Lifting With A Crane; Lifting With Davit; Rib Maintenance; Periodic Maintenance - Vanguard KD 300 Owner's Manual

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3.1.10

WARNING - If your RIB has crane lifting eyes, follow these steps:

Adjust the straps so that the RIB maintains a horizontal position while suspended.

Place protection between the straps and hull to prevent damage.

Use belt straps of 130mm minimum width.

Do not stand under the crane or suspended RIB.

Never raise the RIB with people or cargo on board, nor if full of water.

Use guide ropes fore and aft to control the RIB's movement at all times.

Once the RIB is out of the water, leave all drainage holes open.

3.1.11

Consult the manufacturer or seller as to whether the davit system is right

for the RIB.

Only ever use the davit lifting eyes to hook the davit wires: never use any

other part of the RIB.

Do not stand under the davit or suspended RIB.

Never raise the RIB with people or cargo on board, nor if full of water.

Use guide ropes fore and aft to control the RIB's movement at all times.

Once the RIB is out of the water, leave all drainage holes open.

3.2 RIB MAINTENANCE

All maintenance and repair work must be carried out by qualified personnel.

Before carrying out any change, modification or any other alteration of the RIB,

check with the After-Sales Service: the RIB could lose its guarantee.

3.2.1

Clean the hull twice a year.

Frequently clean the non-slip areas with a soft liquid detergent.

When not in use, cover the RIB with a canvas or tarpaulin.

Check the state of the drainage holes; check they are not blocked.

Check the state of the cleats and other mooring fixtures.

Check the state of the fuel filter and change the filter at the start of each

sailing season.

Change the motor oil and cooling liquid at least once a year.

Check the battery levels and add distilled water to cover the plates. Keep

the contacts clean and covered with grease or vaseline.

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