RELEASE_HOOK_MANUAL.pdf

Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer Release hooks

Type Duplex

00.0000-361.00.00.4

Fr. Fassmer GmbH & Co. KG Industriestr. 2

D - 27804 Berne / Germany Phone: +49 (0)4406 942-0 Fax: +49 (0)4406 942-100

Email: info@fassmer.de Internet: www.fassmer.de

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Operator’s Handbook for Fassmer Release hooks Type Duplex

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Contents Page

1. Introduction

2. Brief description + scheme of release gear

3. Operation

3.1 Operation and releasing

3.1.1 Normal release

3.1.2 Emergency release

3.2 Preparation for recovery

3.3 Harbour safety pin

3.4 Maintenance / hanging off pendant attachment points

4. Periodic servicing and inspection by crew

4.1 Weekly

4.2 3-monthly

5. Periodic servicing, inspection, overhaul and testing by Fassmer-certified service engineer

5.1 annual thorough examination

5.2 overhaul and overload test every 5 years

6. Log for records of inspection and maintenance

7. Trouble shooting

8. Disassembly instruction

9. Onboard installation

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1. Introduction Safety Summary

Caution – Potentially Fatal!

If the following release hook operating instructions are not correctly observed, or the system is operated by a person not familiar with the system, there is a danger of unintentional release, and the boat could drop from the complete lifting height.

As a result, injury or death of persons on board could occur or the boat could be rendered unusable.

Do not enter or lower the lifeboat before checking the correct position of the release hooks, release bolts and the release handle!

Do not perform any maintenance to the release gear whilst the hooks are under load!

Do not weld in the davit area when the boat is hanging in the davits (refer to chapter 9).

Never operate the release handle with excessive force!

Never override the hydrostatic interlock unless absolutely necessary!

Always ensure that the boat is in the water before release!

Note: All described release gear equipment and corresponding reference numbers (e.g. “release handle (2)”) refer to the “Scheme of release gear” in chapter 2 resp. to drawings and part list in the SEPARATE Service-engineer manual (ONLY for certified hook service engineers).

Familiarisation with this manual is an integral part of this training. It is valid for the following release hooks:

Duplex 2.5 t Duplex 5.0 t Duplex 6.6 t Duplex 10.0 t Duplex 17.0 t

If you have any questions, please forward your request to:

Fr. Fassmer GmbH & Co. KG Industriestr. 2

D - 27804 Berne / Germany Phone: +49 (0)4406 942-0 Fax: +49 (0)4406 942-100 Email: info @ fassmer.de

Note: This manual was established under consideration of SOLAS 74, Chapter III, Edition 2004 + Resolution MSC.152(78), IMO MSC CIRC. 1093 and 1136, IMO-FP 50/21, Annex 6- Draft MSC- Circular- Guidelines for lifeboat manuals and Lloyd’s Register

“GUIDANCE NOTES FOR THE PREPERATION OF A

LIFEBOAT´S OPERATION INSTRUCTION & MAINTE-

NANCE MANUALS”.

Mod.4 is USCG- accepted on 26.04.06

This manual is valid for the above mentioned release hook systems delivered since 1999. For older systems it may be used analogously. Several components however will appear different to the attached equipment, or may not be installed at all. Due to the technical nature and constant further development, notable differences from the actual installations are possible.

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2. Brief description

The release hooks of sizes 2.5t, 5.0t and 6.6t are constructed in a similar manner.

The 10t and 17t hooks are also respectively similar, however, are different from the smaller hooks up to 6.6t. The following drawings and descriptions are based on the 6.6t and the 10t hook. Information must be extrapolated for use with the other hooks.

Note: Some Rescue boats are equipped with ONE hook. The chapters relating to simultaneous release do not refer to these boats.

Note: In some cases the total payload is smaller in comparison to the maximum possible load. The only valid SWL is the SWL stamped into the hook.

The release hooks installed on lifeboats will be released simultaneously with Hook control cables (13/14) triggered through the release handle (2) of the central release unit (21). The release handle (2) is secured by a hydrostatic interlock (3), which prevents release of the boat when not waterborne. This safety device can be overridden in case of failure during an emergency.

As soon as the boat is waterborne the hydrostatic interlock (3) will open and the release handle (2) is then unsecured. The indicator (10) for the hydrostatic interlock (3) will change from RED to GREEN. After removal of the safety pin (1), the release handle (2) can be operated. The release hooks will be released even under full load.

Recovery of the boat occurs with a closed and locked hook. The hook will have closed itself under its own weight but proper positioning must be visually verified as described in Chp 3.2. The release handle (2) must be moved back into closed position and secured with the safety pin (1) for locking. A safety device (19) inside the hook ensures that the release handle (2) can only be moved back into its closed position when the hooks are fully closed.

Following this, the davit’s long eye (7) will be hung into the hook. A stop pawl

(8) prevents the eye from dropping out.

