FLASSMER RR 4.2, Operator'S Handbook Manual

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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 2
Contents Page
1. Introduction .............................................................................................. 4
2. Brief construction description ................................................................... 5
3. Operation of Boat...................................................................................... 7
3.1 Lowering of the rescue boat ................................................................ 7
3.2 Other operating situations .................................................................. 16
3.2.1 Lowering from a vessel moving ahead ......................................... 16
3.2.2 Lowering into seaway ................................................................... 16
3.2.3 Towing .......................................................................................... 16
3.2.4 Righting of capsized boat ............................................................. 17
3.2.5 Rescue of floating persons ........................................................... 17
4. Recovery .................................................................................................. 18
5. Operation of Equipment ........................................................................... 21
5.1 Engine plant ........................................................................................ 21
5.1.1 Outboard engine ............................................................................ 21
5.1.2 Discription of the engine plant ...................................................... 23
5.2 Electric plant ....................................................................................... 24
5.3 Rudder plant ....................................................................................... 25
5.4 Bailing ................................................................................................. 25
5.5 Lights .................................................................................................. 26
5.6 Fuel ..................................................................................................... 26
5.7 Rowing ................................................................................................ 26
6. Outfit and loose equipment ...................................................................... 27