Reflex Marine FROG-6 HC6-01 620, User Manual

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User Manual FROG-6
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3.3 Operating Parameters - Additional Factors
Note 1: It is emphasised that users must not rely on these recommendations alone. Persons best placed to judge
the risk of specific transfers are the onsite personnel that have experience of the local conditions and
equipment to be used. All factors must be evaluated together in their pre-transfer risk assessment.
Note 2:
Crews must conduct dry runs without passengers if there are any concerns about conditions to help assess
risk of transfer.
Table 2: Other Operating Parameters
Parameter Recommendation
Wind Speed 40 knot (equivalent to 20 m/s).
The FROG-6 is very stable in high wind.
Limiting factor is usually crane operability or control of load.
Visibility Crane Operator should have a clear view of the pickup and set down
areas.
Vessel Motion / FROG-6
Stability Pitch 10⁰, Roll 10⁰. (FROG -6 stable up to 35⁰ for a load of 1-6
Passengers. In static test).
Vessel Station-Keeping Able to maintain position within a 5 m (15 ft) radius.
If a high risk of the vessel losing position exists, recommend
disconnecting FROG-6 for passenger embarkation.
Landing Area Clear of obstructions, protrusions, trip and fall hazards.
Landing Area – Ice / Spills Ice and spills must be cleaned from landing area prior to transfer.
Landing Area on Vessel The FROG is 2410 mm x 2758 mm and RML recommends keeping
ample space around the unit for embarkation/disembarkation (1m
entry and exit path). Operators should take into consideration sea
state, weather, vessel station keeping. A risk assessment should be
carried out by the operator but a clear space of 6.4 m x 6.4 m (21 ft x
21 ft) is preferable.
Landing Area on
Installation
Recommended minimum 4.25 m x 4.25 m clear space (14 ft x 14 ft)
based on + 1 m entry and exit path all-round the FROG-6.
Crane Operator
Experience
Briefing video within 1 month.
Local authority requirements for personnel transfer must be adhered
to.
Deck Crew Experience Briefing video within 1 month.
Passenger Training Briefing video within 1 month.
Communications Radio communication must be established between the Crane
Operator and the vessel Deck Crew and Master.
Crane Construction Crane must be certified for lifting personnel and properly maintained.
Operating Temperature Standard HC6-01 (620) Units: +50 deg C to -20 deg C.
Low Temperature HC6-01 (640) Units: +50 deg C to -40 deg C
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