RNLI Atlantic 85, Manual

Page 1: ...B CLASS ATLANTIC 85 MANUAL...

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Page 3: ...t only for date of issue For the most current version refer to the Learning Zone Copyright RNLI 2017 No part of this publication may be produced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic o...

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Page 5: ...ng points 27 Tow line stowage 28 Emergency steering bypass valve 28 A frame and cleats 28 Capsize bag 29 PS1 stretcher 29 Camera 29 Towing bar and straps 30 Emergency antenna connection 30 Directional...

Page 6: ...ion 65 Softkey function selection 65 Making a Distress call 65 Simple call 65 Speaker microphone fist mic 66 Activity 7 Navigation Navigation package 68 Start up of RNLI SIMS 68 SIMS functions 68 RNLI...

Page 7: ...03 Engine malfunction failure 103 Digital tachometer 103 Fuelling procedure 104 Dealing with fuel spillages 104 Salvage pump 105 Engine specification Honda WX10 105 Post recovery checks 105 Dos and do...

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Page 9: ...tool helping to ensure that the diverse needs of the people you rescue are met However all that means nothing if it is not handled properly maintained well and its operation not controlled safely Tha...

Page 10: ...example of an EOP label is shown below Emergency operating procedure EOP Standard operating procedure A standard operating procedure SOP is a set of step by step instructions for RNLI personnel to ca...

Page 11: ...Activity 2 Personal Competencies Personal Competencies Activity 2...

Page 12: ...owing Assess if fire is safe to tackle If safe to do so turn off the power and isolate by turning the two yellow handles shown below Fire the extinguisher into the internal space and close door SAR un...

Page 13: ...to remain seated when the boat is in motion If the fourth seat is occupied the MOB cord must be worn All loose equipment must always be returned to its stowage to reduce the risk of injury or equipme...

Page 14: ...elm seat Helm helmet connection point Crew 4 helmet connection point Crew 2 3 helmet connection points Securing eye or D ring secure to DO DO carriage Crew 2 3 seats equipment stowage under seat Crew...

Page 15: ...nual First Issue June 2017 Activity 2 Personal Competencies Lifelines Blue light DF aerial Radar Inversion proof outboard engines Inflatable righting bag Launch and recovery hook quarter stopper or ho...

Page 16: ...ectronic stop buttons Port and Starboard engines throttle levers Helm Depth gauge Repeater screen for GPS SOG and WPT information A A Port Engine Tachometer Searchlight socket SIMS screen VHF DSC Radi...

Page 17: ...an be restarted and operate as normal During afloat operation all crew should be holding on and seated in an upright position in the event of a capsize you should remain in your seat until the boat in...

Page 18: ...should bring with them the swim line this should be secured to the cleat on the bag frame Engine starting procedure Leave the fast idle levers fully down the engine management system will control the...

Page 19: ...vering once the sea anchor reaches the surface pull one of the four strings as this will allow the water to spill out and remove the weight out of the anchor The sea anchor should be stowed by faking...

Page 20: ...of the F115 engine have had a number of modifications The outboards have been inversion proofed enabling them to remain operational after a capsize They also have a modification to the cooling system...

Page 21: ...can be removed and a hose pipe used to fill CAUTION Do not fill the smaller bailey hatches either side of the large bailey hatch with water these are for inspecting the under deck void spaces When con...

Page 22: ...ose NOTE If filling the ballast tank via a hose it is vital to ensure the correct bailey hatch is used Bow to stern fixtures fittings and stowage Fairlead The bow fairlead is used to lead any ropes go...

Page 23: ...attached to the reel by a weak link so in the event of the line running freely the weak link should break and the rope part from the reel Red flare and knife stowage Two red flares are located in the...

Page 24: ...control in CONFERENCE as this will allow the crew to communicate freely as well as speak over the VHF radio with all crew hearing the VHF communication The RADIO control is used to select which radio...

Page 25: ...rew 2 and 3 are provided on the respective control units Battery isolator The isolators are located underneath the helm seat accessed from the port side There are two isolators which connect the port...

Page 26: ...gines Consider that your range will be reduced if you are feeding both engines with one tank Navigation and communications equipment On the console in front of the crew seat is the navigation and VHF...

