FLEXPRIN APOLLO-6 User manual

APOLLO-6
USER MANUAL
Revision D Issued on: May 2020

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Summary
1OBJECTIVE .....................................................................................................................................3
2INTRODUCTIONS ...........................................................................................................................3
3SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................................................5
4TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ............................................................................................................6
4.1 SPECIFICATIONS SUMMARY.............................................................................................. 6
4.2 PROJECT......................................................................................................................... 7
4.3 CERTIFICATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION............................................................................7
5BEFORE OPERATION........................................................................................................................8
5.1 VISIBILITY AND SEA CONDITIONS......................................................................................8
5.2 MAINTENANCE CONDITIONS .............................................................................................8
6OPERATION WITH PASSENGERS ....................................................................................................8
6.1 CRANE OPERATOR...........................................................................................................8
6.2 BOARDING ......................................................................................................................8
6.3 LANDING .........................................................................................................................9
6.4 COMMUNICATION.............................................................................................................9
7OPERATION WITH STRETCHER.......................................................................................................9
7.1 PREPARATION FOR TRANSPORT WITH STRETCHER............................................................. 9
7.2 CRANE OPERATOR.........................................................................................................10
7.2 LANDING .......................................................................................................................11
7.3 COMMUNICATION...........................................................................................................11
8INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................11
8.1 INSPECTION BEFORE EACH OPERATION...........................................................................11
8.2 DETAILED INSPECTION EVERY 3MONTHS ........................................................................11
8.3 ANNUAL INSPECTION AND PERIODIC REVIEW. ..................................................................12
9SPARE PARTS ................................................................................................................13

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1 OBJECTIVE
This manual contains operating and maintenance instructions of the personnel transfer
basket APOLLO 6, with capacity for 6 passengers.
The user is responsible for the safe use of the equipment after becoming aware of the
relevant information contained in this manual.
The user must ensure to use all safety measures provided under the applicable
legislation provided and in operational practices when using of APOLLO-6.
Extra copies of the latest revision of this manual can be downloaded from the website:
http://www.flexprin.com.br/produto/cesta-de-transbordo-offshore-apollo6/
2 INTRODUCTIONS
The personnel transfer basket is a device capable of transferring people safely between
the sea unit and a vessel and vice versa, and must be operated by a crane.
The equipment is capable of ensuring safety and comfort to the passengers, providing
protection against vertical and transverse impacts in case the basket collides with the
side of the vessel, fall on deck or at sea. It has the ability to float and hold the vertical
position steadily, even if initially positioned at an angle of 35 degrees. In case of falling
into the sea in overhanging position, it has capacity of getting out of the overhang and
float keeping the escape routes above sea level.
APOLLO-6 basically consists of:
1) Stainless steel external structure with low-density closed cell foam covered with
orange rubberized fabric floats;
2) A set of seats with flexible springs located in the central part;
3) A stainless steel floor at the bottom of the basket with floaters attached and three
impact absorbers that guarantees the stability of APOLLO-6 even on unstable
surfaces. The three free spans allows the rapid evacuation of passengers.

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The accesses for the passengers are large and easy to use. In transport, passengers
must remain seated with the seat belt buckled, and the carry-on luggage in the correct
place.
The use of this equipment for transportation of equipments and large luggage is
inappropriate. For such purpose, it must be used basket or work netting.

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3 Security Requirements
I. Before any operation with the transfer basket, clear instructions must be given
to all personnel involved.
II. People who suffer from nausea or acute vertigo should not be transported by the
PERSONNEL TRANSPORTATION BASKET.
III. If transfer is necessary, the affected person must be placed on the stretcher and
attached to the seat belt inside the unit. (This person must be accompanied by
another person during the transfer).
IV. Anyone has the right to refuse transfer by a PERSONNEL TRANSPORT
BASKET.
V. Every person positioned within the PERSONNEL TRANSPORTATION BASKET
must wear approved life jackets.
VI. An approvedSOLAS lifejacket with light maybe requiredfor useat night. Several
offshore companies also use SOLAS lifejacket for transfer during rough sea
condition / bad weather.
VII. Every person in the PERSONNEL TRANSFER BASKET must stay inside the
unit and hold the safety handle.
VIII. If the crane operator's view is obstructed, the PERSONNEL TRANSFER
BASKET should not be moved untilalternative communication devices or signals
are put into service.
IX. When transferring people, the PERSONNEL TRANSFER BASKET should be
raised just high enough to carry out the transfer. Then, gently lowered to the
deck for landing.
X. The crane operator may refuse to lift anyone who does not comply with his
instructions.

