Restech PLT Solas Operating instructions

User and maintenance
manual for the PLT®Solas
This manual should be read
before operating the PLT®
For easy registering, the information you need is
the serial number for your PLT®Solas
The serial number is: Version: 01.06.2018 RN

Index Warning
Warning ............................................................................................... 3
Practical Information ........................................................................... 4
Description of the PLT®Solas ............................................................. 5
Using the PLT®Solas........................................................................... 6
Maintenance Procedure of the PLT®Solas Launching Unit .............. 10
Relling the PLT®Air Cylinder ........................................................... 12
Maintenance Procedure of the PLT®Air Cylinder.............................. 13
This manual should be read before operating the PLT®
Solas to ensure correct handling and operation.
The license holder, producer, and seller cannot be held
responsible for damage caused by the PLT®Solas if the
product is not used according to this manual.
Always inspect the launching unit, rope, and projectile
before use. Only use original parts made by Restech
Norway. Make sure that the area you are launching to is
clear and safe.
The PLT®Solas must always be treated as potentially
dangerous device.
The PLT®Solas must not be used indoors.
If you have any questions, please contact your supplier or
Restech Norway AS.
Always use hearing protections
when operating the PLT®Solas.
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Description of the
PLT®Solas
By opening the closing valve, air ows from the air cylinder through the
Reduction Valve and into the chamber of the Base Unit. The pressure in this
chamber is 75 bars (1088 psi).
Due to heavy recoil, it is important that the PLT®Solas is well supported
during operation. The rear end of the PLT®Solas Launching Unit has a
Damper Pad that must be placed against a solid point that can withstands
this force. See page 9.
The air cylinder must be lled to a minimum of 207 bar (3000 psi) for a
minimum of 4 launches. With 300 bar (4350 psi) the unit can perform a
minimum of 6 launches.
The air cylinder rells from a 207/300 bar air compressor for breathing air
systems. If you are using a 207-bar compressor, the Yoke Adaptor, Art. No.
1308 is necessary to use.
Launching unit:
Weight/Length 7,5 kg / 65 cm (16.5lb / 25.5 in)
Color Orange
Materials Anodized Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Chamber Pressure 75 bar (1088 psi)
Estimated Recoil Force 5300 N
Air cylinder:
Pressure 207/300 bar (3000/4350 psi)
Volume 1500 cm3 (91 in3)
Coupling Standard 5/8” BA-Coupling DIN 477
Practical Information
Contact Information
Restech Norway
Postal Address
P.O. Box 624
N-8001, Bodø (Bodoe)
Norway
Ofce Number
[phone]
Visiting Address
Olav V Gate 112
8004 Bodø (Bodoe)
Norway
E-mail
[e-mail]
For more information
www.restech.no
Product Certicates
Notifying Body: DNV GL Type Approval
MED-B Certicate
Type Approval USCG
Type Approval Transport Canada
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Using the PLT®Solas Projectile
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Using the PLT®Solas
Always use hearing protection when operating the PLT®Solas
1. Screw the launching tube onto the launching unit (Fig. 1)
2. Open the Closing Valve for 5–10 seconds until the chamber is full (Fig. 2)
CLOSE THE VALVE IMMIDIATELY WITHOUT USING EXCESSIVE FORCE.
3. Hold onto the end plug and pull out the safety line through the center-hole
of the end plug of the projectile, (Fig.3), approx. 2,5 m (2yd).
4. Hold the line thrower with the launching tube pointing upwards. Insert the
projectile into the Launching Tube with the line in the slot of the end plug.
(Fig. 4)
5. Fasten the end of the line to the line thrower or a secured point. (Fig. 5)
6. Aim over the target while making sure that the PLT®Solas is supported
against something solid by using the Damper Pad on the PLT®Solas Air
Cylinder Cover. For maximum distance hold elevation between 25° to 35°.
7. Push and hold the safety knob (Fig. 6) and aim over the target. Pull the
trigger with a rm and rapid movement (Fig. 6). The projectile will now be
launched.
