Report of the Committee on John D. McCarthy, Curtiss-Wright Flight Systems, Inc. NJ {M] Fire Department Rescue Tools (Alt. to R. I. Otte) Robert William O'Gorman, lntertek Testing Services NA Inc., NY [RT] Daniel T. Smith, CJtair (Alt. to K. E. Strumiock) Illinois Emergency Mgmt. Agency, IL [SE] John L. Zilles, Amkus Rescue Systems, IL [M] Rep. Illinois Fire Service Inst./University of [L (AIt. to A.J. Painter)

William Giff Swayne, Secretary Staff Liaison: Bruce W. Teele Holmatro, Inc., MD [M] Committee Scope: This Committee shall have primary Michael J. Amoroso, Amoroso Engr Co. Inc., IL [MI ~esponsibility for documents related to the design, inspection. Lewis R. Austin, III, Winona Fire/Rescue Dept., MN [U] testing, and use of rescue tools for the fire services. JcOhn R. Bazemore, U.S. Air Force, AP [U] hrlstopher H. Born, Kempsville Volunteer Fire Dept.&: Rescue This list repr~we'nts the membership at the tim~. the Committee was Squad, Inc., VA [El balloted on the text of this edition. Since that time, changes in the Michael Brick, Phoenix Rescue Equipment, PA [M] membership may have occurred. A k~ to classifications is ]ound at the Ronald G. Cibulka, Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.. IL [RT} front of this book° Daniel F. Czarnecki, Village of Oak Lawn, IL [U] Mark P. Dempsey, Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad, MD [U] The ReAaort of die Technical Committee on Fire Department Dennis N. Gage, Insurance Services Office, Inc., 16-14, NY [I] Rescue Tools is presented for adoption. Thomas W. Gayiord, Township of Morris Fire Dept., NJ [U] Dieter Hesse, LUKAS Hydraulik GmbH & Co. KG [M] This Report was prepared by die Technical Committee on Fire ames A. Kaye, Hale Products Inc., PA[M] Department Rescue Tools, and proposes for adoption a new ohn D. Mar,stiller, Harrods Creek Fire Protection District, KY [U] document NFPA 1936, Standard on Hydraulic Powered Rescue JRobert L McKee, Chica~o Fire Dept., IL [U] Tools° Richard Otte, Curdss-Wrtght Flight Systems Inc., NJ [MI Alan J. Painter, Amkus Rescue Systems, IL [M] ]'his Report has been submitted to better ballot of the Technical Karen E. Strumlock, lntertek Testing Services, NY [RT] Committee on Fire Department Rescue Tools, which consists of 20 Win Van Basten, Willow Grove, PA [SE] voting members: of whom 14 voted affirmatively, 1 negatively after circulation of negative ballots (Mr. Otte), and 5 ballots were not returned (Messrs. Bazemore, Cibulka, Dempsey, Gage, and Van Altert~ates BastenL

Marshall lssen, Underwriters Laboratories Inc., IL [RT] Mr. Otte voted negatively stating: (Alt. to R. G. Cibulka) "Proposed standard does not allow testing and compliance of Michael R. Macomson, Jr., Hurst Emergency Products, NC [M] electromechanical (non-hydraulic) rescue tools, such as die Power (Air. toJ. A. Kaye) Hawk® Rescue Tool. This may result in restriction of Eric D. Marquess, Holmatro, lnc~, MD [M] trade/business for similar application tools dlat are not (Alt. to W. G. Swayne) hydraulically powered."

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(Log #2) (Log #11 ) 1936- 1 - (3-1.3): Reject 1936- 5 - (4-1.1.4): Accept SUBMITTER: Ronald G. Cibulka, Underwriters Laboratories SUBMITTER: Alan J. Painter, AMKUS, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: The product label should also contain RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: the tool load rating. "Where the spreader has an extension area of the acuvatmg piston SUBSTANTIATION: The load rating is being placed in the rod assembly greater than than ~ ~ the retract area mannal instead of on the tool nameplate. We feel that the load of the piston rod assembly, the spreader shall be equipped with an rating should also be on the tool in order to always have this automatic safety device to prevent over pressurization." reformation available to the nser. The manual may not be kept SUBSTANTIATION: I propose changing the requirement for this with the tool or it may be lost, damaged, etc., making this device to 1.5 times the area since we are requiring testing to 1.5 information unavailable to the user~ times the system operating pressure. If the tool is capable of COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. passing the overload test to 1.5 times the system operating COMMITTEE STATEMENT: There are multiple load ratings and pressure, and the endurance test, it surely is not necessary to rating points for each tool and for different points of operation. require this device at less than 1.5 times the area differential° Nowhere in the standard is there a single load rating specified. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. This general information is better provided in user information as specified in Section 3-2. Nothing restricts the manufacturer from adding additional information to the label above the minimum requirements. (Log #50) 1936- 6- (4-1.1.5): Accept SUBMITTER: Clarence E. White, Jr., Thurmont` MD I RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: (Log #4) "The hydraulic fluid specified for use with the spreader shall not 1936- 2 - (4-1, 4-2, 4-3, 44, 5-1 (New), 5-3, and 5-4): Reject be classified as either a flammable liquid or a combustible liquid SUBMITTER: Ronald G. Cibulka, Underwriters Laboratories unless classified as a Class IIIB combustible liouid az ~c=crm!~ca_. RECOMMENDATION: Delete the referenced paragraphs in in accordance with NFPA 30, Flammable and (2ombustible Chapter 4 and change the referenced paragraphs in Chapter 5 to Liquids Code." read: SUBSTANTIATION: Modify the paragraph so that it is consistent "Samples of all pressure confining parts including hydraulic with the wording in Section 4-2.2. fittings and quick connect couplers shall be hydrostatically tested COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept, ,x~ specified in Section 6-xx, Hydrostatic Strength Test, and shall not rupture. '~ Add new paragraph 5-1.1.11 with the same wording. SUBSTANTIATION: See previous proposal for wording of (Log #46) Section 6-xx, Hydrostatic Slxength Test. All pressure confining 1936- 7- (4-1.1.7): Accept parts included in the submittal to the testing laboratory need to be SUBMITTER: Clarence E. White, Jr., Thurmont, MD evaluated for minimum hydraulic strength. RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. "Spreaders shall be equipped with quick connect couplers. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Technical Committee will male and female auick connect couoler shall have a check valve retain the design requirements in Chapter 4 for rating and that can withstand the soecified maximum system oressure when manufacturer documentation of the 2 to 1 safety factor. The Technical Committee feels the test in 'Section 6-9 tests all the disconnected." tools and their components for strength to 1.5 the maximum rated SUBSTANTIATION: M°difYl4-the 4 7.paragraph so that it is consistent operating pressure. with the wording in Section . . . COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

(Log #10) 1936- 3 - (4-1.1, 4-1.2, 4-1.3, 4-1.4, Sections 4-2 and 44): Accept (Log #12) SUBMITTER: AlanJ. Painter, AMKUS, Inc. 1936- 8 - (4-1.1.16): Accept RECOMMENDATION: I propose that we add a requirement SUBMITTER: Alan J. Pmnter, AMKUS, Inc. stating: RECOMMENDATION: Delete 4-1.1.16. "All wire, plugs, cable, switches, and additional electrical SUBSTANTIATION: Since we already require the weight of the components shall be listed and labeled and suitable for the tool to be measured, and the conditions specified in paragraph 3- intended application" to the general requirements for all tools." 2.5, I propose that we refer to that paragraph or use the same SUBSTANTIATION: None° language here. In most, if not all, cases the pulling attachments COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. are accessory items. I The new text has been added to each section or sub-section :L~ The weight of these items should not be included in the "ready to indicated. ~tse" weight of the tool itself. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accel~t.

(Log #3) 1936- 4 - (4-1.1.1, 4-1.2.1, 4-1.3.1, 4-1.4.1, and 4-3.1 ): ReJect (Log #13) SUBMITTER: Ronald G. Cibulka, Underwriters Laboratories 1936- 9 - (4-1.1.16, 4-1.1.17~ 4-1.3.15, 4-1.4.14 (New)): Accept in RECOMMENDATION: CAmnge the referenced paragraphs to read Principle as follows: SUBMITTER: Alan J. Painter° AMKUS, Inc. "The seals, valves and fittings shall be listed and labeled for use RECOMMENDATION: We have a paragraph in the section for with the specific hydraulic fluid at a maximum hydraulic fluid rams, 4-1.2.15, that requires that attachments shall be secured temperature of 71°C (160°F)." against accidental release. SUBSTANTIATION: Vendor certification may not provide the SUBSTANTIATION: I propose that we also require the same as degree of verification of compliance with the requirements that 4-1.2.15 for spreaders. would be needed by the testing laboratory in an independent COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. evaluation of the seals, valves and fittings. Add a new 4-1.1.17 to read: COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. "Where spreaders are equipped with attachments, such COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Technical Committee believes attachments shall be secured against accidental release." that vendor documentation is sufficient. The tools are tested to Add a new 4-1.3.16 to read: verify performance of the entire too[ and all components. "Where combination tools are equipped with attachmeuts, such attachments shall be secured against accidental release." Add a new 4-1.4.14 to read: "Where cutters are equipped with attachments, such attachments shall be secured against accidental release." COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Technical Committee modified the text of 4-1.2.14 (in the Report on Proposals draft) to be appropriate for the other tools and added the appropriate paragraph numbers.

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(Log #14) (Log # 17) 1936- 10 - (4-1.2.4): Accept 1936- 15 - (4-1.3.4): Accept SUBMITTER: AlauJ. Painter, AMKUS, lnc. SUBMITTER: Alan J. Painter, AMKUS, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: "Where the ram has an extension area of the activating piston rod "Where the combination tool has an extension area of the assembly greater than ~ ~ the retract area of the activating piston rod assembly greater than ~~the piston rod assembly, the ram shall be equipped widl an automatic retract area of the piston rod assembly, the combination tool shall safety device to prevent over pressurization." be equippe.d with an automatic safety device to prevent over SUBSTANTIATION: I propose changing the requirement for this pressurlzanon." device to 1.5 times the area since we are requiring testing to 1.5 SUBSTANTIATION: I propose changing the requirement for this times the system operating pressure. If the tool is capable of device to 1.5 times the area since we are requiring testing to 1.5 passing the overload test to 1.5 times the system operating times the system operating pre.~sure. If the tool is capable of pressure, and the endurance test, it surely is not necessary to passing the overload test to 1.5 times the system operating require dfis device at less than 1.5 times the area differential. pressure, and the endurance test, it surely is not necessary to COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. require this device at less than 1.5 times the area differential. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

(Log #51 ) 1936- 11 - (4-1.2.5): Accept (Log #52) SUBMITTER: Clarence E. White, Jr., Thurmont, MD 1936- 16- (4-1.3.5): Accept RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: SUBMITI'ER: Clarence E. White, Jr., Thurmont, MD "The hydran[ic fluid specified for use with the ram shall not be RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: classified as either a flammable liquid or a combustible liquid "The hydraulic fluid specified for use with the combination tool unless classified as a Class IIIB combustible lluuid a~ ~ac'crm'nc~ shall not be classified as either a flammable liquid or a in accordance with NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible combustible liquid unless classified as a Class IIIB ¢ombostible Liquids Code." ag ~ctc.m..'nc~ in accordance with NFPA 30, Flammable and SUBSTANTIATION: Modify the paragraph so that it is consistent Combustible Liquids Code." with the wording in Section 4-2.2. SUBSTANTIATION: Modify the paragraph so that it is consistee, t COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. with the wording in Section 4-2.2. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

(Log #47) 1936- 12- (4-1.2.7): Accept (Log #48) SUBMITTER: Clarence E. White, Jr., Thurmont, MD 1956- 17- (4-1.3.7): Accept RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: SUBMrrTER: Clarence E. White, Jr., Thurmont, MD "Rams shall be equipped with quick connect couplers. Each RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: rome and female ouick connect counler shall have a check valve "Combination tools shall he equipped with quick connect that can withstand- the specified maximum system pressure when couplers. Each male and female quick connect coupler shall have disconnected." a check valve that can withstand the snecified maximum system SUBSTANTIATION: Modify theparagraph so that it is consistent nressure when disconnected." with the wording in Section 4-1.4.7. SUBSTANTIATION: Modify the paragraph so that it is consistent COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. with the wording in Section 4-1.4.7. COMMITI'EE ACTION: Accept.

(Log #15) 1936- 13- (4-1.2.10): Accept (Log #18) SUBMITTER: AlanJ. Painter, AMKUS, Inc. 1956- 18 - (4-1.5.12): Accept in Principle I RECOMMENDATION: Revise first sentence as follows: SUBMITTER: Alan J. Painter, AMKUS, Inc ] "the fully retracted and the fully extended lengths of the ram RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: I shall be recorded and verified with the data supplied by the "The opening of the spreader of file combination tool shall be I manufacturer." opened to the fullest extent using the full hydraulic power and no SUBSTANTIATION: I don't know what the opening and closing external load and the opening shall be measured in a straight line travel distance is, but I assume that it is the difference between the on the outside surface of the arms at a point 13 mm (1/2 in.) futly retracted and the fully extended lengths of the ram. This is reward from rite furthermost projection of file tips. The spreader required already in paragraph 4-1.2.12. of the combination tool shall then be closed to its full closure COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. using the hydraulic power and no external load. The opening and ] Note: Reordered and now 4-1.2.11. closing travel distance of the spreader of the combination tool shall be recorded and verified with the data supplied by the manufacturer. The opening and closing times of the unloaded tool at 21°C, + $°C (70°F, +5°F) shall be recorded." SUBSTANTIATION: This paragraph requires that the travel (Log #16) distance be measured 1/2 in. from the end of the tip. For 1936- 14- (4-1.2.13): Accept spreaders we require that the distance be measured at the tip. At SUBMITrER: AlanJ. Painter, AMKUS, Inc. one time we discussed requiring that this be measured at the same ] RECOMMENDATION: Delete 4-1.2.15. point where the force will be measured. At any rate, I believe that SUBSTANTIATION: Since we already require the weight of the they should be measured at the same location. tool to be measured, and the conditions specified inparagraph 3- Also, I believe that the word reward should have been "rearward." 2.5, I propose that we refer to that paragraph or use the same COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle° language, here. In most, if not all, cases the pulling attachments See revised text in 4-1.3.15 in the Report on Proposals draft shown are accessory items. at the end of this report. The weight of these items should not be included in the "ready to COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The Technical Committee felt that use" we'ight of the tool itself. the measurement of travel time should be dependent on fully COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. opened distance without potentially confusing other positions on the arms or tips.

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(Log #21 ) (Log #45) 1936- 24- (4-1.4.10 and 4-1.4.12): Accept in Principle 1936- 19 - (4-1.3.12): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Alan J. Painter, AMKUS, Inc. SUBMITI'ER= Clarence E. White, Jr., Thurmont, MD RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: "The opening of the cutter shall be measured in a straight line at "...sur~ce of the arms at a point 13 mm (1/2 in.) the tip of the cutter in the full open position, The opening and rearward from the..." closing travel distance of the cutter shall be recorded and verified SUBSTANTIATION: The word used in the draft appears to be a with the data supplied by the manufacturer." ,FOograph ical error. SUBSTANTIATION: We found out what a problem it can be to MMITI'EE ACTION: Accept in Principle. measure the travel distance at the tips of the cntter some time ago COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and when (name deleted) asked each manufacturer to supply the travel Statement on Proposal 1936-18 (Log #18). distance ,and the time to close so that he could calculate file speed at which the tool moved in inches per second. Some manufacturers reported the distance between the tips when fully opened, others measured file total travel distance, since the tips travel beyond the point where they overlap. This caused some (Log #19) tools to appear to be traveling twice as fast as others when the 1936- 20- (4-1.3.14): Accept distance between the tips of the blades when fully open was SUBMITTER: AlanJ. Painter, AMKUS, Inc. divided by the time it took to travel the entire distance from fill [ RECOMMENDATION: Delete 4-1.3.14. open to frill closed. Since the distance traveled beyond the point SUBSTANTIATION: Since we already require the weight of tile where the blade tips overlap is absolutely useless, it may make tool to be measured, and the conditions specified in paragraph 3- sense to only measure tile distance between the tips of tile blades 2.5, 1 propose that we refer to that paragraph or use the same when fully opened because that is the opening of the blades and language here. In most, if not all, cases the pulling attachments represents file largest width that could possibly fit into the blade. are accessory items. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. The weight of these items should not be included in the "ready to See revised text in 4-1.4.10 of the Report on Proposals draft shown use" weight of the tool itself. at the end of dais report. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. Paragraph 4-1.4.12 is deleted. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Tile Technical Committee revised the text to be compatible with file same requirement for tile other tools.

