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Product Overview 

WAVE is a personnel carrier for standing passengers that offers impact protection, fall 
prevention and has floating and self-righting capabilities. This 4-person carrier is best suited 
for routine crew transfers, medical evacuations and as part of a contingency plan. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for WAVE4

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL REV 1 0 DOC 000481 1 Issue date 09 Nov 2017 Original Instructions ...

Page 2: ...ing considered the information provided in this document You should ensure that all safety measures are in place as required by relevant legislation and by good operational practice Appropriate training should be provided for all personnel involved in the use of this device Please see RML website for training courses that can be provided http www reflexmarine com supporting you training For the pu...

Page 3: ...Assembly Connection 14 3 6 Control of Lifting Assembly 15 3 7 Crew Instructions 16 3 8 Passenger Instructions 17 3 9 Stretcher Mode 18 3 10 Luggage 18 3 11 Accessories 19 3 12 PPE 20 3 13 Storage and Transport 21 4 Inspection Maintenance 22 4 1 Introduction 22 4 2 Definitions 22 4 3 Inspection Types 23 4 4 Data Plates 24 4 5 Inspection and Maintenance Schedule 25 4 6 Ultra High Usage 26 4 7 Load T...

Page 4: ...a personnel carrier for standing passengers that offers impact protection fall prevention and has floating and self righting capabilities This 4 person carrier is best suited for routine crew transfers medical evacuations and as part of a contingency plan ...

Page 5: ...SWL Main 1 850 kg 1874 lbs Main 2 850 kg 1874 lbs Wire Rope Lifting Assembly Safe Working Load 850 kg 1874 lbs Wire Rope 2 leg anti rotation wire rope Stability Horizontal 32 for a load of 1 4 passengers Submerged Self Righting Up to 180 inverted to the vertical position Materials Frame 316 Stainless steel A4 stainless fixings Central Columns Load Plate 316 Stainless Floor Grating GRP Buoyancy PE ...

Page 6: ...perations 2 3 User Pack Every WAVE comes with a User Pack that includes the following Certification pack User Briefing DVD Golden Rules DVD USB Stick North Sea Lifting Handbook Certification pack This includes but not limited to manufacturer s declaration of conformity all of the critical parts certificates load test certificates and the third party release note and checklist If any further certif...

Page 7: ...o an offshore or operating environment 2 6 Equipment held in stock If your WAVE unit is being held in stock prior to being put into service for the first time it is certified for use by the manufacturers declaration of conformity for 12 months from date of issue and would not require a thorough examination prior to being put into service However RML recommends that the equipment is visually inspec...

Page 8: ...properties of the feet Prior to First Use When placing stock items into service RML recommends the following inspections are conducted Type Transfer carriers Wire rope lifting assembly Replacement parts Load test Post load test visual inspection 2year old No 2year old Yes Report of thorough examination Yes Visual inspection Yes Yes Update certificates Yes Yes Stamp In service date on Data marking ...

Page 9: ... the maximum relative landing and pick up velocity between the load carrier and the deck A relative landing speed of 2 14m s has been validated in testing The calculated operational sea states detailed in Figure 2 are based on vertical impact speeds and bio mechanical considerations They reflect the ability to withstand such impacts with minimal risk of injury to the human body However there are m...

Page 10: ...Rev 1 0 10 keeping crew competence wind and visibility The operator should always refer to general guidelines on crane transfers operations to assess overall risks ...

Page 11: ...ormance limits of the capsule and the theoretical translation to significant wave height by EN13852 1 2013 However additional caution is recommended when working within this range as other risk factors are likely to increase An operation specific risk assessment is recommended prior operating within the extended range Contact Reflex Marine if you need assistance Outside operating Limit Not recomme...

Page 12: ...nding and pick up impacts is provided by the impact absorbing EVA foam feet and passengers adopting the recommended brace position Lateral impact protection Passengers are protected from lateral impacts by the stainless steel framework buoyancy panels and passenger restraints and grab handles provided Floatation Buoyancy panels ensure the carrier floats with in both four person passenger configura...

