Hyundai HDFN35T User manual

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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL FOR
A LIFEBOAT
WITH ENGINE
FREE FALL LIFEBOAT
(HDFN 25&35 T/F)
Note
For operation and maintenance of the launching appliance the end user
should be guided by the instructions provided by the manufacturers of these
equipments in their respective manuals.
Revision 1 / 2011.08.31
HYUNDAI LIFEBOATS Co., Ltd.
772, Deajung-Ri, Onsan-Eup, Ulju-Gun, Ulsan, Korea 689-892
Tel: [phone] / Fax: [phone] / Web Site: www.hdboat.com

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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
FOR A LIFEBOAT SYSTEM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. General
1.1 Technical specification
2. Method of checking proper closure of release hooks.
3. Launching operation
3.1 Free fall launching operation
3.2 Launching by the davit
4. Recovery operation (Max 3 Persons Onboard)
5. Release gear system
5.1 General
5.2 Structure and part names
5.3 Releasing
5.4 Resetting
5.5 Emergency release and recovery
6. Inspection and maintenance
6.1 General precautions
6.2 Inspection and maintenance of lifeboat and release gear system
6.3 Release handle unit Inspection and maintenance of launching appliances (davits
and winches)
7. Simulation launching system
APPENDIX A.
Marine diesel engine (type HB29D1, HB36D1)

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1. General
The lifeboat is stored on the boat davit on after of the ship. In case of emergency, the crew
can board the lifeboat and escaped with the lifeboat directly from its storage position.
The launching appliance consists of a boat davit (skid frame, jib frame), boat winch (reduc-
tion gear) and hydro unit (installed on steering gear room).
1.1Technical specification
1.1.1 Lifeboat (HDFN35 T/F, HDFN25 T/F)
1.1.2 Engine
Manufacture Hyundai lifeboats Co., ltd.
Type HB29D1
Towing Power 320 kg
HDFN35T HDFN35F HDFN25T HDFN25F
Lightweight 4,814 kg 5,114 kg 4,585 kg 4,885 kg
Complement
weight 2,887.5 kg (35P) 2,062.5 kg (25P)
Fully Laden weight 7,701.5 kg 8,001.5 kg 6,647.5 kg 6,947.5 kg
MAX. Drop Height 25.7 M
Dimensions 7.950x3.070x1.550 (m)

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Fig. 1.1 Lifeboat davit arrangement

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Fig. 1.2.1 Free Fall Lifeboat General Arrangement for NON-Tanker Type

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Fig. 1.2.2 Free Fall Lifeboat General Arrangement for Tanker Type

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2. Method of checking proper closure of release hooks
2.1. Safe use and operation of lifeboats during drills, inspection and maintenance is de-
pendent on knowing that the release gear is properly reset.
Never
Never enter lifeboat without ensuring complete closure of release hooks.
Incomplete resetting of the release hooks can cause the lifeboat to drop
resulting in death.

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2.2 Ensuring release hook closure. The release hook needs to be checked firstly when
passenger enters the lifeboat in case that it is supported by the fall and reset properly as
follows:
No. Operation Guide Schematic Diagram
1
Check that the hook is in the
closed position.
<Activity on the lifeboat>
2
Check that the cam is in the
closed position.
<Activity on the lifeboat>
3
Check that the safety pin
a’ssy-hook is inserted
through the hook.
<Activity on the lifeboat>

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No. Operation Guide Schematic Diagram
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Check that the safety pin
a’ssy-handle is inserted in the
connect-handle.
<Activity on the ship>
5
Check that connect-handle is
in upper position.
<Activity on the ship>

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3. Launching operation
3.1 Free fall launching operation
No. Operation Guide Schematic Diagram
1
Remove the safety pin1 and turn-
buckles.
<Activity on the ship>
Note.
Electric cable is disconnected au-
tomatically during free-fall launch-
ing
TURN BUCKLE
TURN BUCKLE
ELECTRIC CABLE
SAFETY PIN 1.
2
Open the boarding hatch and em-
bark.
<Activity on the ship>
3 Secure all hatches.
<Activity in the lifeboat>

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No. Operation Guide Schematic Diagram
4 Fasten the seat belts.
<Activity in the lifeboat>
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Remove the safety pin 2 and operate
(step on) the release handle for
free-fall launching.
<Activity on the lifeboat>
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After free-fall launching, helmsman
move to steering seat and start en-
gine.
<Activity on the lifeboat>
FREE−FALL SEAT
SEAT
LAUNCHING
STEERING
7 Run at full speed to escape from
dangerous area quickly.
Caution
Remove all obstructions for launching and check again before
free-fall launching.

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3.2 Launching by the davit
No. Operation Guide Schematic Diagram
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The anchored rope & securing
chains remove from upper deck.
Please see if whether or not the sling
rope connected. For jib launching,
sling rope shall be securely con-
nected to the boat.
2 The master link connected to boat shall be taken out by boarding per-
son inside the boat.
3 please see if the starter get ready or not. If the power is " OFF ", please
turn the power on.
4 Located on the side of davit, RPB BOX shall be turned "on" for jib
launching.

