Rescue Solutions International Tactical ResQmax User manual

Operation Manual
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ResQmax
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the NEW Generation
TACTICAL

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Service
Any service or maintenance other than items described in this Manual (refer to page 30) must be
performed by a technician certied by the Manufacturer to perform such work. It is the purchaser’s
responsibility to register the product with the Manufacturer. Failure to complete warranty registration
will void the warranty. For your convenience, a Service & Maintenance Record is provided on page
34 of this manual. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to enter the date of purchase on the Service
& Maintenance Record and to ensure that servicing is done in accordance with the Manufacturer’s
recommendations. Rescue Solutions International, Inc. oers FREE technical support for the Tactical
ResQmax. Call 800-709-5018 or e-mail at [email protected].
Warnings
This equipment is intended to be used by professionals trained in the use of similar equipment. Misuse
of this equipment may cause bodily injury or death. Manufacturer disclaims all liability resulting from
the use of this equipment in any manner other than that prescribed by the Manufacturer.
TheTactical ResQmax is extremely powerful and propels a Projectile at high speed. It is NOT a rearm,
but the same precautions should be used. If misused, this equipment could cause serious bodily
injury or death. Handle all components with the appropriate care.
DO NOT deploy the Tactical ResQmax directly at any person or property. When testing or training
with the Tactical ResQmax, make sure that no persons or property are in the vicinity of the target.
The Tactical ResQmax requires proper training and servicing. If you are not familiar with this
equipment or are unwilling to follow the recommendations as outlined in this Operation Manual,
then you should not operate this equipment. The user must follow recommended servicing and
maintenance guidelines to ensure the long-term integrity and safety of the Tactical ResQmax.
Loads imposed on Climbing Grappling Hooks should never exceed the marked rating. Any Grappling
Hooks certied for climbing must be removed from service if any signs of damage or deformity are
visible.
It is the responsibility of the purchaser of any Grappling Hooks certied for climbing to establish a
program which provides for regular examination of eachGrappling Hook for deformation or invisible
fractures using a magnetic particle test or other similar test. Any Grappling Hook which shows hidden
fractures as a result of such a test should be immediately removed from service.The frequency of this
examination is at the discretion of the purchaser, and should be based upon the use of the grappling
hook. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to ensure that all Grappling Hooks certied for climbing are
maintained in a manner which makes them suitable for their intended use.
If you are uncertain about the proper usage, care, maintenance, or any other aspect of this equipment,
contact Rescue Solutions International, Inc. directly by phone at 800-709-5018 or by e-mail at
[email protected].
©2014 Rescue Solutions International, Inc.
708 SW Umatilla Ave.
Redmond, OR 97756, USA
Tel: [phone] / toll-free: 800-709-5018
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected] / www.resqmax.com

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Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................... 5
Purpose of the Tactical ResQmax.........................................................................................5
Applications ................................................................................................................................5
Performance Range .................................................................................................................5
Safety Features...........................................................................................................................6
Multi-Shot Capacity..................................................................................................................6
Fueled by Compressed Air .....................................................................................................6
Main Components & Accessories .................................................................. 7
Launcher.......................................................................................................................................7
Line Containers ..........................................................................................................................7
Folding Stock .............................................................................................................................7
Streamline Filler Hose Assembly..........................................................................................8
ResQmax Tool Kit.......................................................................................................................8
Projectiles.....................................................................................................................................9
Climbing Grappling Hook .....................................................................................................9
Climbing Line and Tactical Ladder Options..................................................................10
Kit Carry Bag ............................................................................................................................ 10
Pelican Transport/Storage Case ........................................................................................ 10
Launcher........................................................................................................11
Extending the Folding Stock..............................................................................................11
Collapsing the Folding Stock .............................................................................................11
Connecting the Launcher to the Line Container........................................................ 12
Disconnecting the Launcher from the Line Container............................................. 12
Operating the Safety Push Knob ..................................................................................... 13
Resetting the Safety .............................................................................................................. 13
Loading the Projectile in the Launcher .......................................................................... 14
Operating the Nozzle Valve to Pressurize the Launcher .......................................... 15
Opening the Nozzle Valve in the Launcher................................................................... 15
Closing the Nozzle Valve in the Launcher ..................................................................... 15
Operating the Launcher Bleed Screw............................................................................. 16
Projectiles......................................................................................................17
Using the Line Projectile...................................................................................................... 17
Protecting the Cylinder/Projectile.................................................................................... 17
Filling the Projectile............................................................................................................... 18
Storing the Projectile ............................................................................................................ 20
Checking Projectile Pressure ............................................................................................. 21
Removing Charged Projectile from the Launcher ..................................................... 21

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Payloads ........................................................................................................22
Packing the Climbing Line.................................................................................................. 22
Packing the Ascending Tactical Ladder.......................................................................... 23
Connecting the Lines............................................................................................................ 23
Climbing Grappling Hook................................................................................................24
Preparing the Climbing Grappling Hook for Deployment...................................... 24
Deployment ..................................................................................................26
Deploying the Tactical ResQmax ......................................................................................26
Maintenance .................................................................................................27
Care of the Projectile............................................................................................................. 27
Care of the Launcher............................................................................................................. 27
Replacing the O-Rings in the Nozzle Valve ................................................................... 28
Replacing the Nozzle Pressure Relief Assembly.......................................................... 30
Service .........................................................................................................31
Service & Maintenance Record....................................................................32
Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................................33
Limited Warranty..........................................................................................35
Disclaimer .....................................................................................................35
Technical Specications ..............................................................................36

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Purpose of the Tactical ResQmax
TheTactical ResQmax is a new generation tactical line-throwing appliance fueled by compressed
air, specically designed to deploy:
• alineonly
• agrapplinghookandclimbingline
• agrapplinghookandascendingladder
to an otherwise inaccessible point in both land-based and maritime environments.
The Tactical ResQmax comes completely assembled and ready for operation, except for
lling with compressed air. Adequate training in all aspects of the use of this equipment
is essential in order to familiarize yourself with its safe operation and capabilities.
Review all instructions in this Tactical ResQmax Operation Manual and accompanying
Training CD prior to rst use.
Applications
Some applications of the Tactical ResQmax include:
 • MessengerLineDeployment
 • ShiptoShipLineDeployment
 • ShiptoShoreLineDeployment
 • ManOverboard
 • OneRopeBridge
 • RetrievalofMooringLines
 • DeploymentofSpillContainmentBooms
 • MethodofEntry
 • ShipBoarding
Performance Range
The range of the Tactical ResQmax varies depending on:
 • typeandweightoflineused
 • typeofprojectileand/oraccessoriesused
 • volumeandpressureofairintheProjectileattimeofdeployment
Introduction
In special circumstances, additional distances may be achieved by using the equipment at higher
pressures.There is a signicant safety margin engineered into each unit permitting safe operation
of the units at pressures equal to 120% of rated service pressure on a case-by-case basis.