number stamped on tool onto the warranty card and mail the postage paid registration to Hale Products Inc to be gin warranty Product Safety Policy Jaws of Life products are designed and manufactured to provide excellent service when used for their intended purpose Operator safety is a major consideration in the product design and operator manuals are provided to promote their safe usage Hurst Emergency Products urges all users of Jaws of Life products to read the Instruction Manual and to seek operating instructions from qualified instructors before attempting to use the products SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING General Operation E ALL WARNING statements must be carefully observed to help prevent personal injury E Before operating the pump make sure all hose connections are tightened with proper tools Do not over tighten Connections need2. have been subject to misuse negligence or alteration Return of the warranty registration card is a condition precedent to warranty coverage and performance Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of consequential damages so the above limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state This is the exclusive warranty offered by Hale Products Inc for Hurst Jaws of Life products Any other warranties or representations made by a distributor or any other person shall be the responsibility of such dealer or other person For service contact you local Jaws of Life distributor or Hale Products Inc OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Filler Plug PARTS LIST PartNo Description 355R079 353R130 392R044 393R018 393R020 215R056 297RO007 Pump Hose Hydraulic Cylinder Upper Jaw Lower Jaw Jaw Screw Set Screw Part No 106R005 510R056 510R057 172R147 159R119 128R052 128R053 To use the JACK RABBIT TOOL insert jaws of tool between door and jamb as shown If there is not enough space for jaws 1 4 in create a larger opening with pry bar or strike jaw anvil with hammer provided While holding JACK RABBIT TOOL in place activate tool by turning pump relief valve knob toward hose and pumping handle up and down To relieve pressure and close tool turn relief valve knob toward rear of pump
3. only be tightened securely and leak free Overtightening may cause premature thread failure or may cause high pressure fittings to split at pressure lower than their rated capacities E Should a hydraulic hose ever rupture burst or need to be disconnected shift the control valve twice to release all pres sure Never attempt to grasp a leaking hose under pressure with your hands The force of escaping hydraulic fluid could cause serious injury E Do not subject the hose to potential hazard such as fire extreme heat or cold sharp surfaces or heavy impact Do not allow the hose to kink twist curl or bend so tightly that the fluid flow within the hose is blocked or reduced Periodically inspect the hose for wear because any of these conditions can damage the hose and possibly result in personal injury E Do not use the hose to move attached equipment Stress may damage the hose and possibly cause personal injury E Hose material and coupler seals must be compatible with the hydraulic fluid used Hoses also must not come in contact with toxic materials such as creosote impregnated objects and some paints Consult the manufacturer before painting a hose Never paint the couplers Hose deterioration due to toxic materials may result in possible personal injury Pump E Do not exceed the PSI hydraulic pressure rating noted on the pump name plate or tamper with the internal high pres sure relief valve Creating pressure beyond rated Capaci
4. Tool will retract automatically Tool If tool has been exposed to water sand or dirt clean unit before storage The tool should be stored in a vertical position If the tool has been stored for a year 74 y more sequence and check system before use hen not in use store tool fully retracted Inspect AN D Ai before use and storage Handpump Before checking fluid level retract tool to prevent overfilling system Pump should be drained and refilled with petroleum based hydraulic fluid after every 300 hours of use Wipe pump exterior clean before draining and refilling pump To Refill Remove filler plug and insert a clean filter funnel Position the pump filler hole up The reservoir is a sealed type and overfilling is hazardous so be sure the tool is fully retracted closed When adding fluid to the reservoir To check for over fill set the pump on its base pala iar without the filler plug installed and allow any eae j fluid to drain Keep pump and tool clean Make cer Hammer tain all hose connections are kept free from grit and Parts List dirt Check fluid level every 10 hours of use Instruction Manual Female Coupling Male Coupling TROUBLESHOOTING IMPORTANT The troubleshooting and repair procedures listed below should only be performed by qualified personnel familiar with this equipment Use the proper equipment when troubleshooting JAW CYLINDERASSEMBLY PROBLEM l Erratic Action CAUSE 1 Ai