For maintenance work the boat can be suspended from the davit with a hanging strop attached to the hanging-off-eyes at the release hook. The release hooks are then free to move and can be tended to.

Components of the hook case are made of stainless steel. The hook itself is made of high strength casted bronze. Fulcrum pins and other components are made of other high strength materials. As a precaution no parts of the hook may be replaced by spare parts, which are not delivered by Fr. Fassmer GmbH & Co. KG.

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Scheme of release gear (shown with hook 10t)

1. Secured condition (boat is not waterborne)

The release handle (2) is secured by an hydrostatic locking device to prevent the unintended release of the hooks before the boat is waterborne. This safety device can be bypassed in emergency case.

aft release hook aft hoisting anchor aft hook control cable release handle safety pin fore hook control cable floater floater rod central release unit21 release box 26 cable end sleeve31 fore release hook fore hoisting anchor release hook

Davit long link release bolt (closed)9 intermediary hook17

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2. Unsecured condition (boat is waterborne)

As soon as the boat is waterborne the hydrostatic interlock opens and the release handle (2) is unsecured. The indication of the hydrostatic locking device changes from red to green.

safety pin has fore hoisting anchor fore release hook floater moves upwards aft hook control cable 14 release box 26 fore hook control cable 13 cable end sleeve31

21 central release unit release handle can be operated 2 been removed release bolt (still closed)9

2 10

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3. Released condition (boat is waterborne)

After removing the safety pin the release handle can be operated. The release hooks will also be released under full load.

fore hoisting anchor handle operated release aft hook control cable 14 fore hook control cable 13 cable end sleeve31 central release unit21

26release box fore release hook2 release bolt (opened)9

2 10

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3. Operation

Caution – Potentially Fatal!

Operation by Coxswain only:

Faulty operation will drop the boat! Operation of release system should only be carried out by the coxswain. Do not enter, lower or hoist the boat before the cor-rect positioning of the hook, release bolt and release handle are checked.

3.1 Operation and Releasing

3.1.1 Normal release

• Turn the safety pin (1) and pull it out.

• If the red safety indication (10) has turned to green the boat is waterborne and hydrostatic interlock has unlocked the release handle (2).

• Operate the release handle (2) swiftly. This unlocks the hooks, but they will open only under load.

Caution:

Never operate the release handle with excessive force. Damage to the release sys-tem could occur.

3.1.2 Emergency release (=> detailed photos on next page)

Caution:

This operation drops the lifeboat and may kill you or cause serious injury!

When using the emergency release it is possible to set the hooks free under load when hanging in the davits or whilst lowering. Use the release handle only when you are sure that the boat is waterborne!(see note) red green red

If the hydrostatic interlock (3) does not unlock the release handle (2) the hooks can alternatively be unlocked for emergency use in the following way:

• Ensure that the boat is waterborne (see note).

• Remove safety glass (4) using the crowbar (11).

Note: crowbar is a red stanchion attached with a chain close to the release box (26).

• Open the shackle bolt (5).

• Operate the release handle (2) swiftly. This unlocks the hooks simultaneously, and if they are under load they will drop the boat suddenly!

Note: If for any reason it is NOT possible to lower the boat into the water, the helmsman might decide based on his expertise to operate the release as close to the water as possible. This should only be done as a last resort after checking all equipment and finding a mechanical problem or issue on with the ship. Take into account that already drops from low heights (up to 1 m) might cause injuries or death. Drops from more than 3 m will already seriously damage the lifeboat!

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Details for emergency release

Removal of the safety glass (4) with crowbar (11)

Opening the shackle bolt (5)

Operate release handle (2) swiftly

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3.2 Preparation for Recovery

Incomplete resetting of the release hooks can cause the lifeboat to drop and death to occupants!

In case of problems refer to our trouble shooting section (chapter 7) or call for service.

Caution:

Never operate release handle with excessive force! Handle is blocked by an internal safety device (21) if the hook is not in the recovery position.

Hook up to 6.6t:

• Check if hook (6) is closed: arrow “A” to be at the notch on the side plate.

• Return the release handle (2) to the closed position.

• Check the position of the release bolt (9). The mark must be in line with the green “OK” arrow.

• Secure release handle (2) with the safety pin (1).

• The shackle bolt (5) must be closed.

Warning:

If the hook position “A”, or the release bolts (9) are not correctly aligned, or if the hooks or release handles (2) can not easily be moved DO NOT USE THE HOOKS for hoisting!

green green

A

Hook 10t and 17t:

• Check each hook’s position: No part of the hook should be seen through the control hole “A”!

• Return the release handle (2) to the closed position.

• Check the position of the release bolt (9). The mark must be in line with the green “OK” arrow.

• Secure the release handle (2) with the safety pin (1).

• The shackle bolt (5) must be closed.

