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FLASSMER RR 4.2 Operator's Handbook Manual

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Operator's Handbook for
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Fassmer Rescueboat
Type RR 4.2
40.0420-019.01.01.0
Fr. Fassmer GmbH & Co. KG
Industriestr. 2
D - 27804 Berne / Germany
Phone: +49 (0)4406 942-0 Fax: +49 (0)4406 942-100
Email: info@fassmer.de
Internet: www.fassmer.de
Art. no. 135897

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer Rescueboat Type RR 4.2 40.0420-019.01.01.0 Fr. Fassmer GmbH & Co. KG Industriestr. 2 D - 27804 Berne / Germany Phone: +49 (0)4406 942-0 Fax: +49 (0)4406 942-100 Email: info@fassmer.de Internet: www.fassmer.de Art. no. 135897...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 Contents Page 1. Introduction ....................4 2. Brief construction description ..............5 3. Operation of Boat..................7 3.1 Lowering of the rescue boat ..............7 3.2 Other operating situations ..............16 3.2.1 Lowering from a vessel moving ahead .........16...
  • Page 3 Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 7. Boat support .....................28 8. Hoisting equipment ..................29 9. Periodic servicing and inspection by crew ..........30 9.1 WEEKLY and after every recovery of the boat into the davit .....31 9.2 MONTHLY ..................32 9.3 3-MONTHLY ..................33...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 1. Introduction A rescue boat is carried for the protection of every person on board. It can, however, only fulfil its task, if everyone on board is acquainted with the whole rescue boat, its functions and operation.

  • Page 5: Brief Construction Description

    Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 2. Brief construction description: The boat is built as v-shaped hull with transom stern. The raised foredeck clears the sea well and gives large reserve buoyancy to the bow. The v-shaped hull together with the sharp foreship and wide waterline combines good behaviour in heavy sea also at high speeds with excellent stability characteristics.
  • Page 6 Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 Overall drawing: (RR 4.2) Fig. 1 Overall drawing: (RR 4.2) Fig. 2 Document 40.0420-019.01.01.0 Art. No. 135897 Mod. 0 Lange/WZ 03.11.2006...

  • Page 7: Operation Of Boat

    Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 3. Operation of Boat Safety Note: For drills follow the recommendations of IMO-MSC1.Circ 1206-MEASURES TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS WITH RESCUE BOATS, for example: ! Elements of the drill that may involve unnecessary risks need special attention or may be excluded from the drill.
  • Page 8 Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 3. Ensuring release hook closure. In most cases the release hook is part of the davit and has to be operated according it’s own instructions. In such case refer to instruction of release hook.
  • Page 9 Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 5. The outboard engine should be regularly maintained and be ready for starting, i.e.: ! Ensure that fuel tank is full. ! Ensure fuel tank is connected to engine. ! Ensure that fuel valve is open, if fitted ! Open ventilation screw on fuel tank (only portable tanks).
  • Page 10 Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 10. Starting engine: Manual started outboard engines (usually from 15 HP to 30 HP): These boats are equipped with a hand started outboard engine with tiller steering (Fig.5). ! Ensure fuel hose is connected to the outboard engine. The arrow of the pump fuel ball must showing to the outboard engine.
  • Page 11 Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 Electric started outboard engines (usually from 40 HP to 60 HP): These boats are equipped with electric started outboard engines with remote operation and steering from steering stand by bowden wires.
  • Page 12 Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 11. Release hooks: In most cases the release hook is part of the davit and has to be operated according it’s own instructions. In such case refer to instruction of the release hook (which is not a Fassmer hook).
  • Page 13 Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 Operation and releasing hook: (Only valid if boat is equipped with fixed release hook of Fassmer Duplex type) Caution – Potentially Fatal: Operation by Coxswain only Faulty operation will drop the boat! Operation of release system should only be carried out by the coxswain.
  • Page 14 Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 Details for emergency release: Removal of the safety glass (4) with crowbar (11) Opening the shackle bolt (5) Operate release handle (2) Document 40.0420-019.01.01.0 Art. No. 135897 Mod. 0 Lange/WZ 03.11.2006...
  • Page 15 Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 12. Release Painter (Fig. 8): ! Pull the painter release wire (1) to release the painter fitting (2) Painter release Fig. 8 13. Sailing: Engine Control Lever ! Sail away (Neutral)

  • Page 16: Other Operating Situations

    Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 3.2 Other operating situations: 3.2.1 Lowering from a vessel moving ahead: All rescue boats are designed for lowering with the vessel making headway of up to 5 knots or under the influence of a corresponding heavy current or wind.

