Kong KARS User manual

ZZV05854 REV.2

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WARNING
The issue date and any corrections are in the following table:
Version
NOTES
DATE
ZZV05854 REV.2
Wing mechanical release button correction
10/09/2014
ZZV05854 REV.1
Technical data adjustment
03/07/2014
ZZV05854 REV.0
issue
25/05/2014
This publications consists of a total of 40 Pages

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 –DESCRIPTION AND MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
1.1 Purpose Page 5
1.2 Applicability Page 5
1.3 Limitation of Liability Page 5
1.4 Disposal Page 6
1.5 Labelling Page 7
1.6 Statement of Ownership Page 7
1.7 General description Page 8
1.8 Components list Page 9
1.9 Components description Page 9
1.9.1 KARS waterproof body Page 10
1.9.2 Stabilizer wing Page 11
1.9.3 Connection tube Page 11
1.10 Accessories list Page 13
1.11 Accessories description Page 13
1.11.1 Waterproof container (Carrying case) Page 13
1.11.2 Battery charger Page 14
CHAPTER 2 –INFORMATION FOR USE
2.1 General information Page 15
2.2 Specific information Page 16
2.2.1 Technical data Page 16
2.2.2 Reference Standards Page 16
2.2.3 Environmental conditions Page 16
2.3 Operating instructions Page 18
2.3.1 Preparation Page 18
2.3.2 Switching on at the bench Page 18

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2.3.3 Tube connection Page 21
2.3.4 Switching on during a rescue operation Page 23
2.3.5 Switching off Page 24
2.3.6 Wing mechanical release Page 24
2.3.7 Information provided by the LEDs Page 25
2.3.8 Battery charging procedure Page 27
2.3.9 Stabilizer wing replacement Page 30
CHAPTER 3 –MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
3.1 General information Page 34
3.2 Maintenance Page 34
3.3 Extraordinary maintenance Page 35
3.4 Repair Page 35
CHAPTER 4 –SHIPMENT AND STORAGE
4.1 Shipment Page 36
4.2 Storage Page 36
CHAPTER 5 - INSPECTIONS
5.1 Inspections before and after use Page 37
5.2 Periodic inspections Page 37
CHAPTER 6 –PRODUCT LIFE AND GUARANTEE
6.1 Product life Page 39
6.2 Guarantee Page 39
6.3 Legal obligations Page 39
CHAPTER 7 –INSPECTION SHEET
7.1 Inspection Sheet Page 40

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CHAPTER 1
DESCRIPTION AND MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
1.1 –PURPOSE
The purpose of this document is to describe and provide the necessary information for the correct
use of the
K.A.R.S. Kong Anti Rotation System
P/N 882000000KK
This document must be kept for the life of the device, near to it and especially free from any
element or substance which may affect the perfect readability.
1.2 –APPLICABILITY
This document is applicable to the
K.A.R.S. Kong Anti Rotation System
P/N 882000000KK
For any kind of information concerning the correct interpretation of this manual, the installation,
use, maintenance and return of the product, contact Kong Customer Service , phone + 39 0341
630506 or e-mail to in[email protected] or write to Kong S.p.A., Via XXV Aprile no. 4, 23804 Monte
Marenzo (Lecco) Italy. In order to facilitate the assistance operations always indicate or
communicate the batch number found on the product. See paragraph 1.5.
1.3 –LIABILITY
Users must read and perfectly understand the information provided by this manual before using
the product.