Warning:

If the hook position “A”, or the release bolts (9) are not correctly aligned, or if the hooks or release handles (2) can not easily be moved DO NOT USE THE HOOKS for hoisting!

9 green

A

Replacing the davit long link and hauling up

Push the davit long link (7) into the release hook (6). The stop pawl (8) will open during this procedure.

Replacing the davit long links into the release hooks is dangerous, particularly in rough seas. Protect head and hands, and handle with the utmost care.

Lift the boat slowly until it is just out of the water.

Watch both release hooks and davit long links during this procedure. Stop imme-diately if the davit long links have turned or canted, or if they are not straight in the aft region of the release hook.

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Due to slack and movement in the davit long links, the stop pawl may be opened in such a way, that the davit long links can shift around in, or, fall completely out of, the hook.

Hoisting the lifeboat in this condition will damage the hook and drops the lifeboat and may kill you or cause serious injury.

With the lifeboat standing just out of the water check once more the items men-tioned under “recovery”.

Further, check the correct positioning of the davit long links (7), the whole davit hoisting device and the release hook´s stop pawl (8).

If everything is correct and the hydrostatic interlock (3) is closed (indicator shows “RED”) the boat can be hauled up.

All persons in the boat should be seated and seat belts (if mounted) fastened for the duration of the hoisting.

3.3 “Harbour safety pin”

Note:

Hooks of type 10t and 17t can be additionally secured against misuse in harbours during release gear maintenance periods with an optional “Harbour safety pin” (Fassmer art. no. 681496) inserted and secured in the control hole of the hook casing.

Danger:

Ensure always to remove this pin immediately after end of work or the release hooks are blocked!

NEVER use whilst sailing the ship!

3.4 Maintenance/hanging off pendant attachment points

There are maintenance/hanging off pendant attachment points on the hooks.

These are to be used for transportation and maintenance purposes or for re-hanging the boat when using a hanging off pendant in rough sea. When the eyes are used for service and maintenance, the components of the hook can be checked and their functions can be tested, without removing boat from davits.

Warning:

Take care in heeding the maximum load capacity of the lifting eyes which are shown on the following pages!

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Maintenance/ hanging off pendant attachment points for release hooks type 2.5, 5.0 and 6.6 transportation bolt wire eye without thimble driving direction transport wire either fore or aft for hanging-off-pendant or hook service aft only!

st ee l w ire

D ra ht se il st ee l w ire

D ra ht se il

Transportation eyes may only be used with transportation bolts as shown!

Transportation bolts can also be used for the towing line or as a mooring cleat.

Max. payloads for transportation eyes of release hooks 2.5t, 5.0t and 6.6t

Size of release hook vorizontal 1) vertical

2.5 each 1.0t each 2.0t

5.0 + 6.6 each 1.8t each 3.7t

1) In longitudinal direction of boat only, NO lateral force!

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Maintenance/hanging off pendant attachment points for release hooks type 10 and 17 angle of pull direction max. 5° suspension eye for hanging-off-pendant or transportation suspension eye for hook maintenance. Both eyes to be used together with equal distributed load only!

Maximum payloads for Maintenance/ hanging off pendant attachment points of release hooks 10t and 17t

Size of release hook Transportation eye Maintenance eye

10 10t 5,0t

17 17t 5,0t

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4. Periodic servicing and inspection by ship’s crew

General safety precautions:

• Before each and every embarkation ensure that the boat is securely held at the davit and that all access to the boat is safe.

• If work needs to be carried out on the release system:

Inform an Officer on duty before starting and when finished with, work on the lifeboat/hook

Secure the boat with a “Maintenance pendant” before starting any maintenance work.

Note:

Maintenance and inspection is not restricted to the above mentioned items. Items and procedures not listed need to be inspected and maintained according to good seamanship, so long as they are not part of the release hook service, which shall only be carried out by Fassmer-certified service engineers (refer to chapter 5).

Service Qualification level according to SOLAS III Reg. 20.11.2.2 and IMO MSC CIRC. 1093:

Weekly and monthly inspections and routine maintenance …

… may be done by the crewmembers under direct supervision of a senior ship’s officer, whom need to be instructed in the use (but not in mounting/replacement) of the central release arrangement. (“Properly trained personnel familiar with the system!” acc. to SOLAS III Reg. 20.11.2.2). The vessel’s management/shipping company is responsible for ensuring the correct instruction of the crew.

In case of annual service by Fassmer-certified release hook service engineers, the weekly and monthly inspections and routine maintenance part of the service shall be executed by the crew for training and instruction, supervised by the service engineer.

All other inspections, servicing and repair …

… should be conducted by Fassmer’s representative or a person appropriately trained and certified by Fassmer for the work to be done.

Reports and records

The following checklists should be correctly filled out and signed by the person who carries out the inspection and maintenance work and should also be signed by the company's representative.