(Log #20) 1936- 21 - (4-1.4.4): Accept SUBMITTER: AlanJ. Painter, AMKUS, Inc. (Log #22) I RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: 1936- 25- (4-1.4.13): Accept "Where the cutter has an extension area of the activating piston SUBMITTER: Alan J. Painter, AMKUS, Inc. rod assembly greater than 1.5 dmes~ the retract area of the [ RECOMMENDATION: Delete 4-1.4.13. piston rod assembly, the cutter shall be equipped with an SUBSTANTIATION: Since we already require the weight of the automatic safety device to prevent over pressurization." tool to be measured, and the conditions specified in paragraph ~- SUBSTANTIATION: I propose changmg the requirement for this 2.5, I suggest that we refer to that paragraph or use the same device to 1.5 times the area since we are requiring testing to 1.5 language here. In most, if not all, cases the pulling attachments times the system operating pressure. If the tool is capable of are accessory items. passing the overload test to 1.5 times the system operating The weight of these items should not be included in the "ready to pressure, and the endurance test, it surely is not necessary to use" weight of the tool itself. require dais device at less than 1.5 times the area differential. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

(Log #23) 19~- 26- (4-2.3): Accept (Log #53) SUBMITTER: Alan J. Painter, AMKUS, Inc. 1936- 22- (4-1.4.5): Accept RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: SUBMITTER: Clarence E. White, Jr., Tlmrmont, MD "Hose assemblies shall have a minimum difference between RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: operating pressure and minimum burst pressure of 200 nercent "The hydraulic fluid spedfied for use with the cutter shall not be A~ ...... ~ classified as either a flammable liquid or a combustible liquid SUBSTANTIATION: I propose that we change the requirement nnless classified as a Class IIIB combustible linuid az ~ctcrm':.c~ from 400 percent to 200 percent. in accordance with NFPA 30, Flammable and C~ombustible COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. Liquids Code." SUBSTANTIATION: Modify the paragraph so that it is consistent with the wording in Section 4-2.2. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. (Log 06) 1936- 27- (4-2.3, 5-2.2 (New)): Accept in Principle in Part $UBMrrTER: Ronald G. Cibulka, Underwriters Laboratories RECOMMENDATION: Delete paragraph 4-2.3 and add new paragraph 5-2.2 "Samples of all hose assemblies shall be (Log #49) hydrostatically tested as specified in Section 6-XX. Hydrostatic 1936- 23- (4-1.4.7): Accept Strength Test, and shall not rupture. SUBMITTER: Clarence E. White, Jr., Thurmont, MD SUBSTANTIATION: See previousproposal for wording of RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: Section 6-XX, Hydrostatic Strength Test. All pressure confining "Cutters shall be equipped with quick connect couplers. Each parts included in tile submittal to the testing laboratory need to be male and female quick connect ~q#,~m ~9..~ZI_~ shall have a evaluated for minimum hydraulic strength. check m~-I~ wal~ that can withstand the specified maximum COMMITI'EE ACTION: Accept in Principle in Part. system pressure when disconnected." On 4-2.3 Reject. SUBSTANTIATION: Modify the paragraph to make it more On new 5-2.2 Accept in Principle. Tile Committee added a grammatically correct. Iproof pressure requirement. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: 4-2.3: The Committee will retain the design criteria of 200 percent as the testing will not test to that high a level. 5-2.2: See text of 5-2.1 and Section 6-25 in the Report on Proposals draft and Prop.sail936-54 (CP #1)

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( Log #7) (Log #24) 1936- 29 - (4-2.4 and 5-2.3 (New)): Accept in Principle 1936- 28- (4-2.4): Accept SUBMITTER: Ronald G. Cibulka, Underwriters Laboratories SUBM1TTER: AlanJ. Painter, AMKUS, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: In paragraph 4-2.4, delete the last ] RECOMMENDATION: Delte 4-2.4. sentence beginning with "Test results provided..." and move the SUBSTANTIATION: SAEJ343b, in and of itself, does not require remaining text of paragraph 4-2.4 to Chapter 5 forming new anything. It is a set of instructions for testing to the requirements paragraph 5-2.3. of SAEJSI7. As discussed at our last meeting, if we specify that the hose h~ to conform to the requirements of SAEJSI 7, several SUBSTANTIATION: Paragraph 4-2.4 requires testing and sl~ould adverse conditions will exist becanse if a hose does not fall ~nto be in Chapter 5. Vendor certification may not provide the degret one of the categories which are specified in SAEJ517, the system of verification of compliance with the requirements that would be cannot be certified as meeting our NFPA Standard. Some of them needed by the testing laboratory in an independent evahmtioo ~,t are ,is follows: tile hose. 1. This would limit technology, since it usually takes several years COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. of industry use before SAE even considers creating a category and COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and requirements for a new type of hose construction. Statement on Proposal 1936-28 (Log #24). 2. Mamffacturers from other countries could not get systems See Sections 5-2 and 6-25 in the Report on Proposals draito certified unless there was an SAE category for the particular bose that they are using, and it has been tested for conformance to SAE J517. It would not matter that d~e difference between operating and minimum burst pressure met or exceeded our requirements: as long as there was no category for that particular hose (Log #5) construction it could not be used even it it does meet international 1936- 30- (4-3.2.6): Accept standards. SUBMITTER: Ronald G. Gibulka, Underwriters Laboratories 3. There is presently no category under SAEJ517 which includes RECOMMENDATION: Add to paragraph 4-K26: a hose with a minimum burst pressure of 40,000 psi or greater, "...equipped with a spark arresting muffler listed by the USDAFS, which would be required under our standard for systems operating ,and shall...". at 10,000 psi. Approximately half of the present manufactnrers are SUBSTANTIATION: Vendor certification may not provide the operating systems at 10,000 psi or higher. We have at least 15 years degree of verification of compliance with the requirements that of experience with successfully using hydraulic hose with a 200 would be needed by the testing laboratory in an independen~ percent difference between operating pressure and minimum burst evaluation of the spark arresting muffler. pressure without failure. There is no valid reason for onr standard COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. to require a higher difference allan that which is presently working. As we discussed at several of onr meetings, it is recognized that the single greatest reason why hoses fail is due to damage. Increasing the difference between operating pressure and burst ressure does nothing to guarantee a safer hose in use in the field. (Log #25) ose fatigue "affecting impulse cycle life at any given pressnre can 1936- 31 - (4-3.24): Accept be predicted fairly accurately by measuring the minimum burst SUBMITTER: Alan J. Painter, AMKUS, Inc. pressure under controlled conditions. SAEJ1927 "Cumulative RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: Damage Analysis for Hydraulic Hose Assemblies" provides a "All electric prime movers rated at greater than 100 volts AC, eq: method for predicting fatigue life. Section 2 of this docnment says, grc:~.zr t!:c_-z n.2 -'c..qz DC, shall provide for an electrical ground." in part "SAE J343 establishes standard test procedures - which may SUBSTANTIATION: All DC units already have an electrical be utilized to develop data at pressures other than the established ground; they wouldn't work otherwise. We had a discussion ~es~ vah~e for any hose ,assembly", and "It should not be necessary previously with regard to providing an earth ground. | believe the ¢o use a hose that has over a million cycle capability at a pressure consensus was that we could not guarantee an earth ground, but that is likely to occur only a few times in the application. What is should at least provide an electrical ground. This can only be ~aeeded, then, is a design verification procedure that assures accomplished if the user drives a grmmd rod in the case that the ;~dequate fatigue life for applications with variable amplitude equipment is installed on an apparatus. pressure usage where the majority of the peaks are between 100 COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. and 200 percent of rated pressure." The strict interpretation of the difference between burst and operation pressures of 400 percent is um ~ safety related issue. Rather, it is a cycle life issue. Having difference between operating and burst pressures of 400 percent provides a predicted cycle life of approximately 5 million impulse (Log #8) cycles at 100 percent of the rated operating pressure when the 1936- 32 - (4-4.1, 5-4.4 ~.New), Section 6-xx, Accessory Load Test pressure amplitude is constant, which is certainly overkill in our (New)): Reject application. Reducing this difference to 200 percent does reduce SUBMITTER: Ronald G. Cibulka, Underwriters Laboratories the predicted impulse cycle life considerably. However, this is a RECOMMENDATION: Change the end of paragraph 4-4.1 to llfe issue, not a safety issue. read: l have heen able to make contact with the chairman of the SAE "...compliant rescue tool systeln, shall be subjected to the tests m Hose and Fitting Committee. He is willing to be present and Section 6-XX, Accessory Load Test and move the paragraph to participate in a discussion abut hydrattlic hose at our next Chapter 5 as new paragraph 5-4.4." Add new Section 6-xx. committee meeting. He would be able to explain to us exactly Accessory Load Test as follows: what tile SAE Hose standard requirements mean, and could steer 6-xx Accessory Load Test. us in the right direction. He also offered to assign a task group at 6-xxA A test load equal to two times file maximum spreading nr their next committee meeting (which begins October 2, 1996) to pulling force, as applicable, shall be applied to all accessories write a test requirement for hydraufic rescue tools for our used with file tool. The accessory shall withstand the test load commlttee. X recommend that we invite him to our next meeting without failure. and provide an agenda which includes the approximate time that SUBSTANTIATION: Tile accessories are load bearing our discussion on hydraulic hose and fitting would take place so components the strength of which needs to be verified. Tile actual that be cm~, plan to attend at that time. It will not be necessary for section and paragraph numbers for the Accessory Load Test need him to attend our entire meeting. to be determined since Chapter 6 ends with Section 6-26, but COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. Chapter 5 refers to a Section 6-32 which was not included in the draft. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Tile Technical Committee has retained design requirements to allow certain accessories to be confirmed by the manufacturer rather than being certified,

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(Log #1) 1936- 33 - (Chapters 5 and 6): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Ronald G. Cibulka, Underwriters Laboratories RECOMMENDATION: Add table as follows: 6-xx HydJ-ostallc Strength Test (New) PARAGRAPH ' INCORRECT MISSING 5-1.~.5 Sectibn 6-11 should be 6.9 5.1.2.10 Section 6-14 should beSection 6-XX There is no H}aclrostatic Stren~h Test in draft 5.1.2.11 Section 6-15 should be 6-12 5-1.3.3 Section 6-10 should be 6.9 i 5-1..3.10 Section 6-14 should be Secdon 6-XX There i . i iiii nll 11 5-1.3.11 Secuon 6-I~ should be 6.12 5-1.3.13 Section 6-19 should be 6.15 5-1.4.5 Section 6-14 should be Section 6-XX There is no H}s:lrostatic Strength Test in draft 5-2.1 There is no Section 6-32 in draft 5-3.5 Section 6-25 should be 6.21 5-3.6 ~ Section 6-25 should be 6.21 5-3.7 Section 6-14 should be Section 6-XX There is no H}t~rostatic Stren th Test in draft ~.1 Sectio~n 6-14 should he Section 6-XX Tbere is no H)adrostatic Stren th Test in draft 6-2.4 There is no Fi~. 6-2.4 6-4.4 There is no ~. 6-4.4 '

6-5.4 f There is no Fi~. 6-5.4 6-7.4 There is no Fi~. 6-7.4 6-14.1 There is no Fig. 6-14.1 6-xx.1 Samples of pressure confining parts, except hose assemblies, are to be subjected to a hydrostatic test pressure equal COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. to two times the maximum rated tool or power unit pressure, as COMMITrEE STATEMENT: Text for Section 6-13 now appears applicable, for one minute. The samples shall sustain the test as Section 6-11 in the Report on Proposals draft. pressure without rupture. 6-xx.2 Samples of hose assemblies are to be subjected to a llydrostadc test pressure equal to four times the maximum rated tool or power unit pressure, as applicable, for one minute. The samples shall sustain the test pressure without rupture. (Log #27) SUBSTANTIATION: The referenced paragraphs either contain 19~a- 35 - (5-1.2.10): Accept incorrect section references or references to sections or figures SUBMITIXR: Alan.[.Painter, AMKUS, Inc. which were not included in the draft. The proposal for [ RECOMMENDATION: Delete 5-1.2.10. Paragraphs 6-xx.l and 6-xx.2 is an appropriate Hydrostatic Strength SUBSTANTIATION: We eliminated this requirement on Test for Rescue Tools. The actual section and pa .~.h numbers spreaders, and I believe we agreed to eliminate it on all others, for the Hydrostatic Strength Test need to be determined since because of the overload test that we required. Section 6-14 is Chapter 6 ends with Section 6-26, but Chapter 5 refers to a Section entitled Ram Bend Test; there is no Section entitled "Hydrostatic 6-32 which was not included in the draft. Strength Test." COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle, COMMrVI'EE ACTION: Accept. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Editorial corrections are accepted and incorporated into the Report on Proposals draft. The Committee incorporated strength testing in the "overload test." See Section 6-9 in the Report n Proposals draft. (Log #28) 1936- 36- (5-1.2.13): Accept . SUBMITTER: Alan J. Painter, AMKUS, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Revise 5-1.2.13 to read as follows: (Log #26) • "Where rams are equipped with a built-in automatic safety relief 1936- 34- (5-1.1.9): Accept device in accordance with 4-1.2.4i rams shall he tested for proper SUBMITrER: AlanJ. Pmnter, AMKUS, Inc. functioning of the tool and-the safety relief device as specified in RECOMMENDATION: Revise 5-1.1.9 to read as follows: Section 6-11, Safety Relief Device Test, and shall operate as "Where spreaders'are equipped with a built-in automotive safety eCified in 5-1.2.2." relief device in accordance ruth 4-1.1.4, spreaders shall be tested BSTANTIATION: Section 6-13 refers to a Blocked Return Line for proper functioning of the tool and the safety relief devices as Test, not a "safety relief device" test. specified in Section. 6-13, Safe~ Relief Device Test, and shall COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. operate as spedfied in 5-1.1.2. Revise 6-1 3 (now 6-11 ) to read as follows: 6-13 Safety Relief Device Test 6-1~.1 The pressure and return line shall be connected to the (Log #29) to01 and the return line from the tool shall be blocked. 1936- 37- (5-1.3.10): Accept 6-13.2 The power unit shall be activated and the tool slmll be SUBMITTER:' Alan J. Painter, AMKUS, Inc. operated with the piston rod extending'for 15 seconds to [ RECOMMENDATION: Delete 5-1.3.10. maximum operating pressure. SUBSTANTIATION: We eliminated this requirement on 6-13.3 For spreaders, rams, and combinationtools the return spreaders, and I believe we agreed to eliminate it on all otliers, line shall then be unblocked and the tool shall be tested as because nf the overload test that we required. Section 6-14 is in Section 6-6, Spreading Force Sudden Pressure Loss entitled Ram Bend Test; there is no Section entitled "Hydrostatic t. Testing to Section 6-8 slmll be permitted to be performed Strength Test." only once to evaluate both sections 6-8 and 6-13. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. 6-13.4 Pass/fail shall be determined as specified in 6-8.3. 6-13.5 For cutters, the return line shall then be uublocked and the cutter shall be operated for 5 complete operational cycles to (Log #30) maximum operating pressure. 1936- 38- (5-1.3.12): Accept 6-13.6 For cutters, pass/fail shall be determined in accordance SUBMITTER: Alan J. Painter, AMKUS, Inc. with 5-1.4.6. RECOMMENDATION: Revise 5-1.3.12 to read as follows: SUBSTANTIATION: Section 6-13 refers to a Blocked Return Line "Where combination tools are equipped with a built-in automatic Test, not a "safety relief device" test. safety relief device in accordance with 4-1.3.4, combination tools shall be tested for proper functioning of the tool and the safety relief deice as specified in Section 6-11, Safety Relief Device Test. and shall operate as specified in 5-1.3.2o" 527 NFPA 1936 ~ A99 ROP