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4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
4.5 Specifications Summary
EQUIPMENT:
PERSONNEL TRANFER BASCKET
MODEL
APOLLO 6
MAXIMUM PASSENGER CAPACITY
6 PEOPLE and 540Kg
MAXIMUM LUGGAGE CAPACITY
60 Kg
LIGHTWEIGHT
576 Kg
MAXIMUM OPERATIONAL LOAD
600 Kg
TOTAL OPERATIONAL DISPLACEMENT
1.176 Kg
PROOF DISPLACEMENT (for cable calculation
purposes)
2.587 Kg
PASSENGER CAPACITY WITH STRETCHER
1 stretcher e 2 companions
NUMBER OF ACCESSES TO PASSENGERS
3
HIGHT
2800 mm
LENGTH
2350 mm
WIDTH
2720 mm
SUPPORT CABLE
9.000 mm
SECURITY CABLE
9.100 mm
LEAD CABLE
2.000 mm
MANUFACTURING
In compliance with NBR ISO 9001: 2015 and
NORMAN 05 / DPC standards
MATERIALS
Shackle for cable and safety clamping
Steel
Lifting and secondary cable
Steel cable, 5/8 inch diameter
Structural elements
Stainless steel sheet, rods or tube
Floor
Non-slip stainless steel platform
Screws, nuts, washers and other fasteners
Stainless steel
Fixing of structural elements
Welding
Floaters
Fire retardant Rubberized fabric, and closed
cell.
Seats
marine plywood
Seat shock absorbers
Stainless steel springs
Main shock absorbers
Rubber compound

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4.5 Project
Verification
Manufactured by ISO 9001: 2015
Approved by the Directorate of Ports and
Coasts (DPC) Brazil
Impact Behavior
Personnel transfer baskets are designed to
protect passengers from vertical (3.25 m / s)
and horizontal (2.00 m / s) impacts. For this,
its structure was designed with a safety factor
greater than 10. The structure acts as a safety
cocoon against impacts.
Shock Absorbers
Shock absorbers below the seats and impact
absorbers at the base, guarantee passengers
greater comfort in case of vertical impact.
Lifting cables
Two lifting cables are mounted on this
equipment. The first one with 9.0 meters is
capable of suspending 2.2 times the
maximum load with a large safety margin.
And the 9.1-meter emergency cable that goes
into operation in the event of failure of the
main cable.
Other features
Full-height seatsSeat belts with quick release
buckles
Stretcher capacity
Stability angle - 35 °
4.5 Certifications and Documentation
Certifications
Homologation Certificate (DPC)
Nº: 211.012/2018 Rev.1
Manufacturer's certificate ISO 9001:2015
Quality Certificate Lifting and Safety Cable
Assembly
Ring Quality Certificate
Quality Certificate Stainless Steel Tubes
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Additional
FLEXPRIN will keep copies of the certificates
mentioned above and additional
documentation as mentioned below.
Material certification for critical and non-
critical components. Inspection and
maintenance history.

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5BEFORE OPERATION
5.5 Visibility and Sea Conditions
The person in charge of the operation and the crane operator must check visibility
and sea conditions.
Visibility of the entire operating area should be good.
Wind with force less than 30 knots
-Wave height less than 4 meters.
5.5 Maintenance Conditions
The person in charge of the operation must observe visual inspection and
maintenance conditions.
Visual inspection of cables, eyelets, shackles and clips.
Visual inspection of seat belts.
Visual inspection of the floats, regarding fixation and integrity.
Documents Verification. The Apollo’s maintenance certificate must be
present in the documentation and tools compartment. The validity of the
certificate must be checked. The use of equipment with the
maintenance certificate expired is not recommended.
6 OPERATION WITH PASSENGERS
6.5 Crane operator
The crane operator must position the equipment at the boarding point so that passengers
can safely board.
6.5 Boarding
Passengers equipped with lifejackets, must embark in order and position determined by
the person in charge of the operation. Seat belts fastened and Carry-on luggage goes in
the compartment next to the seat.

