Restech PLT MOORING 150 User manual

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USERS MANUAL MOORING 150
RESTECH NORWAY AS
P.O.Box 624, N-8001 Bodø, Norway
℡ [phone]  [phone]
E-mail: re tech@re tech.no Web: www.re tech.no

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!! WARNINGS !!
THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE READ BEFORE
OPERATING THE PLT TO ENSURE CORRECT
HANDLING AND OPERATION.
THE LICENSE HOLDER, PRODUCER AND
SELLER CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR
DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE PLT IF NOT USED
ACCORDING TO THIS MANUAL.
THE PLT MUST ALWAYS BE TREATED AS A
WEAPON AND MUST NOT BE POINTED AT
PERSONS.
THE PLT MUST NOT BE FIRED INDOORS. USE
HEARING PROTECTIONS WHEN OPERATING
THE PLT.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR RESTECH
NORWAY AS. Addre on fir t page.

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INDEX
Front page Mooring 150 page 1
WARNINGS page 2
Index and Content page 3
How to u e Mooring 150 page 4-5
How to reload the line page 6
Ba e unit page 7-13
De cription of the PLT y tem page 14
Pivot Support page 15-16
Projectile Range page 17
Product Re gi tration page 18
CONTENTS OF EQUIPMENT
Art no 1005 Ba e Unit complete
Art no7004 2 pc Mooring Projectile
Art no 3303 Launching tube
Art no 4202 Linebox (line type may vary)
Art no 1502/1503 Pivot upport (optional, ee page 15)

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HOW TO USE MOORING 150
1. Screw the launching tube on to the ba e unit (fig 1,1).
2. Make ure that the line i well fa tened to the loop on the
projectile.
3.Turn the handle of the clo ing valve (fig 1.2). You will hear
the air flow in to the accumulator. Shut the clo ing valve
after 5 - 10 econd . If a horter hooting di tance i
needed, fill omewhat le air in to the accumulator before
clo ing the clo ing valve.
4. In ert the line in to the line track along the projectile.
In ert the projectile all the way down in to the launching
tube (fig 2).
5. Fa ten the end of the line to a olid point at the launching
ite. If a line box i u ed, hold the line box with the ame
hand u ed for pulling the afety knob.
6. Aim over the target with an angle of approx. 27°. Make
ure that the PLT® i well upported with a Pivot Support or
by u ing the rear end of the PLT® a a hold (fig 2).
7. Pu h the afety knob (fig 3.1). Pull the trigger with a firm
and rapid movement (fig 3.2). The projectile will now be
launched.
Pl as also study th CD and us rs manual
lab ll d on th PLT®

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Fig 1
Fig 2
Fig 3

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HOW TO RELOAD THE LINE
IN TO THE LINEBOX
1. After u ing the rope, a few tep will en ure optimal
function for next u e-
2. Rin e the line in fre h water and allow it to dry. A wet or
alty line will increa e the weight of the line and decrea e
the hooting length.
3. After drying, arrange the line o it can run freely from the
coil or from a bucket.
4. Tie the end of the line to the loop in ide the Linebox.
5. Put the line manually and randomly in to the Linebox.
Frequently giving it a pu h downward or knocking the
Linebox to the floor o that the line i well packed and that
all the line fit in to the Linebox.
6. When all the line i loaded, tie on the ball, put the lid on
and it i ready for u e.
Keeping the line in a linebox en ure that the line run out
without knot or entanglement. It i al o ea y tored.
NEVER FIRE THE PROJECTILE
WITHOUT THE LINE
WHY TRAIN WITH THE PLT®?
AS FOR ALL SAFETY WORK, TRAINING CAN MEAN
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FAILURE AND SUCCESS.

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USERS MANUAL BASE UNIT
RESTECH NORWAY AS
P.O.Box 624, N-8001 Bodø, Norway
℡ [phone]  [phone]
E-mail: re tech@re tech.no Web: www.re tech.no

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MAINTENANCE AND REFILLING OF
THE AIR CYLINDER
MAINTENANCE
In general the air cylinder and clo ing valve are maintenance free.
However if leakage i detected, plea e contact your dealer or RESTECH
Norway A/S.
The air cylinder mu t periodically, depending on national rule , be
in pected and te ted. If national rule are not applicable, the air cylinder
mu t be approved every 5 year by licen ed authoritie , or by RESTECH
Norway A/S.
REFILLING THE AIR CYLINDER
Depending on national rule , the air cylinder can be filled with 200 bar
(3000 p i) or 300 bar (4350 p i) compre ed air. When filled to 200 bar
(3000 p i), it contain ufficient amount of air for four good hot . If filled
to 300 bar (4350 p i), number of good hot are ix.
For filling to 300 bar (4350 p i), imply connect the bottle to a tandard
cuba diving (breathing air) compre or with tandard 5/8" thread
according to DIN 477.
For filling to 200 bar (3000 p i), normally a yoke coupling ANSI -
CGAV1/1989 i u ed. A fitting for thi tandard are available from
RESTECH Norway A/S a art no 1269.
Filling the air cylinder follow national rule and hould be carried out by
killed per onnel. After filling make ure that the clo ing valve i clo ed.
Do not u e force to clo e it that only ruin the valve eat.
NEVER FILL OXYGEN ON THE AIR
CYLINDER CLEAN, DRY AIR ONLY
YOUR PLT
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MAINTENANCE AFTER 8 YEARS OR 500 SHOTS
WHATEVER COMES FIRST.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS BASE UNIT
WEIGHT / LENGTH, Ba e UNIT…... 7,5 Kg / 65 cm (16.5lb / 25.5 in)
COLOUR ……………………………………………..…..Red and Blue
MATERIALS .........….….….Anodi ed Aluminium and Stainle Steel
ACCUMULATOR PRESSURE ...............…......…...75 bar (1088 p i)
AVERAGE MUZZLE VELOCITY................……..........60m/ (200 ft/ )
RECOIL, MAX ......................……….........…..........…….....5.300 N
AIR CYLINDER :PRESSURE .............200/300 bar (3000/4350 p i)
VOLUME ................................................…….....1.500 cm3 (91 in 3)
COUPLING . ........................……......Standard BA-Coupling DIN 477
THE PLT
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The PLT y tem i a line throwing y tem driven by
compre ed air. You may choo e from everal kind of
projectile for different purpo e . All model are ba ed on
the ame ba e unit. The launching tube are
interchangeable.
SAFETY
- Air driven -no explo ive . Can be fired from and into
inflammable area .
- Safety knob, which prevent accidental firing.
PERFORMANCE
- Depending on the projectile u ed – up to 230 m (755 ft)
throwing di tance.
- All projectile are propelled to maximum peed before
leaving the launching tube. Thi en ure high preci ion
and it i only lightly effected by cro -wind.
ECONOMY
- Low co t u e. Refilling of compre ed air after 4/6
hot are only co t .
- All projectile and line are re-u eable.
Unlimited helf life. With regular maintenance, the PLT will
work in the ame way, year after year.

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