4.15 Waterjet – Flushing from LOP (optional)
Preconditions
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LOCAL OPERATION illuminated pushbutton is lit brightly (local operating mode is active).
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Vessel is at a standstill and waterjet bucket is below the waterline.
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Engine speed is in engagement window.
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No external engagement interlock is active.
NOTICE
Waterjet flushing puts excessive strain on the bearings.
Bearing damage!
• Do not flush waterjet for too long.
• Follow instructions of the waterjet manufacturer.
Flushing with reversing gearbox and flushing mode
Item
Measure
LOP
Press FLUSH illuminated pushbutton and keep pressed (→ Page 82).
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FLUSH pushbutton flashes.
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Gearbox is engaged astern.
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After receiving the feedback signal from coupling, the FLUSH pushbut-
ton is illuminated brightly.
LOP
Release FLUSH illuminated pushbutton.
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FLUSH pushbutton flashes.
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Gearbox is disengaged (neutral position).
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Illumination of FLUSH pushbutton is switched off as soon as the feed-
back signal from coupling is received.
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