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- Page 1 Translation of original user manual REVISION C USER MANUAL AKVA SUBSEA FEEDER Technology for sustainable technology...
- Page 2 “NEK EN 82079-1”. Unless such responsibility has been agreed upon in a separate written contract with AKVA group, we are not responsible for loss, damage or incorrect use of equipment or software that arises as a result of errors in text or illustrations, or by following instructions in this user manuals.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ABOUT AKVA SUBSEA FEEDER ........6 COMPONENTS IN AKVA SUBSEA FEEDER ....7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......8 STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION ......9... -
Page 4: Health And Safety
1 HEALTH AND SAFETY Safety for the users of our equipment is main focus when AKVA group ASA develop new products and product manuals. We strongly recommend that everyone who are going to be using the AKVA product, all who perform any type of repairs, service, maintenance or other work on AKVA products, and all who work in areas where such products are installed, are aware of the contents of this manual. -
Page 5: Bad Weather
1.3 RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH LOAD DISTRIBUTION AND STRONG CURRENTS The AKVA Subsea Feeder shall not be used as suspension for other equipment in the cage. It may, however, be fitted with underwater lights and a camera to monitor underwater feeding. -
Page 6: About Akva Subsea Feeder
The sinker tube that encircles the branching pipes is weighted to provide stability. The AKVA Subsea Feeder pump requires 230 V/50 Hz – 970 W and is delivered with a power cable that reaches the edge of the cage, where the user then ensures sufficient power supply. -
Page 7: Components In Akva Subsea Feeder
Illustration 1: AKVA Subsea Feeder components Floating collar – the cyclone is equipped with a floating collar that makes the Subsea Feeder easy to place and move when carrying out other essential operations. Main pipe – pipe that runs from the cyclone down to the distribution chamber. -
Page 8: Technical Specifications
Filter – The water inlet is fitted with a filter to maximise the hygiene level of the feed. Illustration 2: Filter at water intake 2.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Table 2: Tekniske spesifikasjoner for varianter av AKVA Subsea Feeder AKVA Subsea Feeder Short Standard Long... -
Page 9: Storage And Transportation
Provided that a crane that is long enough to lift the entire AKVA Subsea Feeder in a safe manner is available, the AKVA Subsea Feeder may be loaded and unloaded using four lifting straps... -
Page 10: Towing
Lifting the AKVA Subsea Feeder 3.2 TOWING Avoid towing the AKVA Subsea Feeder, since this can cause it to tilt as a result of water resistance. The risk is possible deformation, resulting in it no longer being usable. Towing the... -
Page 11: Installation
In rough weather (waves and strong currents), the AKVA Subsea Feeder must be moored at a 45-degree angle against the weather direction, as shown in illustration 6: Mooring the AKVA Subsea Feeder 45 degrees against the weather direction. -
Page 12: Assembly And Installation Guide
4.2 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION GUIDE The Subsea Feeder must be assembled in an area that can accommodate the full diameter of the sinker tube (Ø = 5.5 m). Once assembled, use a crane or similar capable of safely lifting the cyclone and main pipe to move the AKVA Subsea Feeder to the pen. -
Page 13: Attaching To Pen
When installing the Subsea Feeder in a Tubenet™, do this before the inner float in the Tubenet™ is moored into position in the middle of the outer float. Temporarily moore the inner float near the edge of the floating collar to simplify lifting the Subsea Feeder into position in the tube. -
Page 14: Operation
5.2 SHORT-TERM EXTRAORDINARY LOADS The AKVA Subsea Feeder shall not be moored so tightly to the pen that it risks being exposed to direct loads in the unfortunate event that a feeding boat or wellboat hits pen or moorings. -
Page 15: Maintenance
6 MAINTENANCE An AKVA Subsea Feeder will, when treated correctly last for 5 years. Do not use the feeder if damage that may impact the construction is caused to it before 5 years have elapsed. Such damages must be repaired before the feeder is used. - Page 16 * Clean the inside of the cyclone with a high pressure washer and/or brush. If grease deposits are not removed regularly, it may cause densifications inside the AKVA Subsea Feeder. In such case, the entire unit must be dismantled and cleaned inside.
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Page 17: Decomissioning
Recycle equipment according to relevant regulations. Recycle as much as possible. All components of AKVA Subsea Feeder shall be delivered to the nearest recycling station after use. The feeder unit consists of PE and aluminum (the cyclone) which can be recycled entirety. -
Page 18: Illustrations And Tables
Illustration 4: Lifting straps attached to main pipe for lifting ................Illustration 5: Lifting the AKVA Subsea Feeder ........................ Illustration 6: Mooring the AKVA Subsea Feeder 45 degrees against the weather direction ..Illustration 7: AKVA Subsea Feeder is placed in the pen centre ................. -
Page 19: Appendix A - Maintenance Form
APPENDIX A - MAINTENANCE FORM Use one form per Subsea Feeder per month/4 weeks. Grey box = do not execute the task. White box = execute the task and sign after execution. Fill in deviation form for any deviation discovered. - Page 20 AKVA group is present in all markets with offices in Norway, Chile, Denmark, Scotland, Spain, Greece, Iceland, Canada, Australia and Turkey. AKVA group is a unique partner with the capability to offer both pen farming and land based aquaculture operations with complete technical solutions and service.
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