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Akva EGERSUND NET User Manual

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  • Page 1 REVISION 4...
  • Page 2 This user manual is designed to meet the requirements of Norwegian Standard 9415:2009 and the NYTEK regulations. Egersund Net reserves all rights to this user manual and its contents. Reproduction and distribution to third parties without our clearly expressed prior approval are not permitted.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................4 Symbol definitions ..............4 Contact information ..............4 Identification of sweep nets ............4 CONSTRUCTION ................5 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ............ 8 Using a sweep net ..............8 Risk assessments/special environmental conditions ..... 10 Maintenance ................. 10 Checklist ................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1.2 Contact information If you have any questions about sweep nets, please feel free to contact us. Delivery and visiting address: Egersund Net AS Svanavågveien 30 NO-4374 Egersund, Norway Tel: +47 51 46 29 60 E-mail: post@egersundgroup.no...

  • Page 5: Construction

    2 CONSTRUCTION The illustrations below show examples of different types of sweep nets. User Manual for Sweep Nets | Revision 4 | December 2020 |...
  • Page 6 Crane loops along the top rope for handling the sweep net. Loops at each end of the top rope, where a purse line can be attached. Purse rings can be fitted along the bottom. Cut corners at the bottom. Purse rings fitted in A purse line is threaded through these.
  • Page 7 The illustration above shows an example of a small sweep net used when sampling fish. Such nets are usually manufactured from lightweight netting and rope to make handling easier. For cone-shaped nets (e.g. ENCC coned nets), we recommend using sweep nets with cut corners.

  • Page 8: Operation And Maintenance

    3 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 3.1 Using a sweep net Before the operation begins, applicable procedures must be reviewed. The operations manager or personnel with the appropriate experience and competence must be responsible for the operation, and the various tasks must be assigned. The correct personal protective equipment must be worn, and the right type of lifting equipment must be used when using a crane.
  • Page 9 When collecting fish, place the sweep net around the floating collar, in a semicircle. The sweep net should be arranged along the railing on the floating collar. The bottom is lowered down along the net wall to get depth in the cast. When removing small quantities of fish (e.g.

  • Page 10: Risk Assessments/Special Environmental Conditions

    If a sweep net needs to be repaired, it can be brought in for service at any Egersund Net service facility. This also applies if the sweep net is to be discarded. It will then be handled in accordance with Egersund Net’s waste management procedures.
  • Page 11 User Manual for Sweep Nets | Revision 4 | December 2020 |...

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