Tactical ResQmax Operation Manual
Tactical ResQmax Operation Manual
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why will the projectile not engage when I
push it into the barrel?
How can I tell if the Projectile has any air
in it?
How do I re-engage the safety if I do not
want to shoot after pushing in the safety
button?
How do I adjust the range if I only want
to shoot a short distance?
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Two possible reasons:
1. The “V” groove on the Nozzle Protector
is not being properly aligned with the
mechanism. (Hold “V” upward – slide
projectile into the barrel and rotate
gently.) (fig 17a)
2. The Trigger has been manually moved
forward since the last time a cylinder
was removed – effectively leaving the
Safety “on” even though the Launcher
is empty. (Press the Safety Knob to
release the Safety, and re-insert the
projectile as described in 1.)
If you have a projectile with the valve
closed and are not sure if it is charged,
you can check this by loading it into the
launcher and opening the Nozzle Valve. If
the gauge shows pressure, then it is
charged and you may proceed to shoot
or close the valve and remove the
projectile. It is a good idea to develop a
system to insure that full and empty
bottles are kept separately or marked with
a label. (page 25)
Re-set the Safety Assembly by rotating the
Safety Push Knob in a clockwise direction
for a few degrees. The Knob will “pop out”
to re-set. (page 19)
The range can be adjusted by allowing
some air to escape from the projectile
before shooting. Open the valve and allow
the mechanism to be pressurized. Carefully
open the bleed screw until you hear the
air slowly escaping. Watch the gauge until
the pressure has dropped to the level you
require, and then tighten up the bleed
screw and fire. (page 20)
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Purpose of the Tactical ResQmax
The Tactical ResQmax is a new generation tactical line-throwing appliance fuled by compressed
air, specifically designed to deploy:
•
a line only, or
•
a grappling hook and line
•
a grappling hook and ascending ladder
to an otherwise inaccessible point in both land-based and maritime environments.
Your Tactical ResQmax comes completely assembled and ready for operation, except for filling
with compressed air. Adequate training in all aspects of the use of this equipment is essential in
order to familiarize yourself with its safe operation and capabilities.
Review all instructions in
this manual prior to first use.
Applications
Some applications of the Tactical ResQmax include:
•
line deployment to establish a
messenger or load line
•
ship to ship line deployment
•
ship to shore line deployment
Range
The range of the Tactical ResQmax varies depending on:
•
Type and weight of line used
•
Type of projectile and/or accessories used
•
Air pressure in projectile at time of deployment
This chart provides conservative distances achieved when used by trained personnel in reasonably
calm conditions at 3000psi / 207bar service pressure:
In special circumstances additional distances may be achieved by using the equipment at higher
pressures. There is a significant safety margin engineered into each unit – permitting safe operation
of the units at pressures equal to 120% of rated service pressure on a case-by-case basis.
Part # Description
801
7mm Nylon/Spectra Climbing Line
802
5.5mm Nylon/Spectra Climbing Line
735
40ft / 12m Ascending Ladder
190
250
55
75
80
110
40
25
33
12
Conservative Distances
with line
projectile
with Grappling
Hook
ft
m
ft
m
HORIZONTAL
VERTICAL
All Data based on 3,000psi / 207bar pressure unless noted otherwise
Introduction
•
retrieval of mooring lines
•
deployment of spill containment booms
•
deployment of grappling hook and line
•
deployment of grappling hook and ascending ladder
Note:
The Figures in this
manual show the
Tactical ResQmax in
a dark grey color
rather than its actual
black color. This has
been done for clarity
of illustration. All
Tactical ResQmax
units are black.