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The information relates to the description of the characteristics, services, assembly, disassembly,
cleaning, maintenance and conservation of the product, even if they contain some
recommendations for use, they must not be considered a user manual in operational situations.
For operational situations the user must be trained by experienced persons.
Remember that:
A) This product must be used only by trained and skilled persons, otherwise the user must be
constantly supervised by a trained and skilled person.
B) The user is personally responsible for knowing this product, learning how to use it and all the
safety precautions involved.
C) Carry out all the controls described in this manual before and after use and particularly make
sure that the product is:
- in perfect condition and works well,
- suited to the intended use.
D) The user is responsible for the proper use of this product. Any other usage is forbidden:
Attention, serious danger! Record the results of the controls on the “control card” attached to this
manual and keep it. If you have any doubts about the products safety and working conditions,
replace it immediately. Do not use the product that has undergone a shock (e.g. a fall), as any
internal damage or deformation not visible from outside could have considerably reduced its
strength. Incorrect use, mechanical deformation, device accidental drop from height, wear,
chemical contamination, exposure to heat as well as to weather conditions and unauthorized use
are some examples of other reasons that can reduce, limit and even terminate the service life of
the product.
Your life depends on the constant efficiency of your equipment and its history (use, storage,
controls, etc.).
E) When you intend to combine two (or more) products read carefully the instructions for use of
both products.
G) It is strictly forbidden to modify and/or repair the product: no liability will be recognized by
KONG S.p.A. for damage, injury or death caused by: improper use, changes made to product,
repairs by non-authorized persons or use of non-original parts.
1.4 –DISPOSAL
Once the device is unusable it must be disposed of. Comply with local regulations regarding
disposal. In particular, the batteries must be removed and disposed of separately. When in doubt,
return the product to be scrapped to KONG S.p.A.

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1.5 –LABELLING
The KARS marking shows the logo of the manufacturer, the product model, the CE marking and
the serial number (or batch number). This must never be removed or covered.
The batch number consists of 25 digits and is composed as follows:
XXXXXX production batch (in FIG.1: 141709)
YY production year (in FIG.1: 14)
ZZZZ progressive identification number (in FIG. 1: 0012)
WWWWW/WW electronic components identification (in FIG.1: 15156/014)
The marking also includes the degree of protection IP68 (depth up to 3 metres) according to IEC
60529. (in the example Water proof 3m)
FIG. 1 KARS Marking
1.6 –STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP
The content of this information cannot be used and reported in part or whole without citing the
source and without the written permission of Kong S.p.A. who is the owner.

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1.7 -GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The "K.A.R.S. Kong Anti Rotation System", hereinafter called only "KARS", is an automatic
electromechanical device designed and constructed to automatically reduce or eliminate the
rotation of a suspended load induced by the air flow generated by the rotors of a helicopter.
The system is particularly useful in helirescue maneuvers during the ascent and/or descent
phases of a stretcher while the helicopter is in slow flight or "hovering".
The KARS is constituted by:
no. 1
Waterproof container (Carrying case)
P/N
ZCOM0550
no. 1
Waterproof body
P/N
882000000K
no. 1
Stabilizer Wing (assembled to the body)
P/N
882020000KK
no. 1
Connection tube to the hanging load
P/N
CPB010LA
no. 1
Battery charger
P/N
882010000KK
no. 1
Instructions for use
P/N
ZZV05854
FIG.2 –K.A.R.S. “Kong Anti Rotation System”

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1.8 -COMPONENTS LIST
The "K.A.R.S. Kong Anti Rotation System” is constituted by:
no.
1
Waterproof body
P/N
882000000K
no.
1
Stabilizer Wing
P/N
882020000KK
no.
1
Connection tube to the hanging load
P/N
CPB010LA
1.9 -COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION
1.9.1 –KARS WATERPROOF BODY
The KARS body is made of anodized aluminium (class 6082), surmounted by an aerodynamic
nylon profile.
The aluminium box contains the hardware and the power battery of the device.
The box sealed in the factory has IP68 degree of protection against dust and water with sealing
up to 3 meters of depth.
The device marking is printed on its side (fig.1 and 3).
On the front are assembled: the ON/OFF switch (fig. 4-A), the power-ON LED (fig. 4-B), the plug
with watertight cover for connection to the battery charger and other accessories (fig. 4-C), the
malfunction warning LED (fig. 4-D), the battery charge level LED (fig. 4-E), the maintenance
warning LED (fig. 4-F).
The wing mechanical release button is assembled on the upper part of the KARS body (fig. 4-G).
When the button is pressed it locks in the pressed position. The stabilizer wing of the device is
disengaged from the motor spindle and becomes neutral, i.e. it is no longer linked to the hardware
of the device.
For the operator’s comfort the release can occur even remotely pulling the cordolet (Figure 4-H)
connected to the button.

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FIG.3 KARS waterproof body
FIG.4 KARS front panel