Records of inspections, servicing, repairs and maintenance should be updated and filed onboard the ship.

When repairs, thorough servicing and annual servicing are completed, a statement confirming that the release gear remain fit for purpose should be issued by the Fassmer's representative.

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4.1 WEEKLY and after every recovery of the boat into the davits:

The following inspections have to be executed WEEKLY during the weekly check of the life saving appliances acc. to SOLAS, ch. III, reg. 20.6.1!

Important note:

Each of the below mentioned checks must be carried out acc. to SOLAS, ch. III, reg. 20.11.2.1!

4.1.1 Check, that the triangle marking is lined up with the notch on the case (type 2.5t – 6.6t). Respectively check that there are no parts of the hook visible in the control hole on the side of the hook (type 10t

– 17t).

This will ensure that the swivel release hook (6) has returned to its resting position.

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4.1.2 Check the position of the release bolt (9). Its marking should line up with the green “OK”-arrow on the case.

This will ensure that the release bolt (9) is in the Fassmer approved, “Locked” position for simultaneous releasing.

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4.1.3 Ensure that the release handle (2) is in the secured position, the shackle bolt (5) is closed and the safety glass (4) is undamaged.

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4.1.4 Ensure that the safety hook (32) of the hydrostatic interlock (3) is totally closed (indicator showing „RED“).

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4.1.5 Ensure that davit long link (7) is in straight position and is positioned correctly at the aft stop in the hook. Establish that all parts of the davit hoisting device are in correct position and are not turned or canted.

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4.1.6 Ensure that the stop pawl (8) is fully closed and not damaged or bent.

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Date Service engineer name (printed + signature) Boat no. Signature of company´s representative

Ship´s name:

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4.2 3-monthly (with „#“ marked items also after every operation of the boat in the water):

The following checks and maintenance procedures (when required) should be carried out every 3 months and during launching and sailing the lifeboats acc. to SOLAS, ch. III, reg. 19.3.3.3!

Important note:

Every listed check and maintenance procedure must be carried out acc. to SOLAS, ch. III, reg.

20.11.2.1!

4.2.1 Check hook control cables (13/14) for damage, especially at screwed connections.

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4.2.2 ONLY when the BOAT IS WATERBORNE and the HOOKS

ARE FREE OF LOAD check that all screwed connections on the hooks are tight.

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4.2.3 # Check that the hydrostatic interlock (3) is functioning correctly:

With the lifeboat lowered into the water, the safety hook (32) should open after about 15 sec. (indication shows “GREEN”) and continue to stay in this position so long as the boat is waterborne, and while it sails (not faster than 5kts.).

After hoisting the boat up (with boat completely out of the water), the safety hook (32) should be fully closed after about 15 sec.

(indicator showing “RED”).

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4.2.4 # After hauling up and lashing:

Flush out and clean the release hooks and the floater box with fresh water.

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4.2.5 Lubricate release hooks at the grease nipples. Use the grease SPARINGLY. Too much grease may block the hook.

Warning: Never paint hooks or hook parts! They may jam or corrode.

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Caution: When greasing the hook and the hook parts use only seawater resistant lubricating fluid “Trenn- Schmierstoff 785 from Chesterton (to be ordered at Fassmer with art. no. 880017).

Caution: If any irregularity is discovered during the above inspection:

• DO NOT USE THE RELEASE HOOK TO HOIST

THE BOAT!

• Arrange for the hook to be serviced according to the service instructions (chapter 5).

• If the boat has to be returned to the ship attach the links to the Transportation eyes on the hooks.

Date Service engineer name (printed + signature) Boat no. Signature of company´s representative

Ship´s name:

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5. Periodic servicing, inspection, overhaul and testing by Fassmer-certified service engineer

Caution: All work in this section is only allowed to be carried out by service engineers with a valid Fassmer-Service-Certificate for Lifeboat release gear!

Unauthorized manipulations to the release gear system void all guarantee’s and resolve Fassmer of all responsibility!

Contact details of authorized companies with Fassmer-Service-Certificate can be obtained through:

Fr. Fassmer GmbH & Co. KG

Industriestr. 2 D - 27804 Berne / Germany

Phone: +49 (0)4406 942-0, Fax: +49 (0)4406 942-100 Email: info @ fassmer.de, Internet: www.fassmer.de

Recommendation: arrange certified release gear service together with lifeboat service which is required at same intervals according to boat manual!

Note: All general notes in the beginning of chapter 4 regarding safety precautions, Service Qualification level and Reports and records are also valid for this chapter!

5.1 ANNUAL THOROUGH EXAMINATION:

These annual thorough examination MUST be carried out acc. to SOLAS, ch. III, reg. 20.11.2.2. and IMO-MSC/Circ. 1093 during the survey acc. to SOLAS, ch. I, reg. 7 resp. 8.

