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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 

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5. Operation of Equipment: 

5.1 Engine plant  

5.1.1 Outboard engine

 

 

For rescue boats from 15 HP to 30 HP: 

These boats are equipped with hand start outboard 
engine with tiller steering (Fig. 9). 

Engine starting: 

!

 Ensure fuel hose is connected to the outboard 

engine. The arrow of the pump fuel ball must 
showing to the outboard engine. 

!

 Loose ventilation screw at the fuel tank. 

!

 Push pump fuel ball to get fuel into the carburettor. 

!

 Ensure engine gear is in neutral position 

!

 Pull out choke (only on cold conditions) 

!

 Pull the starter rope. 

!

 

Push in choke (if engine is starting)

 

Engine stopping:

 

!

 

Slow engine down to idle.

 

!

 

Ensure engine gear is in neutral position

 

!

 

Push stop button until engine stops

 

 

Fig. 9 

For rescue boats from 40 HP to 60 HP: 

These boats are equipped with hand start outboard 
engine with tiller steering and electric starter (Fig. 10) 

Engine starting: 

!

 Ensure fuel hose is connected to the outboard 

engine. The arrow of the pump fuel ball must 
showing to the outboard engine. 

!

 Loose ventilation screw at the fuel tank. 

!

 Push pump fuel ball to get fuel into the carburettor. 

!

 Ensure engine gear is in neutral position. 

!

 Turn Key to the “on” position. 

!

 Pull out choke (only on cold conditions). 

!

 Turn Key to the start position. 

!

 Push in choke (if engine is starting).

 

Engine stopping: 

!

 Move engine gear to the neutral position. 

!

 Turn Key to “OFF” position. 

 

Fig. 10 

 
 

 

Important: 

!

 After outboard engine has stopped, tight the ventilation 

screw at the fuel tank 

!

 Disconnect fuel hose from engine 

 

Summary of Contents for RR 4.2

Page 1: ...for Fassmer Rescueboat Type RR 4 2 40 0420 019 01 01 0 Fr Fassmer GmbH Co KG Industriestr 2 D 27804 Berne Germany Phone 49 0 4406 942 0 Fax 49 0 4406 942 100 Email info fassmer de Internet www fassmer...

Page 2: ...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 Rec...

Page 3: ...every recovery of the boat into the davit 31 9 2 MONTHLY 32 9 3 3 MONTHLY 33 10 Servicing inspection overhaul and testing by Fassmer certified service engineer 35 10 1 ANNUAL THOROUGH EXAMINATION 35...

Page 4: ...l should help you accomplish this In the case of further questions please forward your request to Fr Fassmer GmbH Co KG Industriestr 2 D 27804 Berne Germany Phone 49 0 4406 942 0 Fax 49 0 4406 942 100...

Page 5: ...gine and tiller steering They are sufficient for towing 25 person liferafts Speed with 2 persons app 13 to 18 knots and with 6 persons more than 6 knots A one point wire suspension is fitted as hoisti...

Page 6: ...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 6 Overall drawing RR 4 2 Fig 1 Overall drawing RR 4 2 Fig 2...

Page 7: ...sary to operate the boat To prevent lashings or gripes from getting entangled proper release should be checked before swinging out the davit 3 1 Lowering of the rescue boat The following description c...

Page 8: ...Check release handle 2 is secured with the safety pin 3 Check shackle bolt 4 is closed Fig 3a Fig 3b Caution Do not open the boat lashings or lower the rescue boat before checking the correct position...

Page 9: ...s given to the crewmen in the boat Ensure that fender skates are fitted on correct side and secured with rope down under the boat Prepare the davits lashings etc for lowering according to davit instru...

Page 10: ...ring Fig 5 Ensure fuel hose is connected to the outboard engine The arrow of the pump fuel ball must showing to the outboard engine Loose ventilation screw at the fuel tank Push pump fuel ball to get...

