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- Page 1 USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Document number: M000375 Revision: Release date: 2020-06-12...
- Page 2 USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Revision history Rev. Pages Description Approved by Date Additional regulator details 2020-02-13 19-20 Relief valve adjustment details. 8 - 10 More details for the hook 2020-04-29 attachment process Additional details for the hook disconnecting process Lubrication comment...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION .................. 5 2 ATTENTION! ..................5 3 TECHNICAL DATA ................6 Description ..................6 Technical specifications ..............6 4 OPERATION ..................7 Before use ................... 7 Preparations ..................8 Operation ...................13 After use .....................16... - Page 4 USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Table of Figures Figure 1: Bottle connection ................... 7 Figure 2: Hook rope attached ................8 Figure 3: Hook attached properly ................. 9 Figure 4: Locking ball ..................10 Figure 5: Carabiners connected properly ............11 Figure 6: Secured and unsecured carabiners ............12 Figure 7: Preparation ...................13...
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Page 5: Introduction
This REBS product is produced by H. Henriksen AS, in accordance with our SOCES standards. The company and its representatives provide service and training to make sure that your product has a safe and long life. -
Page 6: Technical Data
3.1 Description The Giraffe Tracer is a pneumatic powered extension and retraction pole for boarding and entering. The Giraffe Tracer provides an easy to use pneumatic system with push button control for precision up and down movements. The control handle is collapsible and adjustable to retain a slim profile when not in use. -
Page 7: Operation
4.1 Before use Preparation of the pneumatic system before use: 1. Connect the regulator to the bottle. 2. Connect the regulator to the Giraffe Tracer. 3. Open the valve on the bottle to provide the correct operation pressure in the system. -
Page 8: Preparations
USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Air regulator: The air regulator is a pressure regulator for use with both 200 and 300 bar bottles. The default setting is approximately 6 - 7,5 bars outlet pressure. This can be adjusted only by a REBS service engineer. -
Page 9: Figure 3: Hook Attached Properly
USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer 2. Insert the hook into the top mount on the pole. Make sure that the harness remains in the groove of the top mount. The tip of the hook shall point downwards as the harness in the top mount is on the top side. -
Page 10: Figure 4: Locking Ball
USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer There is a spring-loaded locking ball installed in the shaft of the hook. This device locks the hook in the top mount in addition of the magnetic connection at the bottom of the shaft. Locking ball... -
Page 11: Figure 5: Carabiners Connected Properly
USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer 3. Connect the wire ladder to the joints on the hook. Make sure that: - the nut at the joint is not fully tightened and the joints can rotate if they are loaded, - the carabiners are secured, - the carabiners are connected properly - the carabiners are in the correct position as shown below. -
Page 12: Figure 6: Secured And Unsecured Carabiners
USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Secured Unsecured Figure 6: Secured and unsecured carabiners Rev.: -12 page 12 of 52 M000375... -
Page 13: Operation
USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer 4.3 Operation Figure 7: Preparation Figure 8: Placing the hook Rev.: -12 page 13 of 52 M000375... -
Page 14: Figure 9: Releasing The Hook
USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Figure 9: Releasing the hook Bend the hook at the shaft by pressing the pole against the ledge (see the red arrow at step 2) to unload the locking ball in the shaft. This will release the hook, and now pull the pole with the top mount downwards (retract) to disconnect the hook. -
Page 15: Figure 10: Retracting The Pole
USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Figure 10: Retracting the pole Rev.: -12 page 15 of 52 M000375... -
Page 16: After Use
2. Press the retract button to release the pressure completely from the system. Check the gauge on the regulator. 3. Disconnect the Giraffe Tracer from the regulator. 4. Disconnect the regulator from the bottle. 4.5 Filling the bottle with an external diving bottle (workaround) The bottle can be filled with an external diving bottle if necessary. - Page 17 USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Connect and fill: • Connect the bottles Open the fill line valve: rotate the wheel clockwise. • • Open the valve on the Giraffe bottle. Open the valve on the external bottle to start filling the Giraffe •...
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Page 18: Transport
USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer 5 TRANSPORT NOTE: Never transport the pole with hook attached! 5.1 On pontoon 1. The strap keeps the 2. The middle strap 3. The back strap pole from moving keeps the pole from keeps the pole from sideways. -
Page 19: Between Seat Rows
USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer 5.2 Between seat rows The base should have an angle so that the pole lies flush on the soft padding. Secure the pole with a Velcro strap or similar The base has a flexible adapter, so the pole can remain in the base plate ready for immediate use. -
Page 20: On The Deck
USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer 5.3 On the deck Use Velcro straps to secure the pole to the three mounting bases. Rev.: -12 page 20 of 52 M000375... -
Page 21: Inspection And Maintenance
USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer 6 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 6.1 User level 6.1.1 Inspection before use The relief valve on the bottom adapter opens when the pole is fully extended, and you keep pushing the UP button 2-3 seconds longer. You can hear when the valve opens and releases the air. -
Page 22: Figure 13: Relief Valve Removal
USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Use a circlip plier to adjust the valve setting, turning clockwise • will increase the opening pressure level: Figure 13: Relief valve removal Mount the valve back into the bottom sleeve and extend the pole •... - Page 23 Drops from large heights onto hard surfaces might cause internal and external damage to the structure of the Giraffe Tracer. In such cases, stop using the Giraffe Tracer and contact your dealer for re-qualification.