Page 27: ...right leg of the crew member so that in the event of a MOB the alarm would be activated and a light displayed on the helm console Pulling the cord also activates the MOB function on the SIMS system NO...

Page 28: ...he exact construction of the A frame varies across the fleet therefore the method of lowering and raising the masts can differ All the antennas can be lowered to allow the boat to be housed easily Tow...

Page 29: ...rovide a back up should one fail The bag is also fitted with a pressure relief valve this ensures the bag cannot be overinflated even if both cylinders are activated Camera The camera fitted to the A...

Page 30: ...of the engines it must always be used during an astern tow The straps should be permanently fitted as this modification ensures the engines can still be trimmed and lifted without damage to the engine...

Page 31: ...Activity 3 Launch and Recovery Launch and Recovery Activity 3...

Page 32: ...d by the boat crew and or shore crew before launch Any hatches that were opened for ventilation drying out should be closed securely and all kit stowed appropriately The charger should be disconnected...

Page 33: ...tlantic is afloat and clear of its respective launching apparatus the engines should be tested ahead and astern Once the boat is clear of the launch site the radar can be set to transmit Prior to reco...

Page 34: ...are best used in the absence of a boat house Drive on Reverse off recovery system Reduces the need for antifouling Quick and efficient launch and recovery system Requires boat cover to protect from th...

Page 35: ...ll launch and recovery activities correctly please refer to the relevant SOP and for full details of your stations launch and recovery system refer to your LOP Hydrohoist Normally used within sheltere...

Page 36: ...ng every time after use in salt water use is a must Left unchecked inside the cooling passages saltwater will quickly build up and may cause cooling blockages leadingtooverheating Overtime it can corr...

Page 37: ...Activity 4 SAR Unit Handling and Seamanship SAR Unit Handling and Seamanship Activity 4...

Page 38: ...all navigation lights deck lights fwd lights and blue flashing light Wheel Standard steering wheel hydraulically operating ram attached to engine The 4 stroke fully inversion proofed engines are supe...

Page 39: ...44m Maximum height underside of keel to top of Antennas 3 58m Maximum beam 2 86m Draught engines raised 0 5m Draught engines down 0 9m Displacement without crew ballast empty B 801 to B 824 approx 20...

Page 40: ...backward to select desired direction of travel The gearbox will firstly engage with a clunk and further movement of the lever will increase the revs in the selected gear there is no clutch fitted so a...

Page 41: ...nsure it is correctly secured and protected and the helm will give a full brief before approaching the berth Depending on the weather and tide the helm may request for certain ropes to be made fast fi...

Page 42: ...BOW SPRING first Wind tide coming from ahead BOW LINE and STERN SPRING first should be secured with bow stern and spring lines Remove all loose equipment flares knives etc lift the engines from the w...

Page 43: ...al construction that is attached to the seabed by chains anchors or weights to which a vessel can be secured Considerations when mooring Weather conditions strength and direction of wind and tide shou...

Page 44: ...the engines should be engaging full power astern on both engines whilst taking a transit Paying out and securing The method of taking a turn around the cleat is important as it will allow the line to...

Page 45: ...ity of capsize This is best achieved by the use of springing the line Recovery of the anchor should be performed as per Anchoring If need be the anchor can be recovered by springing the line using ast...

Page 46: ...in the line going into the water or getting tangled As a rough guide 5m of line to pass Once the line is prepared a turn should be taken around the bollard so it can be safely controlled once passed...

Page 47: ...n then be secured in the following order Bow line first which will run from the casualty s bow to the bow of the Atlantic The fairlead should be used and the bow line should be secured to bow cleat on...

Page 48: ...ult to communicate even through the intercom system The following should also be carried out BEFORE the helicopter arrives Crew should locate the highline gloves so that they are ready to use if requi...

Page 49: ...esent the port side to the cargo door Sea direction Starboard side to weather Slight sea Light wind Sea direction Deploy sea anchor Moderate or greater sea state Hi line This technique involves passin...

Page 50: ...2 metres above the sea The helm should then move the vessel into the winching position directly under the helicopter Whilst under the helicopter the helm will be looking upwards fixing on the helicop...

Page 51: ...Activity 5 Search and Rescue Search and Rescue Activity 5...

Page 52: ...asualties transmission can be obtained and will therefore greatly assist in its location For maximum effect the casualty should make extended transmissions normally in the form of a countdown from 10...