SUBSTANTIATION: Section 6-13 refers to a Blocked Return Line (Log #37) Test, not a "safety relief device." 1936- 45- (5-3.6): Accept COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. SUBMrrTER: AlanJ. Painter, AMKUS, Inc. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Text now appears as 5-1.3.11 in the I RECOMMENDATION: Delete 5-5.6. Report on Proposals draft. SUBSTANTIATION: Section 6-25 is entitled "Remote Valve Block Endurance Test", not "Power Units Relief Tes~" Section 6-21 is entitled "Power Unit Pressure Relief Test", however dais section pertains to the hydraulic pressure relief device testing. This should (Log #31) be 110 percent of rated inlet pressure, not 110 percent over rated 1936- 39 - (5-1.3.13): Accept in Principle inlet pressure. SUBMITTER: AlanJ. Painter, AMKUS, Inc. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. RECOMMENDATION: Revise reference from Section 6-19 to Section 6-15. SUBSTANTIATION: Section 6-19 is an "Incline Operational Test", not a Cutter Test. Proper reference is 6-15. A section (Log #38} entitled "Cutter Endurance Test" does not appear to exist. 1936- 46- (5-3.7): Accept COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. SUBMITTER: AlanJ. Painter, AMKUS, Inc. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Paragraph 5-1.3.13 has been ] RECOMMENDATION: Delete 5-3.7. deleted. SUBSTANTIATION: We eliminated dais requirement on spreaders, and I believe we agreed to eliminate it on all others. because of the overload test that we required. Section 6-14 is entitled Ram Bend Test; there is no Section entitled "Hydrostatic Strength Test". (Log #32) COMMrI'TEE ACTION: Accept. 1936- 40- (5-1.4.2): Accept SUBMITTER: AlanJ. Painter, AMKUS, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: "Cutters shall be tested for ability to cut as specified in Section 6- 15, Cutting Test, and shall cut all test pieces specified for tire (Log #39) category of the cutter, a.':~ tl;c cutt2~g 51z~cz zhzll z!~;v n-~. 1936- 47- (5-4.1): Accept SUBMITTER: Alan J. Painter~ AMKUS, Inc. SUBSTANTIATION: 1 submit that no cutter wtll cut the materials RECOMMENDATION: Delete 5-4.1. in dais test and "show no wear" afterward. SUBSTANTIATION: We eliminated this requirement on COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. spreaders, and I believe we agreed to eliminate it on all others. because of the overload test that we required. Section 6-14 is entitled Ram Bend Test; there is no Section entitled "Hydrostatic Strength Test." COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. (Log #33) 1936- 41 - (5-1.4.5): Accept SUBMITTER: AlanJ. Pza'nter, AMKUS, Inc. I RECOMMENDATION: Delete 5-1.4.5. SUBSTANTIATION: We eliminated dlis requirement on (Log #40) spreaders, and I believe we agreed to eliminate it on all others~ 1936- 48 - (6-2.1): Reject because of the overload test that we required. Section 6-14 is SUBMITTER: Alan J. Painter, AMKUS, Inc. entitled Ram Bend Test; there is no Section entitled "Hydroshatic RECOMMENDATION: Provide and use special test tips for this Strength Test." testing. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. SUBSTANTIATION: We are sacrificing both the safety of the operators and ",.he accuracy of the testing program by eliminating file requirement to use special attachments instead of the normally supplied automotive tips. And for what? To eliminate the hassle (Log #34) of making one set of special attachments for the manufacturer. 1936- 42 - (5-1.4.6): Accept The special attachments will be needed to perform the endurance SUBMITTER: Alan J. Painter, AMKUS, Inc. tests anyway. RECOMMENDATION: Revise 5-1.4.6 to read as follows: We are requiring a minimum accuracy of_+0.5 percent of the tot~tl "Where cutters are equipped with a built-in automatic safety relief scale reading so that the tests will be accurate. Then. we turn device in accordance with 4-1.4.4, cutters shall be tested for proper around and allow a tolerance of 0.25 in. in the distance for die test fimctioning of the tools and the safety relief device as specified iI~ point placement, thereby introducing an error in accuracy makes Section 6-13, Safety Relief Device Test, and shall operate properly the accuracy of the test equipment absolutely meaningless. without any sign of permanent damage, defect, or leaks. The safety COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. relief device shall automatically reset." COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Technical Committee feel that SUBSTANTIATION: Section 6-15 refers to a Blocked Return Line the tool should be tested with the tips that will be used in actual Test, not a "safety relief device" test. operations. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

(Log #41 ) 1956- 49 - (6-12.1): Reject (Log #~5) SUBMrI'TER: AlanJ. Painter, AMKUS, Inc. 1936- 43 - (5-2.1): Accept RECOMMENDATION: I propose that we eliminate this test and SUBM1TTER: AlanJ. Painter. AMKUS, Inc. allow the 1000 cycle Dynamic Endurance Test to provide assurance I RECOMMENDATION: Delete 5-2.1. that this replaceable component will provide adequate service life. SUBSTANTIATION: Section 6-32 was eliminated from the SUBSTANTIATION: Since tile deadman control is a device document. which is a replaceable component on file major assembly it seems COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. ridiculous to demand that a replaceable component be reqmred to outlast the major assembly by 600 percent. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. (Log #36) COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This text of Section 6-12 now 1936- 44- (5-3.5): Accept appears in Section 6-10 of file Report on Proposals dr,fit. SUBMITTER: AlanJ. Painter, AMKUS, Inc. The Committee will retain file "deadman control" test as it is a I RECOMMENDATION: This should refer to Section 6-19, further endurance criteria for this safety device and its ] not 6-25° components. SUBSTANTIATION: None. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

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(Log #9) NFPA 1986

1956- 50 - (6-I¢]$): Accept in 'Principle r " SU!lMrrrl~: Ronald G. Cibulka, Underwritem Laboratories Standard oa " ~E~TtON: Om~e paragraph ¢14~ to ~ "The tool test q~.dmen shall withmand the test toad ~thout Hydrmdk Powered Rescue Tools pmmmem ddmmadon." SUBSTANTIATION: Leakage is nee a correct criteria with which l~J9 Edidoa to evaluate the test results. A tool with permanent defomm~on but no leakage would Imm the test. This would not be ~. , Chapter 1 Adminimratinn CObDQ'rTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. CoMMrlWEE ST AT]~I~qT: See revised text now in 5-1.2.10 of NOTICE: An asterisk (*) following the number Or letter the Report on Propon~ draft. de~gnating a paragraph indicates that explanatory material on the The performance requirements contain the'pare/fail criteriaand paragraph can be found in Appendix A. is the appropriate location for this addition. Information on referenced publicatiom can be found in Chapter 7 and Appendix B. (Log ~2) bi Scope. 1956- 51 - (6-24.1): Reject SUBMITTER: AlanJ. Painter, AMKUS, Inc. i-1.1 This the RECOMMENIM~TION: Revise as follow~ " on of hydraulic "Directional valve(s) of thepower unit test q~fimen'shydraulic the extrication of pump shall be subjected to aS000 cycle endurance test. ,victims from SUBSTANTIATION: Since the Directional valve(s) are a device wifich is a replaceable component o the major msembly it,s .e~., 1-1.2 Tbis~ ,to thedesign, manufacturing, and ridiculous to demand that a replaceable component oe requ'wed taxed hmtraulic nowered rescue to outlast the major assembly by 600 percent. ! p~ that we eliminate this test and allow the 1000 cycle D3~unic Eedurance Test to provide assurance that ~ replaceable compoaeat will lot a y to hydraulic powered rescue rovide adequate Service life. " the effective date of this OMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. rescue tools that are COMMrI'rl~ STA~: There is no 1000 cyde emglurance other specifications or standards test required for the power units rathe mudl:~uittermlggemL . The Committee will retain the test that now appears~ Section 6-2"2 ,in the Report on Proposals draft. equirements of this standard shall not apply.m might be attached to hydraulic powerea rescue such accasories are specifically addressed herein. 19~6- 52 - (6-25.1): Reject Nothing herein shall restrict anyjurlsdlcfon from specifying SUB~ AlanJ. Painter, AMKUS, inc. restrict a manufacturer from produdng hydraulic powered RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follow¢ . rescue tools that exceedthe minimum requirements of this ~Remote. , valve blodm of accesm~ test specll standard. subjected to a 5000 cycle endurance test." ~ SUBSTANTIATION: I propose that 1-2 Purpose. to 1000 cycles. COMMITTEE ACTION: R~ect. 1-2.1 The purpose of this standard shall be to pro~le minimum COMM]TI'EE STA~: The Commiue performance requirements for hydraulic powered rescue tools that cycles as an evaluation of endurance of comp are utilized by emergency services personnel. frequent use. 1-2.1 Controlled labor~ory enviromnental and physical tests are used to determine compliance with the performance requirements (Log #44) of this standard only;, however, such tests shall not be deemed as 1936. 53 - (6-26.1): Reject establishing hydraulic powered rescue tool performance levels for SUBMrITEIh AlanJ. Painter, AMKUS, Inc. all situations. RECOMM~_.JqDATION: Revise as follows: "Hose reel test spedmens shall be subjected to a 5000 cycle " 1-2.S This standard is not intended to serve as a detailed endurance test. One cycle shall consist of one revolution in each manufacturing or purdme specification.but ~S~!! be- permittecl, to direction." . , " - be referencedin purchase specificatlom as minimum accepta~e" SUBSTANTIATION: I propose that we change this requirement requirements. to 1000 cycles. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. 1-S DefmttlonL COMMrrTEESTATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1956-59 (Log #45). Aoee~orim. Those items that are attached to the HRT but are not necegary for the HRT to meet the requirements of this staDdard. Such ~es include, but are not limited to, chain, (Log #CP1) cable, hook end connectors, aU~ end connectot~, andwide surface 1936- 54 - (Entire Document): Accept tip plates. SUBMrffrER: Technical .Committee on Fire Department Rescue Tools Approved.* Acceptable to the "authority having jurisdiction." I RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a new document, NFPA 1936, Standard on Hydraulic Powered Rescue Tools. Authority Having Juriadiction.* The "authority having , SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee developed a new document jurisdiction is the organi~tlon, office or individual responsible on rescue tools powered by hydraulics that are wed by fire and for ~approvlng" equipment, an installation, or a procedure. emergency services for victim rescue and extrication. The contents of this proposed document cover the requirements Cortifimtion/Certtfied. A system whereby a certification for the design, performance, testing, and certification of this o.r~. "zatlon determines thata manufacturer has demonstrated the equipment. The hydraulic rescue tool equipment includes abtlit7 to produce a product that complies with the requirements spreaders, cutters, rams, and combination tools that spread, pull, of this standard, authorizes the manu~tcmrer to use a label on or cut material to allow rescuers accem to victims. Also covered listed products that comply with the requirements of this standard, are hose amemblies and power units that together with a tool or and establishes a follow-up prpgram conducted by the cerdficatlon tools comprise the hydraulic rescue tool~m,em. and tool organization as a check on the methods the nmn~rer uses to accessories. deiermtne continued compliance of labeled and listed proaucts COMMrlWEE ACTION: Accept. ' with the requirements of this standard.

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Certification Organization, An independent third party meets identified standards or has been tested and found suitable organization that determines product compliance with the for a specified purpose. requirements of this standard with a labehng/listing/follow-up program. Lowest Pulling Force (LPF). The pulling force fl~at is achieved b~/ the hydraulic reseue tool while operating at the rated system Combination T0oi. A system component of a hydraulic rescue hydraulic pressure at the position of the arms or piston where the tool system. A hydraulic rescue tool that is capable of at least tool generates its least amount of force. spreading and cutting. Lowest Spreading Force (LSF), The spreading force that is Compliance/Compllant. Meeting or exceeding all applicable achieved by the hydraulic rescue tool while operating at the rated requirements of thts standard. system hydraulic pressure at the position of the arms or piston where the tool generates its least amount of force. Components. See the definition for: ~System Components." LPF. An abbreviation for Lowest Pulling Force. (Seealso the Cutter. A system component of a hydraulic rescue tool system; a definition of "Lowest Pulling Force. ") hydraulic rescue tool with at least one moveable blade that is used to cut/shear/sever material. LSF. An abbreviation for Lowest Spreading Force. (See also the definition of "Lowest Spreading Force. ") Cycle° See the definition of Operational O~cle. Operational Cycl ~&T.b.e movement of the tool from the fully Dump Valve. A device on a power unit to redirect all of the closed or retract.~fion to the fully open or extended position system flow to the reservoir. to die fully clo~ or/"~h'acted position.

Follow-Up Program. The sampling, inspections, tests, or other Prime M ergy source that drives the hydraulic pump measures conducted by the certification organization on a periodic basis to determine the continued compliance of listed products that are being produced by the manufacturer to the requirements abeF~marking affixed to the HRT system of this standard. the manufacturer containing general information, or similar data. This product label is not the Highest Pulling Force (HPF). The pulling force that is achieved ,.ation's label, symbol, or identifying mark;" by the hydraulic rescue tool while operating at the rated system cation organization's label, symbol, or hydraulic pressure at the position of the arms or piston where the ~ttached to it or part of it. (Seealso the definition tool generates its greatest amount of force. Highest Spreading Force (HSF). The sp.reading force that is ~ullll~orce. The force to pull tbat is generated by a hydraulic aclueved by the hydraulic rescue tool while operating at tlk~ i'escuO~tool and that is measured or calculated at the standard system hydraulic pressure at the position of the armso .,,..~or~to~ duction pulling attachment points on the tool. where the tool generates its greatest amount of forc~ #2~.~.,~ ~ ~. A system component of the hydraulic rescue tool system; a Hose Assembly. A hose and all permanently attached t hydraulic rescue tool that has a piston that generates extending forces, or both extending and retracting forces. * HPF. An abbreviation for Highest Pulling F.~~ls~ ~,~.~:: definition of "Highea Pulling Force. ") ~Y ""~ Rated System Hydraulic Pressure. Tile maximum input pressure 7 at which the hydraulic rescue tool system is designed to operate. HaT An abbreviation for Hyd .!ic definition of "Hydraulic Rescue Tool ) " .~ ~: Rescue Tool. See the definition of Hydraulic Rescue Tool HRTS. An abbreviation for Hydraulic Rescue~] item. (See Shall. Indicates a mandatory requirement. also the definition of "Hydraulic Rescue Tool System. % Should. Indicates a recommendation or that which is advised but HSF. An abbreviation for Highest Spreading Force. (See also the not required. definition of "Highest Spreading Forc~ ") Spreader. A system component of a hydraulic rescue tool system; Hydraulic Rescue Tool (HRT). The system component of a a hydraulic rescue tool that has at least one moveable arm that hydraulic rescue tool system that is the tool that is used by the opens to move material. operator to perform one or more of the functions of spreading, lifting, holding, crushing, pulling, or cutting. Herein identified as Spreading Force. The force to push or pull that is generated by a HRT, (Seealso the definition of "Hydraulic Rescue Tool System. ") hydraulic rescue tool and that is measured or calculated at the very tips of the spreader arms or ram. Hydraulic Rescue Tool System (HRTS). A system fl~at uses hydraulic power to generate the output forces of a hydraulic rescue System Components. The major components of the hydraulic tool(s); the compatible combination of system components that rescue tool system including the rescue tools, power units, and die • consists of a hydraulic rescue tool, hydraulic power unit, and hose assembly. The individual parts that are assembled in a system hydraulic hose assembly. Self-contained systems might exclude the component; such as seals, screws, valves, eta; are not themselves hose assembly. Herein identified as HRTS. (See also the definition considered as system components for the purposes of this of ~H3draulic Rescui Tool ~) standard.

Identical HRT. HRT that are produced to the same engineering System Pressure. The input pressure that the hydraulic rescue and manufacturing specifications. tool is subjected to at any gwen moment.