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Page 24: Maintenance Personnel Level
USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer 6.2 Maintenance personnel level The personnel who is preforming maintenance, and assembling / disassembling the pole, must have the required competence in line with the maintenance procedures. It is required that the maintenance personnel have the required courses from the manufacturer, or/and by own unit. - Page 25 USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer 6.2.2 Daily maintenance Maintenance tasks after use in seawater: Disconnect the high-pressure coupling. • • Take of the end bearings, (3x) M4 x 8 mm bolts. Remove the relief valve (without adjusting or taking it apart) with •...
- Page 26 USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer 6.2.3 Periodic maintenance Periodic maintenance tasks after prolonged use or before the equipment is stored: The end bearings between the collars only have one small hole that will hamper the lavage of seawater. Experience from usage shows that prolonged use increases the risk of corrosion inside the collars produced in aluminum.
- Page 27 USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Add a thin layer of Super Lube Teflon oil on the outside of the • pole, and clean/wipe the outside of the pole completely dry. • Inspect the inside of the pole. Look for damage, marks and foreign objects.
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Page 28: Parts List
USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer 7 PARTS LIST 7.1 Inside Figure 14: Inside parts 1/2 Rev.: -12 page 28 of 52 M000375... - Page 29 USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Rev.: -12 page 29 of 52 M000375...
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Page 30: Figure 15: Inside Parts 2/2
USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Figure 15: Inside parts 2/2 Rev.: -12 page 30 of 52 M000375... - Page 31 USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Rev.: -12 page 31 of 52 M000375...
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Page 32: Top Section
USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer 7.2 Top section Figure 16: Top section parts 1/2 Rev.: -12 page 32 of 52 M000375... - Page 33 USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Rev.: -12 page 33 of 52 M000375...
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Page 34: Figure 17: Top Section Parts 2/2
USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Figure 17: Top section parts 2/2 Rev.: -12 page 34 of 52 M000375... - Page 35 USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Rev.: -12 page 35 of 52 M000375...
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Page 36: Middle Section
USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer 7.3 Middle section Figure 18: Middle section parts 1/2 Rev.: -12 page 36 of 52 M000375... - Page 37 USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Rev.: -12 page 37 of 52 M000375...
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Page 38: Figure 19: Middle Section Parts 2/2
USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Figure 19: Middle section parts 2/2 Rev.: -12 page 38 of 52 M000375... - Page 39 USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Rev.: -12 page 39 of 52 M000375...
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Page 40: Bottom Section
USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer 7.4 Bottom section Figure 20: Bottom section parts Rev.: -12 page 40 of 52 M000375... - Page 41 USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Rev.: -12 page 41 of 52 M000375...
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Page 42: Handlebar And Hook
USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer 7.5 Handlebar and hook Figure 21: Handlebar and hook Rev.: -12 page 42 of 52 M000375... - Page 43 USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Rev.: -12 page 43 of 52 M000375...
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Page 44: Tools
USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer 8 TOOLS 8.1 Maintenance Kit The BE008068 Giraffe Tracer Maintenance Kit contains the following tools and consumables: BE000095 Screwdriver T20 TORX BE000096 Screwdriver PZ2 STAR BE000093 Allen key 2,5 mm BE004880 Allen key 3,0 mm BE000094... - Page 45 USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer BE000098 Guiding pin tool BE110085 Guiding tool for gasket rings BE007064 Spark plug wrench 25 - 28 mm BE000097 Plastic / rubber hammer BE145603 Lace polyester black 4 m / 3 mm BE110089 Sponge 200x125x60 Rev.: -12...
- Page 46 USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer BE005064 MOLYKOTE 111-10G BE110086 Quicksilver Anti-Corrosion Marine Lubricant BE110087 Super Lube - Synthetic lubricant Syncolon (PTFE) BE127026 Rev.: -12 page 46 of 52 M000375...
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Page 47: Repair Kit
1 x BE118091 Top sleeve 1 x BE390268 Drill 4,1 mm 1 x M000376 Manual BE008097 Giraffe Tracer Handlebar Repair Kit Type A: • 1 x BE118101 Handlebar clamp 1 x BE006431 Handle spring 1 x BE110198 Handlebar plate Type A... -
Page 48: Accessories
USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer 9 ACCESSORIES The Giraffe Tracer can be combined with a wide variety of Henriksen products: wire ladders, rope ladders, etc. Please refer to the latest REBS catalogue for our soft ladder assortment. BE003431 Air bottle BE003352... - Page 49 USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer BE003349 Transportation bag BE004009 Fill line valve v.2 BE003752 External air bottle system v.2 Rev.: -12 page 49 of 52 M000375...
- Page 50 USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Notes Rev.: -12 page 50 of 52 M000375...
- Page 51 USER MANUAL Giraffe Tracer Notes Rev.: -12 page 51 of 52 M000375...
- Page 52 Rapid Entering and Boarding Systems H. Henriksen AS Træleborgveien 15 3112 Tønsberg NORWAY www.hhenriksen.com...
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