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Tactical ResQmax Operation Manual

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Rescue Solutions International Inc. warrants to the original owner that if used, maintained, and 

stored according to the Manufacturer’s recommendations, the Tactical ResQmax is free from 

defects in material and workmanship for twelve (12) months from the date of the sale.

THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS AS NECESSARY, 

AND ANY NECESSARY LABOR AND SERVICES REQUIRED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ANY PARTS 

TO RENDER THE DEVICE FREE OF DEFECTS.  THE SOLE OBLIGATION OF RESCUE SOLUTIONS 

INTERNATIONAL,  INC.  SHALL  BE   THE  REPAIR  OR  REPLACEMENT  OF THE  ResQmax  AND 

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL RESCUE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC., ITS AGENTS, 

SUCCESSORS, OR ASSIGNS, BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES 

ARISING OUT OF ANY CLAIMED DEFECT IN THE DEVICE OR THE METHOD OF ITS USE. THIS 

WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHETHER RELATING 

TO FITNESS, MERCHANTABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. 

Except as to the express warranty set forth above, the Manufacturer disclaims any and all 

warranties and representations relating to the product. This limited warranty shall be governed 

by the laws of the State of Oregon. 

If you have a problem with your Tactical ResQmax, call 541-504-9300 or 800-709-5018 within 

90 days of discovery of the problem. You will be given instructions on where to send your 

Tactical ResQmax for repair or replacement. If the problem is covered by this warranty, Rescue 

Solutions International, Inc. will repair or replace your Tactical ResQmax, or otherwise notify 

you, within 30 days of receipt of the Tactical ResQmax.

Any actions for breach of warranty or breach of contract must be commenced within one year 

from the date of discovery of the breach.

Limited Warranty

Disclaimer

Rescue Solutions International, Inc. (RSI) has developed the Tactical ResQmax and all accessories in 

response to strong demand expressed by military, police and special forces teams worldwide. This 

product was created to fill an existing need as indicated by personnel and organizations whose 

members and employees knowingly and consciously are routinely engaged in very high risk and 

often life-threatening activities in the ordinary course of the performance of their duties.

RSI manufactures this equipment for use by, and at the discretion of, professionals aware of the 

risks associated with the use of this type of equipment, and who are properly trained in its use. 

This manual is intended only to educate the user in various aspects of this specific equipment. 

This manual does not undertake to teach, train, encourage, or condone any activities that 

may be associated with the use of this equipment. No equipment, brochure, manual, or other 

materials produced by RSI, nor the offer for sale or the sale itself of this equipment, is intended 

to induce any individual or organization to put personnel at personal risk.

RSI has no control over the training in the use of this equipment, the maintenance and servicing 

of this equipment, or the conditions under which this equipment is used. RSI disclaims any and 

all responsibility for any liability arising out of the use of this equipment, however caused.

Summary of Contents for Tactical ResQmax

Page 1: ...Operation Manual The Global Leader in intrinsically safe line throwing equipment INC R E S CUESOLUTI O N S I N TERNATION A L ResQmaxTM the NEW Generation TACTICAL...

Page 2: ...s or property are in the vicinity of the target The Tactical ResQmax requires proper training and servicing If you are not familiar with this equipment or are unwilling to follow the recommendations a...

Page 3: ...ncher 11 Extending the Folding Stock 11 Collapsing the Folding Stock 11 Connecting the Launcher to the Line Container 12 Disconnecting the Launcher from the Line Container 12 Operating the Safety Push...

Page 4: ...Climbing Grappling Hook for Deployment 24 Deployment 26 Deploying the Tactical ResQmax 26 Maintenance 27 Care of the Projectile 27 Care of the Launcher 27 Replacing the O Rings in the Nozzle Valve 28...

Page 5: ...is Tactical ResQmax Operation Manual and accompanying Training CD prior to first use Applications Some applications of the Tactical ResQmax include Messenger Line Deployment Ship to Ship Line Deployme...

Page 6: ...is not reusable and must be replaced if it should ever fail A second Pressure Relief Assembly is installed on the Launcher Mechanism and is active at all times when the Mechanism is pressurized A spar...

Page 7: ...perator s ability to aim the Projectile more accurately Fig 2 When in the folded position the Folding Stock becomes a convenient carrying handle Fig 1 Figure 1 Launcher right side view Figure 2 Launch...

Page 8: ...ied with each Tactical ResQmax to permit charging from multiple air sources if required ResQmax Tool Kit 990 TheoptionalResQmaxToolKit Fig 4 providesallthetoolsneededforoperationalmaintenance of the T...

Page 9: ...iding protection for the projectile and reducing projectile bounce on contact Luminescent Training Projectile 306 S Fig 5b has factory installed luminescent protective cover which combines the best fe...

Page 10: ...r Cordura fabric with two external zippered pockets one internal zippered pocket and a weatherproofmembraneovertheentirefootprint Fig 8 Figure 9 Pelican Transport Storage Case 908 Minimum Weight Part...

Page 11: ...Fig 9a Step 2 The Stock Catch Plate will automatically engage and lock the Folding Stock in the extended position Collapsing the Folding Stock To collapse the Folding Stock for use as a handle follow...

Page 12: ...oth the front and rear grooves of the Line Container simultaneously Push firmly forward until the Line Container Catch on the Launcher automatically engages in the locking hole in the Line Container F...