Labeled. Equipment or materials to which has been attached a Tool. See the definition of Hydraulic Rescue Tool label, symbol, or other identifying mark of an organization that is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and concerned with Vendor Confirmation. A written statement by the original product evaluation, that maintalns~ periodic inspection of manufacturer of a component that states the specificauon or production of labeled equipment or materials, and by whose performance range, or both, of the component. labeling the manufacturer indicates compliance with appropriate standards or performance in a specified manner. 1-4 Units. Values for measurement in this standard are followed by an equivalent in parentheses, but only the first stated value shall Listed.* Equipment, materials, or services included in a list be regarded as the requirement. Equivalent values in parentheses published by an organization that is acceptable to d~e authority ' shall not be considered as the requirement as these values might having jurisdiction and concerned with evaluation of products or be approximate. services, that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials or periodic evaluation of services, and Chapter 2 Certification whose listing states that either the equipment, material, or service 2-1 General. 530 NFPA 1936 --, A99 ROP

2-I.I All individual system components of the HRT that are 2-$ lupee~m and Tesdng. labeled as being .c~mpliant with this uandard shall meet or exceed all applicable requwements specified in this standard and shall be 23.1 Sampling levels for testing and insjpection shall be certified. estabfished by the certification o~n and the manufacturer to assure a reasonable and acceptable reliabifity at a reasonable 2-1.2 All certification shall be performed by an approved and acceptable confidence, level that products certified to this certification organization that meets at least the requirements standard are compliant, unless such sampling levelsare specified specified in Section 2-2. herein. Information about sampling levels shall be provided to the purchaser upon request. 2-1.3 All individual compliant system components of the HRT shall be labeled and listed~ Each compliant system component of 2-3.2 Inspection by the certification organization shall include a the HRT shall also have a product label(s) that meet the review of all product labels to ensure that the required product applicable requirements specified inSection 3-1. r label format, content, arrangement, and attacl~nent are as specified in Section 3-1. 2-1.4" The certification organization's label, symbol, or identifying mark shall be attached to the product label or shall be part of the 2-3.3 Inspection by the certification organization shall include a product label. review of all product labels to ensure that all required worded statements and other information specified in Section 3-1 are 2-2 Certification Organization. - correctlystated m~'sented on the product label(s) ~as appficable for ti~~ic product. 2-2.1" The certification organization shall not be owned or controlled-by manufacturers or vendors of the produet that is 24.4 Inspe1~the~ certification organization' shall indude a being certified. The certification organization'ihall be primarily review of t~L~s~f'~Kmation that is required by Section 3-2 to engaged in certification work and shall not have a monetary ensure..~U, Ilipn has been developed by, and is interest in the product's ultimate profitability. " 2-2.2 The certification organization shall refuse to certify products by th~ertification organization tO determine to this standard that do not comply with all applicable the design requirements specified in Chapter 4 requirements of this standard. products.sha~d "OBw~O[e Or. complete ~ems or 2-2.3" The contractual provisions between the certification esfl~][~nducted by the certification organization m organization and the manufacturer shall specify that certification is • "ned~roduct compliance with the applicable performance contingent on compliance with all applicable requiremenmi~ftiii* specified in Chapter 5, shall be performed on standard. There shall be no ~onditional, temporary, or gK kL ~nat are representative of materials and components used certifications. Manufacturers shall not be authorized to construction of HRT-components. Where label or reference.to the ~ertification organization mt..pr~ ~t ~llicable, :the certif~ottion organization shall be permitted to also are not mamtfactured in compliance with all appliadjL sample materials th~ are cut or taken from a representative requirements of this standard. ~ ~compo~ClR. • ..~.?. The c.erdflc~?n organization stiag evaluate any' change in and equipment that are available for conduc~ tno dellgn, ~risCthm, or material of compliant produc~ to program for the calibratlon'of all ins~s Shalt verify confil0ued ~'ompliance to all .applicable requirements of this operating, and procedures shall be in u~lMl~lpmre~ standard. ~Products t[mt are deterrmned to be con~liant shall control of all testing. Good ~ shall BI • retain their eertiflCait0n. Products that are detenninedto be the use of-laboratory manuals, form data shee o~ noncompliant shall be decertified. calibration and calibration mutines,'perform~ tio~, proficiency testing, and staff qualif~ation an d tra ~,ogratns. • 2-3,8 The certification organization shall not allow'the " substitution, repair, or modification, other than.as specifically 2-2.5 The certification organization shall require ~e manufacturer permitted hereto, of any product during testing. to establish and maintain a program of production inspection and testing that at least meets the requiremeUts specified ~n Section 2-4. 2-4 Manfifacturer~ Quality Ass~e Program. The certification organization shall audit themanu~nter's quality assurance program to ensure that theqnality assurance 2-4.1" The manufacturer shall provide and maintain a quality program provides continued product compliance with this assurance program that indudes a documented inspection ~and standard. product recall system. The mamffacmrer shall have an inspection system to substantiate conformance to this standard. 2-2.6 The' certification organization and the mamtf~turer shall evaluate any changes that affect the .for/n, fit, or function of the 2-4.2 The manufacturer shall maintain written inspection and certified product to determine the product's continued • testing instructions. The instructions shall prescribe the compliance to this standard. inspection and test of materials, work in process, and completed arucles. The criteria for the acceptance and rejection of materials, 2-2.7* The certification organization shall have arfollow-up processes, and final products shall be part of the instructions. inspection program of the manufacturing facilities of the certified product, with at least one random, unarmounced visigper l~2- 2-4.3 The manufacturer sha~l maintain records of all pass/fail month period. As part of the follow-up inspection program, the tests. Pass/fail records shall indicate the disposition of the fai!ed certification organization shall select sample product at/andom material or product. from the manufacturer's production line, from the manufacturer:s in-house ~tock, or £rom the open market. Sample product shaU 2-4.4 The manufacturer's inspection system shall provide for be evaluated by the certification organization to verify the product's procedures that assure ti~at the most current applicable drawings, continued compliance. specifications, and instructionsare used for fabrication, inspection, and testing. • 2-2.8 The certification organization shall have a program for investigating field reports that allege malperformance er failure of 2-4.5 The manufacturer shag, as part of the quafity assurance listed products. program, maintain a calibration program of all instruments that are used to ensure proper ¢.ontroi of testing. 'The calibration 2-2.9 The certification organization's operating procedures shall program shall be documented as to the date of calibration and provide a mechanism for the manufacturer to appeal dedsioos. performance verification. ' • • The procedures shall include provisions for the presentation of information from representatives of both sides of a controversy to a 2-4.6 The manufacturer shall maintain asystem for identifying the designated appeals panel. appropriate inspection status of component materials, work in process, and finished goods. 2-3.10 The certification orl~mization shall be in a position tO use legal means to protect the integrity of its name and label. 'The 2-4.7 The manufacturer shall establish and maintain a system for name and label shall be registered and shall be capable of being controlling nonconforming material, includtng'.procedures for the legally defended. identification, segregation, and disposition of rejected material. 531 NFPA 1936 --A99 ROP

All nonconforming materials or products shall be identified to 3-2.3 The HRT manufacturer shall specify the length, widdl, and prevent their use, shipment, and intermingling with conforming height dimensions of all components to establish the minimum materials or products. storage dimensions. This data shall be provided in the manual. 3-2.4 The data for the opening distance of cutters, and the 2-4.8 The manufacturer's quality assurance program shall be opening and closing travel distance and times for tools as audited b~' tile third-party certification agency to determine that the established in 4-1.1.13, 4-1.2.10, 4-1.3.11, 4-1.3.13, and 4-1.4.10 shall program is sufiqcient to ensure continued product compliance be provided in the manual. with dais standard. 3-2.5 The data on HSF, LSF, HPF, and LPF ratings of the tools as established in 5-1.1.4, 5-1.1.5, 5-1.2.5, 5-1.2.6, 5-1.3.6, and 5-1.3.7 Chapter 3 Product Labeling and Information shall be provided in the manual. 3-1 Product Labeling Requirements. 3-2.6 The weight of the sys[em component in a ready to use configuration shall be established and published in the manual. 3-1.1 Each hydraulic rescue tool, hydraulic rescue tool system, and The weight of the power unit shall include the hydraulic fluid, system component shall have a product label(s) permanently and fuel, and engine oil, if applicable. The weight of tools, hoses, and conspicuously attached to the tool or system. hose reels shall be determined with the tools and hoses filled with hydraulic fluid and configured so they would be operational by 3-1.2 More than one label piece shall be permitted in order to attachment to a p~r source. carry all statements and information reqmred of the product label; however, all label pieces comprising the entire product label shall 3-2.7 The m..a!~.~:tur~ of the power unit shall provide copies of be located adjacent to each other. any owner'~...~ that are provided by the manufacturer of the 3-1.3 At least the following statement and information shall be legibly printed on the product label(s). All letters shall be at least 3-2~ (MSDS) shall be provided for 2 mm (3/32 in.) high. fluid :d for use in the rescue tool ~THIS ¢state name of tooL/svstem/samtem comnonenO MEETS THE REQUIREMEN~'S OF NFPA 19$6,-STANDARD Chapter 4 Design Requirements ON HYDRAULIC POWERED RF~CUE TOOLS, 1999 EDITION. ~ Certification organization's label, symbol, or identifying mark Manufacturer's name, identification, or designati~e~~.~ot~ 4-1.I.F The manufacturer of seals, valves, and fittings that will Manufacturer's product identification numb ,~e into contact with b~i.raulic fluid in the spreader shall supply number, or serial number HRT manufacturer v~th written documentation that such seals, Month and year of manufacture (not coded)~" -~x~,~ fives, and fittings are compatible with the specified hydraulic fluid Model name, number, or design for the spreader and that they will function properly at a maximum Rated system hydraulic pressure ~" "~J~h~n|u~ hydraulic fluid temperature of 71°C (160°F). Mannfacturer's specified hydraulic fl~fo~ t uid ca dty of the hydraulic r ofthe ! 4-1.1.2 Handles and controls shall be located on the spreader to allow the spreader to be safely carried and operated while wearing 3-1.4 All worded portions of the required 15~d/mall be gloves that are certified as compliant with the glove requirements printed at least in English. of NFPA 1971, Standard on Prol~tive Ensemble for Structural Fire Fighting. All handles and controls shall be designed to prevent the 5-1.5 Symbols and other pictorial graphic repres r~ ms shall be user's hand(s) from being caught or crushed by the moving parts permitted to be used to supplement worded statemie ts~ on the of the tool during tool operation. product labels. 4-1.1.5 The spreader controls shall be designed to return to the 3-1.6 Where the required product labels are self-adhesive, the neutral position automatically, in the event that the control is label material shallbe suitable for outdoor use. released. When the control ts in the neutral position, the spreader shah not operate by itself. The operation of the control shall be 3-1.7 All product labels shall meet the requirements of UL 969, clearly indicated on the tool. Standard for Marking and Labeling Systems, for resistance to damage from temperatures between -35 o-~C and 71 o C (-$0 o 17 and 160°F) and 4-1.1.4 Where the spreader has an extension area of the activating exposure to oil, fuel, water, and the hydraulic fluids used in the piston rod assembly that is greater than 1.5 times the retract area of HRT system. the piston rod assembly, the spreader shall be equipped with a built-in automatic safety refief device to prevent overpressurization. 3-2 User Information. 4-1.1.5 The hydraulic fluid that is specified for use with the 3-2.1 The HRT manufacturer shall provide training spreader shall not be classified as either a flammable liquid or a documentation for users with each HRT. The documentation shall combustible liquid unless classified as a Class IilB combustible address at least inspection, maintenance, cleaning[, liquid in accordance with NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible decontamination, and storage. Such documentauon shall be Liquids Code. permitted to be in the form of printed material, audio/visual aterial, or a combination of both. 4-1.1.6 All spreader hydraulic fittings and quick-connect couplers shall be rated for at least file rated system hydraulic pressure and 3-2.2 The HRT manufacturer shall provide a manual(s) with each shall have a safety factor of at least 2 to 1. HRT or system component. The manual(s) shall provide at least the following information: 4-1.1.7" Spreaders shall be equipped with quick-connect couplers. (a) Manufacturer's name and address 4-1.1.8 All spreader quick-connect couplers shall be equipped (b) Country of manufacture with a locking feature to prevent accidental uncoupling during (c) Source for service and technical information operation. (d) How or where parts can be obtained 4-1.1.9 All controls that are required for the safe and efficient (e) Setup procedures operation of the spreader shall be marked to indicate their (f) Operating instructions function. (g) Safety Considerations (h) Limitations of use 4-1.1.10 The outside of the spreader arm ends or tips shall be (i) lnspectionprocedures provided with a g.,m"pping surface. The gripping surface shall (j) Recommended maintenance procedures extend the full vodth of the ends or tips and shall be at least (k) Trouble-4hooting guide 25 mm (1 in.) in length where measured inward from the ends or (I) Manufacturer's warranty tips. (m) Special requirements or data required by this standard 532 NFPA 1936 A99 ROP

4-1.1.11 All double-acting spreaders that are capable of pulling as 4-1.2.10 The opening and dosing wavel distance of the ram shall well as pushing shall have a fixed pulling attachment point(s) for be determined at 21°C, .+.3°C (70~F, :k-5°F). The ram shall be the pulling accesaories. opened to the fullest extent using the rated system hydraulic pressure and no external load. The distance from the base to the 4-1.1.12 All double-actlng spreaders that are capable of pulling tip of the ram shall be measured. The ram shall then be closed to shall be tested using the fixed pulling attachment point(s) for the its full closure using the hydraulic power and no external load. pulling acct~ssuries. The distance from the base to the tip of the ram shall again be measured. The difference in measurements shall be the travel 4-1.1.15 The opening and closing travel distance of the spreader distance. The opening and dosing times of the unloaded tool shall be deterrmned at 210C, :k.$°C (70oF, fl:5eF). The spreader shall also be measured. shall be opened to i.he fullest extent using the rated system hydraulic pressure and no external load. The distance between 4-1.2.11 The fully retracted and the fully extended lengths and the the tips shall be measured. The spreaders shall then be closed to times of the ram shall be recorded and verified with the data that is its full closure using the hydraulic power and no external load. supplied by the manufacturer. The distance between the tips shall again be measured. The difference in measurements shall be the travel distance. The 4-1.2.12 The length, width, and height dimensions of the ram, opening and closing times of the unloaded tool shall also be stated in the commercially printed matter as supplied by the tool measured. manufacturer, shall be verified in order to establish the minimum storage dimemi~ 4-1.1.14 The opening and dosing travel distance and times of the spreaders shall be recorded and verified with the data that is 4-1.2.13 i b er tted to pu, we, push. Wher supplied by tile manufacturer. rams are d qx~gn'e~9' pull as well as push, they witha~~_~co nl~lL'ti~_-..'~• ° n'~fll3t~ . : to. facilitate the use of pullingshall be provideddtvices. 4-1.1.15 The length, width, and height dimensions of the spreader, stated in the commerdally printed matter as supplied by the tool 4-1.~~ ram~ipped with attachments, such manufacturer, shall be verified in order to estabhsh the minimum .~ ~i ne~.ts shall be se(~d against accidental release. storage dimensions. • ctric components shall be listed and labeled for the 4-1.1.16 All electric components shall be listed and labeled for the inter ~plication. Where labeled and listed electric intended application. Where labeled and listed electric compon'~ka(~.not available for a specific application, the components are not available for a spedflc application, the Tents shall be suitable for the intended application. electric components shall be suitable for the intended application. 4-1.1.17 Where spreaders are equipped with attachments, sufJ~ • attachments shall be secured against accidental release~ manufacturer of seals, valves, and fittings that will e intu contact with hydraulic fluid in the combination tool 4-1.2 Rams. supply the HRT manufacturer with written documentation such seals, valves, and fittings are compatible with the 4-1.2.1 The manufacturer of seals, valves, and fittings tha]~ specified hydraulic fluid for the combination tool and that they come: into contact with hydraulic fluid in the r.~ sup] will function properly at a maximum hydraulic fluid temperature HRT manufacturer with written documenta~"tff~ se e of 71°c (160%'). valves, and fittings are compatible with threatS"ecified ti~l~ij~ for the ram and that they will function ~y at a mal~ UlTI ~ 4-1.$.2 Handles and contro~ shall be located on the combination hydraulic fluid temperature of 710C (1600F).~ " tool to allow the combination tool to be safely carried and operated while wearing gloves that are certified as compliant with 4-1.2.2 Handles and controls shall be located q to allow the glove requirements of NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective the ram to be safely carried and operated while ~ ~ gloves that Ensemble for Structural Fire Fight!rig. All handles and controls shall are certified as compliant with the glove requirem¢re[It s of NFPA be designed to prevent the user s hand(s) from being caught or 1971, Standard on Protective Enserable for Structural Fire Fighting. All crushed by the moving parts of the tool during tool operation. handles and controls shall be designed to prevent tile tiser's band(s) from being caught or crushed by moving parts of the tool 4-1.3.3 .The combination tool controls shall be designed to return during tool operation. to the neutral position automatically in the event that the control is released. When the~control is in the neutral l~gsition, the 4-1.2.3 The ram controls shall be designed to return to the neutral combination tool shall not operate by itself. ~l~le operation of the ~¢~l~ition automatically in tile event that the control is released. control shall be clearly indicated on the tool. en the control is in the neutral position, the ram shall not operate by itself. The operation of the control shall be clearly 4-1,3.4 Where the combination tool has an extension "area of the indicated on the tool. activating piston rod assembly that is greater than 1.5 times the retract area of the piston rodassembly, the combination tool shall 4-1.2.4 Where the ram has an extension area of the activating be equipped with an automatic safety device to prevent piston rod assembly that is greater than 1.5 times the retract area of overpressurization. the piston rod assembly, the ram shall be equipped with a built-in automatic safety relief device to prevent overpressurization. 4-1.$.5 The hydraulic fluid that is specified for use with the combination tool shall not be classified as either a flammable 4-1.2.5 The hydraulic fluid that is specified for use with the ram liquid or a combustible liquid unless classified as a Class IlIB shall not be classified as either a flammable liquid or a combustible liquid in accordance with NFPA 30, Flammable and combustible liquid unless classified as a Class IIIB combustible Combustible Liquids Code. liquid in accordance with NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code. 4-1.3.6 All combination tool hydraulic fittings and quick-connect couplers shall be rated for at least the rated system hydraulic 4-1.2.6 All ram hydraulic fittings and quick-connect couplers shall pressure and shall have a safety factor of at least 2 to 1. be rated for at least the rated system hydraulic pressure and shall have a safety factor of at least 2 to 1. 4-1.$.7" Combination tools shall be equipped with quick-connect couplers. Each male and female quick-connect coupler shall have 4-1.2.7" Rams shall be equipped with quick-connect couplers. a check valve that can withstand the specified rated system Each male and female qmck-connect coupler shall have a check hydraulic pressure when disconnected. valve that can withstand the specified rated system hydraulic pressure when disconnected. 4-1.3.8 All combination tool quick-connect couplers shall be equipped with a locking feature to prevent accidental uncoupling 4-1.2.8 All ram quick-connect couplings shall be equipped with a during operation. locking feature to prevent accidental uncoupling during operation. 4-1.$.9 All controls that are required for the safe and efficient 4-1.2.9 All controls that are required for the safe and effident operation of the combination tool shall be marked to indicate operation of the ram shall be marked to indicate their function. their function.