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The person in charge of the operation must determine the sequence and embarkation
position of each passenger, towards a better load distribution. Such procedure
maximizes comfort during transportation.
The person in charge of the operation must authorize the start of the operation after all
passengers are safe and accommodated.
6.5 Landing
The transfer baskets are equipped with guide cables, so that the personnelat the landing
point can assist the crane operator to land at the specified location.
Passengersmust disembark, together with their carry-on baggage, atthe timethe person
in charge of the maneuver determines.
6.5 Communication
All parties involved in the operation must have continuous radio communication in a
range released for other uses. Provide at least one extra radio frequency range for use
in case of emergency.
7 OPERATION WITH STRETCHER
7.5 Preparation for transport with stretcher
The APOLLO-6 personnel transfer basket was designed for patients’ transfer on a
stretcher and their companions. To such, before operation, remove two contiguous
lateral floaters from their inner position and reposition in the outer of the equipment.
Depending on the training of the on-board crew, this operation is relatively simple and
quick, loosen 2 screws of the locking catch, reposition the floating and tighten back the
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Platforms with 2 or more transfer baskets are recommendedto be able tokeep a transfer
basket in stretcher mode so that emergencies will be met in the shortest possible time.
7.5 Crane operator
The crane operator must position the equipment at the point of embarkation so
that passengers can safely board.
7.3 Boarding
Place the stretcher that will transport the patient on the seat that had its space increased
by the repositioning of the Floaters. 3-point seat belts should make attachment of the
stretcher to the seat.
The front passenger should preferably use the diametrically opposite seat.
The person responsible shall authorize the start of operation after all passengers have
been safely accommodated.

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7.4 Landing
The Personal transfer baskets are equipped with guide cables, so that the personnel at
the landing point can assist the crane operator at the landing at the specified location.
The stretcher and the passenger must disembark as soon as the person in charge of the
maneuver determines.
7.5Communication
All parties involved in the operation must have continuous radio communication in a
range released for other uses. Provide at least one extra radio frequency range for use
in case of emergency.
8 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
The transfer baskets must undergo the following preventive maintenance:
8.1Inspection before each operation.
Before each operation, the transfer personnel baskets must undergo a visual inspection,
by the person in charge of its operation.
In this inspection, the operator must check the following points:
The 6 seat belts are securely fastened.
The lifting cables are properly connected.
If there are loose or damaged parts.
- After this inspection the equipment can be operated.
If any of these items fails, it must be fixed or the equipment removed from use and
corrective maintenance scheduled.
8.2Detailed inspection every 3 months
The personneltransfer basketsmust undergo a visual inspection by theperson in charge
of its operation every 3 (three) months.

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In this inspection, the operator must check the following points:
The 6 seat belts are securely fastened.
The lifting cables are properly connected.
If the lifting cables serial numbers correspond the numbers on your warranty
certificates and if they are within the term of use.
The fixing screws are tightened and gripped.
Remove equipment from use and scheduled corrective maintenance if any of
these items fails.
8.3Annual inspection and periodic maintenance.
Personnel transfer baskets must undergo an annual detailed inspection by
manufacturer's specialized team or authorized by the manufacturer.
For this maintenance, equipment will be completely disassembled. All its removable and
fixed parts inspected.
After this maintenance, the equipment will receive the revision certificate issued by the
manufacturer.
The first annual maintenance must be performed at the manufacturer's premises. The
second, third and fourth annual reviews can be carried out on board by a specialized
team, trained and accredited by the manufacturer. This cycle must be repeated every 5
years, that is, in the 5th year the basket tests and revision must be done at the
manufacturer's premises. Next four years on board. On the 10th year at the factory, and
so on.

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9 SPARE PARTS
Materials
Frequency
1) Lower side float
If there are malfunctions
2) Upper side float
If there are malfunctions
3) Floor float
If there are malfunctions
4) Lower center float
If there are malfunctions
5) Central mast
Every 5 years or If there are
malfunctions
6) Stainless steel lifting eye
Every 5 years or If there are
malfunctions
7) Complete seat
If there are malfunctions
8) Seat belt
If there are malfunctions
9) handles
If there are malfunctions
10) M48 nut
Every 5 years or If there are
malfunctions
11) Lifting eye fixing screws
Anual
12) Spring
If there are malfunctions
13) Shock absorbers
If there are malfunctions
14) Cable for complete lifting
Every 5 years or If there are
malfunctions
15) Impact absorbers
Every 5 years or If there are
malfunctions
16) Cover
recommended for the best
preservation of the basket
17) Set of stickers
If there are malfunctions
18) Nameplate
If there are malfunctions
19) Guide cable
If there are malfunctions
20) Tools
If there are malfunctions or missing
21) Stretcher
If there are malfunctions or missing
22) Stretcher attachment cables
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23) Fastening elements for the bottom plate
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