  • Page 17: Righting Of Capsized Boat

    Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 3.2.4 Righting of capsized boat: Without righting aid: If the boat is capsized all persons swim to leeward side of the boat and stand outside on the bottom of the boat. Pull the capsizing line tight and try to right up the boat by moving their weights.

  • Page 18: Recovery

    Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 4. Recovery Preparation for Recovery: Reset of Release Hooks: (This is only valid if boat is equipped with fixed release hook of Fassmer Duplex type) If another hook is in place (attached to the davit) those hook instructions have to be observed.
  • Page 19 Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 Recovery of the boat: ! Drive the boat under the davit. ! 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.
  • Page 20 Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 ! Secure the boat ! Disembark the boat ! Return the boat to it’s stowed position and lash it according to the davit instructions. ! Re-stow all loose equipment. ! Remove all items that are not part of the boat equipment (portable VHF, SART etc.).

  • Page 21: Operation Of Equipment

    Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 5. Operation of Equipment: 5.1 Engine plant 5.1.1 Outboard engine For rescue boats from 15 HP to 30 HP: These boats are equipped with hand start outboard engine with tiller steering (Fig. 9).
  • Page 22 Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 For rescue boats with inboard diesel engine: These boats are equipped with a inboard diesel engine with steering stand. (Fig. 11) Engine starting: ! Move the engine control lever to the neutral position.

  • Page 23: Discription Of The Engine Plant

    Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 5.1.2 Discription of the engine plant Most rescue boats are equipped with outboard engines from various brands. In this case please refer to the delivered outboard engine manual. Warning: Quick shifting from full ahead to full astern may damage transmission, circuits or engine.

  • Page 24: Electric Plant

    For the wiring scheme refer to “Rescue boat documentation”. Fig. 13a Fig. 13b Rescue boat RR 4.2 with inboard diesel: These boats are equipped with two batteries, which are placed at both sides of the engine (Fig. 14). Therefore a battery change-over control is fitted. The battery change-over control is attached at the steering stand (Fig.

  • Page 25: Rudder Plant

    Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 5.3 Rudder plant Most rescue boats are fitted with outboard engines and tiller steering. These boats have no rudder plant (Fig. 16). As well the rescue boats with inboard diesel engine are operated by a tiller.

  • Page 26: Lights

    Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 5.5 Lights An all-round light (1) is attached on the top of the mast (Fig. 19). The mast is secured at the inner side of the hull and will be fitted into the aft support and secured with a safety pin (2), if necessary.

  • Page 27: Outfit And Loose Equipment

    Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 6. Outfit and loose equipment Loose equipment and provisions are stowed in the inventory case. Boat hooks and paddles or oar are secured inside at the inner side of the rescue boat.

  • Page 28: Boat Support

    Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 7. Boat support The standard boat support (Fig. 23) consists of 2 supports with centre pillar for keel support so that outboard engine can be hinged down. On shipside there is an adjustable bearing arm which will be adapted to boat shape. Fix the adjustment by welding 2nd stanchion to deck (refer to boat support drawing).

  • Page 29: Hoisting Equipment

    Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 8. Hoisting Equipment Most rescue boats are equipped with a one-point suspension wire system. This suspension wire system is tested and certified. Therefore no modifications are allowed! (Fig. 24 ) Fig. 24 On special request a release hook type “Duplex”...

  • Page 30: Periodic Servicing And Inspection By Crew

    Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 9. Periodic servicing and inspection by crew General safety precautions: ! Inform Officer in duty when starting and finishing work on the rescue boat. ! Ensure that the boat is safely secured to the davit, and that there is safe access to boat.

  • Page 31: Weekly And After Every Recovery Of The Boat Into The Davit

    Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 9.1 WEEKLY and after every recovery of the boat into the davits: The following inspections and maintenance procedures (when required)have to be executed during the WEEKLY INSPECTIONS of the life saving appliances acc. to SOLAS, Chapter III, reg.

  • Page 32: Monthly

    Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 9.2 MONTHLY: The following inspections and maintenance procedures (when required) should be carried out during the MONTHLY INSPECTIONS acc. to SOLAS, Chapter III, reg. 20.7 (in addition to above weekly inspections)

  • Page 33: 3-Monthly

    Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 9.3 3-MONTHLY (Items marked with „#“ also after every operation of the boat in the water) The following checks and maintenance procedures (when required) should be carried out EVERY 3 MONTHS during launching and sailing the rescue boats acc. to SOLAS, Chapter III, reg.
  • Page 34 Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 Check propeller and mounting. not ok Drain water from fuel tank. not ok Check fuel lines for leakages. not ok Check lights and searchlight. not ok Check batteries are charged, if fitted...

