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2.5.4 Bring the 450 mm (17”) end back to the same end as the quoit.
Remove the ties or adhesive tape and push all the cord into the
polythene layflat tube.
2.5.5 Make a loop on the rescue line cord, opposite end to the quoit
attachment. This loop must be prepared using a bowline knot,
followed by one overhand ‘lock’ knot. Tape over the tail end using 25
mm (1”) wide PVC (SA) tape, (FIGURE 811).
2.6 If the painter line has been removed from its sachet, it must be repacked as
follows, (FIGURES 812 & 813):
2.6.1 Take the painter line (FIGURE 812) and disconnect the painter
extension. Pass the unsheathed end of the main painter through the
top of the painter loading machine and into the sachet.
Extract the end so that the firing point, marked in black, plus 600mm
(24”) of cord protrude from the sachet, 2100mm (83”) in total
(FIGURE 812 view X-X).
2.6.2 Holding the line in this position, push the main part of the line to the
bottom of the sachet. Progressively ram the remaining length into
the compartment, using the plunger of the loading machine, until the
cordage protruding measures 300 mm (12”) to the start of the rubber
sheathing, (FIGURE 813).
2.6.3 Pass cotton scarlet thread through the first pair of sachet holes. The
thread is to be secured to the bottom sachet hole with a reef knot and
two half hitches.
2.6.4 Pass the thread through the remaining holes. Tie the remaining end
around the sheathed end of the painter cord, with two turns and
ending in a reef knot with two half hitches, (FIGURE 813).
2.7 Check the boarding ramp stays, (2 in total), are attached to the liferaft,
(FIGURE 801). Use bowline knot and tape the flying ends.
2.8 Check that all doorways are unzipped and properly furled (inwards). Using
the tie tapes, tie the doorways in open position. Use a half bow knot for quick
release, (FIGURE 801).
2.9 Check the painter plug/grommet has not been damaged or modified in any
way.
2.10 If the Painter plug/grommet is cut or damaged or modified, it must be
replaced.
