Revere 3SI SMLR-A I, Service Manual

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STORAGE
MANUAL No.
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5. When using a hose to wash the ship’s deck and liferaft installation, do not
point the hose directly at the liferaft container.
6. Fixed magnetic material in deciding on the stowage position of the liferafts,
particularly in small vessels, consideration should be given to the possible
effect on the ship’s compass of any ferrous metal in the liferaft or its stowage
arrangements. Under these conditions, liferafts and their stowage should, if
necessary, be regarded as fixed magnetic material.
C. Secure the painterlines
The end of the painterline on every liferaft should be secured to a suitable strong
point, so that on being launched the liferaft is held to the vessel. The securing ar-
rangement for the painterline will normally include a float free arrangement, such as
a Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU). Where a HRU is fitted the painterline should be
attached only to the HRU weak link.
WARNING: IT SHOULD BE IMPRESSED UPON ALL MEMBERS OF THE CREW
THAT, IF FOR ANY REASON A LIFERAFT PAINTER HAS TO BE
UNFASTENED BEFORE A LIFERAFT IS LAUNCHED, THEN IT
SHOULD BE MADE FAST AGAIN TO SOME OTHER SUITABLE
STRONG POINT BEFORE LAUNCHING TAKES PLACE.
D. Height of stowage above the waterline
1. The liferafts should be stowed as close to the waterline as is safe and
practical.
NOTE:
The painter line of the liferaft is at minimum 10 meters more than the
installation height as listed on the exterior of the container.
2. Make sure the liferaft is approved to be dropped from the height of its
stowage point.
3. Be very careful when installing or removing the liferafts at their stowage
positions. The glass-reinforced plastic (the container) can be damaged and
subsequently, the liferaft. They must be not rolled or dropped during removal/
installation.