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USER MANUAL 

Giraffe Tracer 

Document number: 

M000375 

Revision: 

-12

Release date: 

2020-06-12 

Summary of Contents for Giraffe Tracer

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Document number M000375 Revision 12 Release date 2020 06 12 ...

Page 2: ...ate 10 8 19 20 Additional regulator details Relief valve adjustment details RF 2020 02 13 11 8 10 14 23 More details for the hook attachment process Additional details for the hook disconnecting process Lubrication comment RF 2020 04 29 12 32 35 BE390983 Backup Release Harness added see pos 21 RF 2020 06 12 ...

Page 3: ...13 4 4 After use 16 4 5 Filling the bottle with an external diving bottle workaround 16 5 TRANSPORT 18 5 1 On pontoon 18 5 2 Between seat rows 19 5 3 On the deck 20 6 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 21 6 1 User level 21 6 2 Maintenance personnel level 24 7 PARTS LIST 28 7 1 Inside 28 7 2 Top section 32 7 3 Middle section 36 7 4 Bottom section 40 7 5 Handlebar and hook 42 8 TOOLS 44 8 1 Maintenance Kit ...

Page 4: ...ation 13 Figure 8 Placing the hook 13 Figure 9 Releasing the hook 14 Figure 10 Retracting the pole 15 Figure 11 Filling with an external diving bottle 16 Figure 12 Relief valve removal 21 Figure 13 Relief valve removal 22 Figure 14 Inside parts 1 2 28 Figure 15 Inside parts 2 2 30 Figure 16 Top section parts 1 2 32 Figure 17 Top section parts 2 2 34 Figure 18 Middle section parts 1 2 36 Figure 19 ...

Page 5: ... Reducing Operational Risk 2 ATTENTION This manual and its content should be integrated into formats and systems that your professional unit use The content of this manual will be given out digitally for free if you contact H Henriksen AS Units using this REBS product must do a risk evaluation of the use of the product Operational scenarios with corresponding risk evaluations must be well known fo...

Page 6: ...for precision up and down movements The control handle is collapsible and adjustable to retain a slim profile when not in use 3 2 Technical specifications Part no BE003632 BE003345 Description Giraffe Tracer 10 m Giraffe Tracer 15 m Tracing height 10 m 15 m Storage height 3 3 m 4 4 m Weight 10 9 kg 13 5 kg Full extension time 6 s 8 s Full retraction time 8 11 s 11 14 s Capacity of the BE003431 bot...

Page 7: ...proper usage and safety reasons we recommend using only original REBS accessories 4 1 Before use Preparation of the pneumatic system before use 1 Connect the regulator to the bottle 2 Connect the regulator to the Giraffe Tracer 3 Open the valve on the bottle to provide the correct operation pressure in the system Figure 1 Bottle connection Giraffe Tracer hose Bottle Regulator ...

Page 8: ...n be adjusted only by a REBS service engineer This equipment follows the REBS service program general service and recertification every 2nd year 4 2 Preparations 1 Connect the second step of the wire ladder to the top mount of the pole with the backup release harness Place the harness into the groove on the top mount as illustrated below Figure 2 Hook rope attached Backup release harness placed Co...

Page 9: ...nt on the pole Make sure that the harness remains in the groove of the top mount The tip of the hook shall point downwards as the harness in the top mount is on the top side Figure 3 Hook attached properly The tip of the hook points downwards The harness is on the top side of the top mount ...

Page 10: ...agnetic connection at the bottom of the shaft Figure 4 Locking ball It is very important to make sure that the hook is attached in the right way into the top mount see Figure 3 to ensure the proper locking functionality and to avoid damaging the connected parts Bend the hook at the shaft to unload the ball and unlock the hook Check this function before moving on to the next step Locking ball ...

Page 11: ...he joints on the hook Make sure that the nut at the joint is not fully tightened and the joints can rotate if they are loaded the carabiners are secured the carabiners are connected properly the carabiners are in the correct position as shown below Figure 5 Carabiners connected properly ...

