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FROG-9
User
Manual

Rev 05 | Issued 05-Mar-10

Summary of Contents for FROG-9

Page 1: ...FROG 9 User Manual Rev 05 Issued 05 Mar 10...

Page 2: ...future reference Additional copies may be obtained by contacting Reflex Marine Ltd or by downloading the latest manual revision from www reflexmarine com support Revision Approval Revision Date Issue...

Page 3: ...s list and material specification included Appendix E FROG 9 Markings included No Yes Yes No No 03 Page 23 Point 8 wording revised Page 23 Drawing revision status updated Page 26 Part numbers in Table...

Page 4: ...r 2010 Electronic RML 1 Uncontrolled RML Truro P Wieczorek 05 Mar 2010 Electronic RML 2 Uncontrolled RML Aberdeen S Watson 05 Mar 2010 Electronic Notification of this manual revision is sent to the fo...

Page 5: ...tate 13 3 3 Operating Parameters Additional Factors 13 4 TRANSFER PLANNING 15 4 1 Risk Assessment and Method Statement 15 4 2 Communications 15 4 3 Information Exchange 15 4 4 Operational Planning 16...

Page 6: ...lacement 43 6 9 2 Sling Set Management 43 6 10 Critical Spares Kits and Replacement Parts 44 6 10 1 Spares Kits 44 6 10 2 All Other Replacement Parts 45 6 11 Unit Replacement Recommendation 45 7 UNIT...

Page 7: ...User Manual FROG 9 Rev 05 Page7 12 1 Essential Marking Requirements 60 12 2 FROG 9 Seat Marking Plan 62 12 3 FROG 9 Column Marking Plan 63 13 APPENDIX E ACCESSORIES 64...

Page 8: ...marine environment The outer framework protects passengers from impacts and contains the buoyant elements which ensure the FROG 9 floats and is self righting in water At its base are keel weights whi...

Page 9: ...be noted that some national regulations require cranes to be specifically certified for man riding operations v Supervisory personnel including Deck Crews and Crane Operators must be competent and mus...

Page 10: ...Steel Hot Dipped Galvanise Buoyancy Rotationally moulded MDPE shell with PU foam fill in lower unit Polystyrene central buoyancy Seat Base 40 mm Nidaplast 8 Seat Back Trespa Meteon 6 mm Operating Tem...

Page 11: ...ed below Certification Pack includes the following Manufacturers Certificate of Conformance Manufacturers BS EN ISO 9001 2000 Certificate ABS Design Assessment Certificate FROG 9 Load Test Certificate...

Page 12: ...n may deform on lateral impact and there may be damage to other components and therefore the equipment must be inspected after any impact Stability The unit has a low centre of gravity and a tripod ba...

Page 13: ...ll speed If there are concerns about heavy landings operators may wish to consider the following methods to reduce risk of heavy landings and take off dry runs without passengers landing in centre of...

Page 14: ...Stability Pitch 10 Roll 10 FROG 9 stable up to 35 for a load of 1 9 Passengers In static test Vessel Station Keeping Able to maintain position within a 5 m 15 ft radius If a high risk of the vessel lo...

Page 15: ...4 2 Communications Communications are an important part of controlling transfer operations Local communication practice will vary from work group to work group However dedicated 3 way radio communica...

Page 16: ...is recommended that video briefings are utilised for briefing transfer passengers supplemented as necessary by verbal briefing on any relevant installation vessel specific information 4 6 Supervision...

Page 17: ...ency personnel transfers should not take place iii The crane boom should be fitted with adequate floodlights to illuminate the crane hook and FROG unit The Crane Operator must maintain a clear line of...

Page 18: ...s 5 Passengers Signal to deck crew when seat belt secure by holding hand up thumbs up 6 Deck Crew Ensure passengers are strapped in and hands and feet are correctly positioned 7 Deck Crew Ensure tagli...

Page 19: ...to react in the event of a failure of the vessel s station keeping 5 4 1 Use of Shorter Slings Reflex Marine Ltd recommends the use of a 30 ft 9 m sling however for operations where the 30 ft sling is...

Page 20: ...of the deck crew Be aware of specific risks arising from use of tag lines i Deck Crew using tag lines will be standing closer to frog during landing which increases the risk of impact or being caught...

