Operator’s Handbook for
Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2
Document 40.0420-019.01.01.0
Art. No. 135897
Mod. 0 Lange/WZ 03.11.2006
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Operation and releasing hook:
(Only valid if boat is equipped with fixed release hook of Fassmer Duplex type)
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Caution – Potentially Fatal:
Operation by Coxswain only
Faulty operation will drop the boat! Operation of release
system should only be carried out by the coxswain. Do not
enter, lower or hoist the boat before the correct positioning of
the hook, release bolt and release handle are checked.
Normal release:
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Turn the safety pin (1) and pull it out.
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If the red safety indication (10) has turned to green the boat is water-
borne and hydrostatic interlock (3) has unlocked the release handle (2).
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Operate the release handle (2) swiftly. This unlocks the hooks, but they
will open only under load.
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2
red green
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10
Caution:
Never operate the release handle with excessive force.
Damage to the release system could occur.
Emergency release: (detailed photos on next pages)
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Caution:
This operation drops the rescue boat and may kill you or
cause serious injury!
When using the emergency release it is possible to set the
hooks free under load when hanging in the davits or whilst
lowering. Use the release handle only when you are sure that
the boat is waterborne!
(see note)
If the hydrostatic interlock (3) does not unlock the release handle (2) the
hooks can alternatively be unlocked for emergency use in the following way:
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Ensure that the boat is waterborne
(see note)
.
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Remove safety glass (4) using the crowbar (11).
Note:
The crowbar is a red stanchion attached with a chain close to the
release box (26).
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Open the shackle bolt (5).
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Operate the release handle (2) swiftly. This unlocks the hooks
simultaneously, and if they are under load they will drop the boat
suddenly!
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2
5
red
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Note:
If for any reason it is NOT possible to lower the boat into the
water, the helmsman might decide based on his expertise to
operate the release as close to the water as possible. This
should only be done as a last resort after checking all
equipment and finding a mechanical problem or issue on with
the ship. Take into account that
already drops from low
heights (up to 1 m) might cause injuries or death. Drops
from more than 3 m will already seriously damage the
rescue boat!