Defects have to be solved and defective parts to be replaced. If this is not possible, such defects have to be listed at the end of this list for quickest possible settlement.

5.1.1 Weekly and 3-monthly inspections and routine maintenance acc.

4.1 and 4.2 to be executed (complete separate check lists).

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Winch brake test done? yes no

Note: If a dynamic winch brake test with the EMPTY BOAT is executed acc. MSC/Circ 1093/3.1, the following examination shall be executed AFTER this test to detect any possible damages to the system:

NO person shall be in the boat during a dynamic winch brake test.

A system failure can drop the boat and KILL YOU or cause serious injuries!

5.1.2

Control simultaneous hook release during the launching drill:

Lower the boat only so far that the hydrostatic interlock (3) is JUST open. (Indicator shows „GREEN“). Operate release handle

(2) SLOWLY! Both hooks have to open simultaneously.

Warning: Ensure that the boat is waterborne. Carry out the test only in smooth water without any waves. Only the boat’s crew and coxswain should be on board.

All person must be seated with seat belts fastened (if fitted).

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5.1.3 AFTER releasing the hooks, with the boat waterborne, and THE HOOKS FREE OF LOAD check the release handle (2) and the attached Hook control cables for ease of movement.

Caution: Never operate the release handle with excessive force!

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5.1.4 ONLY when the BOAT IS WATERBORNE, THE HOOKS ARE

FREE OF LOAD and the RELEASE HANDLE (2) IS OPEN, check for ease of movement, throughout the hook: Open the swivel release hook (6) completely by hand and let it go. It has to move quickly and by without force back to original position. (Check acc.

to 4.1.1).

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5.1.5 ONLY when the BOAT IS WATERBORNE, THE HOOKS ARE

FREE OF LOAD and the RELEASE HANDLE (2) IS OPEN:

Check the interlocking safety device:

Lift the swivel release hook (6) of ONE release hook a little and hold this position whilst the helmsman tries CAREFULLY to push the release handle (2) back into the entry position. If the release handle (2) jams, the interlocking safety device (3) is working correctly. Repeat this procedure with the second hook.

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Caution: Never operate the release handle (2) with excessive force. The hydrostatic interlock (3) or the hook control cables (13/14) may be damaged in the process.

5.1.6 Check that the hydrostatic interlock (3) is functioning correctly:

With the lifeboat lowered into the water, the safety hook (32) should open after about 15 sec. (indication shows “GREEN”) and continue to stay in this position so long as the boat is waterborne, and while it sails (not faster than 5kts.).

After hoisting the boat up (with boat completely out of the water), the safety hook (32) should be fully closed after about 15 sec.

(indicator showing “RED”).

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5.1.7 ONLY when the BOAT IS WATERBORNE and the HOOKS

ARE FREE OF LOAD check that all screwed connections on the hooks are tight and the boat is not damaged in the connection area.

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5.1.8 # After hauling up and lashing:

Flush out and clean the release hooks and the floater box with fresh water.

On boats arranged with an outboard release box (26), this too has to be cleaned carefully, most importantly, the niche at safety hook

(32) and shackle bolt (5) need to be cleaned from salt deposits which may otherwise block the hydrostatic interlock (3). When clean apply a thin layer of grease to the safety hook (32) where accessible. Finally, if within reach, lift and drop the floater (22) by means of a pin through the holes in the bottom of the boat. The floater (22) should move easily and quickly.

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5.1.9 Remove excess grease from the fulcrum pins (16), then grease at the grease nipples. Use the grease SPARINGLY. Too much grease may block the hook.

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Warning: Never paint hooks or hook parts! They may jam or corrode.

Caution: When greasing the hook and the hook parts use only seawater resistant lubricating fluid “Trenn-Schmier-stoff 785 from Chesterton (to be ordered at Fassmer with art. no. 880017).

5.1.10 Check the elastic sealants in the area of the release hook and renew them if they are cracked or porous.

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Note: These works have to be done whilst the boat is hanging in the davits or the sealant may tear once the boat is hanging.

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This is to confirm that the lifeboat release gear has been thorough examined and is "FIT FOR PURPOSE". The next annual inspection to be latest 12 months after the date below. Following defects have been eliminated/parts were replaced:

This is to confirm that the lifeboat release gear has been thorough examined and will be "FIT FOR PURPOSE" AFTER SETTLEMENT OF FOLLOWING DEFECTS. The next annual inspection to be latest 12 months after the date below.

Date Service engineer name + company Authorisation no. Certified Service engineer (signature)

Ship’s name Owner Boat no. Signature of company's representative

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5.2 OVERHAUL AND OVERLOAD TEST EVERY 5 YEARS:

The following overhaul and release test is required to be done every 5 years by SOLAS, chapter III, reg. 20.11.2.3+ IMO-MSC/Circ. 1093.

Defects have to be solved and defective parts to be replaced. If this is not possible, such defects have to be listed at the end of this list for quickest possible settlement.