Page 11: ...must showing to the outboard engine Loose ventilation screw at the fuel tank Push pump fuel ball to get fuel into the carburettor Ensure engine gear is in neutral position Turn Key to the on position...

Page 12: ...alid if boat is equipped with fixed release hook of Fassmer Duplex type See instruction on the following pages WARNING On load release may result in death or serious injury due to dropping the rescue...

Page 13: ...t 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 wh...

Page 14: ...mer rescue boats Type RR 4 2 Document 40 0420 019 01 01 0 Art No 135897 Mod 0 Lange WZ 03 11 2006 14 Details for emergency release Removal of the safety glass 4 with crowbar 11 Opening the shackle bol...

Page 15: ...897 Mod 0 Lange WZ 03 11 2006 15 Painter release 12 Release Painter Fig 8 Pull the painter release wire 1 to release the painter fitting 2 Fig 8 Hold in red button when setting speed control lever to...

Page 16: ...important The following points can help in such a situation Lower davit wire so far until it is slack in the wave through This will prevent the hook snatching and shock loading the boat and davit As s...

Page 17: ...n water will not hurt during uprighting the boat Persons staying inside the boat during capsizing have to dive out below gunwale If the person inside the boat is injured or jammed give assistance to g...

Page 18: ...e handle with excessive force The Handle is blocked by an internal safety device 21 if the hook is not in the recovery position Hook up to 6 6t Check if hook 6 is closed arrow A to be at the notch on...

Page 19: ...sting wire For further details refer to the release hook manual instructions For rescue boats with fixed installed Fassmer release hook Catch the suspension link and push it into the fixed installed r...

Page 20: ...F SART etc Charging plug Reconnect charging cable if fitted Outboard engine to be flushed with fresh water and serviced according to engine instruction Tip DON T stop engine by STOP SWITCH after runni...

Page 21: ...ngine stopping Slow engine down to idle Ensure engine gear is in neutral position Push stop button until engine stops Fig 9 For rescue boats from 40 HP to 60 HP These boats are equipped with hand star...

Page 22: ...tton until engine runs 3 Engine stopping Depress the stop button until the engine stops 4 Switch to off position 2 Fig 11 Remark During sailing the boat the following alarm lights and sound might occu...

Page 23: ...r cooled diesel engine with reverse gear and propeller shafting is mounted The keel pipe cooling is situated in engine room area outside along the keel It is filled with anti freeze fluid for at least...

Page 24: ...he electric consumers If the electric start fails the outboard engine can be started manually The electric system is a 12 V DC For the wiring scheme refer to Rescue boat documentation Fig 13a Fig 13b...

Page 25: ...cue boats with more powerful outboard engines do have a remote steering from the steering stand Fig 17 Fig 16 Fig 17 5 4 Bailing Fassmer Rescue boats are self bailing The water inside the boat will dr...

Page 26: ...no 576423 GEL type Battery 12V 16Ah Fassmer Art no 109779 RESCUE BOAT SEARCHLIGHT SET WITH BATTERY Fassmer Art no 109682 Replace battery every 2 years Replaced Charged 2 Dellivered fully charged Batte...

Page 27: ...so to the picture in chapter 5 5 Lights Kompass Knicklicht cyalume light Clip A Compass is fixed installed on the gunwale beside helmsman Rescueboat without electric plant For compass lightning use a...

Page 28: ...ted to boat shape Fix the adjustment by welding 2nd stanchion to deck refer to boat support drawing On launching side a moveable bearing arm with attached lashing belt is fitted The belt has to run ov...

Page 29: ...g Equipment Most rescue boats are equipped with a one point suspension wire system This suspension wire system is tested and certified Therefore no modifications are allowed Fig 24 Fig 24 On special r...

Page 30: ...and monthly inspections and routine maintenance may be done by the crewmembers under direct supervision of a senior ship s officer in accordance with these instructions In case of annual service by Fa...