Page 13: ...meters 3 4 Crane Transfer Planning Tool RML has developed a planning tool that can be used to determine whether the conditions are suitable for transfers to take place The Crane Transfer Planning Tool can be found on the USB stick in your user pack or alternatively you can download a copy from our website Using the Crane Transfer Planning Tool There are three main sections that need to be complete...

Page 14: ...is made up of two legs attached to the carrier as shown 2 Each leg is connected to the lift plates with a safety bolt 3 Safety bolts are secured with a nut and split pin Two nylon washers between the lifting plates and wire rope termination prevent excessive movement of each leg ...

Page 15: ...ngs Parameter Recommendation Ideal lifting assembly length The recommended limits in this section are based on the use of the standard wire rope lifting assembly length of 6 m 20 ft Shorter lifting assemblies For the use of shorter lifting assemblies an additional risk assessment combined with dry runs should be performed to establish safe operational routines and weather conditions Using a shorte...

Page 16: ...ing assembly to crane hook Ensure positive lock is closed 2 Route lifting assembly into a safe position 3 Load luggage into Luggage basket 4 When safe signal to passengers to enter 5 Ensure lifting assembly and any taglines are clear from snagging hazard 6 Signal lift to crane operator Table 8 Transfer Instructions LANDING ORDER RESPONSIBLE ACTIVITY 1 Crane operator Land carrier on clear landing a...

Page 17: ... and move to safe area 2 Leading with one arm and shoulder step through vertical restraints 1 Under instruction from deck crew take position for entry ENTRY 3 During take off and landing keep legs apart and bend knees slightly 4 Bring second shoulder through restraint and grip handholds EXIT ...

Page 18: ...Light luggage may be loaded into the luggage basket Heavy luggage should be secured on grating under the luggage basket with appropriate fastening 1 Prepare stretcher straps loosening them and slide the stretcher into the WAVE head first 2 Secure the stretcher using the four stretcher straps provided 3 Each stretcher strap should be fed through a handle on the stretcher and then attached to the st...

Page 19: ...tection plate in the WAVE Basket Stretcher Essential for conducting emergency medical transfers RML supply a rigid stretcher that is compatible with the WAVE The stretcher slides on top of the luggage storage basket There are 4 straps that are used to secure the stretcher Protective Cover A silver reflective protective cover which is made of flame resistant fabric BS7837 and protects against degra...

Page 20: ...and hood Head Protection Make Petzl Model Vertex Best Description Comfortable helmet for work at height and rescue With its strong chinstrap the VERTEX BEST helmet sets the standard in head protection for workers at height Its unventilated shell protects against electrical hazards and molten metal splash Its six point textile suspension ensures maximum comfort and its CenterFit adjustment system a...

Page 21: ...he WAVE the standard lifting assembly can be used However if this is too long then it should be removed and replaced with a shorter sling Care must be taken not to damage the lifting assembly Shackle should not be fitted through the thimble of the lifting assembly eyes as this can cause damage Road Transport Prior to shipping it is recommended that the carrier is covered with a WAVE weatherproof p...

Page 22: ... for their replacement is based on both the unit s usage and a parts condition assessment Competent Person A competent person is a person who has appropriate practical and theoretical knowledge and experience of the equipment This will enable them to detect defects and weaknesses and to assess their importance in relation to the safety and continued use of the equipment It is recommended that the ...

Page 23: ...e i Performed by a competent person ii Carried out as per the frequency indicated in the usage table iii Formally recorded General Guidance i If there is any doubt regarding the usage of the equipment then it is recommended that the maintenance strategy should revert to a more conservative higher usage category ii This recommendation applies to change out of components parts only and does not repl...

Page 24: ...t load kg vi Serial number WV4 XXX where XXX is unit I D No vii Model number WAVE 4 Marker Plate Every unit comes with a marker plate which includes the following information i Model number WAVE 4 ii Serial number WV4 XXX where XXX is unit I D No iii Date of manufacture DD MM YYYY iv Tare weight kg v Pay load SWL kg vi Maximum gross load kg vii Maximum number of passengers standard stretcher mode ...