5. parts or defective packing A Tighten and bleed B Clean connection and use a non hardening pipe thread compound or teflon tape if needed C Clean or replace if damaged D See pump trouble shooting E Replace seals A Clean connection and use a non hardening pipe thread compound or teflon tape if needed B Replace seals C See pump trouble shooting PROBLEM VI Cylinder leaks fluid CAUSE 1 Worn or damaged seals 2 Loose connections Vil Cylinder will not 1 Pump release valve retract or retracts slower than normal PUMP PROBLEM closed 2 Couplers not fastened 3 Blocked hydraulic lines 4 Weak or broken retrac tion springs for repair 5 Cylinder damaged internally 6 Pump reservoir too full CAUSE Pump not delivering 1 Low fluid level in reservoir Pump losing pressure Pump does not reach full pressure Handle raises after each stroke 2 Dirt in pump body 3 Seats worn and not seating properly 4 Reservoir overfilled with fluid 1 Fluid leaking past outlet ball seat s 2 Pressure control knob leaks not adjusted properly 1 Low fluid level 2 Reservoir overfilled with fluid 1 Fluid leaking past outlet ball seat s Pump handle can be 1 The inlet ball is not pushed down slowly without raising the load Pump handle oper ates with a spongy action seating 1 Air has been trapped in the line 2 Reservoir overfilled with fl
6. r in system 2 Internal leakage in cylinder 3 Cylinder sticking or binding ll Cylinder does not1 Pump release valve advance lll Cylinder extends only partially IV Cylinder advan ces slower than normal V Cylinder advan ces but does not maintain pressure HURST IBEX IDEX CORPORATION open 2 Low or no fluid in pump reservoir 3 Air locked pump 4 Loose couplers 5 Plugged hydraulic line 6 Pump not operating 7 Load is above the capacity of the system 1 Pump reservoir is low on fluid 2 Cylinder piston rod binding 1 Loose connection 2 Leaky connection 3 Restricted hydraulic line or fitting 4 Pump not working correctly 5 Leaking seals 1 Leaky connection 2 Cylinder seals leaking 3 Pump valve malfunctioning SALES 700 SPRING MILL AVENUE CONSHOHOCKEN PA 19428 TEL 610 825 6300 FAX 610 825 6440 SOLUTION A Bleed air and check for leaks B Replace worn packings Check for excessive con tamination or wear C Check for dirt gummy deposits or leaks as above Check for misalignment worn parts or d defective packing A Close release valve B Fill with fluid and bleed the system C Bleed the system D Tighten couplers amp bleed E Rush and clean system F See pump trouble shooting G Use other means for entry A Fill and bleed B Check for dirt gummy deposits or leaks as above Check for misalignment worn
7. ties may result in personal injury E Before replenishing the fluid level retract the system to prevent overfilling the pump reservoir An overfill may cause personal injury due to excess reservoir pressure created when cylinders are retracted Jaw Cylinder Assembly m The user must be familiar with the correct operation maintenance and use of the JACK RABBIT TOOL Lack of knowledge in any of these areas may lead to personal injury E Inspect each cylinder before each shift or use Failure to inspect may allow unsafe conditions to develop E To help prevent material fatigue if the cylinder is to be used in a continuous application the load should not exceed 85 of the rated cylinder load limit E Never use extreme heat to disassemble a hydraulic ram or cylinder Metal fatigue can lead to unsafe conditions LIMITED WARRANTY Hale Products Inc warrants the Hurst Jaws of Life products to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use conditions During the period of this warranty one year on all mechanical parts and labor Hale will repair or replace the defective parts or equipment at Hale s option without charge This includes installation of such repair or replacement parts as may be required The warranty does not include hoses or rubber products in the Jaws of Life systems assemblies In no event will Hale Products Inc be responsible for Consequential Damages This warranty shall not apply to units which
8. time without notice or obligation in prices materials equipment or specifications and to change or discontinue models Check with distributor for current information MANUFACTURING 711 N POST ROAD SHELBY NC 28150 TEL 704 487 6961 FAX 704 487 7271 73 Hurst Jaws of Life ISO 9001 Certificate A4027 a Ga RED 159R119 Rev 01
9. uid BLEEDING THE SYSTEM After all connections are made correctly the hydraulic system should be bled Relieve pressure of the pump and loosen the fitting at the tool Then activate the pump until fluid spurts from the loose connection Repeat this operation until a continuous clear flow of hydraulic fluid is seen Relieve pressure and tighten the loosened fitting You must be sure to refill the pump reservoir to the correct level SOLUTION A Replace seals B Tighten fittings A Open pump release valve B Fasten couplers C Clean and flush D Send to service center E Send to service center for repair F Drain fluid to correct level SOLUTION A Check fluid level per instructions B Disassemble pump body and clean all parts C Reseat required seats in casting D Check fluid level per reservoir instructions A Reseat ball seat s B Reseat pressure control assembly or replace assembly A Check fluid level per reservoir instructions B Check fluid level per reservoir instructions A Replace ball and or reseat A Check for dirt and or reseat valve seat A Set Rabbit Tool lower than the pump and extend and return tool several times B Check fluid level per reservoir instructions With no load on the system and the pump higher than the tool cycle the system several times to remove any air which may be trapped in the system Hale Products Inc reserves the right to make changes at any
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