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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 Telescopic Rams.

Maintenance Instructions - TR 5000 Series

Maintenance Recommendations: 

Necessary equipment: WD-40, soft cloth

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

	Step 1 • Check the general condition of the tool • Check for oil leakage • Check the readability of the identification / safety label, replace if unreadable • Store the tool with the plunger slightly outwards 5 to 10 mm
	Step 2  • The proper functioning of the deadman’s handle • The control handle moves smoothly • The control handle returns to the neutral position • The dust cap is firmly attached • Check the functioning of coupler • Check the coupler for dirt and oil leakage • Clean coupler with a soft cloth. If necessary with water and soap • If necessary grease with WD-40
	Step 3 • Check the crossheads for wear and tear - if aplicable check the functioning of the laser pointer • Check the function of the 4x LED’s on the front end of the tool
	Step 4 Check the functioning of the 2x LED’s on the back.
	Step 5 • Check the general condition of the extension pipes • Check the presence of the lock pin • Check whether the extension pipes can be mounted properly (Only on TR 5340)

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