Lukas SC 357 E2 - Manual (Page 20)

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6.6 Squeezing (rescue ram)
Before using the rescue ram, ensure that it is adequately supported. This also includes any
underpinning that may be required. The rescue rams have been equipped with a claw on the
ram and piston sides to ensure their safest possible use. Where this support is not adequate,
e.g. when pushing away the front part of the vehicle or when pushing a vehicle upwards,
additional supports, ram attachments and the use of holding straps may be required. You will
fi nd suitable support bearings and appropriate ram attachments in the LUKAS accessories
list.
WARNING / CAUTION / PLEASE NOTE!
Never
use a rescue ram without a claw or the required accessories! The ram
could slip during the operation, resulting in injury to the operator. In addition, the
piston rod or the claw support could be damaged.
WARNING / CAUTION / PLEASE NOTE!
When applying the rescue ram (without the LUKAS support), appropriate care
must be taken to ensure that all four tips of both claws, i.e. on the piston and the
ram side, are in good contact with the object.
When applying the rescue ram (to a LUKAS support), appropriate care must be
taken to ensure that the surface between the four tips of the claw is in contact
with the round bearing rods.
This will prevent unilateral application of force to the ram. Objects lifted up must
be subsequently secured with fi rm supports or substructures!
An extension is also available for the eDRAULIC rescue ram.
Procedure for installing the extension:
1. First pull the claw "A" off the ram base. Check
whether the O-ring "B" is still attached to the
ram base and is in good condition. Where
necessary, replace the O-ring.
2. Check the good fi t of the O-ring "B", grease the contact surfaces using LUKAS special
grease and insert the extension "C" onto the ram base until it reaches the stop.
3. When the extension is no longer required after the operation, remove it by following the
instructions in the reverse order and store it in a suitable place.
B A
B C