Page 12: ...USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Rev 12 page 12 of 52 M000375 Secured Unsecured Figure 6 Secured and unsecured carabiners ...

Page 13: ...USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Rev 12 page 13 of 52 M000375 4 3 Operation Figure 7 Preparation Figure 8 Placing the hook ...

Page 14: ...e pole against the ledge see the red arrow at step 2 to unload the locking ball in the shaft This will release the hook and now pull the pole with the top mount downwards retract to disconnect the hook If there is not enough pressure in the system to retract the pole properly pull the wire ladder firmly to disconnect the hook ...

Page 15: ...USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Rev 12 page 15 of 52 M000375 Figure 10 Retracting the pole ...

Page 16: ...regulator 4 Disconnect the regulator from the bottle 4 5 Filling the bottle with an external diving bottle workaround The bottle can be filled with an external diving bottle if necessary You need the BE004009 Fill line valve v 2 and the BE003752 External air bottle system v 2 to connect the diving cylinder and the bottle NOTE A YOKE adapter is needed for the fill line valve in case of 200 bar divi...

Page 17: ...ternal bottle to start filling the Giraffe bottle Check the gauge on the fill line valve Disconnect Close the valve on the external diving bottle Close the valve on the Giraffe bottle NOTE The system is still under pressure Rotate the wheel of the fill line valve slowly counterclockwise to release the pressurized air from the system completely Check the gauge on the fill line valve Disconnect the ...

Page 18: ...f 52 M000375 5 TRANSPORT NOTE Never transport the pole with hook attached 5 1 On pontoon 1 The strap keeps the pole from moving sideways 2 The middle strap keeps the pole from sliding forward 3 The back strap keeps the pole from moving backwards ...

Page 19: ...000375 5 2 Between seat rows The base should have an angle so that the pole lies flush on the soft padding Secure the pole with a Velcro strap or similar The base has a flexible adapter so the pole can remain in the base plate ready for immediate use ...

Page 20: ...USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Rev 12 page 20 of 52 M000375 5 3 On the deck Use Velcro straps to secure the pole to the three mounting bases ...

Page 21: ... extended and you keep pushing the UP button 2 3 seconds longer You can hear when the valve opens and releases the air The default setting of the relief valve is approximately 1 3 bars Adjust this setting if the valve opens before the pole is fully extended see chapter 7 4 on page 40 for part details Remove the relief valve from the bottom sleeve Use tool BE007064 Figure 12 Relief valve removal ...

Page 22: ...level Figure 13 Relief valve removal Mount the valve back into the bottom sleeve and extend the pole and check the valve function Please contact the REBS service department if The valve does not open at all The pressure increases above 2 bars during extending the pole Do not open the valve this is a 3rd line maintenance level only for REBS service engineer ...

Page 23: ...1 3 Cleaning After several uses or after training periods used in saltwater the Giraffe Tracer and any external equipment should be washed thoroughly in fresh water and to be disassembled and lubricated before storage 6 1 4 Lubrication All hinges and moving parts should be lubricated when needed Use lubricants delivered with the maintenance kit Lubricate the locking ball at the shaft of the hook F...

Page 24: ... moderate hand force The bolts to the swivel mount and the end bearings are 2 mm longer than the other bolts It is very important that they are not used on the inside of the collar end bearings Do not use Loctite products on the bolts 6 2 1 Correct use of lubricants Use Quicksilver Marine Lubricants on all aluminum surfaces that is in contact with carbon fiber to prevent corrosion between aluminum...

Page 25: ...water Dry off each section on the outside with a clean cloth Inspect the pole for damage and deformation Check the guidance grooves end bearings collars and the bolts to the swivel mount Experience shows that the bolts used in the collars can loosen during transport Do not use Loctite Blow the pole dry with pressurized air and store the pole vertical until it is completely dry Add a thin layer Qui...

Page 26: ...alve into freshwater bath Disassemble the end bearings 3x M4 x 6 mm bolts Disassemble all three sections a total of 3x3 M4 x 6 mm external and internal bolts Pull out the thickest pole first Place the parts in a bucket of lukewarm freshwater Inspect the end bearings collars with nylon rolls for damage Blow them dry with pressurized air spray with CRC 5 56 spray Wash the pole sections both inside a...