Page 13: ...ety Push Knob to the OFF position immediately before firing the Launcher When the safety is in the OFF position the Safety Push Knob remains recessed inside the cavity about 6 mm Fig 11b After firing...

Page 14: ...zzle Protector upward while keeping the Bridle Lines tight and uncrossed along each side of the Projectile Rotate the Projectile as necessary until you feel the V groove engage with the Mechanism Fig...

Page 15: ...e rotate the Valve Key 90 in a clockwise direction Fig 14 Step 2 After rotating full 90 release the Valve Key allowing it to extend fully and disengage from the Nozzle Valve Fig 13a Opening the Nozzle...

Page 16: ...red operating pressure is achieved 4 Rotate the Bleed Screw Handle in a clockwise direction to stop the escape of air The second purpose of the Bleed Screw is to permit the operator to bleed off the p...

Page 17: ...ted for damage Damaged Protectors should be replaced to protect the Projectile Cylinder Figure 17a Projectile Protector Figure 17b Damaged Training Projectile Cover Figure 17c Damaged Projectile NOTE...

Page 18: ...rojectile to be filled If the Valve Key is in line with the flow of air then the Valve is OPEN Fig 18a To charge the Projectile follow these steps 1 Connect the appropriate Filler Hose Adapter to the...

Page 19: ...erpendicular to the flow of air Fig 18g Always replace the Filler Hose Wrench back in the retainer on the Filler Hose 10 Next locate the drain port adjacent to the red Bleed Screw on the Filler Block...

Page 20: ...is being maintained CAUTION IftheProjectilesaresubjectedtoextremeheat thepressurecouldrise sufficientlytorupturethePressureReliefAssemblyallowingtheairtoescapeand temporarily preventing use of the equ...

Page 21: ...1 Disengage the Safety Assembly by pressing the Safety Push Knob 2 Pull the Trigger to release the Projectile into your hand or the ground With pressure indicated on the Launcher Pressure Gauge If yo...

Page 22: ...hedoor open toward you 2 Allow12inches 30cmofthe deadend oftherope fitted with the snap shackle to hang freely outside of the right side of the Line Container Fig 19a and begin dropping the line insid...

Page 23: ...Cut Away Pin holds the Line Container Door closed until deployment automatically releasing the door of the Line Container to allow the line to follow the Projectile without resistance Climbing Lines a...

Page 24: ...ll the Grappling Hook over the end of the Projectile Align the V groove of the Nozzle Protector at 90 to the Eyelet of the Grappling Hook to keep the Line oriented correctly Fig 23b 3 RuntheLinealongt...

Page 25: ...8 Re engage the Cut Away Pin to fasten the Line Container Door closed 9 Using the Quick Link on the Bridle Lines attachtheBridleLinestotheloopcontaining the Cut Away Pin on the Line Fig 23f 10 Connect...

Page 26: ...t and are too short to deploy horizontally at full service pressure A Climbing Line deployed horizontally at full service pressure will reach full extension in approximately one second and apply a con...

Page 27: ...e Corrosion Block can be used on any part of the Projectile Each Projectile Cylinder is intended to have a maximum service life of five years from the date of manufacture and must be removed from serv...

Page 28: ...e Body 3 Remove the Nozzle Plug Retaining Clip from the Nozzle Valve Plug using Retaining Clip Pliers 4 Push the Nozzle Valve Plug out of the Nozzle Body Lower O ring 60405 Nozzle Valve Retaining Clip...

Page 29: ...ervice or performance Figure 27 Nozzle Valve Plug Face O ring 60406 Upper Lower O rings 60405 Installing the Nozzle Plug Valve O rings with the Installation Tool 1 Remove and discard the Upper Lower a...

Page 30: ...damage 4 Reinstall the Pressure relief Assembly Fig 26 pg 28 6 Slide the Nozzle Protector over the Nozzle Body taking care to ensure that the aligning notch on the Nozzle Body is engaged with the matc...

Page 31: ...iring and each discharge of a Cylinder Nozzle Assembly The Manufacturer recommends that this equipment be serviced by technicians trained and certified by the Manufacturer in the maintenance and repai...

Page 32: ...e in service However units subjected to more frequent use such as training programs demonstration equipment and equipment used as a tool in commercial applications on a frequent or daily basis or unit...

Page 33: ...the Nozzle Valve If the Pressure Gauge shows pressure then it is charged and you may proceed to shoot or close the Nozzle Valve and remove the Projectile It is a good idea to develop a system to ensur...

Page 34: ...c distributor for assistance When you prepare to fire the Launcher the Mechanism is underpressure Ifyouapplystrongfingerpressureagainst theTrigger prior to releasing the Safety the air pressure in the...

Page 35: ...ns International Inc will repair or replace your Tactical ResQmax or otherwise notify you within 30 days of receipt of the Tactical ResQmax Any actions for breach of warranty or breach of contract mus...

Page 36: ...lon 165 50 7 1 5 780 2 622 4 3 2 802 HMPE and Nylon 330 100 5 5 1 3 200 1 194 5 2 2 6 803 Spectra 500 152 4 1 1 500 680 1 75 0 8 804 Spectra 500 152 6 1 3 000 1 360 3 5 1 6 805 Dacron 500 152 3 1 500...

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