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4-1.3.10 The outer edge of the combination tool arm ends or tips shall not operate by itself. The operation of the control shall be shall be provided with a gripping surface. The gripping surface clearly indicated on the tool. shall extend the full width of the ends or tips and shall be at least 25 mm (I in.) in length where measured inward from the ends or 4-1.4.4 Where the cutter has an extension area of the activating tips. piston rod assembly that is greater than 1.5 times the retract area of the piston rod assembly, the cutter shall be equipped with an 4-1.3.11 The'opening distance of the cutter of the combination automatic safety device to prevent overpressunzation. tool and opening and closing travel times of the cutter of the combination tool shall be determined at 21°C, :1:3°C (70°F, ±5°F). 4-1.4.5 The hydraulic fluid that is specified for use with die cutter The cutter shall be opened to the fullest extent using the rated shall not be classified as either a flammable liquid or a system hydraulic pressure and no external load. The opening combustible liquid unless classified as a Class lllB combustible distance of the cutter shall be measured in a stral[[ht line at the tips liquid in accordance with NFPA $0, Flammable and Combustible of die cutter, with the cutter in the fully open position. The Liquids Code. opening and closing times of the unloaded tool shall also be measured. 4-1.4.6 All cutterhydraulic fittings and quick-connect couplers shall be rated for at least the rated system hydraulic pressure and 4-1.$.12 The opening distance of the cutter of the combination shall have a safety factor of at least 2 to 1. tool shall be recorded and verified with the data that is supplied by die manufacturer. The opening and closing travel times of die 4-1.4.7" Cutters uipped with quick-connect couplers° cutter of the combination tool shall be recorded and verified with Each male and~ :-connect coupler shall have a check die data that is supplied by die manufacturer. valve that can,,~] specified rated system hydraulic pressure W~'~ 4-1.$.13 The cutter of die combination tool shall be rated for ability to cut specific material with an alpha-numeric Level Rating 4-1.4.8 ~c~te tiers shall be equipped with a System. Iocki~e~'~ t uncoupling during operadon. 4-1.3.13.1 The numerical performance Levels and die material ~ls that"are required for the safe and efficient Categories of the rating system shall be as specified in the cutter shall be marked to indicate their function. performance requirements of 5-1.3 and Section 6-13, Cutting Test. 4-1.4.1q[V~I~ ogenmg distance of the cutter, and opening and 4-1.3.13.2" The Level Rating shall be expressed as follows: ng a~llffnes of the cutter shall be determined at 21°C, :1:3°C A#/B#/C#/D#/E# +~The cutter shall be opened to the fullest extent using where die letters A, B, C, D, and E shall indicate the material tem hydraulic pressure and no external load. The Category, and the performance Level number for the specit ~a~mace of the cutter shall be measured in a straight line material Category shall be inserted in place of the # sign,x.~ ~6 of the cutter, with the cutter in the fully open position. opening and closing times of the unloaded tool shall also be 4-1.~.14 The opening and dosing travel distance of ti~r~:~'~ ~da~eO the combination tool shall be determined at 21°C, x~*131~ ±5°F). The spreader shall be opened to the fullest exteni 4-1.4.11 The opening distance of the cutter shall be recorded and rated system hydraulic pressure and no extertT~ : ~g65 verified with the data that is supplied by the manufacturer. The shall be measured in a straight line on the o~ opening and closing travel times of file cutter shall be recorded furthermost projection of the, '. The siS~.~ and verified with the data that is supplied by the manufacturer. armsthen beatthe closed to its full closure using~e~ti~r:~'~r 1~1~ ic ower ~ ,' external load. The distance between 4-1.4.12 Tile cutter shall be rated for ability to cut specific material measured. The difference in measurements s~the~avel with an alpha-numeric Level Rating System. distance. The opening and closing times of th,e~ tool shall also be measured. 4-1.4.12.1 The numerical performance Levels and the material Categories of the rating system shall be as specified in the 4.1.3.15 The opening and dosing travel distance and the times of performance requirements of 5-1.3 and Section 6-13, Cutting Test. die spreader of die combination tool shall be recorded and verified with the data supplied by the manufacturer. 4-1.4.12.2" The Level Rating shall be expressed as follows: A#/B#/C#/D#/E# 4-1.3.16 The length, width, and heigl~t dimensions of the spreader, where the letters A, B, C, D, and E shall indicate the material stated in the commerda]ly printed matter as supplied by the tool category, and the performance level number for the specific manufacturer, shall be verified in order to Cstabhsh the minimum material Category shall be inserted in place of die # sign. storage dimensions. 4-1.4.15 The length, width, and height dimensions of the cutter 4-1.3.17 All electric components shall be listed and labeled for the tool, stated in the commercially printed matter as supplied by the intended application. Where labeled and listed electric tool manufacturer, shall be verified in order to establish die components are not available for a spedfic application, die minimum storage dimensions. electric components shall be suitable for die intended application 4-1.4.14 All electric components shall be listed and labeled for the 4-1.3.18 Where combination tools are equipped with attachments, intended application. Where labeled and listed electric such attachments shall be secured against accidental release. components are not available for a specific application, the electric components shall be suitable for the intended application 4-1.4 Cutters. 4-1.4.15 Where cutters are equipped with attachments, such 4-1.4.1 The manufacturer of seals, valves, and fittings that will attachments shall be secured against accidental release come into contact with hydraulic fluid in the cutter shall supply die HRT manufacturer with written documentation that such seals, 4-2 Hose. valves, and fittings are compatible with the spedfled hydraulic fluid for the cutter and that flley will function properly at a maximum 4.2.1 The manufacturer of hose and couplers that will come into hydraulic fluid temperature of 71°C (160°F). contact with tool or system hydraulic fluid shall supply the HRT manufacturer with written documentation that such hose and 4-1.4.2 Handles and controls shall be located on the cutter to couplers are compatible with the specified hydraulic fluid aa~d that allow the cutter to be safely carried and operated while wearing they will function properly at a maximum hydraulic fluid gloves that are certified as compliant with the glove requirements temperature of 71°(; (160°F). of NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensemble for Structural Fire Fighting. All handles and controls shall be desigried to prevent the 4-9.2 Hose for rescue tool systems that is rated for use with user's h,xnd(s) from being caught or crushed by the moving parts hydraulic fluid shall not be classdied as either flammable or of die tool during tool operation. combustible unless classified as a Class IIIB combustible liquid in accordance with NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code. 4-1.4.3 The cutter controls shall be designed to return to die neutral position automatically in the event dlat the control is 4-2,$ Hose assemblies shall have a minimum safety factor against released. When the control js in the neutral position, die cutter burst of 200 percenL 534 NFPA 1936 --A99 ROP

4-2.4* All hose hydraulic fittings and quick-connect couplers shall 4-3.15 A hydraulic fluid reservoir shall be provided and shall have be rated for at least die rated system hydraulic pressure and shall an unobstructed port(s) for adding hydraulic fluid to die reservoir have a minimum safety factor of 200 percent. or for draining hydraulic fluid from the reservoir.

4-2.5 All hose quick-connect couplers shall be equipped with a 4-3.16 A label shall be provided near the hydraulic fluid fill port locking feature to prevent accidental uncoupling during operation. that indicates the type of fluid that is specified by the manufacturer for use with the system. 4-3 Power Units~ 4-5.17 The power unit manufacturer shall label the usable capacity 4-3.1 The manufacturer of seals, valves, and fittings that will come of the reservoir. into contact with hydraulic fluid in the power unit shall supply the HRT manufacturer with written documentation that such seals, 4-3.18 Allpower units that weigh in excess of 22.5 kg (49 Ib), valves, and fittings are compatible with the specified hydraulic fluid including fluid, and all power units with an internal combustion for the power unit and that they will function properly at a engine shall be provided with an unobstructed port at the lowest maximum hydranlic fluid temperature of 71°C (160°F). point of the hydraulic fluid reservoir to allow the reservoir to be emptied when the power unit is in die upright position. 4-3.2 The hydraulic fluid that is specified for use with the power unit shall not be classified as either a flammable liquid or a 4-3.19 The hydraulic fluid reservoir shall beprovided with a combustible liquid unless classified as a Class IIIB combustible means to visually .d:.,,~....e.rminethe fluid level. Such means shall liquid in accordance with NFPA 30, Flammable and Comtmstible include, but not:i~:::~ted to, dip stick-type indicators, sight Liquids C,ode~ gauges, or re~.:.fluid"level gauges. 4-3.3 All power unit hydraulic fittings and quick-connect couplers 4-3.20 Th~i~gwe~.t.:" hydraulic pump intake shall be provided shall be rated for at least the rated system hydraulic pressure and with a ..fi...~-~een~i.~:. shall have a minimum safety factor of 200 percent° .:i~¢;::':""'%:.~::" ":"-:."-::::.~:.?..-!--:"" ~:.~._:" Tl~..e hydraulic pq'.'~ shall be equipped with a pressure 4-3.4 All power unit quick-connect couplers shall be equipped r..e.~:..devi~: ~:" with a locking feature to prevent accidental uncoupling during ...... ":~i~!-.~'~.: operation. " 4-3.2~':~.~. piessure relief device shall be designed to deter its

4-3.~ Handles and controls shall be located on the power unit to ":"~g-*:-.-.. "~%-'::.%.-.'i:.:" allow die power unit to be safely carried and operated wlfile :"..!~-%~..~., All ~i:tric components shall be listed and labeled tor the,r wearing gloves that are certified as compliant with the glove '% ~..-~plication. Where labeled and listed electric. requirements of NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensemblef..o...:~. ":iii~:..~:i~m[J'@~ntsare not available for a specific appllcat~on, the Structural Fire Fighting. .~:.~:...... :::::::::::.4:'."i;i~'.':':':':'?::. ::..":':'~i::"electrt~.:::., components shall be suitable for the intended application .

4-3.6 Each power unit with a continuously operating:~$.'..~ne m~r .... :i!~'~.24 All electric prime movers that are rated at greater than 100 shall be equipped with a manually operated pressureS::~.,.v#('%i~:...:,.i:~i~ij;~olts ac shall provide for an electric ground. ~o relieve hoseline pressure to allow a tool to be removed'~i.~ "::-~'.."-~Y" attached while the prime mover is operating a.k..~.~i$~ed. %::ii!::~!:.-.. 4-3.25 All internal combustion prime movers that are equipped ,~:" "~:~#'::::~:..~i?:::: "::iii!iiiiii.::':.,::;:': with an electric starter shall also be equipped with a mechanical 4-3.7 All power units shall.... have all integr .a~.::~ontrol..4:?.P~i~..."'~''"~ rope~:"~:, starter as a backup labeled to ensure ease of ~denuficauon ~...user. The~:~ntr'o| parts shall include the following: " %i!"':~i!-.. "~!iiii~ 4-3.26 All portable internal combustion prime movers shall be "":~:.~!:~ ~iii-" equipped with a spark-arresting muffler that is listed by tile U.S. (a) Start switch or control ~:-~i$::....#:::: Department of Agriculture Forest Service and shall also be (b) Stop switch or control "%::::::i~!.... equipped with a guard to prevent accidental contact with the (c) Cl~oke location and position, if applicable ~'~"" muffler. (d) Throttle, if applicable (e) Fuel or power shutoff 4i-$.27 All internal combustion prime mover crankcases shall be (f) Open and closed positioh of any dump valve equipped with an unobstructed port to allow oil to be drained without removing the internal combustion prime mover from the 4-3.8 All labeling of the prime mover, as specified by the prime power unit. mover manufacturer, shall be included. 4-$.28 All internal combustion prime movers shall have 4-3.9 Where the power unit includes an internal combustion unobstructed access to the fuel tank fill cap and, where applicable, prime mover, die appropriate engine fuel and engine oil reservoirs to the oil cap. shall be indicated by label. 4-3.29 All pneumatic prime movers shall be equipped with an 4-3.10 Where die power unit includes an internal combustion automatically resetting pressure relief device to prevent prime mover, the manufacturer shall provide a label on the power overpressurizing the pneumatic system. unit that indicates die proper proportions for the fuel/oil mixture, if applicable. 4-3.30 The length, width, and height dimensions of the power unit, stated in the commercially printed matter as supplied by die 4-3.11 Where the power unit includes an electric prime mover, die HRT manufacturer, shall be verified in order to establish the manufacturer shall provide a label on the power unit that indicates minimum storage dimensions. the rated horsepower, speed (rpm), amperage, and voltage. 4-3.31 The weight of the ready-to-use power unit, including any 4-3.12 Where die power unit includes a pneumatic prime mover, necessary attachments, shall be verified against the commercial die manufacturer shall provide a label on the power unit that printed matter that is supplied by the HRT manufacturer. The indicates the proper air pressure and cubic feet per minute weight of the pumps, hoses, and hose reels shall be stated, necessary t o maintain the specified rated power unit performance. including the weights of the hydraulic fluid, fuel, and maximum specified quantifies of engine oil, if applicable. 4-3.13 Where the power unit includes a hydraulic prime mover, the manufacturer shall provide a label on the power unit that 4-4 Accessories. indicates the proper hydraulic pressure and flow necessary to maintain the specified rated power unit performance° 4-4.1 Accessories including, but not limited to, chain, cable. hook-end connectors, "U"-end connectors, and wide-surface tip 4-3.14 The HRT manufacturer shall provide the purchaser with plates that are designed and intended for use with a compliant any maintenance tools that are not commercially available that are tool, or a compliant rescue tool system, shall have a minimum necessary to perform the expected service and maintenance of the safety factor of 1.5 to 1. The safety factor shall be determined by power unit. the forces that act on the accessory at the tool's tip separation dlat produces the HSF or HPF, as applicable.

535 NFPA 1936- A99 ROP

4-4.2 Accessories shall be listed and labeled for use with a specific 5-1.1.8 The deadman control of spreaders shall be tested for compliant rescue tool(s) or a specific compliant rescue tool endurance as specified in Section 6-10, Deadman Control Device system(s). Endurance Test, and the spreader shall generate the HSF, ±8 percent, for die tool as determined in 5-1.1.4. The spreader shall 4-4.3 Accessories shall not impair or degrade the design or not have a creep value greater than 5 mm (3/16 in.) at 9 minutes. performance of the compliant tool or compliant rescue tool Where a spreader is also rated for pulling, it shall also generate the system below the applicable requirements of this standard. HPF, _+8 percent, for the tool as determined in 5-1.1,5.

4-4.4 The manufacturer of seals, valves, and fittings that will come 5-1.1.9 Where spreaders are equipped with a built-in automatic into contact with hydraulic fluid in the accessory shall supply the safety relief device in accordance with 4-1.1.4, spreaders shall be HRT manufacturer with written documentation that such seals, tested for proper functioning of the tool and the built-ln safety valves, and fittings are compatlble with the specified hydraulic fluid relief device as specified in Section 6-11, Safety Relief Device Test, for the accessory and that they function properly at a maximum and the tool shall operate ,as specified in 5-1.1.2. hydraulic fluid temperature of 71°C (160°F). 5-1.2 Rams. 44.5 The hydraulic fluid that is specified for use with the power unit shall not be classified as either a flammable liquid or a 5-1.2.1 Rams shall be tested for operating temperature range combustible liquid unless classified as a Class lIIB combustible specified in Section 6-1, Tool Operating Temperature Test. and liquid in accordance with NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible shall operate for fi:.~...::.0perational cycles, and shall perform withou~ Liquids Code. any defect or an~,~._.

