Operation Of The Equipment - Zephyr ZGS-11000-2 v2 Operation And Maintenance Manual

Manual RHGSE Operation and Maintenance Manual

6.0) Operation of the Equipment

The operation of the RHGSE is straightforward, but rescue hoist maintenance requires strict
attention to detail and situational awareness of the operation of the rescue hoist and the RHGSE at all
times during its use.
The RHGSE operation requires:
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Attaching the wire rope to the system through the lubridryer over capstans and into the rotatub.
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Adjusting the spooler position.
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Adjusting the rotatub position fully clockwise to start.
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Operating the rescue hoist controls while cranking the handle to the take up wire rope in the
down mode
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Setting and adjusting the clutch and operating the hoist in the up mode while observing the
wire rope and the load on the wire rope.
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Using the Lubridryer to Lubricate the cable
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Filling with water and draining the rotating tub
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Using the Lubridryer to dry the cable
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