Tactical ResQmax Operation Manual
Tactical ResQmax Operation Manual
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Launcher Bleed Screw Operation
Each Launcher is equipped with a Bleed Screw – located near the Tactical ResQmax label on the
Launcher. (see fig. 2) The Bleed Screw Handle swivels over the Bleed Screw Bolt, to permit the
Bleed Screw to be turned without interfering with the Folding Stock.
One purpose of the Bleed Screw is to:
•
Permit the operator, if necessary, to reduce the operating pressure of the Projectile prior to
discharge, as follows:
1. Open the Nozzle Valve to pressurize the Launcher (see page 20), then
2. Rotate the Bleed Screw Handle in a counter-clockwise direction until you hear air
escaping (fig 14a open),and
3. Monitor the Pressure Gauge until the desired operating pressure is achieved, then
4. Rotate the Bleed Screw Handle in a clockwise direction to stop the escape of air (fig
14a close).
The second purpose of the Bleed Screw is to:
•
Permit the operator to bleed off the pressure in the Mechanism in order to remove a charged
Projectile, as follows:
1. Close the Nozzle Valve in the Launcher (fig 15d), then
2. Rotate the Bleed Screw Handle in a counter-clockwise direction until you hear air
escaping, and
3. Monitor the Pressure Gauge until the reading is at “0”, then
4. Rotate the Bleed Screw Handle in a clockwise direction to tighten.
5. The Projectile may now be removed by pressing the Safety Knob and pulling the
Trigger.
Figure 14a
CLOSE
OPEN
Figure 14b
CLOSE
OPEN
BLEED
SCREW
Note:
There is a small
nylon insert pressed
into the threaded
end of the Bleed
Screw, which acts to
seal the opening
when the Bleed
Screw is tightened. If
the Bleed Screw is
removed entirely, for
maintenance or any
other reason, insure
that the nylon insert
remains fixed to the
Bleed Screw prior to
returning the Tactical
ResQmax unit to
service. See Fig 14b.
Note:
The main line and
bridle lines should
be inspected after
each use for fraying
or damage before
storing for later use.
If immersed in
seawater during use
all lines (and
projectiles) should
be rinsed with fresh
water and dried
thoroughly. Inspect
the line before
packing and then
pack as instructed in
this packing section.
Any damaged or
frayed line or bridle
lines must be
permanently
removed from
service.
Remember:
If immersed in
seawater, all lines
and projectiles must
be rinsed with fresh
water and dried
thoroughly after use,
and prior to being
refilled or stored.
Note:
See page 24 for
connection detail to
grappling hook
5. When all of the line is packed inside the
container close the container door – leave
the “live end” of the rope – with the Cut-
Away Pin permanently attached - through
the notch on the left hand side of the door
catch, and the “dead end” of the rope
through the notch on the right hand side.
6. Fasten the line container door closed by
inserting the Cut-Away Pin (fixed to the “live
end” of the line) through the black elastic
retaining loop that protrudes through the
line container door in the closed position.
Figure 11c.
7. Re-install the line container on the launcher
(fig 12a) – and connect the snap shackle
on the “dead end” of the line to the molded
eyelet behind the inverted “T” bracket of
the launcher.
8. Connect the quick-connect link attached
to the bridle lines of the projectile, to the
“live end” of the line protruding from the
line container, and your unit is ready to fire.
(see more detailed instructions on page 21)
Figure 11d.
Packing the Ascending Ladder
1. To pack the ascending ladder, begin with the
bottom rung of the ladder and progressively
pack rungs into the container, taking care
not to allow the side rails to twist (fig 11e).
Figure 11e.
Figure 11f.
2. When all rungs have been packed close the
container door -- allowing fixed point of
ladder and tether to remain outside
container door for attachment to the
grappling hook (fig11f).