Page 27: ...internal collars Always test extend manually without the relief valve that the sections are correctly assembled before testing with pressurized air This to ensure that the guiding is working properly and that the poles are correctly assembled Assure that the hook attachment is in line relative to the guidance unit Use new bolt M4 x 8 mm when assembling Add a thin layer of Quicksilver Marine Lubric...

Page 28: ...USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Rev 12 page 28 of 52 M000375 7 PARTS LIST 7 1 Inside Figure 14 Inside parts 1 2 Flat side Conical side ...

Page 29: ... 1 PEEK Inside End Bearing Collar Assy 2 PEEK Inside End Bearing Collar Assy 3 PEEK Stop Collar 1 O ring 31 5 x 3 Tube Seals 1 Inner End Bearing Collar 1 PEEK Damping Ring 1 Bottom Damper 1 Stop Collar 2 O ring 39 2 x 3 Tube Seals 2 Inner End Bearing Collar 2 PEEK Damping Ring 2 Qty 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 Part No BE006370 BE006371 BE006372 BE006380 BE216382 BE006383 BE006462 BE006385 BE006386...

Page 30: ...USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Rev 12 page 30 of 52 M000375 Figure 15 Inside parts 2 2 Flat side Conical side ...

Page 31: ...ist certified by H Henriksen AS or at H Henriksen AS 2nd line X 1st line Description Bottom Damper 2 Stop Collar 3 O ring 49 5 x 3 Tube Seals 3 Inner End Bearing Collar 3 PEEK Damping Ring 3 Bottom Damper 3 Bolt DIN7991 M4 8 A4 Qty 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 9 Part No BE006392 BE006394 BE216395 BE006396 BE006464 BE006398 BE006399 BE044378 Item no 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ...

Page 32: ...USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Rev 12 page 32 of 52 M000375 7 2 Top section Figure 16 Top section parts 1 2 ...

Page 33: ...Hook Tip Top mount assembly Top Swivel Mount 2 optional Outer End Bearing Collar 1 Assy PEEK Outer End Bearing Collar 2 Assy PEEK Outer End Bearing Collar 3 Assy PEEK Bolt DIN7985 M4 8 A4 TRX Screw DIN7985 M4 6 A4 TRX Carbon Tube 1 10m Carbon Tube 1 15m Carbon Tube 2 10m Carbon Tube 2 15m Qty 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 9 1 1 1 1 Part No BE006451 BE006401 BE000225 BE006422 BE006373 BE006374 BE006375 BE006405 ...

Page 34: ...USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Rev 12 page 34 of 52 M000375 Figure 17 Top section parts 2 2 ...

Page 35: ... X X X Description Carbon Tube 3 10m Carbon Tube 3 15m Carbon Tube 4 10m Carbon Tube 4 15m Bolt with nut washers Hook ladder joint 1 set of 2 pcs Hook spring RELEASE MALE ASSY Top mount magnet Top Mount O ring 28 x 3 NBR90 Backup Release Harness Qty 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 3 1 Part No BE006411 BE006412 BE006413 BE006414 BE007547 BE007548 BE007549 BE007550 BE390087 BE390086 BE390088 BE390983 Item no 12...

Page 36: ...USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Rev 12 page 36 of 52 M000375 7 3 Middle section Figure 18 Middle section parts 1 2 4 16 18 17 ...

Page 37: ...S or at H Henriksen AS 2nd line X X 1st line X X X Description Maneuver Housing Assy Hose Connection 90 8 Hose Connection 90 16 Button Spring Push Button Clamp Bolt DIN912 M6 14 A4 Handlebar Grip Handle Mount Excenter Lock Handle Mount Qty 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 1 2 Part No BE006417 BE006419 BE006420 BE006421 BE006423 BE006424 BE006425 BE006426 BE006427 BE006428 Item no 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

Page 38: ...USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Rev 12 page 38 of 52 M000375 Figure 19 Middle section parts 2 2 4 16 18 17 ...

