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- Page 1 Manual RHGSE Operation and Maintenance Manual ZOM-11000-2 v2 rev E Rescue Hoist Ground Support Equipment Manually Operated ZGS-11000-2 v2 Operation and Maintenance Manual United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1 Zephyr International llc Page 1 of 40 United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
10.0) Technical Assistance ....................40 Before operation of the Ground Support Equipment, thoroughly review the entire manual in order to prevent damage to the wire rope, hoist, helicopter or operator. Zephyr International llc Page 2 of 40 United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1... -
Page 3: Introduction
Manual RHGSE Operation and Maintenance Manual ZOM-11000-2 v2 rev E 1.0) Introduction The purpose of this manual is to describe the operation and maintenance of the Zephyr International LLC Manually Operated Rescue Hoist Ground Support Equipment (RHGSE) part number ZGS-11000-2 v2. -
Page 4: Unpacking The Equipment
Remove and unpack the Lubridryer upright bracket, and the can of Lubridryer pads. 4.0) Setup the Equipment Remove the lubridryer, load indicator , load indicator holder from the Rotatub and unpack. Load indicator Lubridryer Zephyr International llc Page 4 of 40 United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1... - Page 5 ZOM-11000-2 v2 rev E Upright bracket Assemble the Lubridryer assembly to the upright bracket. Lubridryer Assemble the load indicator holder to the upright bracket. Load Indicator Holder Zephyr International llc Page 5 of 40 United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1...
- Page 6 Insert the load cell indicator into the holder. Wrap the excess wires up and stow them under the cover and install the two screws. Load indicator holder Zephyr International llc Page 6 of 40 United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1...
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Page 7: Theory Of Operation
Upper and lower capstan rollers Load application lever Rotatub Spooler Load adjusting knob Self disengaging hand crank Heavy base mounted on three casters Zephyr International llc Page 7 of 40 United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1... -
Page 8: Operation Of The Equipment
Using the Lubridryer to Lubricate the cable Filling with water and draining the rotating tub Using the Lubridryer to dry the cable Zephyr International llc Page 8 of 40 United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1... - Page 9 Wrap the wire rope around the capstans three times starting with the lower capstan innermost groove as shown, while insuring the rope is pulled tight into the capstan grooves. Start wrapping the cable in the first groove of the lower capstan Zephyr International llc Page 9 of 40 United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1...
- Page 10 Manual RHGSE Operation and Maintenance Manual ZOM-11000-2 v2 rev E Wrap around the first Wrap around the second groove groove Wrap around the third Close the Lubridryer groove cover Zephyr International llc Page 10 of 40 United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1...
- Page 11 Guide the cable through the rollers and into the tub and then through the slot in the spooler Set the hook on top of the spooler Zephyr International llc Page 11 of 40 United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1...
- Page 12 Load lever disengaged and Load lever engaged and crank handle engaged crank handle disengaged Zephyr International llc Page 12 of 40 United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1...
- Page 13 Before extending, verify the wire rope is properly installed on the RHGSE, the wire rope is wrapped tight on the capstans, and the cover is closed and latched. Engage and rotate handle clockwise to take up wire rope in down direction. Zephyr International llc Page 13 of 40 United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1...
- Page 14 Never try to lower the system by releasing the load lever when the system is off the ground. Zephyr International llc Page 14 of 40 United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1...
- Page 15 The brake disc should be allowed to cool after 2 or 3 consecutive cycles. When conditioning a new cable go slow to allow the cable to acclimate itself to the rescue hoist drum. Zephyr International llc Page 15 of 40...
- Page 16 Thumbscrews Bushing Pads Shown one set of screws, Shown used pads New pads installed bushing and pad Zephyr International llc Page 16 of 40 United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1...
- Page 17 Rotatub extend the cable into the empty tub and let dry. Retract the wire rope onto the helicopter hoist with the load lever applied using a gloved hand and a clean cloth to dry the wire rope. Zephyr International llc Page 17 of 40...
- Page 18 RHGSE or anything else. Store the hook fully as per the manufacturers’ instructions. Caution: Observe wire rope at all times to prevent damage. Zephyr International llc Page 18 of 40 United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1...
- Page 19 Rotatub. Flip the spooler upside down and the wire rope will slide off in a neat coil. Discard or store the wire rope as appropriate. Zephyr International llc Page 19 of 40...
- Page 20 RHGSE three or four times while increasing the load incrementally on each cycle in order to condition the wire rope. Zephyr International llc Page 20 of 40...