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The electric cable which has been
connected to boat for recharging
shall be disconnected by person
who prepares freefall-launching.
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Roll down the winch using control
lever. At that time, you can see the
boat move along the ramp & get out
of jumping stopper.
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After doing these process, you can
see the boat moving like this, please
be aware that jumping stopper is
sensitive to the boat moving, so
please move the boat slowly, the
next following procedure is moving
the jib using the control v/v.
8 Swing out the jib to the end into the sea. And then lower the boat into the
water surface using control v/v.
9 Remove the sling rope from the fall block, hereby , all the process was
done for launching using jib.

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4. Recovery operation (Max 3 persons onboard)
No. Operation Guide Schematic Diagram
1
Please be ready to recover the boat,
the boarding person in the boat ,
connect sling ropes to both sides of
boat for fall recovery.
2
You should connect sling ropes to
floating block. Roll up the boat
slowly in the condition of jib out po-
sition, then move the boat in the
middle of ramp.
3 Please see the boat move along with ramp paying attention to jumping
stopper.
4
You think that the boat gets settled
on the ramp to some extent, master
link shall be connect to the rear of
the boat, and then please connect
securing chain to securing lug.

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The boarding person for boat re-
covery will do connect the safety
pin inside the boat, and then get out
of the boat.
6 Lock the hatch securely. provided wire rope for floating block shall be
connected to anchoring eye.
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Please turn the power off using
R.P.B.
herewith, that's the end of jib
launching.
With our product equipped, BON
VOYAGE!

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5. Release gear system
5.1 General
This section describes the details of the release gear system. Read this section carefully
for safe operation. This release gear system consists of external hook and internal release
handle near the after sheet.
5.2 Structure and part names
The structure and parts names of the external hook and internal release handle are shown
in Figures
5.2.1 and 5.2.2.
Fig. 5.2.1 Perspective of the hook and release handle
Fig. 5.2.2 Internal of the hook and release handle

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5.3 Releasing
Firstly, pull out the snap-pin (item 41), safety-pin (item 11), snap-pin (item 42) and safe-
ty-pin (item 20) in the order named. (see figure 5.3.1 ) and then push the handle (item 19)
down by using hands or feet.
Fig. 5.3.1 Release principle of the hook unit
When the connect handle near after bench is pushed down, the cam is turned by the con-
nect and the hook is then made free. Finally the hook is turned and released. (see figure
5.3.2)
Fig. 5.3.2 Release principle of the hook unit

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5.4 Resetting
After the resetting of hook, the posture of hook is returned at the close position. And insert
safety pin a’ssy hook and snap-pin on the ship. (see figure 5.4.1)
Fig. 5.4.1 Reset principle of the hook unit on the ship
And board in the lifeboat, Raise the connect handle and insert safety pin a’ssy cam and
snap-pin in the lifeboat. (see figure 5.4.2)
Fig. 5.4.2 Reset principle of the hook unit in the lifeboat

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5.5 Emergency release and recovery
5.5.1 Emergency release
In case of the emergency situation, turn the emergency nut (item 16) counterclockwise by
using the hexagon ratchet (item 48) after pull out the snap-pin (item 41), safety-pin (item
11), snap-pin (item 42) and safety-pin (item 20) in the order named as above. (See figure
5.4.1)
5.5.2 Recovery
Pull the master link in the hook (item 4) and then, raise the handle (item 19) after inserting
the safety-pin (item 11) and snap-pin (item 41) in sequence. (See figure 5.4.1)
Finally, insert the safety-pin (item 20) and the snap-pin (item 42). (See figure 5.5.1)
Fig. 5.5.1 Recovery principle of the hook unit in the lifeboat

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6. Inspection and maintenance
6.1 General precautions
SOLAS regulation III/20 requires that all life-saving appliances shall be in working order
and ready for immediate use before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage.
Lifeboats, launching appliances and release gear are required by SOLAS regulation III/20
to be inspected weekly and monthly according to the instructions for on-board mainten-
ance complying with the requirements of SOLAS regulation III/36. Also, MSC.1/Circ.1206
describes more detailed procedures for periodic servicing and maintenance of lifeboats,
launching appliances and release gear.
This manual includes the weekly, monthly and annual inspection and maintenance, which
are conducted on board under the direct supervision of a senior ship’s officer.
Note: All users are requested to include a clear statement in their manual that any inspec-
tion, servicing and repairs should be completed in accordance with the system for inspec-
tion and servicing developed by Hyundai lifeboats Co., Ltd.
Personnel undertaking inspections, maintenance and adjustment of lifeboats, launching
appliances and associated equipment are to be fully trained and familiar with these duties.
6.2 Inspection and maintenance of lifeboat and release gear system
6.2.1 Inspection and maintenance plan
Lifeboats should be inspected and maintained weekly, monthly and annually in accor-
dance with the following tables. The tables list items to be checked, the method of inspec-
tion, the procedures to be followed, and the frequency at which the items are to be at-
tended to.
Table 6.2.1.1 covers the basic lifeboat .
Table 6.2.1.2 covers the lifeboat engine.
Table 6.2.1.3 covers the electric parts.
Table 6.2.1.4 covers the lifeboat equipment.