Now let's look at the recovery operation at least three persons are required for
this operation accidents involving lifeboats often take place during
recovery but these accidents seventy percent are due to improper resetting of
the release gear and such must ring the proper way to reset the release kit is
extremely important properly resetting the release hook is an essential part of
every recovery operation improper resetting may lead to the lifeboat being
held by only one hook will even fall resulting in a fatal accident there are
various types of really sucks regardless of type improper resetting is indicated
when the safety pin cannot be smoothly inserted or when extra force is required
to return the release handle to the set position if you have any doubts about
the resetting operation start over and redo each step in the process to reset
the release hooks begin by pulling the release handle upward for about 30
degrees next simultaneously lift the fall and artbooks
after ensuring that the hooks have been reset properly insert the safety pin
finally reset the safety lock device to make sure that it is in the locked
position
the safety pin cannot be inserted unless the release handle is in its locked
position the reset procedure is the same no matter which type of release hook you
are dealing with lift up both the full and art hooks and swing down the release
hook reset levers the release handle is automatically reset confirm that the
release handle is fully reset and insert the safety pin next insert the winch
handbrake safety pin maneuver the lifeboat until it is under the boat
Falls using the winch adjust the suspension links to the proper height
simultaneously connect the suspension links to both the four and art hooks
operate the winch using a remote controller and begin hoisting stop
hoisting the lifeö when it is just clear of the water and confirmed that the fall
and artbooks are properly connected also confirm that
the hydrostatic interlock lever has been moved back to the locked position
resumed hoisting when the debit arm approaches the stoned position the
tavataan strikes the limit switch and the both winch stops automatically only
after it has been confirmed that the winch has stopped from fleetly may the
crew disembark delightful place two persons on the derrick platform to
oversee proper stowage when the winch stops automatically manually
hoist the davit on confirm that the davit arm is in contact with the
platform stop and cease winding the aware of over winding do not forget to
detach the manual hoisting handle once winding has been completed
immediately reset the davit arm stop and insert the safety pin in the davit arm
stock handle after removing the handbrake safety pin lower the
suspension blocks on the debit horn by releasing the handbrake if the
suspension blocks are not on the traffic on the boat falls will remain under
tension and may be damaged insert the handbrake safety pin be sure to turn the
end of the safety pin
install the auto trigger wire rope and use turnbuckles to tighten it install
and tighten the over lashing wire rope
the painter should be kept attached to the painter release hook at all times