44.6 All accessory hydraulic fittings and quick-connect couplers 5-1.2.2 Ram.~::".s~{:. "~e tested for ability to hold spreading force as shall be rated for at least the rated system hydraulic pressure and specified it~ecti~:~i~, Spreading Force Sudden Pressure Loss shall have a minimum safety factor of 2 to 1. Test, a~i~.'~li not i~i ~ creep value greater dlan 5 mm (3/16 in.) ~!~::"'~$i/i~'~es. "":.'!':~:..:':.'~::.:~# 44.7 All accessory quick-connect couplers shall be equipped with ,;ii~i.'~" ..,. ~iii~i?-'" a locking feature to prevent accidental uncoupling during .~....i~- ~.r.e a ram is'~lso rated for pulling, the ram shall be operation. {~st'~]~j~.~:~ty to hold pulling force as specified in Section 6-7, Pullin:~.rce Sudden Pressure Loss Test, and shall not have ,~ 4-4.8 All electric components shall be listed and labeled for their ...... creep ~/~'.:E~re.~ter than 5 mm (3/16 in.) at 9 minutes. intended application. Where labeled and listed electric "~.:::.:. ":~'~i!#: components are not available for a specific application, die ":!::ii:.;:'~iii;i~'..'::i~4Ra.~. "''shall be tested for ability to hold spreading force electric components shall be suitable for die intended application. % ~:.. .~.~nnection of the supply hose as specified in Secdon 6-6, ":~: ::-.~rea~g Force Sudden Pressure Loss Test, and shall not have the Chapter 5 Performance Requirements ~::#:::!~iii~i:'.-:?:: :~::i:::::i:"creep~.~alueexceed 6 mm (1/4 in.) before spreading begins a~fin. 5-1 Rescue Tools. ..:::'-:!i~i~i.. .~i"i~ . i!i~:,9.5 Rams shall be tested for spreading forces generated as -':~::'~%~!~::,...:f~'!'?"-:~.::::.~.;-"i-:~pecified in Section 6-5, Ram Tool Spreading Force Test. The 5-1.1 Spreaders. "~'~-!-ii~ "::::~i-"..'!~i-::"!~::"spreadin~force at each of the three test points shall be at least .... ~i'~::" "%--!":~::" "'" 8900 N (2000 Ibf). The lowest recorded spreading force of all of 5-1.1.1 Spreaders shall be tested for operati~:~:re r~.-.'~ !: die three test points shall be designated as the LSF for that specific as specified in Section 6-1, Tool Operatin~..:!~emperati]~'est, ~ tool. The highest recorded spreading force of all of the three test shall operate for five operational cycles,,~mll perfo~iiwitt~Sut points shall be designated as die HSF for that specific tool. any defect or any leak. " "::~ji.-":~:: !~i!i! "~i~!::- :-~ii" ~-1.2.6 Where a ram is also rated for pulling, die ram shall be 5-1.1.2 Spreaders shall be tested for their abili~}i~o!..~!!~preading tested for pulling forces generated as specified in Section 6-5, Ram force as specified in Secdon 6-6, Spreading Force ~'en Pressure Tool Pulling Force Test. The pulling force at each of the daree Loss Test, and shall not have a creep value greater.6~i:~n 5 mm test points shall be at least 7120 N (1600 lbf). The lowest recorded (3/16 in.) at 9 minutes. pulling force of all of the three test points shall be designated as the LPF for that specific tool. The highest recorded pulling force 5-1.1.3 Where a spreader is also rated for pulling, the spreader of all of the three test points shall be designated as file HPF for shall be tested for ability to hold the pulling force as specified in that specific tool Section 6-7, Pulling Force Sudden Pressure Loss Test. and shall rmt have a creep value greater than 5 mm (3/16 in.) at 9 minutes. 5-1.2.7 Rams shall be tested for endurance as specified in Section 6-8, Dynamic Endurance Test, and shall not have a creep value 5-1.1.4 Spreaders shall be tested for spreading forces generated as greater than 5 mm (3/16 in.) at 9 minutes. specified in Section 6-2, Spreading Force Test. The spreading force at each of fl~e 10 test points shall be at least 8900 N (2000 5-1,2.8 Rams shall be tested for hydrostatic and mechanical Ibf). The lowest calculated spreading force of all of the 10 test overload as specified in Section 6-9, Overload Test, and shall not points shall be designated as the LSF for that specific tool. The show any functional damage; shall generate the HSF, +8 percent, highest calculated spreading force of all of tile 10 test points shall for the tool as determined in 5-1.2.5; and the deadman control be designated as the HSF for that specific tool. shall automatically return to the neutral position. Where a ram tool is also rated for pulling, it shall also generate die HPF, +8 5-1.1.5 Where a spreader is also rated for pulling, the spreader percent, for the tool as determined in 5-1.2.6. shall be tested forpulling forces generated as specified in Section 6-4, Pulling Force Test. Thepullingforce at each of the 10 test 5-1.2.9 The deadman control of rams shall be tested for points shall be at least 7120 N (1600 ibf). The lowest recorded endurance as specified in Section 6-10, Deadman Control Device pulling force of all of the 10 test points shall be designated as the Endurance Test, and the spreader shall generate die HSF, +8 LPF for that specific tool. The highest recorded pulling force of percent, for the tool as determined in 5-1.2.5. The ram shall not all of the 10 test points shall be designated as the HPF for that have a creep value greater 5 mm (3/16 in.) at 9 minutes. Where a specific tool. ram tool is also rated for pulling, it shall ,also generate the HPF, _+8 rcent, for the tool as determined in 5-1.2.6. 5-1.1.6 Spreaders shall be tested for endurance as specified in .2.10 Rams shall be tested for bending resistance as specified in Section 6-8, Dynamic Endurance Test, and shall not have a creep Section 6-12, Ram Bend Test, and shall not exhibit any sign of value greater than 5 mm (3/16 in.) at 9 minutes. external leakage or functional damage, and shall generate the HSF. ± 8 percent, for the tool as determined in 5-1.2o5. Where a ram 5-1.1.7 Spreaders shall be tested for hydrostatic and mechanical tool is also rated for pulling, it shall also generate the HPF, ±8 overload ,as specified in Section 6-9, Overload Test, and shall not percent, [or the tool as determined in 5-1.2.6. exhibit any functional damage; shall generate the HSF, ±8 percent, for the tool as determined in 5-1.1.4; and the deadman control 5-1.2.11 Where rams are equipped with a built-in automatic safety shall automatically return to die neutral position. Where a relief device in accordance with 4-1.2.4, rams shall be tested for spreader is also rated for pulling, it shall also generate the HPF, ±8 proper functioning of die tool and the safety relief device as percent, for the tool as determined in 5-1.1.5. specified in Secdon 6-11, Safety Relief Device Test. and the tool shall operate as specified in 5-1.2.2.

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5-1.5 Combination Tools. 5-1.3.11 Where combination tools are equipped with a built-in automatic safety relief device in accordance with 4-1.2.4, 5-1.3.1 Combination tools shall be tested for operating combination tools shall be tested Ior proper functioning of the temperature range ,as specified in Section 6-1, Tool Operating tool and the safety relief device as specified in Section 6-11, Safety Temperature Test, and shall operate for five operational cycles, Relief Device Test, and shall operate as specified in 5-1.3.2~ and shall perform without any defect or any leak. 5-1.4 Cutters. 5-1.3.2 Combination tools shall be tested for ability to hold spreading force as specified in Section 6-6, Spreading Force 5-1.4.1 Cutters shall be tested for operating temperature range as Sudden Pressure Loss Test, and shall not have a creep value specified in Section 6-1, Tool Operating Temperature Test. and greater than 5 mm (3/16 in.) at 9 minutes. shaU operate for five operational cycles, and shall perform withm, t any defect or any leak. 5-1.3.3 Where a combination tool is also rated for pulling, the combination tool shall be tested for ability to hold pulling force as 5-1.4.2 Cutters shall be tested for ability to cut through tile specified in Section 6-7, Pulling Force Sudden Pressure Loss Test, materials as specified in Section 6-13, Cutting Test, ,and shall ctn and shall not have a creep value greater than 5 mm (3/16 in.) at 9 d~e material in each material Category at a minimum of Level 1 minutes. performance. 5-1.3.4 Combination tools shall be tested for ability to cut through 5-1.4.2,1 The cutt~-..s.hall receive a separate Level Rating for each the materials as specified in Section 6-13, Cutting Test, and shall material Catego#":-~. t.ermined by 12 pieces of the Im-gest size cut the material in each material Category at a minimum of Level 1 material, indi~ by t|ie highest numerical performance level~ performance, that tile cutt~"l'~!~e., to cut consecutively. ~.~...'.:~:': --:~:~:..~. 5-1.3.4.1 The combination tool cutter shall receive a separate 5-1.4.2.~ii%:.:~¢. min~ total number of qualified ruts tl~at are Level Rating for each material Category as determined by 12 pieces requ!:~"f~6-'-'~c~rtificati'~..~ill be 60. of the largest size material, indicated by the highest numerical ~,::~::" .. .:.:.. performance level, that the cutter is able to cut consecutively. ~.$ ~. each cut, ~]e cutter shall completely sever all ~6a~.s....-.~-'-:~-.~single continuous motion. 5-1.3.4.2" The minimum total number of qualified cuts that are "~:'-'...-'."~%:.. required for certification shall be 60. . 5-1.4.2.~i~lae ~evel Rating for the cutter shall be expressed as "!~iii~fi~:~, soecified "~;~'4.12.2. 5-1.3.4.$ For each cut, the cutter shall completely sever all "%~'::.:~:~i%:~*..:~.:.x,_ .-,.'-'.:%"' materials in a single continuous motion. ~:iii/:.. "~..'.'.~::shall be assumed that the cutter is capable of cutting ...... "i~i.-'~,.::.~lpe'~ance Levels below its rated level in any specific materials 5-1.3.4.4" Tile Level Rating for the cutter shall be express.¢~!~: ::.-"~i~"Categ~'i-y. specified in 4-1.3.1 3.2. ~::!~::..... ~!!i!!!i: ii~...... ,.. .~#-x ~::i ...... :i::~I'.4.3 All mechanical parts of the hydraulic cutter tool shall be 5-1.3.4.5 It shall be assumed that the cutter is capabl~'"~t~ii~!.-.,:, '% :-":'.:{estedfor product integrity as specified in Section 6-14. Cutter all performance Levels below its rated level in any specifi~als':~::: :i:':" integrity Test, and shall sustain tile maximum load that can be Category. .~!.:..'::!:::.-... "::!!~!i::~?:-::.. imparted from the force generated by the hydraulic cylinder ..::::'~':" "~":~i:-.-'::. ":.~:~i~i~:%:.:::::;:" without damage and the cutter shall operate and cut. For each 5-1.3,5 All mechanical parts of tile combi~]'on toolX~r sll~ii~;;:: cut, the cuttershall completely sever ti~e material in a single be tested for product integrity as specifi~ection 6-1"~.ili.Cutt~r continuous motion. Integrity Test, and shall sustain the max~'mu'l~.'i~..~d that ~.".~ be imparted from the force generated by the hyd~.i.¢ cylin.~;r 5-1.4.4 The deadman control of cutters shall be tested for without damage, and the combination tool cutt~'~$...~..a.ll..~erate endurance as specified in Section 6-10, Deadman Control Device and cut` For each cut, the cutter shall completely"~'the Endurance Test, and the deadman control shall automatically material in a single continuous motion. -::"-::" return to neutral, and the cutter shall develop the maximum load as determined in 5-1.4.3. 5-1.3.6 Combination tools shall be tested for spreading forces generated as specified in Section 6-2, Spreading Force Test. The 5-1.4.5 Where cutters are equipped with a built-in automatic safety spreading force at each of the 10 test points shall be at least 8900 N relief device in accordance widl 4-1.4.4, cutters shall be tested for (2000 Ibf). The lowest recorded spreading force of all of tile 10 proper functioning of the tool and the safety relief device as test points sllall be designated as the LSF for that specific tool. specified in Section 6-11, Safety Relief Device Test, arid the tool Tile highest recorded spreading force of all of the 10 test points shall operate properly without any sign of permanent damage, shall be designated as the HSF for that specific tool. defect, or leaks. The safety relief device shall automatically reset.

5-1.3.7 Combination tools shall be tested for pullingforces 5-2 Hose. generated as specified in Section 6-4, Pulling Force Test. Tile pulling force at each of the 10 test points shall be at least 7120 N 5-2.1 Hose assemblies shall be proof pressure tested as specified (1600 Ibf). Tile lowest recorded pulling force of all of the 10 test in Section 6-25, Hose Assembly Proof Pressure Test, and shall not points shall be designated as tile LPF for that specific tool. The leak or rupture. highest recorded pulling force of all of the 10 test points shall be designated as file HPF for that specific tool. 5-$ Power Units°

5-1.3.8 Combination tools shall be tested for endurance as 5-3.1 The power unit shall be tested for impact resistance as specified in Section 6-8, Dynamic Endurance Test, and shall not specified in Section 6-15, Impact Resistance Test, and shall have a creep value greater than 5 mm (3/16 in.) at 9 minutes. develop the rated system hydraulic pressure of a rescue tool during each of five operational cycles. 5-1.3.9 Combination tools shall be tested for overload as specified 5-8.2 The power unit shall be tested for noise production as in Section 6-9, Overload Test, and shall not fail, and shall generate specified in Section 6-16, Noise Test, and shall not exceed 83 dBA the HSF, +8 percent, for file tool as determined in 5-1.3.6. Where at 4 m (13 ft). a combination tool is also rated for pulling, it shall also generate 5-$.$ The power unit shaU be tested for operation on an incline as the HPF, 4-8 percent, for the tool as determined in 5-1.3.7. specified in Section 6-17, lncline Operational Test, and shall power a rescue tool through a complete operational cycle to the 5-1.3.10 The deadman control of combination tools shall be rated system hydraulic pressure of the rescue tool. tested for endurance as specified in Section 6-10, Deadman Control Device Endurance Test, and tile combination tool shall 5-3.4 The power unit hydraulic pump shall be tested for ability to generate the HSF, 4-8 percent, for the tool as determined in 5-1.3.6, maintain rated system hydraulic pressure as specified in Section 6- ,and shall not have a creep value greater than 5 mm (3/16 in.) at 9 18, Power Unit Pressure Test, and shall maintain the rated system minutes. Where a combination tool is also rated for pulling, it hydraulic pressure for at least I minute. Pressure fluctuation shall also generate the HPF, 4-8 percent, for the tool as determined during the 1 minute test, if any, shall not be more than +5 percent in 5-1.3.7. of the rated system hydraulic pressure.

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5-$.5 The power unit hydraulic pump pressure relief device shall 6-2.3 The test fixture shall be equipped with a calibrated force- be tested for proper operation as specified in Section 6-19, Power measuring device, with a minimum accuracy of +0.5 percent of tile Unit Pressure Relief Test, and shall prevent file pump from total scale reading, to record dae forces developed. building hydraulic pressure greater than 105 percent of flae rated system hydraulic pressure. 6-2.4 Tile general test setup shall be as shown in Figure 6-2.4A or Figure 6-24B, as applicable. Equivalent test setups that use the 55.6 The manually operated dump waive of power units shall be same concept shall be permitted. tested for proper operation as specified in Section 6-20, Power Unit Dump Valve Test, and shall allow hoses to be disconnected from and reconnected to the power unit. ~-.7-,"7-2"~,=,~-,-.~%~- t " -,~.-~,,u-2-.7-.,-7,-.-f ;It,~(N~ ' 5-3.7 Power units shall be tested for endurance as specified in Section 6-21, Power Unit Endurance Test, and shall operate normally and without leakage.

mountng ho~,o~ ~au ~ ~ ,-',vo~ 5-3.8 Directional valves on power units, where provided, shall be hd* f~x b~t~ tested for endurance as specified in Section 6-22, Directional Valve Endurance Test, and shall operate normally and shall not leak. --"~::-~-,.. UII[I p;::°7:.'r"--- ~ - 54 Accessories. ~-::~..l,..,.,.l,--J p. ~. ~.at~.

5-4,1 Remote valve blocks on accessories shall be tested for endurance as specified in Section 6-23, Remote Valve Block Endurance Test, and shall operate normally and shaU not leak. lrtgur re to determine spreading and retracting ..~ of spreaders. 5-4.2 Hose reels shall be tested for endurance as specified in Section 6-24, Hose Reel Endurance Test, and hose reel rotary seals -Thtmmod rod 1o¢ shall not leak. int~medlato po~r~s Chapter 6 Testing 6-1 Tool Operating Temperature Test.