Page 53: ...and boredom the crews lookout positions and roles should be rotated at regular intervals Effective lookout The method of searching used by lookouts is called visual scanning This is a systematic step...

Page 54: ...information management system SIMS The Atlantic 85 is comprehensively equipped with all the equipmentrequiredforthesearchandrescueenvironment Contained within the SIMS System and available from both t...

Page 55: ...casualty into boat making sure not to injure them in doing so NOTE When necessary this area of the sponson may be deflated to allow easier recovery Body Recovery Manoeuvre lifeboat alongside the body...

Page 56: ...tances extracting a casualty from a confined space lifting a casualty vertically dragging across sand grass or small rocks extracting a casualty from water or swimming them out to the lifeboat as long...

Page 57: ...Activity 6 Communications Communications Activity 6...

Page 58: ...at should be heard from each earpiece The RADIO selector switch allows the crew to listen to either the VHF radio A or the DF B In the normal configuration the RADIO C port is not connected however so...

Page 59: ...onics intercom system The helmet is fitted with a comfort pad in the top as well as an inflation liner which helpsfitthe helmettoyou specifically Helmets fitted with a microphone include a noise cance...

Page 60: ...display Connector for speaker microphone fist mic If not used put the cap from the ACC connector on the front connector to prevent water ingress The Sailor 6215 VHF radio is a simplex semi duplex VHF...

Page 61: ...unication When hearing noise or an unwanted signal turn the squelch button clockwise until the speaker is muted Channel 16 To switch from any channel to channel 16 press the red 16 C key Replay button...

Page 62: ...red MMSI number or select from phonebook PHBOOK Select the channel you wish to use NOTE It is not possible to select 0 or 31 Press OK SCAN TAG operation To add remove a channel from the scan table do...

Page 63: ...8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 1 1 2 2 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 3 3 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 The IC M423G is an enhanced version of the IC M423 fixed mount VHF DSC DIgital Selective Calling and includes an Integr...

Page 64: ...y following explains these functions BUSY TRANSMIT ICON is displayed when receiving a signal or when the squelch is open is displayed while transmitting POWER ICON 25W is displayed when high power is...

Page 65: ...only when immediate help is needed Simple call While lifting up the key cover hold down DISTRESS for 3 seconds to transmit the Distress call While holding down DISTRESS count down beeps sound and both...

Page 66: ...H L turn ON the power to turn the Microphone Lock function ON or OFF MICROPHONE SPEAKER CHANNEL 16 Push to select Channel 16 Hold down for 1 second to select the Call channel The CALL icon is displaye...

Page 67: ...Activity 7 Navigation Navigation Activity 7...

Page 68: ...arallel track or creeping line ahead search as per the tasking form on the SAR check cards The depth sounder indicates the depth of water under the lowest point of the boat in the Atlantic 85 s case t...

Page 69: ...stem shuts down cleanly and any updates are applied The system must also be shutdown in a controlled manner via the shutdown page after a chart or licence update A three stage on screen operation is u...

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Page 71: ...Activity 9 Propulsion and Auxiliary Systems Propulsion and Auxiliary Systems Activity 9...

Page 72: ...79 0 mm Stroke 88 8 mm Compression ratio 9 5kgf cm2 Full throttle operating range 5000 6000 rpm Idling speed in neutral 750 50 rpm Weight without propeller 183 0kg Starting system Electric Recommended...

Page 73: ...Systems ECU engine control unit Capsize solenoid and plunger Polyswitch box Front cowling opening handle Trim tilt unit Timing belt and cams Oil filler Low pressure fuel pump Fuel filter Rear cowling...

Page 74: ...9 Propulsion and Auxiliary Systems Air intake ducts Flywheel Seawater inlet strainer Propellor shaft and spline Lifting eyes Starter motor Regulator rectifier Oil sump dip stick Ecapsize test switch B...

Page 75: ...jection ignition timing over revving alerts idle speed controller ISP knock F115A only and fail safe functions The graphic below gives an overview of the electronic control system TPS YDIS Y COP Ignit...

Page 76: ...ir temperature Oil pressure switch Detects oil pressure decrease Thermo sensor Detects cooling water temperature Shift position switch Detects when the gear shift is in the N position Engine shut off...