Page 31: ...ces acc to SOLAS Chapter III reg 20 6 1 Notes Rescue boat visual inspection SOLAS requirement ok not ok Start engine and idle it for about 5 min Engage propeller ahead and astern check engine circuits...

Page 32: ...MONTHLY INSPECTIONS acc to SOLAS Chapter III reg 20 7 in addition to above weekly inspections Notes Rescue boat MOB drill at least boat lowered and engine started SOLAS III 19 3 3 requirement ok not...

Page 33: ...service and fitting of a new label by an authorised workshop ok not ok Check expiry date of First aid kit IF EXPIRED Replace or arrange inspection by authorised institution ok not ok Open air case dra...

Page 34: ...is not broken ok not ok Inspect batteries if fitted see chapter X X ok not ok Test the battery switch if fitted CAUTION DO NOT SWITCH OFF WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING Only Inboard Diesel ok not ok Clean an...

Page 35: ...of chapter 7 regarding safety precautions service qualification level and reports and records are also valid for this chapter These annual thorough examination MUST be carried out acc to IMO MSC Circ...

Page 36: ...charged if fitted See Chapter 11 3 ok not ok Drain water from fuel tank If abnormal amount of water is in fuel check the reason and settle it ok not ok Check fuel lines for leakages and repair if leak...

Page 37: ...shall be carefully examined AFTER this test to detect any possible damages loose bolts cracks or other to the system Every damage has to be repaired by CERTIFIED service engineer Depending on amount...

Page 38: ...0 2 EVERY 2 YEARS applicable not applicable Note In addition to the annually thorough examinations the following items have to be checked serviced every two years Notes Replace stuffing box packing On...

Page 39: ...rder no 576283 ok not ok Replace position indicating light cover outside damaged by UV radiation ok not ok Replace main batteries use ORIGINAL GEL TYPE BATTERIES ONLY if fitted ok not ok Dynamic overl...

Page 40: ...he fully loaded boat sometimes maybe even higher This might cause undetectable damages in rescue boat GRP structures which might lead to later failure when in use with persons Also davit brake failure...

Page 41: ...ery ten years In addition to above annually and 2 Years and 5 Years thorough examinations Notes Replace all rope installed outside of boat lifelines fender cushion lashings etc ok not ok Replace fuel...

Page 42: ...Following defects in addition to notes in above check list have been eliminated parts were replaced This is to confirm that the rescue boat has been thorough examined and will be FIT FOR PURPOSE AFTE...

Page 43: ...ith a single pack clear varnish wood varnish after grinding without wax or polish it will be protected for a far longer time Orange based colours are particularly susceptible to sunlight therefore pai...

Page 44: ...keep the resin in fig 2 The polyester resin is to be mixed with 1 5 2 Cyclohexanonperoxid hardener The higher the percentage of the hardener and the higher the outside temperature is the faster the r...

Page 45: ...4 2 Document 40 0420 019 01 01 0 Art No 135897 Mod 0 Lange WZ 03 11 2006 45 1 Tools necessary for repair not part of lifeboat equipment 2 3 4 Iron wood or waxed paper sheet brush shears saw broach ham...

Page 46: ...or 1 50 with normal outboard engine oil first 10 h with 1 25 Outboard engine with Automixing automatic oil supply from separate tank at engine Unleaded gasoline Fuel recommendations inboard diesel en...

Page 47: ...oltage with dynamo or battery charger active 14 4 V Gasing voltage Excessive charging voltage Danger of damage and explosion through battery gasses When the engine is running the battery will be charg...

Page 48: ...emergency in which case they could be damaged or destroyed Onboard installation For further suspension eyes information refer to Chapter 10 1 Bring the boat under the davit crane and attach it accord...

Page 49: ...eyes have only to be used as shown with transportation bolt Transportation bolt also can be used for towing line or as mooring cleat max diameter for long link max 15 for transportation refer to hoist...

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