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CATANA SAS - Zone Technique du Port - 66140 CANET EN ROUSSILLON (FRANCE)
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Boom
Daily:
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The boom end fittings are subject to spray and must be rinsed every day to avoid a build-up of salt
on any of the parts. All moving parts or parts subject to friction, such as sheaves or the gooseneck
must also be rinsed daily.
Monthly:
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All parts subject to friction (gooseneck, sheaves) must be lubricated with a suitable product (Teflon-
based grease, for example).
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Check the sheaves are free to turn, and check for any wear.
Annually, before the start of the season:
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Inspect welds and deck hardware fixings.
14. LIGHTNING PROTECTION
For your safety, certain precautions must be observed.
14.1. Maintenance
If the vessel has suffered a lightning strike:
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The protection system must be examined to detect for any damage and to check the integrity of
the system’s circuit.
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Compasses, electric and electronic equipment must be examined to determine if there has been
any damage or if any changes to calibrations or settings have occurred.
14.2. Personal protection during a thunderstorm
WARNING
During a thunderstorm the following advice should be followed:
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The crew must try to stay inside the boat as much as possible.
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You must not go in the water, nor should anyone have their arms or legs in the water.
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While ensuring proper and safe control of sailing the vessel, no-one must touch any part of
the lightning protection system, and especially not to try to link any of the parts of the
system.
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Crew should avoid any contact with metal parts of the rigging, the spars, deck hardware
and guardwires.