  • Page 35: Servicing, Inspection, Overhaul And Testing By Fassmer-Certified Service Engineer

    Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 10. Servicing, inspection, overhaul and testing by Fassmer-certified service engineer 10.1 ANNUAL THOROUGH EXAMINATION: All work in this section is only allowed to be carried out by service engineers with a valid Fassmer-“Certificate of Competence” and Fassmer-ID- card as “Authorized Service Engineer”...
  • Page 36 Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 Open air case drain valves at hull. Close after draining. If greater amounts of water are regularly not ok found in the air cases. Search the leakages and seal. Please note that small amounts of water are normal and no cause for complaint.
  • Page 37 Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 Winch brake test done? If a dynamic winch brake test with the EMPTY BOAT is executed acc. MSC/Circ 1093/3.1 for davit service, the complete boat, especially all release gear connections to the boat, bolts, nuts, surrounding laminate, elastic seams etc.

  • Page 38: Every 2 Years

    Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 10.2 EVERY 2 YEARS: applicable not applicable In addition to the annually thorough examinations the following items have to be Note: checked/serviced every two years: Notes: Replace stuffing box packing. not ok...

  • Page 39: Every 5 Years

    Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 10.3 EVERY 5 YEARS: applicable not applicable In addition to the annually / and 2- years thorough examinations the following items have Note: to be checked/ serviced every five years: Notes: Replace retro reflective material.
  • Page 40 Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 IMPORTANT SAFETY RECOMMENDATION: The five-yearly dynamic overload davit winch brake test should be executed with a PROOF LOAD and NOT with the boat (revised SOLAS III/Reg. 20.11.1.3 in Res. MSC.152(78)) Reason: The forces occurring...

  • Page 41: Every 10 Years

    Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 10.4 EVERY 10 YEARS: applicable not applicable In addition to the annually/ 2-years and 5- years thorough examinations the following Note: items have to be checked/ serviced every ten years: (In addition to above annually and 2...
  • Page 42 Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 This is to confirm that the rescue boat has been thorough examined and is "FIT FOR PURPOSE". The next annual inspection to be latest 12 months after the date below. Following defects (in addition to notes in above check list) have been eliminated/parts were replaced: This is to confirm that the rescue boat has been thorough examined and will be "FIT FOR...

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 11. Maintenance 11.1 GRP-maintenance and repair: Maintenance: Should the gelcoat finish appear dull or the colour faded, the original finish can be restored using an abrasive paste. If necessary sand the surface beforehand, finishing with a fine wet and dry sandpaper of grade 400 or finer.
  • Page 44 Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 Laminate repairs: Caution: Rescue boat damages must be repaired by a FASSMER- authorised workshop. The following directions are for repairs where there exists no available workshop. In this case, an authorised workshop, Fassmer-certified service engineer or surveyor must check the rescue boat as soon as possible, to decide about further repairs.
  • Page 45 Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 Iron, wood or waxed paper sheet Tools necessary for repair (not part of lifeboat equipment) hammer grooved scales roller brush broach file spatula shears bucket Fig. 26 Document 40.0420-019.01.01.0 Art. No. 135897 Mod.

  • Page 46: Engine Plant Maintenance

    Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 11.2 Engine plant maintenance: Engine manual from supplier has priority, in every case, over this information. Note: For further information therefore please refer to the engine manual. Fuel recommendations: (for all outboard engines)

  • Page 47: Electric Plant Maintenance

    Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 11.3 Electric plant maintenance: Most rescue boats do not have a battery or electric system. Boat with battery: The power supply is provided by a 12V 100 % maintenance-free Gel-batteries with a capacity of 65Ah each (1). Replace batterie only with equivalent gel- type batterie.

  • Page 48: First Installation

    Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 12. First installation: On delivery the rescue boat is ready for use. All tests including a minimum 2- hour trial run and release gear tests as required by SOLAS/IMO-Resolution MSC.81(70), part 2, have been carried out.

  • Page 49: Suspension Eyes

    Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2 12.1 Suspension Eyes (Only valid if boat is equipped with fixed release hook of Fassmer Duplex type) Attention: Suspension eyes have only to be used as shown with transportation bolt! Transportation bolt also can be used for towing line or as mooring cleat.

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