Page 77: ...ws the sensors switches and actuators connected to the ECU in the F115 OE 26 outboard engine ECU Engine control unit Pulser coil Throttle position sensor Water temperature sensor Intake air temperatur...

Page 78: ...ulser coil Throttle position sensor TPS Water pressure sensor High pressure fuel pump Air temperature sensor Speed sensor Thermo sensor Knock sensor Trim sensor Air pressure sensor Oil pressure switch...

Page 79: ...er entering the inlet manifold Ecapsize testing The capsize functionality can be tested by pressing the Ecapsize button item 9 page 74 for more than 10 seconds until an audible tone is heard If the sy...

Page 80: ...ir to bypass the throttle Increasing the volume of air that flows through the bypass circuit around the throttle increases idle speed Reducingthe bypass airflowdecreases idle speed When the engine is...

Page 81: ...eparator and water detection switch The mechanical lift pump low pressure pump continues to send the fuel into the vapour separator which contains a float and a high pressure fuel pump The high pressu...

Page 82: ...nd engine speed map Between seven and ten degrees where the fuel injection volume depends on both intake air pressure and throttle opening angle the fuel injection volume is determined more by the way...

Page 83: ...ss Atlantic 85 Manual First Issue June 2017 Activity 9 Propulsion and Auxiliary Systems Engine electrical system The Yamaha F115 OE 26 and F115A OE 33 outboard engines have an electronic ignition syst...

Page 84: ...ywheel and produces electricity for the charging circuit The AC output from the coil is fed to a regulator rectifier The regulator rectifier device rectifies the alternating current into a direct curr...

Page 85: ...between 4 degrees ATDC and 26 degrees BTDC At rapid acceleration or deceleration ignition timing changes according to the throttle valve opening angle Pulser coil The two pulser coils are also located...

Page 86: ...fitted with the usual telltale pipe to indicate the water pump s output Once the engine reaches operating temperature the thermostat opens allowing water to fill the upper case building up a water wa...

Page 87: ...p Water Engine thermostat The thermostat is sited on the top of the engine It is a wax filled thermostat and is designed to open at 50 C 122 F and fully open at 60 C 140 F A faulty thermostat will res...

Page 88: ...card 0801 1Y 004 and 0801 1Y 005 Staff level 2 Output side Input side rubber bladed impeller mounted eccentrically within the pump casing A typical Jabsco type water pump Changing the Impeller 1 Remo...

Page 89: ...pump Relief valve Oil pan Camshaft Oil pressure switch Oil filter Oil filler cap Oil pan Oil pump Oil strainer Dipstick Lubrication system The lubrication system on the F115 OE 26 and F115A OE 33 uses...

Page 90: ...ted on the engine one for up and one for down These relays have been waterproofed at the ILC The relays send a current to an electric motor that is part of the trim tilt unit on the engine mounting br...

Page 91: ...n continues the gearbox will need changing If the gearbox oil has not been changed regularly usually every 50 hours or 6 months whichever is the sooner then it will be very black and smell strongly of...

Page 92: ...Propellor nut spacer Propeller nut Trailing edge Diverging ring Hub Blade root Blade face Leading edge Blade tip Blade back Propeller safety notice From November 2016 A warning sticker must be fitted...

Page 93: ...both engines This is useful if fuel contamination is suspected in one of the tanks The fuel lines should have a green and red band fitted to define port and starboard tanks Change over Blocks Vent Fu...

Page 94: ...common negative connection is located in the battery compartment The port batteries supply the port engine The starboard batteries supply the starboard engine The charging socket is sited under the t...

Page 95: ...an be reset using the large button showing the breaker s amp rating The small red button is used to trip out the breaker Occasionally heavy slamming of the boat can cause the breakers to trip out The...

Page 96: ...y loom The engine s fuses have been replaced with a polyswitch unit which also contains the starter motor relay to the right of the box Loom junction box The main engine loom is connected to the loom...

Page 97: ...A combined helm and resevoir unit An emergency by pass valve A steering cylinder As the hydraulic system operates at a comparatively low pressure all three items are connected with simple thermo plast...

Page 98: ...ve is lifting and is normal Continue to turn the wheel so maintaining pressure whilst checking the port helm fitting and the starboard side of the steering cylinder and its hoses for leaks Reverse the...

