Swiss Timing OSB 14 Series User Manual

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OSB 14
Swimming Starting Block
User's Manual
3454.519.02
Version 1.4
Edition March 2020

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  • Page 1 OSB 14 Swimming Starting Block User’s Manual 3454.519.02 Version 1.4 Edition March 2020...
  • Page 2 Swiss Timing Ltd. specifically disclaims any implied warranty of merchantability, quality and/or fitness for any particular purpose. Swiss Timing Ltd. shall not be liable for errors contained in this documentation or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the supply, performance or use of this documentation.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Dismantling of the footrest ..................10 PREVENTION AND MAINTENANCE ..............12 APPENDICE ....................... 14 Index figures ....................... 14 Version history ......................14 SWISS TIMING LTD P.O. Box 138, rue de l'Envers 1 Phone +41 32 488 36 11 CH-2606 Corgémont www.swisstiming.com Switzerland info@swisstiming.com...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Swimming Starting Block / OSB 14 1 INTRODUCTION OSB14 presents a powerful patented feature, revolutionising the way the swimmers start from their blocks. Diving from the starting block with the body propelled by the knee at a 90° angle drastically increases the explosiveness of the start.
  • Page 6: Construction Of Osb14-Rbd Starting Block (Relay Break Detection)

    1.1 Construction of OSB14-RBD starting block (Relay Break Detection) 1. 3454.070 OSB14 base with rear door and handle 2. 3454.041 Platform OSB12 with footrest 3. 3454.600 Complete RBD 3454.010 Upper frame 3454.011 Lower frame 2659.056 Rubber shock absorber (silentbloc) 3393.018 Spring loaded contact 3393.019 Contact screw...
  • Page 7: Construction Of Osb14-Starting Block Without Rbd

    Swimming Starting Block / OSB 14 1.2 Construction of OSB14-starting block without RBD 1. 3454.070 OSB14 base with rear door and handle 2. 3454.041 Platform OSB12 with footrest 3. 3454.019 Intermediate plate 4. A4 conical screw M8 for platform fixing (6x) 5.
  • Page 8: Installation

    2 INSTALLATION 2.1 Positioning of the OSB14 starting blocks The OSB14 starting blocks are positioned according to the measures indicated: 238mm from the swimming pool border (248mm with the OCP5 touchpad) to the front of the base. The handle of the OSB14 must be aligned with the border of the touchpad (Ex. OCP5). Are the touchpads missing or is the swimming pool too small with touchpads, align the OSB14 starting block with the border of the swimming pool.
  • Page 9: Fixation Of The Starting Block

    Swimming Starting Block / OSB 14 2.2 Fixation of the starting block To ensure proper functioning of the OSB14 starting block system, the fixation must be absolutely rigid. 2.3 Drilling and mounting of the OSB14 Put the drilling gauge (1) on the border of the swimming pool and mark the 4 Ø5 holes of the gauge with a Ø5 drill (2).
  • Page 10: Technical Specifications

    3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OSB14-RBD OSB14-Simple 737 x 314 x 655 mm Dimensions Platform 740 x 520 mm Weight [kg] White RAL9010 with non-skidding surface Colours dark blue RAL5002 /RAL5017 since 2019 Contact Closing the moment of start (NO) Action force 13.0 Kg à...
  • Page 11: Control Of The Starting Block

    Swimming Starting Block / OSB 14 4 CONTROL OF THE STARTING BLOCK 4.1 Control without application of pressure Connect the buzzer (7) to the connection cable (6). If there is no pressure on the platform, the buzzer (7) remains silent. However if the buzzer (7) emits a sound, proceed as described in paragraph 4.5.
  • Page 12: Inspection

    4.4 Inspection Every 6 months: check cable connections. Once a year: check rigidity of block fixation. 4.5 Troubleshooting 4.5.1 Detection of a short-circuit If the buzzer (7) emits a sound while there is no pressure on the platform, proceed as follows: Unscrew the 6 A4 conical screws M8 (4) on the platform (2).
  • Page 13: Assembly Of The Rbd / Intermediate Plate And Platform

    Swimming Starting Block / OSB 14 4.6 Assembly of the RBD / intermediate plate and platform When assembling the RBD / intermediate plate (3), insert the 5 screws/washers (A) and tighten them with the 5 nuts/washers (B). When assembling the platform (2), insert the 6 A4 conical screw M8 (4) and tighten them. Figure 6 –...
  • Page 14: Dismantling Of The Platform

    4.7 Dismantling of the platform Unscrew the platform (2) by removing the 6 A4 conical screws M8 (4) on the top. Figure 7 – Dismantling of the platform 4.8 Dismantling of the footrest Put the footrest in position 3 to access the screws between the footrest and the guides. Figure 8 –...
  • Page 15 Swimming Starting Block / OSB 14 Rotate the platform to access the lateral screws and unscrew the 4 screws (2 on each side). Pull to remove the footrest. To reassemble the footrest, start from this point and follow the instructions backwards. Figure 9 –...
  • Page 16: Prevention And Maintenance

    PREVENTION AND MAINTENANCE Equipment installed in aquatic complex, often sealed with a high moisture level, require special attention in regards to their maintenance. In fact, the stainless steel parts found on ladders, fences or swimming starting blocks can have corrosion if they are not frequently cleaned. Stainless steel is an excellent product that needs to be very clean to keep its stainless quality.
  • Page 17 Swimming Starting Block / OSB 14  A weekly basic cleaning is required.  A thorough cleaning must be done regularly, several times a year.  You must use fresh water for cleaning.  Never use abrasive material to clean the stainless steel parts. ...
  • Page 18: Appendice

    6 APPENDICE 6.1 Index figures Figure 1 - OSB14-RBD ........................2 Figure 2 - OSB14 without RBD ....................... 3 Figure 3 – Positioning of the OSB14 ....................4 Figure 4 – Technical specifications ....................6 Figure 5 - Maintenance ........................7 Figure 6 –...
  • Page 19 Swimming Starting Block / OSB 14 NOTES Version 1.4 3454.519.02 Page 15...
  • Page 21 SWISS TIMING LTD P.O. Box 138, rue de l'Envers 1 Phone +41 32 488 36 11 CH-2606 Corgémont www.swisstiming.com Switzerland info@swisstiming.com SWISS TIMING LTD...

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