Operator’s Handbook for
Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2
Document 40.0420-019.01.01.0
Art. No. 135897
Mod. 0 Lange/WZ 03.11.2006
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Recovery of the boat:
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Drive the boat under the davit.
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Take the painter and connect it to it’s fitting.
Caution:
Take care that loose end of the painter can not get into the
propulsion. It is recommend the end of the painter to fit with a
floater to find and pick up the painter easier.
For rescue boats without fixed installed Fassmer release hook:
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Catch the release hook of the davit and connect it to the suspension ring
of the boats hoisting wire.
For further details refer to the release hook manual / instructions.
For rescue boats with fixed installed Fassmer release hook:
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Catch the suspension link and push it into the fixed installed release
hook entangled.
Valid for both types:
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Give an order to the winch controller to raise the boat just clear of the
water.
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Check, once more, the secure condition of release system.
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If necessary correct weight distribution in boat for horizontal hanging.
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Hoist boat up to deck level
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Stop engine
Important:
Keep painter always tight during lowering and hoisting to
prevent turning of boat and minimise impacts against the
ship’s side, otherwise boat, engine or persons might be
damaged or hurt!
Don’t lean overboard! Keep arms inside! Stay seated and
use suitable handholds