Caution: During the following overhaul the boat should not be hanging in the davits, it should be stowed ashore or on the ship’s deck!

It is forbidden to carry out any work on the release system while the release hooks are under load. The hooks may release under load, dropping the boat!

It is recommended that this overhaul is carried out during the ship’s stay in the dry dock for class renewal.

Only if this is not possible:

• Secure boat with Maintenance/hanging off pendant attachment points to davit acc. to davit instructions.

• Inform and on duty officer when starting and finishing work on the release system

Note: The following chapter is a checklist and NO work instruction! A separate detailed instructions is in the hand of Fassmer-certified service engineers.

5.2.1 Dismantling of hook release units:

Remove fulcrum pin (16), release bolt (9) and movable hook parts from the casing (ch. 7).

Clean all removed parts carefully with gas oil and inspect them for visible damage and corrosion. Grease all moving parts with a thin coating of seawater resistant grease (acc. to 5.1.9) Caution: Before dismantling be sure that the turning bolt’s position is correctly marked on the bolt and hook.

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5.2.2 Hooks type 10-17: The back spring of the arresting lever (19) has to be replaced.

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5.2.3 Examination with regard to tolerances and design requirements ok not ok

5.2.4 Examination of vital parts with regard to defects and cracks:

Each part that shows signs of corrosion or wear-and-tear needs to be replaced against ORIGINAL FASSMER-PARTS.

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5.2.5 Re-assemble the hooks and adjust release gear system ok not ok

5.2.6 AFTER finishing overhaul work:

Weekly and 3-monthly inspections and routine maintenance acc.

4.1 and 4.2 and Annual Thorough Examination acc. 5.1 including release tests to be executed (complete separate check lists) ok not ok

5.2.7 Overload release test

After re-assembly the release system needs to be “…operationally tested under a load of 1.1 times the total mass of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment…” (SOLAS, ch. III, reg. 20.11.2.3), together with complete inspection and maintenance according ch. 4.2. This release test should be carried out three times. If new parts were installed the simultaneous release could have changed for these tests. If this is the case adjustment in preparation for, and the test itself need to be repeated.

If this test does not satisfy the requirements, refer to ch. 7 “Trouble shooting” and correct the fault.

Warning: During the release test only one person is permitted onboard and they must be firmly secured!

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Important notes:

It is strongly recommended to execute the “1.1 times” overload test of boat with the full complement of persons and equipment, with a hydraulic test device onboard, and NOT to load the boat with weights.

Only if such a device is not available may the test be carried out as follows:

The boat should be hanging from the cranes just clear of the water or a maximum of 10mm above ground. Place sufficient foam or other material under the keel ensuring that the boat will not be damaged.

Mobile hydraulic test device for release hooks

The five-yearly dynamic overload winch brake test should be executed with a PROOF LOAD and NOT with the boat (revised SOLAS III/Reg. 20.11.1.3 in Res. MSC.152(78)) Reason: the forces occurring during such test can not be predicted but can be between 2 and 3 times the weight of the fully loaded boat. This might cause undetectable damages in lifeboat GRP structures which might lead to later failure when in use with persons.

Also davit brake failure during this test will lead to serious damages to the boat.

NO person shall be in the boat during a dynamic winch brake test. A system failure can drop the boat and KILL YOU or cause serious injuries!

5.2.8 On completion of the overhaul and test (only to done by Fassmer-authorised engineers) the service needs to be marked with a label on the safety glass (4) of the locking box (3). Here you will also mark the due-date for the next service.

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Next overhaul and overload test: every 5 years

Fr. Fassmer GmbH & Co. KG, Industriestraße 2 D - 27804 Berne / Germany Tel.: +49 (0)4406 942-0, Fax: +49 (0)4406 942-100 Email: info@fassmer.de / Internet: www.fassmer.de

Name:

Date:

Comp.:

Sign:

service examination and test complete overhaul

1.1 times on-load release test

FASSMER release gear manual personnel acc. SOLAS 96/ .20.11.2 and Release gear service by FASSMER-authorised

Art.-Nr. 401043 / Mod. 2 12.11.01 Fassmer-Sign 43

03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 1716

This is to confirm that the lifeboat release gear has been overhauled and overload-tested and is "FIT FOR PURPOSE".

The next “annual inspection” to be latest 12 months, the next “Overhaul and Test” to be latest 5 years after the date below. Following defects have been eliminated/parts were replaced:

This is to confirm that the lifeboat release gear has been overhauled and overload-tested and will be "FIT FOR PURPOSE" AFTER SETTLEMENT OF FOLLOWING DEFECTS. The next “annual inspection” to be latest 12 months, the next “Overhaul and Test” to be latest 5 years after the date below.