Page 21: ...hould be transferred separately in dedicated luggage container or cargo net 5 8 Seatbelt Operation Take the lap fastener clip and feed through eye Fold over the clip and the safety belt is secure Reve...

Page 22: ...pervisor Banksman will shout OUT OUT OUT iii Personnel to release seat belt buckles and vacate FROG iv Deck Supervisor Banksman will direct passengers to a safe area Images sources UK Image UK HSE Wor...

Page 23: ...ome items for consideration whilst establishing PPE are i Survival rates in water summer and winter ii Wind temperature ranges iii Proximity of overboard rescue facility fast rescue boat FRB standby v...

Page 24: ...his style is used carefully to prevent accidental inflation Inherently buoyant yoke type lifejacket 100 150 N This type of PFD is bulky and may prove restrictive when donning seat harness PFD generall...

Page 25: ...iting the FROG the passengers move clear of the landing area to the designated safe area before removing PFD s iv Passengers using the PFDs for the first time should be given assistance by the deck cr...

Page 26: ...formally recorded Examination An Examination is a careful and critical assessment of the components carried out by a Competent Person This should include dismantling the assembly and performing a vis...

Page 27: ...always be carried out on schedule iv Where the FROG has sustained substantial damage a detailed examination of the unit must be carried out to ensure the integrity of the unit before conducting any f...

Page 28: ...6 11 Usage Category No of Transfers per Year No of Transfers per Week not exceeding not exceeding depending on Visual Inspection this period may be reduced not exceeding not exceeding not exceeding n...

Page 29: ...ant comments What drawings are required to support this check Drawing No Revision Description HC9 CC A1 E Load Path Assembly HC9 SE A1 C Seating Assembly HC9 GA 02 E Central Column Assembly The above...

Page 30: ...nd in good order 5 M72 Keel Boss and M10 Cross Bolt Check keel boss and cross bolt are in position c w split pin and tamper proof seal Do not go underneath an active lift 6 Frame and Buoyancy Check fo...

Page 31: ...A ladder ii An inspection frame or floor matting iii Good lighting A suitable means of safely accessing the top and the bottom parts of the FROG 9 is required When using a step ladder or ladder it mus...

Page 32: ...ther fasteners are fully secure 6 M72 Keel Boss and M10 Cross Bolt Critical Part At the bottom end of central column visually inspect the M72 keel boss nut and ensure that the M10 cross bolt is secure...

Page 33: ...torage of Sling Sets active and spares Sling sets should be stored in an appropriate dry place without high visibility cover fitted 15 Photographic Report As an inspection record aid the critical elem...

Page 34: ...examination i A ladder ii An inspection frame or floor matting iii Good lighting iv Appropriate metric tool kit socket set combination spanners allen keys etc v Riveter vi Inspection and test plate w...

Page 35: ...nspect the back up eye in situ nut split pin and tamper proof seal Replace on the recommendation of a Competent Person Inspector 4 Handling Lift Eye replacement part as required Inspect the back up ey...

Page 36: ...Load Test Plate replacement part Renew the load test plate after completion of approved load test 12 Lifting Sling Set Critical Part Replace the sling set according to the usage of the FROG see Table...

Page 37: ...ired spares in time for next inspection examination Reflex Marine Ltd offer to keep an archive copy your inspection records against the unit number You can submit your completed checklists and photogr...

Page 38: ...s required to perform this inspection i A ladder ii An inspection frame or floor matting iii Good lighting A suitable means of safely accessing the top and the bottom parts of the FROG 9 is required W...

Page 39: ...e split pin and tamper proof seal are intact 5 Seat Base Assembly and Hydraulic Damper and Anti Tilt Assembly Visually inspect for any wear or damage and ensure that all bolts clevis and other fastene...

Page 40: ...G 9 Rev 05 Page40 Inspected by Position Company Signature Original Inspection record filed in Inspection record copied to Inspection record copied to Reflex Marine Ltd optional archive of unit history...

Page 41: ...st Drawing No Revision Description HC9 CC A1 E Load Path Assembly HC9 SE A1 C Seating Assembly HC9 GA 02 E Central Column Assembly The above diagrams are available in Appendix B What equipment is requ...