6-1.1 The tool test specimen, including the power unit designed to Fexce m oara.~in~ be used in conjunction widl the specific tool and all hose necessary to connect the power unit to the tool, shall be ~'..~ a temperature-conditioning chamber at-20°G, ±]°C (~( . ,~.~, ±2~ for a minimum of 5 hours. The 5-hour storage time ~ begi~..... I || ~-I'1" // F= F~ce rn~sufed ~ newtons Use ~l~g I~hment when the temperature-conditioning chamber has s~~.~!'>~6~ i moun|ng hokb or aOa YIF-Y2P-O 20°C, 4-1 °C (--4°F, ±2°F) after placing the tool test s;peOna"~ the hole f~ i~ts ~ P. ~. force at eps chamber° ":~t~

6-1.2 The tool test specimen shall b remoA~d from tl}~i~.~, i##" temperature-conditioning chamber after,4~l~z subjecte~$~ at it:ast 5 hours at the conditioning temperatureS' ~,~ol test s~lmen shall then be started within 2 minutes of rein ~.~.~...om fl~.~" temperature-conditioning chamber and shall be'~¢i~ for five full cycles from the fully open to the fully closed ~l a at full Figure 6-2.4B Test fixture to determine spreading and retracting operating pressure. :g.'::" forces of combination tools,

6-1.3 The tool test specimen, power unit, and hose shall be 6-2.4.1 The test points shall be the existing holes in the tool for observed for defects and leaks while tile tool test specimen is in pulling attachments. operation. 6-2.4.2 Where dlere are no pulling attachment holes in tile tool. 6-1.4 Tile same tool test specimen, including the power unit holes shall be made for the purposes of conducting this test, designed to be used in conjunction with the specific tool mad all hose necessary to connect the power unit to dae tool, shall then be 6-2~ The tool test specimen shall be operated at the rated system stored in a temperature-conditionlng chamber at 49°C (120°F) for hydraulic pressure of the tool. a minimum of 5 hours. The 5-hour storage time shall begin when tile temperature-condltioning chamber has stabilized at 49°C, ±l°C 6-2.6 The spreading force exerted by tile tool test specimen shall (120°F, +2°17) after placing the tool test specimen in file chamber. be measured and recorded at 10 uniformly spaced intervals fllat range from folly closed to 95 percent of fully open. 6-1.~ Tile tool test specimen shall be removed from the temperature-conditioning chamber after being subjected to at least 6-2.7 The recorded spreading forces shall be used to calculate the 5 ilours at the conditioning temperature. The tool test specimen spreading force at tile tool 6p using the following formula: shall then be started within 2 minutes of removal from the Y1F temperature-conditioning chamber and shall be operated for five full cycles from the fully open to the fully closed position at full Y2 operating pressure. Any calculated spreading force at file tool tips less than 8900 N (2000 Ibf) shall constitute failure. 6-1.6 The tool test specimen, power unit, and hose shall be observed for defects mad leaks while the tool test specimen is in 6-2.8 The calcolated spreading forces at the tool tips shall be operation. reviewed to determine the LSF and the HSF designations, 6-]1.7 The results of observation of all test cycles sball be used to respectively. determine pass/fail. During any of the test cycles, any operational abnormalities, defects, or leaks in file tool, power unit, or hose 6-2.9 The calculated spreading'forces at the tool tips shall be the shall constitute failure. reported forces that are required by 3-2.5. 6.2 Spreading Force Test. 6-$ Ram Tool Spreading Force Test. 6-2.1 The spreading forces of tool test specimens shall be 6-5.1 A test fixture shall be provided. Tile test fixture shall be measured using the tips normally supplied to the purchaser or equipped with a calibrated force-measuring device, with a oseL mm~mum accuracy of-l-0.5 percent of the total scale reading, tc record the forces developed. 6-2.2 A test fixture shall be provided that allows the tool test specimen to move through its full operational cycle.

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6-$.2 The general test setup shall be as shown in Figure 6-3.2. 6~Ji The puling force exerted by the ram shall be measured and Equivalent test setups that use the same concept droll be recorded at three uniformly spaced intervals from fully opened to permitted. 95 percent of fully closed. 6.5.6 The recorded pulfingforces shall be reviewed to determine ~27-7 2-7-~-1~ . n., __'~r'h~ '2 --~" --~-- 7 --i" "~ pass/fall and the LPF and the HPF designations, respectively. 6-5.7 The recorded pulfing forces at the tool tips shall be the reported forces requtred by 3-2.5.

FLare 6-3.2 Test fixture to determine exteMion and retraction 6-6 Spreading Force Sudden Pressure Loss Test. forces of ram~ 6-6.1 Tool test specimens shall be p.laced in the test fixture exactly 6-3.2.1 The test points shall be the existing holes in the tool for as for the spreading force teat specified in Section 6-2 or Section 6- pulling attachments. 3, as applicable for the specific tool test specimen. Tool test specimens shall be set at the HSF position and shall be subjected 6-3.2.2 Where there are no pulling attachment holes in the tool, to an external load equal to the greatest spreading force measured in the r~pective spreading force test. holes shall be made for tile purposes of conducting this test. dk 6-~3 The ram tool test specimen shah be operated at the rated 6.6.2 The prem~iy hose supplying the tool test specimen system hydraulic pressure of the tool. shall then be {~l'g~rmec'ted from the tool to simulate a sudden premure !~y creep of the too? test specimen shall be 6-3.4 The spreading force exerted by the ram shall be measured and recorded atthree uniformly spaced intervals that range from fully closed to 95 percent of fully open. gP'the tool~ecamen is not equipped with a creep shallJ~measured at 9 minutes. 6-3.5 The recorded spreading forces shall be reviewed to determine pass/fail. Any recorded spreading force less than 8900 ~l~the tool test specimen is equipped with a control. N (2000 Ib0 shall constitute failure. the ~hall be set at each settingdunng the test. The control ~e~get for $ minutes at fully open, 3 minutes at fully 6~.6 The recorded spreading forces shall be reviewed to [iti'tinutes at neutral, . The creep shall be measured at determine the LSF and the HSF designations, respectively. . 6-3.7 The recorded pulling forces at the tool tips shall be ~ ~. ~measured creep shall be evaluated to determine reported forces required by 3-2.5. Any creep that exceeds the requirement shall constitute 6-4 Spreader Tool Pulling Force Test. ¢~-7 Pelting Force Sudden Pressure Loss Test. 6-4.1 The polling forces of tool test specimens sha :m rV t using• the tips normally supplied to.the purch~~ 3~. r. 6-7.! Tool test specimens shall be placed in tile test fixture exactly as for the pulling force test specified in section 6-4 or Section 6-5. 6-4.2 A test fixture shall be provided that~g~ws thl ~ i " as applicable for the specific too! test specimen. Tool test specimen to move through its full ope~l, specimens shall be set at the HPF position and shall be subjected to an external load equal to the greatest pulling force measured in 6-4.3 Tile test fixture shall be equippeda~with ~rce- the respective pulling force test. measuring device, with a minimum accuracy of ~ nt of the total scale reading, to record the forces developed. 6-7.2 The pressure supply hose supplying the tool test specimen 4 shall then be disconnected from the tool to simulate a sudden 6.4.4 The general test setup shall be as shown in Figure 6-2.4A or pressure loss, and any creep of the tool test specimen shall be Figure 6.2.4B, as applicable. Equivalent test setups that use the measured. same concept shal/be permitted. 6-7.3 The tool test specimen control shall be set at each setting 6-4.5 The test points shall be the standard production pulling during the test. Thecontroi se~ting shall be set for $ minutes at attachment points on the HRT. fully open, 3 minutes at fully dosed, and ~ minutes at neutral. Tile 6-4.6 The tool test specimenshall be operated at tile rated system creep shall be measured at 9 minutes. hydraulic pressure of tile tool. 6-7.4 The measured creep shall be evaluated to determine 6-4.7 The puliing force exerted by the tool test specimen shall be pass/fail. Any creep that exceeds the requirement at 9 minutes measured and recorded at 10 uniformly spaced intervals from fully shall constitute failure. open to 95 percent of fully closed. 6-8 Dynamic Endurance Test. 6.4.8 The reported pulling forces at the tool tips shall be reviewed to determine pass/fail and the LPF and the HPF designations, 6-8.1 A test fixture shall be ~3rovided that allows the tool test respectively. specimen to move through tts full operational cycle.

6-4.9 The recorded pulling forces shall be the reported forces 6-8.2 The test fixture shallbe equipped with a calibrated fgrce- required by. 3-2.5. measuring device, with a minimum accuracy of :t-0.5 percent of the total scale reading, to record the forces developed. 6-5 Ram Tool PuLing Force Test. 6-5.1 A test fixture shall be provided. The test fixture shall be 6-8.3 The general test setup shall be as shown in Figure 6-2.4A or equipped witi1 a calibrated force-measuring device, with a Figure 6-2.4B, as applicable. Equivalent test setups that use the minimum accuracy of £'0.Spercent of the total scale reading, to same concept shall be permitted. record the forces developed. " 6-8.4 Cooling of tile hydraulic fluid shall be permitted during this 6-5.2 The general test setup shall be as shown in Figure 6-3.2. test. Equivalent test setups that use the same concept shall be permitted. 6-8.5 The tool test specimens for spreading and pulling shall under.~o 1000 continuous operational cycles while under a 6-5.3 The test points shall be the standard production pulling spreading load equal to 80 percent of the LSF at3d while under a attachment points on the HRT. pulling load equal to 80 percent of the LPF, as defined in 5-1~1.4, 5-1.1.5, 5-1.2.5, 5-1.2.6, 5-1.3.6, or 5-1.3.7, as applicable for the 6-5.4 The ram tool testspecimen shall be operated at the rated specific tool test specimen. • system hydraulic pressure of the tool. 6-8.5.1 A pause in the continuous operational cycles for lubrication shall be permitted. 539 NFPA 1936 1 A99 ROP

6-8.5.2 No interruption(s) of the continuous operational cycles 6-10.5.2 The tool test specimen shall be examined and operated t() for maintenance, other than as allowed by 6-8.5.1, shall be determine pass/fail. The inability of a tool to produce the HSF <,~ permitted. HPF, or both, as applicable, shall constitute failure. 6-10.6 For cutters, the tool test specimen shall then be evaluated 6-8.6 The samples shall then be placed in die same test fixture as in accordance with Section 6-14, Cutter Integrity q'est. for the load test specified in Section 6-2 or Section 6-3, as applicable for the specific tool test specimen. The tool test 6-10.6.1 Tile tool test specimen shall sustain the maximum load specimens shall be subjected to a test load equal to 110 percent of that can be imparted from the force generated by the hydraulic the HSF of the specific tool. Where the tool also pulls, the tool cylinder, and the cutter shall operate and cut. test specimen shall also be subjected to a test load equal to 110 percent of the HPF of the specific tool. 6-10o6.2 For each cut, the cutter shall completely sever the material in a single continuous motion. 6-8.7 The pressure supply hose supplying the tool test specimen shall then be disconnected from the tool to simulate a sudden 6-11 Safety Relief Device Test. pressure loss, and any creep of the tool test specimen shall be measured. 6-11.1 Tile pressure and return lines shall be connected to tile tool, and file return line from ttle tool shall be blocked. 6-8.7.1 Where the tool test specimen is not equipped with a control, tile creep shall be measured at 9 minutes. 6-11.2 The power ~it shall be activated and the tool shall be operated with t~'~., rod extending for 15 seconds to dae rated 6-8.7.2 Where file tool test specimen is equipped with a control, system hydrau~i~ressu~e. the control stlall be set at each setting during the test. The control :.:::. "-:~:.:.s~!:;. setting shall be set for $ minutes at fully open, $ minutes at fully 6-11.5 For~read:~ii.rams, and combination tools, the return line closed and $ minutes at neutral. Tile creep shall be measured at shall th~-b~Jnblo~.and the tool shall be tested as specified in 9 minutes. Sectl~.~.'-'~preadin~'~#~ Sudden Pressure Loss Test. Testing to ~'fio~,.6-8 shall bep~itted to be performed only once to 6-8.8 The measured creep shall be evaluated to determine e~.:.~te ~l Sections ~ and 6-11. pass/fail. Any creep that exceeds the requirement at 9 minutes "::::" "!~'!~: shall constitute failure. 6-11.4"s~.~.s'.~.~.spreaders, rams, and comblnadon tools, pass/fall shall .. be dete~d as specified in 6-6.3. 6-9 Overload Test. "?-:-'~i'~i:~:-~•:::~.-:f~:~.:...... "~::",:.. . . "-'.~i"~:-'-'.~:i!i~'~-.~..5.For:~tters, the return hne shall then be unblocked and tile 6-9.1 While the tool test specimen is still in the test fixture used for % "~~be operated for five complete operational cycles to the force test specified in Section 6-2 or Section 6-3, as applicable "~ii:: .#ted"~em hydraulic pressure. for the specific tool test specimen, a test pressure equal t~:.. ::i~i!i!: '¢ percent of the rated system hydraulic pressure shall be~lied:~ ":i~:.fi-~.:.l.6For cutters, pass/fail shall be determined in accordaDce 1 minute. .~.:iii:'..':...... ii~"i...... ".".]~l 5-1.4.5. • . "", ~'i~':.-....~:"""~-:~.~:~.~'~.~..>2.';.... 6-9.2 For spreader tool or combmauon tool test spectmt~le '*:~i~?..~?-:::"6-12 Ram Bead Test. test pressure shall be applied to file tool at the:.tiit-~, aridly/~ producing tile HSF as determined in 5-1.1.4~'~.,tool'~%:..:,-.::~::s: 6-12.1 The ram tool test specimen shall be tested at 95 percent of also rated for piffling, tile test pressure sh~~the t~" the full travel distance as shown in Figure 6-12.1. at the tip separation producing the HPF,~.~:'..:~ermined |~5-I.ES.

6-9.$ For ram tool test specimens, the test ~':"~ shall:~e ~1 .~[ applied to the toot at the tip separation pr~e..~SF as ~1 81 determined in 5-1.2.5. Where the ram tool is also ~'~.'.~" for ~h m [ ~| -r~ pulling, tile test pressure shall be applied to tile tod::'at the tip ~]l Ill * a ~.. r----- I 1-,1, separation producing the HPF as determined in 5-1.2.6o "-~ " L?'"I -

6-9.4 The test results shall be evaluated and the tool test specimen ~o~comoasu~lng device (oowtons~ shall be examined and operated to determine pass/fail. The inability of a tool to produce the HSF or HPF, or both, as applicable, shall constitute failure. The inability of a tool to be fully operational from fully open to fully closed to fully open shall Figure 6-12.1 Rod-buckling test for rams. constm~te failure. 6-12.2 An off-center load of 125 percent of the rated system 6-10 Deadman Control Device Endurance Test. hydraulic pressure shall be applied to the ram while the ram is extended to 95 percent of its stroke. The load shall be applied at a 6-10.1 The deadman control on the tool test specimen shall he point not more than 13 mm (1/2 in.) from the furthermost edge subjected to a 5000-cycle endurance test at no load. of the gripping surfaces of the feet.

6-10.2 A cycle for this test shall be the activation of the control for 6-12.3 The tool test specimen shall be examined for leakage to opening and closing file tool test specimen and its release, determine pass/fail. Any leakage shall constitute failure. allowing the control to return to neutral. 6-12.4 The tool test specimen shall be operated to determine 6-10.3 Where all de'adman controls on dae tool test specimen are pass/fail. The inability of a tool to produce tile HSF or HPF. or identic,-d, a single test with one tool shall be conducted. However, both, as applicable, shall constitute failure. each different type of deadman control shall be tested separately. 6-15 Cutting Test. 6-10.4 Following the 5000 cycles, the deadman control shall be evaluated to determine that it has automatically returned to the 6-13.1 Tile tool test specimen shall be operated to cut 12 pieces of neutral position. the largest size material, indicated by the highest numerical performance Level, that it is capable of cutting for each material 6-10.5 For spreaders, rams, and combination tools, file tool test Category in Figure 6-13.1. specimen shall then be evaluated in accordance with Section 6-6, Spreading Force Sudden Pressure Loss Test.

6-10.5.1 Tile measured creep shall be evaluated to determine pass/fail. Any creep that exceeds the requirement at 9 minutes shall constitute failure.

540 NFPA 19"36 ~ A99 ROP

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6-13.2 Each t0ol test specimen shall use only one set of]~[~ for TM 6-15.1 The power unit test specimen shah be suspended in an upright orientation over a 25-ram (l-in.) thick solid steel plate. 6-15.3 Cutting shall be permitted to be t: tea, 6-I[;.2 The power unit test specimenshall be dropped a distance the blades. of 6'20 mm (2 ft) onto the steel plate. 6-13.4 The minimum total number of qualifi ed for 6-1[;.3 The power unit test specimen shall then be connected to i, certification shall be 60; that is 12 cuts at the rsmn~ ~rfmCiT race tool thatit is designated to be used with, and shall power the tool Level for a single material Category and repeated p~lnatefial through five complete operational cycles of the tool. Categories. The performance Level shall be the sa for all 12 cuts of a single material Category, but shall be penn itted to be a 6-1[;.4 The rated system hydraulic pressure of the tool that is different performance Level for each material Category. achieved while being powered by the power unit test specimen during each of the five cycles shall be recorded tO determine 6-15~; Each cut shall belobaerved to determine ~ the cutter pass/fail. completely severs the material in a single continuous motiob to verify W~s/falL 6-16 Noise Test.