Page 99: ...nd funnel assembly into the filler hole and top up with fresh hydraulic fluid Wait until the air bubbles have finished coming out of the helm unit Bleeder valve High pressure Low pressure Bleeder valv...

Page 100: ...Atlantic 85 refer to Emergency Situations EOP Emergency steering system Should the hydraulics fail on the steering system the Atlantic 85 can be set up to be steered manually To do this first locate t...

Page 101: ...pre start checks have been carriedout the engines may be started Refer to Starting and Stopping SOP Monitoring the engines Check the rpm on the helm position tachometer for warning lights The rpm spe...

Page 102: ...leted restart engine to confirm the alarm has been reset Engine overheat alarm The overheat alarm is a constant audible tone along with the blue alarm button and the port or and starboard overheat LED...

Page 103: ...the stop button s to the relevant engine s Engine malfunction failure In the event of an engine malfunction failure do the following Check the fuel level Check the poly switch for illumination under...

Page 104: ...k indicate 10 litres until the final mark which measures 5 litres When the required quantity of fuel is known for each tank fill the fuel tanks from the jerry using the filler neck The filler neck has...

Page 105: ...r Weight 6 1 kg Sound level 102 dB at full power Pump capacity 140 litres per minute Dimensions L 325mm x W 220mm x H 300mm For further detail and support refer to Salvage Pump SOP Post recovery check...

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Page 107: ...B Class Atlantic 85 Manual First Issue June 2017 Activity 1 Safety Health and Environment 107 Activity 1 Safety Health and Environment Activity 10 Planned Maintenance Planned Maintenance Activity 10...

Page 108: ...lantic 85 job card indexes These can be found on AX log onto AX and select Object Calendar for the Atlantic 85 This will bring up a list to highlight what planned maintenance is due SIMS maintenance F...

Page 109: ...Class Atlantic 85 Manual First Issue June 2017 Activity 1 Safety Health and Environment 109 Activity 1 Safety Health and Environment Activity 11 Unplanned Maintenance Unplanned Maintenance Activity 1...

Page 110: ...This will then be sent to the divisional maintenance manager Engine will not start Basic fault finding Theoperator should be awareofwhat is classed as normal running conditions when the outboard engi...

Page 111: ...filters defective fuel pumps leaking fuel system low compression ignition circuit fault check the coils ignition leads plugs etc The ignition circuit can be tested using an in line spark tester on al...

Page 112: ...poor fuel supply blocked water contamination in fuel filters fuel system leak defective spark plugs defective temperature sensor the alarm will sound loose battery leads Engine poor performance Loss i...

Page 113: ...pm if the speed of the boat is less than 20 knots there may also be some vibration you have a clear indication that you may have a damaged propeller bush Make sure you do this test for both engines Da...

Page 114: ...They had a white epoxy gel finish on the outside which meant the hull needed painting orange after the moulding fit out process They also had a more basic carbon foam core carbon sandwich construction...

Page 115: ...Wear will reduce the thickness of the Hypalon coating and pressure will be lost Leaks can be found by applying soapy water to the suspected areas cone shaped bulkhead In the event of a leak pressure w...

Page 116: ...m of 20 minutes or until tacky Apply a second coat of glue on both surfaces Leave for 5 10 minutes until touch dry Bond the patch to the sponson avoiding trapping air as you do so Roll well with a rol...

Page 117: ...till showing on the inner cable rod Ballast system Overview A refillable water ballast tank is fitted to the B Class Atlantic 85 integral to the hull structure and located under the fore deck The tank...

Page 118: ...e of the large locknuts on the outer cable along with one of the washers then put the cable through the hanger and replace the other washer and locknut Tighten the nuts against one another fingertight...

Page 119: ...pull the lever back to mid position then slowly push it back to the forward position Observe the pen mark on the cable and thus the spring compression as the lever snaps into the fwd detent The sprin...

Page 120: ...and 3 4 psi NOTE The roll bar is a critical part of the righting system and is potentially subject to high loads Any damage should be reported to the mechanic or Divisional Base and a thorough inspec...

Page 121: ...C After top dead centre BTDC Before top dead centre CAS Casualty CCU Crew Control Unit cm Centimetre CO2 Carbon dioxide COG Course over Ground COSHH Control of Substances Hazardous to Health CLS Commu...

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