Page 39: ...en AS or at H Henriksen AS 2nd line X X 1st line X X X X X X Description Bolt ISO 7380 M8 40 A4 Washer DIN125A M8 A4 Handle Spring Handlebar Tube Excentre Lock Handlebar Hexagon Screw DIN 912 M6x50 A4 Down Button Complete Up Button Complete Qty 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 Part No BE006429 SR823320 BE006431 BE006432 BE006433 BE006434 BE006460 BE006461 Item no 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 ...

Page 40: ...USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Rev 12 page 40 of 52 M000375 7 4 Bottom section Figure 20 Bottom section parts ...

Page 41: ...X X X X 1st line Description Inlet Hose 899 Outlet Hose 16 Hose Holder Hose Connection 90 16 Hose Connection 0 8 O ring Nitrile Bolt DIN7985 M4 8 A4 TRX Bottom Sleeve Relief Valve Bottom Sleeve Assy Giraffe Air Supply Hose Including BE006435 BE006439 BE006419 Qty 1 1 3 1 1 2 3 1 1 1 Part No BE006435 BE006436 BE006437 BE006438 BE006439 BE216442 BE006405 BE006441 BE006443 BE006444 BE390266 Item no 1...

Page 42: ...USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Rev 12 page 42 of 52 M000375 7 5 Handlebar and hook Figure 21 Handlebar and hook 1 2 ...

Page 43: ...line User on the field 2nd line Technician at the workshop 3rd line Specialist certified by H Henriksen AS or at H Henriksen AS 2nd line 1st line X X Description Giraffe complete handlebar Giraffe release mechanism with hook Qty 1 1 Part No BE006452 BE003346 Item no 1 2 ...

Page 44: ... Kit The BE008068 Giraffe Tracer Maintenance Kit contains the following tools and consumables BE000095 Screwdriver T20 TORX BE000096 Screwdriver PZ2 STAR BE000093 Allen key 2 5 mm BE004880 Allen key 3 0 mm BE000094 Allen key 4 0 mm BE110050 Plastic wedge BE110090 Brush flat 10 mm ...

Page 45: ... Rev 12 page 45 of 52 M000375 BE000098 Guiding pin tool BE110085 Guiding tool for gasket rings BE007064 Spark plug wrench 25 28 mm BE000097 Plastic rubber hammer BE145603 Lace polyester black 4 m 3 mm BE110089 Sponge 200x125x60 ...

Page 46: ...USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Rev 12 page 46 of 52 M000375 BE005064 MOLYKOTE 111 10G BE110086 Quicksilver Anti Corrosion Marine Lubricant BE110087 Super Lube Synthetic lubricant Syncolon PTFE BE127026 Bag ...

Page 47: ...E006431 Handle spring o 1 x BE110198 Handlebar plate Type A o 1 x BE390267 Drill 5 0 mm o 1 x BE390268 Drill 4 1 mm o 4 x SR942599 DIN 912 M5 16 A4 o 8 x SR824001 DIN 125A M5 A4 o 4 x SR816261 DIN 9021 M5 A4 o 1 x M000377 Manual BE157991 Giraffe Tracer Handlebar Repair Kit Type B o 1 x BE006431 Handle spring o 1 x BE006428 Excenter Lock Handle Mount o 1 x BE207832 Steel reinforcement for Giraffe h...

Page 48: ...racer can be combined with a wide variety of Henriksen products wire ladders rope ladders etc Please refer to the latest REBS catalogue for our soft ladder assortment BE003431 Air bottle BE003352 Air regulator BE003361 Complete baseplate 200 x 200 BE006132 Complete baseplate 490 x 490 ...

Page 49: ...USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Rev 12 page 49 of 52 M000375 BE003349 Transportation bag BE004009 Fill line valve v 2 BE003752 External air bottle system v 2 ...

Page 50: ...USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Rev 12 page 50 of 52 M000375 Notes ...

Page 51: ...USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Rev 12 page 51 of 52 M000375 Notes ...

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