Page 42: ...en them 1100 kg 2425 lb placed on the floor and distributed evenly 1100 kg 2425 lb should be distributed evenly on the floor Basis of Test Proof Load Twice Maximum Gross Weight less Tare Weight 2 x 20...

Page 43: ...ng sets vi Replace slings according to usage and inspection results vii Remove the velcro cover if a FROG unit or the sling set is to be removed from service for more than one month viii Store sling s...

Page 44: ...conducting the Visual and Examination procedure Any parts required for a FROG 9 can be ordered through support reflexmarine com 6 10 1 Spares Kits The following kits are available for routine and non...

Page 45: ...Landing Outer Feet Kit iv Landing Inner Feet Kit v Sling Cover 6 10 2 All Other Replacement Parts Reflex Marine Ltd carries spares and accessories stock and is able to supply most individual componen...

Page 46: ...variability Reflex Marine Ltd expects all FROGs to provide many years of excellent reliable service with minimal operating costs RML do however recommend that after a certain duty cycle it is time to...

Page 47: ...in which FROG 9 units are built Serial numbers start from HC9 001 and continue in numerical sequence The serial number for each FROG 9 will be stamped on a plate which is attached to each unit 7 4 Co...

Page 48: ...nspected to check for damage sustained in transit The unit must not be used if any structural damage is observed If any damage has been observed please refer to Section 6 3 item iv for remedial instru...

Page 49: ...harsh conditions on an offshore installation or vessel however it is important to protect the unit as much as possible from any hazardous elements and UV degradation It is recommended that the FROG 9...

Page 50: ...ant note to passengers Certain National regulations place constraints on the use of personnel transfers Passengers should ensure they are aware of any local regulations prior to proceeding Name Design...

Page 51: ...Page51 10 APPENDIX B DRAWINGS Drawing No Revision Description HC9 CC A1 E Load Path Assembly HC9 SE A1 C Seating Assembly HC9 GA 02 E Central Column Assembly Reference FROG 9 Plan Elevation and Isome...

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Page 57: ...rs 0 5 6 LBS RS LOAD RING WELDED RS 0 5t St Steel 316Ti 1 4571 N N N F 01 019 3 FOOT Foam shock damper High density polyethylene foam coated with tear resistant polyurethane elastomeric skin N N N F...

Page 58: ...HERAL SPRING 316 St Steel N N N HC9 SP 23 3 NYLON BUSH PERIPHERAL SPRING Nylatron White N N N HC9 SP 24 3 SUPPORT TUBE ANTI TILT 316 St Steel N N N HC9 SP 25 3 HOUSING BUSH ANTI TILT 316 St Steel N N...

Page 59: ...PLATE SEAT 316 St Steel BS4320 A4 N N N F 01 158 3 M12 WASHER N N N H 6X 141 6 M14 PLAIN WASHER FORM A 316 St Steel BS4320 A4 N N N F 01 059 3 M20 WASHER FOOT 316 St Steel BS4320 A4 N N N F 01 085 3...

Page 60: ...ntre seat backs 3 off per FROG 9 Ensure belts are properly tightened and adjusted before lift off iii Top of all seat backs 9 off per FROG 9 No Hand Hold iv Top of all seat backs Seat numbers to be pl...

Page 61: ...ide of lower buoyancy unit ii 6 off per FROG 9 Keep Feet Inside FROG at upper outer edge of lower buoyancy unit One at each side of lower buoyancy unit Decal Operating Instructions Located Inside of B...

Page 62: ...t Marking Plan Link to Index 1 4 7 9 off Seat Numbers as per Section 5 5 3 off Ensure belts are properly tightened and adjusted before lift off centre seat back all sides 9 off No Hand Hold all 9 seat...

Page 63: ...all columns Reflex Marine all columns Web Address all columns FROG 9 seating arrangement A4 FROG 9 Pre Operational Checks 1 or 2 A4 SWL 900 kg Maximum Transfer Capacity 9 Persons Seated all columns E...

Page 64: ...fied for use in hazardous areas Protective Cover The cover protects against degradation from UV light and the weather elements as well as worksite debris It is adjustable for either standard or emerge...

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