6-15.6 The number of pieces of material that are cut shall be 6-16.1 The test procedure shall be in accordance with ANSI tabulated to determine pass/faiL S12.36, Standard Suroe3 M~thods for the Deternd.nation of Sound Pressure Levels of Noise Sour~s. 6-15.7 The performance Level at which the cutter cuts each material Category shall be recorded and reported in order to 6-16.2 The noise produced by the power unit test specimens shall determine the Level Rating for the cutter. be measured at a distance of 4 m (15 ft) from the power unit. 6-13~; The inability of a cutter to cut through the materials at a 6-|6.$ The noise production shall be recorded and evaluated to minimum of performance Level 1 in each of the five material determine pass/fail. Categories shall consthute failure of the cutter. 6-17 Incline Operational Test. 6-14 Cutmr Integrity Test. 6-17.1 The power unit test specimen shall be tested while 6-14.1 The tool test specimen shall be operated in accordance powering a rescue tool with the largest differential oil volume that with the manufacturer's instructions. is capable of being used with the system. The rescue tool used in this test shall be designated to be used in conjunction with the. 6-14.2 The cutters of the tool test specimen shah be pressurized to power unit test specimen. 1.5 times the rated s~stem hydraulic pressure and caused to cut into a steel rod that is beyond the cutter's cutting capacity for 1 6-17,2 The power unit test specimen shall be inclined to a 15-' minute. d'egree angle in one of the four horizontal axial directions. 6-14.3 Following the attempted cut, the cutters shall be operated 6-17.3 The power unit test specimen shall then power the tool for a single cut of each material Category at the performance Level through a single operational cycle to the tool's rated system for which the cutter is rated. Catting shall be permitted to be hydraufic pressure. performed at any area of the blades. 6-17.4 The rated system hydraulic pressure that is achieved shall 6-14.4 The cutting process shall be evaluated to determine be recorded and evaluated to det~mine ly'-~s/fall. pass/fail. 6.-1[; Impact Reslstance Tea.

541 NFPA 1936 --.499 ROP

6-17.5 The power unit test specimen shall fllen be inclined to a 15- 6-22 Directional Valve Endurance Test. degree angle in the second, d~rd, and fourth horizontal axial directions. 6-22.1 The directional valve(s) of the power unit test specimen 6-17.6 The power unit test specimen shall then power the tool to hydraulic pump shall be subjected to a 5000-cycle endurance test. the tool's rated system hydraulic pressure through an additional single operational Cycle for each additional 15-degree horizontal 6-22.2 Following the 5000 test cycles, the directional valve(s) shall axial direction. be pressurized to 110 percent of the maximum operating pressure 6-17.'/ The rated system hydraulic pressure that is achieved in each 6-22.3 The directionaLwalve(s) shall be observed for operation of the additional 15-degree horizontal axial directions shall be and leakage to determine pass/faiL recorded and evaluated to determine pass/fail. 6-25 Remote Valve Block Endurance Test. 6-18 Power Unit Pressure Test. 6-25.1 Remote valve blocks of accessory test specimens shall be 6-18.1 Power unit test specimens shall be tested on a level surface, subjected to a 5000-cycle endurance test. and die system pressure shall be monitored by a gauge. 6-25.2 Following the 5000 test cycles, the remote valve blocks shall 6-18.2 Power unit test specimens shall be operated at the be pressurized to 110 percent of the maximum operating pressure. maximum system pressure designated for the specific power unit. The maximum system operating pressure shall be maintained for 1 6-23.$ The remot~Ldve blocks shall be observed for leakage to minute. determine pasf.~..'~.

6-18.$ During die l-minute test specified in 6-18.2, the pressure 6-I[4 Hose~~urance Test. gauge shall be observed for any pressure fluctuation to determine pass/fail. 6-24.1 ..~'~el tes~ cimens shall . be sub'ected'J to a. 5000-cycle. end~ One ~ all cons,st of one revolunon m each 6-19 Power Unit Pressure Relief Test. dir~d~ .

6-19.1 The safety valve of die power unit test specimen shall be set • 2~t~e 5000 test cycles, the rotary seal on file hose reel at a rated system hydraulic pressure that is safe for the system. test ~en be pressurized to 110 percent of the maximum rated it ~re. 6-19.2 Power unit test specimens shall be tested on a level surface, and the system pressure shall be monitored by a gauge. "" ~u'y seal shall be observed for leakage to determine

6-19.$ The system pressure of the power unit test speom~ be raised until the pressure relief device operates. J tits t~ se~• e~ ,blyProof Pressure Test.

• ~.1 The hose assembly shall be hydrostatic tested to 150 percent 6-19.4 The pressure at which the pressure relief de L ~f the rated system hydraulic pressure. shall be recorded for each of the 10 test cycles. 6-25.2 The test pressure shall be maintained for 1 minute, +5 6-19.5 The recorded pressures at which.o~o~"~~ ~.~ seconds/-O seconds, and then released. This procedure shall be operates shall be evaluated to determinethe ~¢.~:. performed twice in a f-minute period.

6-20 Power Unit Dump Valve Test. 6-25.3 The hose assembly shall be observed during and after the pressurization to determine pass/fail. 6.20.1 The dump valve of the power unit test sp. e "hallbe tested at die maximum operating flow of the pl 'er. Chapter 7 Referenced Publications 6-20.2 Power unit test specimens shall be tested on a level surface 7-1 The following documents or portions thereof are referenced with the supply hose connected to a toot that is designated to be within this standard as mandatory requirements and shall be used with the power unit test specimen. The supply hose shall considered part of the requirements of this standard. The edition then be pressurized. indicated for each referenced mandatory document is die curre,ll edidon as of the date of die NFPA issuance of this standard. Some 6-20.3 While the dump waive of the power unit test specimen is of these mandatory documents might also be referenced in dlis activated (open), the hose to the tool shall be disconnected. The standard for specific informational purposes and, therefore, are system slhall he repressurized and then dumped again. also listed in Appendix A.

6-20.4 The hose shall then he reconnected. The reconnection 7-1.1 NFPA Publicatiotm. National Fire Protection Association, shall be possible without causing pressurization in the couplers or 1 Batterymarch Park, P. O. Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02269-9101. other related problems. NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 1996 edition. 6-20.5 The disconnection and reconnecdou of the hose shall he evaluated to determine pass/fall. NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensemble for Structural Fire Fighting, 1997 edition. 6-20.6 The tool shall operate normally after the hose have been reconnected. 7-1.2 ANSI Publication. American National Standards Institute 11 West 42nd Street, lSth floor, NewYork. NY 10056. 6-21 Power Unit Endurance Test. ANSI $12.$6, Standard Survey Methods for the Dewrminatwn of Sound 6-21.1 Power unit test specimens shall be tested on a level surface, Pressure Levels of Noise Sources, 1990 edition. .and the system pressure shall be monitored by a gauge. 7-1.$ UL Publication. Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 6-21.2 The power unit test specimen shall be pressurized to die Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60069. maximum operating pressure and shall be held at the maximum operating pressure for 20 seconds. The pressure shall then be UL 969, Standard for Marking and Labeling Systems, 1995. released for 20 seconds. The duration of the test shall comprise 100 20-second pressurized/20-second nonpressurized cycles° Appendix A Explanatory Material 6-21.$ A pause shall be permitted as required for refilling the fuel Appendix A is not a part of the requirements of this NFPA document tank. but is included for informational pu~Ooses on~3. This appendix contains explanatory, material numbered to correspond with the applicable text 6-21.4 The power unit test specimen shall be observed durin~ and paragraphs. immediately after completion of the test for leaks or malfunction to determine pass/falL A-I.$ Approved. The National Fire Protection Association does not approve, inspect, or certify any installations, procedures, 542 NFPA 1936 ~ A99 ROP equipment, or materials; nor does it approve or evaluate testing safety certification program would be deficient without these laboratories. In determining the acceptability of installations, contractual provisions and the administrative means to back them jPurOCedures, equipment, or materials, the authority llaving up. risdiction may base acceptance on compliance with NFPA or other appropriate standards. In the absence of such standards, A-~-'/.4 Investigative procedures are important elements of an said authority may require evidence of proper installation, effective and meaningful product safety certification program. A procedure, or use. The authority havingjurlsdiction may also preliminary review should be carried out on products submitted to refer to tile listings or labeling practices of an organization that is tile agency before any major testing is undertaken. concerned with product evaluations and is thus in a position to determine compliance with appropriate standards for the current A-2-9.7 Such inspections should include, in most instances, prodoction of listed items. witnessing of production tests. In the case of certain products, the certification organization inspectors should select samples from A-I-3 Authority Having Jurisdiction. Tile phrase "authority having the production ilne and should submit them to the main jnrisdiction" is used in NFPA documents in a broad manner, since laboratory for countercl~eck testing. In the case of other productS, jurisdictions and approval agencies vary, as do their it can be desirable to purchase samples in the open market for test responsibilities. Where public safety is primary, the authority purposes. ilavingjurisdicdon may be a federal, state, local, or other regional department or individual such as a fire chief; fire marshal; chief of A-'~-4.1 For further information and guidance on recall programs a fire prevention bureau, labor department, or bealth department; see Title 21, Code o~ederal Regulations, Part 7. Subpart C (21 CFR building official; electrical inspector; or others having statutory 7, Subpart C). ~:::~i":'i:i-~!ii::iiii:.. authority. For insurance purposes, an insurance inspection department, rating bureau, or other insurance company A-4-1ol.7 D~.::can be provided to keep dirt out ot tile representative may be tile authority having jurisdiction. In many couplings ~W.:::.- "::;~:,.:'~ii~, circumstances, tile property owner or his or her designated agent ..#i~..'.:.:"% "::i~i~.:. assumes the role of tile authority having jurisdiction; at A-4-1~'7"'~,~/~:'caps crx~iil~::~ovided to keep dirt out ot the government installations, tile commanding officer or departmental co u.~mg .~. i?:ii::ii::" official may be tile authority having jurisdiction. ~:~ii~::.. %-~:.. ~:::: A242:{-"~:~i]~I~. caps carl be provided to keep dirt OUt Of the A-I-3 Listed. The means for identifying listed equipment may vary couph~. for each organization concerned with product evaluation; some . ~@~!::.. ~. organizations do not recognize equipment as listed unless it is also %~'..-:.~.-..~.:..A-4-1.3.1:~6~"example, if the cutter succeeds in cutting 12 labeled. Tbe authority bavingjurisdlction should utilize the system ::":~.:.'~':::":':':-~i~i~..¢£.¢seaci~ 3/4-in. diameter round bar (performance Level 4 ot employed by tile listing organization to idenufy a hsted product. "~i-- ~i!~tegory A), 3/8-in. x 3-in. fiat bar (pertormance Leve~ a ,} i a wl.~ ~,1~,;~1 W,.~ r}..... ,;.~ a .... ;~,;.~ t~m~a~ ...~ :!~'~f ~al Category B), 2-in. diameter round pipe (performance ~'"time ...... to time, has received complaints that certain prod.~#~" ...... P':'~:::"~'~'~" mi~.~ "::~:~""~ii::~.,...... :~Le el'6 of mater'al Category C) ' 1 1/2 "in " x 12 -in " square" tube be carrying labels falsely identifying them as complia.o.~th an..#~...... ::.. i::i::~'erformance Level 5 of material Category D), and 1 1/2-in. × 3/8- NFPA standard. ::::" "%~i~.:.'i:-::.:::f'::~:':'::~%~ii~?~::::~lii':::'in.angle iron (performance Level 7 of material Category E), tile ":-':.:i:i-:i::.. "::%':'::::: cutter would receive a Level Rating expressed ,as followsl NFPA advises those purchasing hydraulic res$~i~.syst~.r hydraulic rescue tools to be aware of the foll.~"~n~f"-:'!.:.:iii-i-~::.. '::i~!:.i~!ii::.-.:::Y A4/B6/C6/D5/E7

For hydraulic rescue tool systems or h~.i~c rescue ~.t.s to:;;.... A-4-1.4.7 Dust caps can be provided to keep dirt out of the meet the requirements of NFPA 1936, S'[hng~!~.n tlydrat:..~ couplings. Powered Rescue Tools. they must be certified by"~ii~depe~em third-party certification organization. In addltloif~i~.~uct must &-4-1.4.12.'~ For exmnple, if the cutter succeeds in cutting 12 carr~ the label, symbol, or other identifying mark of tha'~'i~fi"':"-cation pieces each of 3/4qn. diameter round bar (performance Level 4 of orgamzation, nlaterial Category A), 3/8-in. x 3-in. flat bar (performance Level 6 Any hydraulic rescue tool system or hydraulic rescue ~oo~ of material Category B), 2-in. diameter round pipe (performance that does not bear the mark of an independent, third-party Level 6 of material C~ategory C), I l/2-in. × 12-in square tube certification organization is NOT COMPLIANT with NFPA 1936, even if the product label states that the ~ten~ is (performance Level 5 of material Category D}, and 1 l/2-in × $/8- compliant! in. angle iron (performance Level 7 of mareria~ Category E). the cutter would receive a Level Rating expressed as follows For furtber information about certification and product labeling, Chapters 2 and 3 of NFPA 1936 should be referenced. Also, the A4/B6/C6/DS/E7 definitions for certification/certified, labeled, and listed in Section 1-$ should be reviewed. A-4-2.4 The external mechanical loads that can significantly reduce hose life include excessive flexing, twisting, kinking, tensile Third-pa~y certification is an important means of ensuring the or side loads, bend radius, and vibration. The manufacuirer quality of hydraulic rescue tool systems or hydraulic rescue tools. should consider the use of swivel-type fittings or adapters to ensure To be certain that an item is properly certified, labeled, and listed, that the hose is not twisted during use or storage. NFPA recommends that prospective purchasers require appropriate evidence of certification for the specific product arid A-5-1.3.4.2 The 60 qualified cuts are the minimum total where 12 model from the manufacturer before purchasing. Prospective cuts are made for a single numerical performance Level in each of purchasers should also contact the certification organizations and 5 material Categories. request copies of the certification organization's list of certified products to tile appropriate NFPA standard. This listing is a A-5-1.3.4.4 For example, if the cutter succeeds in cutting 12 pieces requirement of third-party certification by dais standard and is a each of 3/4-in. diameter round bar (performance Level 4 of service performed by the certification organization. material Category A), 3/8-in. x 3-in. fiat bar (performance Level 6 A-2-2.1 The certification organization should have a sufficient of material Category B), 2-in. diameter round pipe (performance breadth of interest and activity so that the loss or award of a specific business contract would not be a determining factor in tile Level 6 of material Category C), 1 1/2-in. x 12-in. square tube financial well-being of the agency. (performance Level 5 of material Category D), and 1 1/2-in. × 3/8- in. angle iron (performance Level 7 of material Category E), the A-2-2.3 The contractual provisions covering certification programs cutter would receive a Level Rating expressed as follows', should contain clauses advising the manufacturer that, if requirements change, the product should be brought into A4/B6/C6/DS/E7 compliance with the new requirements by a stated effective date through a compliance review program involving all currently listed A-5-1.4.2.2 The 60 qualified cuts are the minimum total where 12 products. cuts are made for a single numerical performance Level in each of five material Categories. Without these clauses, certifiers would not be able to move quickly to protect their names, marks, or reputations. A product 543 NFPA 1936 ~ A99 ROP

A-5-1.4.2.4 For example, if the cutter succeeds in cutting 12 pieces Appendix B Referenced Publications each of 3/4-in. diameter round bar (performance Level 4 of material C~ategory A), 3/8-in. x 3-in. flat bar (performance Level 6 B-I The following documents or portions thereof are referenced of material Category B), 2-1n. diameter round pipe (performance within this standard for informational purposes only and are thus Levej 6 of material C~tegory C), 1 1/2-in. × 12-in. square tube not considered part of the requirements of tiffs standard unless also listed in Chapter 7. The edition indi'~tted here for each (performance Level 5 of material Category D), and 1 1/2-1n. x 3/lq- reference is the current edition .3.s of the date of the NFPA tssuam.t m. angle iron (performance Level 7 of material Category E), dae of this standard. cutter would receive a Level Rating expressed as follows: B-I.I U.S. Government Publication. U.S. (;overnment Pru,tiHg A4/B6/C6/DS/E7 Office. Washington, DC.

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