Date Service engineer name + company Authorisation no. Certified Service engineer (signature)

Ship’s name Owner Boat no. Signature of company's representative

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6. Log for records of inspection and maintenance

Reports and records as required by IMO-MSC/Circ. 1093:

The checklists in Chapter 4 and 5 should be correctly filled out and signed by the person who carries out the inspection and maintenance work and should also be signed by the company's representative.

Records of inspections, servicing, repairs and maintenance should be updated and filed onboard the ship.

When repairs, thorough servicing and annual servicing are completed, the statement at the end of the preceding check lists confirming that the release gear remain fit for purpose should be signed by Fassmer's representative.

7. Trouble shooting

Note: Numbers in brackets ( ) behind part names refer to description in Release Gear Service-engineer manual (for Fassmer-certified service personnel only:

Symptom Cause Solution

7.1 Incorrect position indicated by

the triangle marking on the release hook (6) (type 2.5t – 6.6t). resp. parts of the hook can be seen in the control hole (type 10t - 17t)

A: Open release handle (2) again and let the release hook (6) return under its own weight to the correct position.

Warning: Only if the boat is not connected to the davit!

If the boat is waterborne and the release hook (6) is easily moved by hand:

Release handle (2) has shifted back after release, but before the release hook (6) has re-turned to its correct resting position. This may eventually cause the arresting lever (19) to prevent the release handle from locking when the hooks are not closed.

B: If not ok:

Fassmer-authorized ser-vice personnel only: over-haul arresting lever (19).

Release hook (6) is not closed correctly, because it is NOT easily moved by hand.

Fassmer-certified service personnel only: Proceed acc. to Service-engineer manual 8.2.

7.2 Movable hook parts are not

easily moved.

Trigger is not sufficiently greased.

Grease fulcrum pin (16) acc.

4.2.5.

Grease has hardened, hooks are painted or dirt is in the system.

Fassmer-certified service personnel only: Service acc. to 5.2: 5-years overhaul

Hook casing or other parts have been bent through other means.

Fassmer-certified service personnel only: replacement of damaged parts or the complete hook.

7.3 Marking on the release bolt (9)

is not in line with the OK-arrow on the safety plate.

Release handle (2) is not fully closed and secured.

Secure release handle.

DANGER: Should boat be HANGING IN THE HOOKS in this condition: LEAVE BOAT

IMMEDIATELY.

Accordingly, DO NOT

ENTER! BOAT COULD

DROP! Lower to water

WITHOUT PERSONS IN

BOAT and before carrying out any further actions!

Hooks (6) may not be releas-ing simultaneously.

Fassmer-certified service per-sonnel only: Adjust the hooks

(6) for simultaneous release acc.

to 4.2.2.

A: If ok: change the marking on the release bolt (9) acc. to 8.3.

B: If not okay: proceed acc. 7.4.

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7.4 Hooks (6) do not release simul-

taneously.

Adjustment of the system altered with the use of excessive force. Possible damage to hook control cables (13/14), release bolt (9) or hook control cable connection unit (20).

Fassmer-certified service personnel only: Arrange service or replacement then fresh adjustment of damaged parts according to 8.6.

7.5 Release handle (2) will not

move easily or is blocked.

Hardened grease in the hooks Fassmer-certified service personnel only: Service acc. to 5.2: 5-years overhaul.

Hook control cables (13/ 14) and/or hook control cable connection unit (20) are da-maged, or the plastic cover of hook control cables has melted due after welding in the davit area (see ch. 9).

Fassmer-certified service personnel only: replacement of damaged parts and fresh adjustment according to 8.6

Hook casing or other parts have been bent through excessive force.

7.6 Hydrostatic interlock (3) will

not open or close.

If hydrostatic interlock (3) does not open: The boat is not waterborne.

Lower boat to water.

If hydrostatic interlock (3) does not close: The boat is still waterborne.

Lift the boat out of the water.

Shackle on release handle (2) jams in the safety hook (32).

Fassmer-certified service personnel only: Proceed acc. to Service-engineer manual 7.7.

Safety hook (32) jams in the release box (26).

Fassmer-certified service personnel only: Proceed acc.

Service-engineer manual to 7.8.

Floater system is frozen. Heat floater housing, water inlet and leading pipe with warm air, drain any remaining water.

System is damaged or jammed by dirt, corrosion or marine fouling.

Flush and check floater (22). If it still won’t work:

Fassmer-certified service personnel only: Disassemble and clean the system, replacement of damaged parts

Water inlet valve is closed (if fitted – e.g in some rescue boats).

Open valve and leave it open

Hose between water inlet valve and floater box (if applicable e.g. in some rescue boat types) is kinked or otherwise blocked.

Remove bend or blocking.

Device does not open, because the boat is driving or, being towed at more than 5 kts, water may have been sucked out of the floater box (33).

Reduce speed.

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7.7 Release handle shackle jams

safety hook (32).