- Page 21 Then during the next flight extend the cable to full extension and retract under approximately 200 lbs. load. This procedure is considered the best practice by the hoist OEMs. Zephyr International llc Page 21 of 40 United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1...
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Page 22: Maintenance Of The Rhgse
Spare lubridryer pads in the Lubridryer reservoir 7.3) Clutch adjustment The clutch has been preset at Zephyr to approximately 100 lbs. If a high load is desired then make small clockwise adjustments until the empty RHGSE starts to lift. - Page 23 Manual RHGSE Operation and Maintenance Manual ZOM-11000-2 v2 rev E Load adjuster Pivot bolt Load cell clevis pin Clutch band Load Clutch assembly shown Cotter pin Zephyr International llc Page 23 of 40 United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1...
- Page 24 Manual RHGSE Operation and Maintenance Manual ZOM-11000-2 v2 rev E Remove these bolts to remove load cell assembly Load Cell Assembly Do not loosen or adjust this bolt Zephyr International llc Page 24 of 40 United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1...
- Page 25 Once a week and depending on usage drip a few drops of turbine oil on the upper capstan chain through the small hole in the upright bracket base Zephyr International llc Page 25 of 40 United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1...
- Page 26 Load clutch assembly (2) nuts to be adjusted (only the 2 top nuts) Setscrews Capstan drive pulley upper Chain Chain sprocket Vertical Drive Belt Capstan drive pulley lower Zephyr International llc Page 26 of 40 United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1...
- Page 27 Loosen these screws to adjust or replace the drum drive belt AngleGear Assembly Zephyr International llc Page 27 of 40 United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1...
- Page 28 2.2-2.7 kg or 5-6 lbs of load applied. Note the brake must be applied in order to check the clutch slippage. (4)Adjustment screws Zephyr International llc Page 28 of 40 United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1...
- Page 29 RHGSE and the rescue hoist. Zephyr International maintains excess inventory of spare capstans and has a trade in policy, whereby when a user advises they need a new set of capstans, for a fixed price a new set can be sent out immediately and the users then return the old pair to Zephyr for refurbishment.
- Page 30 ZGS-10113-30 .156 6.715 in 3.5 mm ZGS-10340-1 .132 6.695 in 1/8 inch ZGS-10113-40 .120 6.685 in Note: ZGS-12474-1 can be used for 3/16 and 4.5 mm cables. Zephyr International llc Page 30 of 40 United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1...
- Page 31 0000 on the display. Adjust span screw with load applied Adjust the zero screw with no load applied to the load cell Zephyr International llc Page 31 of 40 United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1...
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Page 32: Replacement Parts List
Tensioning Wheels/Rollers ZGS-10127-1 Pressure Roller Assembly ZGS-10258-1 Tension Wheel ZGS-10259-1 Tension Wheel Large ZGS-10294-1 Exit Roller Assembly ZGS-10047-2 Tension Release Hitch Pins Set of 2 ZGS-11109-1 Load Adjuster Zephyr International llc Page 32 of 40 United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1... -
Page 33: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
Manual RHGSE Operation and Maintenance Manual ZOM-11000-2 v2 rev E 9.0) Illustrated Parts Breakdown Zephyr International llc Page 33 of 40 United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1... - Page 34 Manual RHGSE Operation and Maintenance Manual ZOM-11000-2 v2 rev E Zephyr International llc Page 34 of 40 United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1...
- Page 35 Manual RHGSE Operation and Maintenance Manual ZOM-11000-2 v2 rev E Zephyr International llc Page 35 of 40 United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1...
- Page 36 Manual RHGSE Operation and Maintenance Manual ZOM-11000-2 v2 rev E Zephyr International llc Page 36 of 40 United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1...
- Page 37 Manual RHGSE Operation and Maintenance Manual ZOM-11000-2 v2 rev E Zephyr International llc Page 37 of 40 United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1...
- Page 38 Manual RHGSE Operation and Maintenance Manual ZOM-11000-2 v2 rev E Zephyr International llc Page 38 of 40 United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1...
- Page 39 Manual RHGSE Operation and Maintenance Manual ZOM-11000-2 v2 rev E Zephyr International llc Page 39 of 40 United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1...
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Page 40: Technical Assistance
Manual RHGSE Operation and Maintenance Manual ZOM-11000-2 v2 rev E 10.0) Technical Assistance Please contact Zephyr International LLC with any questions 1-843-365-2675. Send comments or suggestions to: zephyrintl@rcn.com Zephyr International llc Page 40 of 40 United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1...