PLEASE ALSO STUDY THE USB STICK AND USER MANUAL LABEL ON
THE PLT®SOLAS AIR CYLINDER COVER. NEVER FIRE THE PROJECTILE
WITHOUT THE END PLUG.
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Using the PLT®Solas
Aim over the target while making sure that
the PLT®Solas Launching Unit is supported
against something solid by using the Damper
Pad on the PLT®Solas Air Cylinder Cover.
For maximum distance hold elevation between 25° to 35°.
Push and hold the safety knob and aim over the target.
Pull the trigger with a rm and rapid movement.
The projectile will now be launched.
ProjectileTrigger
25–35˚
Safety knob
Closing valve
Damper pad
Pressure chamber
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Maintenance Procedure of
PLT®Solas Launching Unit
IMO SOLAS Requirement
To comply with SOLAS 74/96 requirements for Line Throwing Appliances, the
PLT®Solas set must consist of:
One PLT® Solas Launching Unit, Art. No. 2405/2406
One PLT®Solas Launching Tube, Art. No. 2601
Four PLT®Solas Projectiles, Art. No. 2403
Recommended Maintenance
Monthly Check (Fig. 1)
Ensure that the pressure of the Air Cylinder is minimum 207 bar (3000 psi),
and maximum 300 bar (4350 psi). Store the unit at a dry and safe place.
Perform a visual inspection to ensure that everything stays intact. Make sure
that the Closing Valve always is closed, never leave compressed air in the
chamber of the Launching Unit.
Annual Check
Bring the unit outdoors and fill the chamber with compressed air. To reduce
the noise, you can screw the Launching Tube on the Launching Unit, but
without any projectile. Aim away from any person and release the
compressed air by pulling the trigger. Please use hearing protection.
Remember to refill the air cylinder afterwards.
Actions is Required
If any issues arise during testing, such as leakage or damage to the unit,
please contact Restech Norway AS.
Maintenance Procedure of
PLT®Solas Launching Unit
SERVICE LOG / YEAR
Service Launching Unit
Pressure Test Air Cylinder
Serial # Launching Unit
Serial # Air Cylinder
1
The Air Cylinder must be recertied within 5 years from the last certication or manufacturing
date. The last two digits shows manufacturing year of the launching unit.
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Relling the PLT®Air Cylinder
Depending on national rules, the Air Cylinder can be
lled with 207 bars (3000 psi) or 300 bar (4350 psi)
compressed air. A minimum of 207 bar (3000 psi)
contains enough air for 4 max. launches. When lled
to 300 bar (4350 psi), it contains enough air for 6 max.
launches.
For lling to 300 bar (4350 psi), connect the PLT®Air
Cylinder to a standard scuba diving (breathing air)
compressor with standard 5/8” threads according to DIN
477.
For lling to 207 bar (3000 psi), normally a yoke adaptor
ANSI -CGAV1/1989 is used. A tting for this standard is
available from Restech Norway AS (Art. No. 1308.)
Filling the Air Cylinder is dictated by national rules, and
should be carried out by skilled personnel. After filling,
make sure that the Closing Valve is closed, also when it
is attached to the Launching Unit. Do not use excessive
force when closing the valve.
NEVER FILL OXYGEN INTO THE AIR
CYLINDER. CLEAN AND DRY AIR ONLY
Maintenance Procedure of the
PLT®Air Cylinder
In general, the PLT®Air Cylinder and Closing Valve are maintenance free.
However, if leakage is detected, please contact the nearest service station or
Restech Norway AS.
Depending on national rules the Air Cylinder must be periodically inspected
and tested. If national rules are not applicable, the Air Cylinder must be
certied every 5th year by licensed authorities, the nearest service station, or
Restech Norway AS.
If the Air Cylinder needs to be certied or tested, or shows signs of damage or
corrosion, please contact the nearest service station or Restech Norway AS.
Found stamped on the bottleneck:
Manufacturing Year: Indicated by year and month: 2016 / 05 - example
Serial Number: The serial number will look like: RN 7384 - example
Last testing date is found on the bottle neck.
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