Page 25: ...Prior To Every Use 6 months 12 months 12 months 48 months 12 years Routine 50 1000 6 months 12 months 12 months 24 months 10 years Heavy 1000 40003 3 Months 12 months 6 months 12 months 8 years Notes 1 This may be extended subject to a condition service assessment carried out by Reflex Marine or an Approved Partner 2 Only applies to critical parts marked consumable 3 When exceeding 4000 lifts plea...

Page 26: ...cted for cracks and distortion iv In addition to the guidance the floor grating should be visually inspected for sign of distortion cracking corrosion or splinters The penny washers should also be visually inspected for signs of distortion or deformation Examination i In addition to the guidance the load plate for cracks and distortion Particular attention should be paid to the holes in the load p...

Page 27: ...oad cell iii Lifting equipment certified for 2 Tonnes SWL iv A ladder or top access platform Table 15 Load Test Requirements Item Instruction Components Under Test i Lifting Assembly Safety Bolts Lift Plates ii Central Column Load Bearing Assembly iii Floor Structure Test Proof Load 1350 kg 2976 lb Test Proof Load Distribution Load placed on the floor in the four corners and distributed evenly Bas...

Page 28: ... from any damage and tamper proof seals are fitted 4 Passenger Restraints Check operate correctly and attachment points are secure 5 Landing Feet Check free from any damage 6 Lower Node Plate and safety Bolts Check free from any damage and tamper proof seals are fitted 7 Buoyancy Check for damage to the panels and stickers 8 Framework and Floor Grating Check for any damage 9 Load Test Plate Check ...

Page 29: ...ner Wrench 2x 19mm Spanners Wrench 2x 17mm Spanners Wrench 2x 10mm Spanners Wrench 1x 19mm Socket 1x 17mm Socket 2x 13mm Sockets with 6 extensions 1x Socket Wrench 1x Torque Wrench for 60Nm and 45Nm 1x Pliers 1x 6 mm Allen Key 1x Slow Release Ratchet Straps Parts tray Ladder Platform Hammer Mallet Copper grease Forklift Overhead Crane Inspection stands Secure stands to elevate the unit for access ...

Page 30: ...ired Record Colour Code against certificates in comments Colour code Remove and inspect thread and nuts for damage Depending on the usage level you might need to replace these bolts If bolts are being re used clean threads and lubricate with copper grease Replace split pins nuts and tamper proof seals Note Hand tighten Tools Required 1x 36mm spanner 1x 32mm spanner 1x Pliers Optional tray copper g...

Page 31: ...gainst the restraints but not so tight that they made entry difficult Note The length of the spring should be 180mm to 210mm measured from the loop bearing faces Tools Required 2x 10mm Spanners 1x Slow Release Ratchet Straps Optional Forklift Overhead Crane Hammer 8 Landing Feet Check each foot for any signs of damage Measure and record the height of each foot Replace foot when foot height is unde...

Page 32: ... Fittings Inspect the stretcher fittings for any signs of damage and test fit the stretcher to ensure that the straps work correctly Note Replace the straps if they are badly damaged or have become overly faded 15 Clean Unit Clean the unit with fresh water mild detergent pay particular attention to passenger riding positions No Item V E P Reports Comments Complete Y N 16 Report Prepare inspection ...

Page 33: ...livery cost for small parts RML can recommend stock items and quantities for your operation It is recommended that you only use genuine OEM parts Kits The following kits are available for routine and non routine maintenance Kit Name Part Number Contents Lifting Assembly Kit 6m RA0496 Wire rope lifting assembly High visibility cover Cover fixings Replacement Parts Kit RA0483 Lifting assembly safety...

Page 34: ... 105 036 SP 2 M3 2x28 Split Cotter Pin 1032 028 SP 2 Tamper Proof Seal 100 000 TS 4 Table 18 WAVE replacement parts 4 12 Parts identification Each assembly or part is assigned a part number which provides the unique identification of the part assembly Where material grades and material traceability are deemed to be safety critical these components will be stamped with a unique serial number For bo...

Page 35: ...Rev 1 0 35 5 Certification Figure 4 RML Attestation of Conformity ...

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