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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 Holmatro Spider Pumps. 

Maintenance Instructions - Spider Range Pumps

Maintenance Recommendations: After use (every time)

Necessary equipment: soft cloth

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

	Step 1 • Check general condition of the pump. • In case of electrical engine: check connection wire for damage. Replace if the insulation is damaged. • Storage: Place the pump in a horizontal position.
	Step 2 • Check coupler(s) and dust cap(s) for dirt and/or oil leakage. • Clean coupler(s) with a clean and soft cloth, if necessary with water and soap. • If necessary grease with WD40 or hydraulic oil. • Check function coupler(s), see page 14. • Reconnect loose dust cap(s) to coupler(s).
	Step 3 • Traditional couplers only: check if the lock ring on the outside of the swivel is still firmly attached. • Replace when broken, corroded, bend or missing.
	Step 4 • Check the rubber connection tube between the tank and flange. Replace if damaged or when leaking. • Check if the clamps are still fastened.
	Step 5 • Check hydraulic oil level, refill if necessary to the maximum level. • Check fuel level, refill the fuel tank if necessary. Note: Always refill fuel level to MAX.
	Step 6 • Close the fuel line after use!

Maintenance Recommendations: After first 10 hours of use

• To be used for all Spider range pumps
• Wear full protective gear during maintenance

• Always act according to the safety instructions as supplied with each pump

Necessary equipment: Open end / ring spanner No. 10 / 12, drainage container, funnel, engine oil

Repeat step 1-6, of the after use maintenance recommendations.

	Step 7 • Replace engine oil trough dipstick opening. Collect the engine oil in an appropriate drainage container. • Alternative: Remove drain plug with an open end / ring spanner to drain the oil.
	Step 8 • Refill the engine with engine oil. • Make sure that the pump is in horizontal position when checking the engine oil level.  • Fill the engine with engine oil to maximum level.

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