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Document Number: 0072
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5.
The operator should now get into a comfortable position, square on, ready to fully mate the
connectors. In position, the connector should be at chest height, with grab bars or other
provided interfaces on the mounting structure being within easy reach. Whilst using the grab
bars or other mechanism to brace himself (i.e. tied to structure), the connector should be mated
by holding the ROV handle on the back of the Plug connector (see Figure 14), and use
one
smooth single stroke
to push the Plug connector along its axis until it butts up against the
Receptacle. A force of 60kgf (588N) will be required to mate the connectors. Ensure the stroke
is level, and the operator is able to complete the stroke in one smooth consistent movement.
Also ensure that no bounce-back and failure to latch home has occurred.
When mated, under
no circumstances should the Plug connector be pulled using the ROV handle to check it is
correctly mated; this will de-mate the connector.
[When the plug connector end stops abut to
the receptacle this activates a spring loaded latch, which stops the connectors de-mating.
Pulling on the ROV Handle will de-activate this latch and hence will de-mate the connector.]
Figure 14 - Mate using ROV Handle
(DO NOT pull this handle to check if mated).
6.
To check if connectors are fully mated and Plug is correctly latched home, pull the Plug
connector by holding the angled downward section of the plug body near to the hose
termination (
DO NOT use the ROV handle
), as shown in Figure 15. If the connectors are
correctly latched and mated no axial movement in the Plug connector should be present. As
a visual inspection, the shoulder on the Plug should butt up against the shroud of the
Receptacle. However, when relaxed there may be a
small
gap between the two (due to the
springs in the Plug pushing against the Receptacle pins), as shown in Figure 16.
Figure 15 - Connectors mated. Pull angled downward
section of body to check if Plug is correctly latched home.
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