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Holmatro Rescue Products have long been considered the world's leading extrication and rescue tools and are deployed on a daily basis in Australia and New Zealand by Rescue Professionals who's job it is to protect life in a vast range of life-critical scenarios.

For clients who have invested in Holmatro Rescue Equipment, FRSA offers in-house or on-site testing and maintenance by experienced, factory trained Service Technicians, but between scheduled servicing, there are a number of critical checks end-users should conduct following every deployment, whether that deployment be actual emergency response operations or training.

Each month, FRSA will post a checklist of instructions from the manufacturer for end-users to refer to when conducting these post-use checks, predominantly focusing on close inspection and lubrication of tools after each use to ensure readiness for immediate deployment.

This month, we will look at user maintenance of CORE Spreaders.

Maintenance Instructions - SP 5000 Series

Maintenance Recommendations (after use, every time):

Necessary equipment: Teflon lubrication oil, WD-40, soft cloth, Philips screwdriver

Contact FRSA if one of the items does not function properly.

	Step 1 • Check that the arms are not completely closed. Store tool with arms opened minimal 1cm • Check general condition of the tool. No parts missing or damaged (clean/dry off the tool with a soft cloth) • Lightly oil steel parts with preservative oil WD40 before storing
	Step 2 • Check the proper functioning of the dead mans handle • Check:         - whether the control handle move smoothly         - returns in neutral position         - the arms move acc the control symbols         - the arms move smoothly
	Step 3 • Check coupler and dust cap for damage, dirt and/or oil leakage • Clean coupler with a clean and soft cloth, if necessary with water and soap • If necessary grease with WD40 or hydraulic oil • Check functioning coupler • Reconnect loose dust cap(s) to coupler(s)
	Step 4 • Check the back of the tool for oil, this will indicate that the safety valve has been activated during use • Clean the control handle internally by blowing compressed air in the back of the handle Note: blow air in to the hole pointed out on the picture. When doing this, be sure to wear safety goggles. A mist of oil can come out of the back.
	Step 5 • Check carrying handle for damage and that it's firmly fastened to the tool • Clean the functioning of the integrated lights Note: if lights stay on for approximately 5 seconds before they switch off, replace battery (AA type)
	Step 6 • Check the spreader tips for damage • Check the locking mechanism • Spray teflon lubricating oil on the lock pins while operating
	Step 7 • Check the smaller rings for presence and damage • Spray teflon lubrication oil on and between the moving parts while the arms are opening and closing

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