Safety pin (1) is already removed and operator tries to turn release handle (2) with the control sign still in the “RED” position.

Reset release handle (2) to the resting position, insert safety pin (1) and wait for the “GREEN” signal before release.

Shackle has been bent or deformed by excessive force.

Bend shackle back into shape.

7.8 Safety hook (32) jams in re-

lease box (26).

Safety hook (32) is bent after the operator turned the release handle (2) with the control sign still in the “RED” position.

Fassmer-certified service personnel only: replacement of safety hook (32)

Safety hook (32) is stuck in the release box (26) due to dirt, salt deposits or surface corrosion of the release box itself.

Clean affected area carefully with fresh water. Apply a thin layer of grease to the safety hook (32) where accessible.

7.9 Release hooks (6) do not open, despite the release handle (2) having been operated.

There is NO LOAD on the hooks. They are UNLOCKED, but will only open when the davit wires are heaved up, or if the boat drives away, and the davit hoisting eyes are pulled out of the hooks.

Grease has hardened, hooks are painted or dirt is in the system.

Fassmer-certified service personnel only: Service acc. to 5.2: 5-years overhaul

Hook casing or other parts have been bent through excessive force.

Fassmer-certified service personnel only: Arrange for replacement of damaged parts or complete hook

Hook control cables (13/14) and/ or hook control cable connection unit (20) are damaged.

Fassmer-certified service personnel only: Arrange for replacement of the damaged parts and fresh adjustment

Harbour safety pin (refer to note in ch. 3.3) inserted in hook.

Remove pin, ensuring there is NO LOAD on the hook.

7.10 Release handle (2) cannot be

returned to resting position after release.

Release hooks (6) have not fully retracted to their resting position.

Proceed according to 7.1.

Hooks of type 10t and 17t are fully closed, but arresting lever (19), to prevent locking of the release handle, when the hooks are not closed, did not fully disengage.

Fassmer-certified service personnel only: Open protection box (34) and check arresting lever (19) is not jammed by dirt or misalignment acc. Service-engineer manual 8.9.

Release handle (2) does not move easily.

Proceed acc. to 7.5.

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8. Disassembly Instructions

Caution: ANY DISASSEMBLY IS ONLY ALLOWED TO BE CARRIED OUT BY SERVICE

ENGINEERS WITH A VALID “FASSMER SERVICE CERTIFICATE” FOR

LIFEBOAT RELEASE GEAR!

FOR SUCH SERVICE ENGINEERS ONLY, A SEPARATE SERVICE-ENGINEER

MANUAL IS AVAILABLE.

For addresses of authorized service companies or the arrange training for your own staff, contact Fassmer on:

Fr. Fassmer GmbH & Co. KG Industriestr. 2

D - 27804 Berne / Germany Phone: +49 (0)4406 942-0 Fax: +49 (0)4406 942-100 Email: info@fassmer.de

Internet: www.fassmer.de

MANIPULATIONS OF THE RELEASE GEAR SYSTEM BY UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS, VOIDS EVERY

GUARANTEE AND RESPONSIBILITY OF FR. FASSMER GMBH & CO. KG!

ONLY ORIGINAL FASSMER SPARE PARTS ARE ALLOWED TO BE INSTALLED. Order spare parts according to the drawing and the part list in ch. 10 and state further in your inquiry:

• SWL of your release hook (stamped into the movable hook part)

• Fassmer serial no. of the lifeboat or

• Shipyard, hull-no. and build year of the mother ship

9. Onboard installation

On delivery the release system is ready for use. All tests required by SOLAS/IMO 83 have been carried out.

Caution: On delivery the release system is protected with a special marked cable tie, and warning sign at the safety pin.

To avoid accidents through incorrect operation during yard time, do not remove this safety device before the mother ship is put into service.

Bring the boat under the davit/crane and attach it according to the davit instructions or with use of a shore crane:

For the first lift of the boat by shore crane the transportation eyes of the hook have to be used. Take care not to exceed the SWL of the transportation eyes (see “hanging off” in ch. 3.2).

Caution: When lifting with the transportation eyes, be sure that the boat is empty, with no persons onboard.

max. 30°

Danger of damage When using a crane, attach to the transportation eyes of the hooks.

Spreading angle of heaving wires max. 30°!

Danger of damage Do not weld in the area of davits when boats are hanging!

If an earth of the welder is incorrectly positioned, current will flow through the hook control cables (13/14). This could in turn melt the plastic cover of the wire, rendering them unworkable.

Check and service after installation and test Load on hoisting fittings, and testing after installation, can lead to hook components bedding down or warping slightly.

Through this process screwed connections may become loose or sealing seams, in the area of the release hooks, may crack. Therefore, all screwed connections and elastic sealing seams have to be checked, tightened and resealed if necessary, after every installation or test, and once more, around 14 days later.

This is part of the customer’s commissioning and can not be claimed on the guarantee!