Maintenance Procedure of
PLT
®
Solas Launching Unit
IMO SOLAS Requirement
To comply with SOLAS 74/96 requirements for Line Throwing Appliances, the
PLT
®
Solas set must consist of:
One PLT
®
Solas Launching Unit, Art. No. 2405/2406
One PLT
®
Solas Launching Tube, Art. No. 2601
Four PLT
®
Solas Projectiles, Art. No. 2403
Recommended Maintenance
Monthly Check (Fig. 1)
Ensure that the pressure of the Air Cylinder is minimum 207 bar (3000 psi),
and maximum 300 bar (4350 psi). Store the unit at a dry and safe place.
Perform a visual inspection to ensure that everything stays intact. Make sure
that the Closing Valve always is closed, never leave compressed air in the
chamber of the Launching Unit.
Annual Check
Bring the unit outdoors and fill the chamber with compressed air. To reduce
the noise, you can screw the Launching Tube on the Launching Unit, but
without any projectile. Aim away from any person and release the
compressed air by pulling the trigger. Please use hearing protection.
Remember to refill the air cylinder afterwards.
Actions is Required
If any issues arise during testing, such as leakage or damage to the unit,
please contact Restech Norway AS.
Maintenance Procedure of
PLT
®
Solas Launching Unit
SERVICE LOG / YEAR
Service Launching Unit
Pressure Test Air Cylinder
Serial # Launching Unit
Serial # Air Cylinder
1
The Air Cylinder must be recertified within 5 years from the last certification or manufacturing
date. The last two digits shows manufacturing year of the launching unit.
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