Revere COASTAL CRUISER 6P User manual

EDITION: May 2013
Title: SERVICE MANUAL
For COASTAL CRUISER 6P LIFERAFTS
OFFSHORE OCEAN 4-6-8P LIFERAFTS
OFFSHORE OCEAN XTREME 4-6-8P LIFERAFTS
6
5
4
3 28/05/2013 AMENDMENT
2 14/06/2010 AMENDMENT
1 01/11/2007 AMENDMENT
0 14/07/2004 EMISSION
N°
REV. DATE OBJECT OF
AMENDMENT ISSUED CHECKED APPROVED
Note:
This edition annuls and replaces any previous edition.
Code 55-15100211

Contents ........................................................................... ............................................... Page
1. MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE ............................................................. 1.1
2. CONSTRUCTION DETAILS .................................................................................................. 2.1
2.1 OFFSHORE OCEAN LIFERAFT (4-6-8 PLACES) ............................................................... 2.1
2.1.1 OFFSHORE OCEAN LIFERAFT: FRONT VIEW ............................................................. 2.1
2.1.2 OFFSHORE OCEAN LIFERAFT: REAR VIEW................................................................ 2.2
2.1.3 OFFSHORE OCEAN LIFERAFT: SECTIONAL VIEW ..................................................... 2.3
2.1.4 OFFSHORE OCEAN LIFERAFT: TOP VIEW (CANOPY OPENED)................................ 2.4
2.1.5 OFFSHORE OCEAN LIFERAFT: TOP VIEW (REFLECTIVE POSITION)....................... 2.5
2.1.6 OFFSHORE OCEAN LIFERAFT: BOTTOM VIEW.......................................................... 2.6
2.2 COASTAL CRUISER LIFERAFT (6 PLACES)...................................................................... 2.7
2.2.1 COASTAL CRUISER LIFERAFT: FRONT VIEW ............................................................. 2.7
2.2.2 COASTAL CRUISER LIFERAFT: SECTIONAL VIEW ..................................................... 2.8
2.2.3 COASTAL CRUISER LIFERAFT: TOP VIEW (CANOPY OPENED) ................................ 2.9
2.2.4 COASTAL CRUISER LIFERAFT: BOTTOM VIEW ........................................................ 2.10
2.3 JOINING OF BUOYANCY TUBES .................................................................................... 2.11
2.4 BENDING THE BUOYANCY TUBE................................................................................... 2.12
2.5 BENDING THE LIFERAFT SUPPORT ARCH .................................................................... 2.12
2.6 CYLINDRICAL BOARDING RAMP .................................................................................... 2.13
3 SERVICING............................................................................................................................. 3.1
3.1 PRELIMINARY INSPECTION .............................................................................................. 3.1
3.1.1 RECEIVING AND CHECKING THE ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS .......................... 3.1
3.1.2 OPENING THE CONTAINER ......................................................................................... 3.1
3.1.2.1 RIGID CONTAINERS................................................................................................. 3.1
3.1.2.1.1 Opening rigid containers with straps................................................................... 3.1
3.1.2.2 PVC COATED FABRIC VALISES .............................................................................. 3.1
3.1.3 DISABLING THE CYLINDER.......................................................................................... 3.2
3.2 INFLATABLE PART ............................................................................................................. 3.3
3.2.1 CONTROL OF THE INFLATABLE PARTS...................................................................... 3.3
LEISURE LIFERAFT SERVICE MANUAL

3.2.2 TOOLS NEEDED ......................................................................................................... 3.3
3.2.3 PREPARATION OFD THE LIFERAFT........................................................................... 3.4
3.2.4 WORKING PRESSURE TEST ...................................................................................... 3.4
3.2.5 OVERPRESSURE STRENGTH TEST - PNEUMATIC STRUCTURE ............................ 3.6
3.2.6 CHECK OF THE CLOSURE PRESSURE FOR O.P. VALVES ...................................... 3.6
3.2.7 INFLATABLE FLOOR TEST (OFFSHORE OCEAN - XTREME) .................................. 3.6
3.2.8 TABLE OF SERVICINGS ............................................................................................. 3.7
3.3 INFLATION SYSTEM .......................................................................................................... 3.8
3.3.1 CONSTRUCTION DESIGNS.......................................................................................... 3.8
3.3.1.1 RECTANGULAR LIFERAFTS SYSTEM ..................................................................... 3.9
3.3.2 NON-RETURN VALVE.................................................................................................... 3.9
3.3.2.1 CONSTRUCTION DESIGNS................................................................................... 3.10
3.3.2.2 INSPECTIONS AND SERVICING............................................................................ 3.10
3.3.2.2.1 Tightness of fastenings to buoyancy tubes....................................................... 3.11
3.3.2.2.2 Valve tightness................................................................................................... 3.12
3.3.2.3 REPAIRS ................................................................................................................. 3.12
3.3.2.3.1 Unblocking the stopper ..................................................................................... 3.12
3.3.2.3.2 Replacing the stopper ....................................................................................... 3.13
3.3.3 INFLATION-DEFLATION-VALVE .................................................................................. 3.15
3.3.3.1 CONSTRUCTION DESIGN ..................................................................................... 3.15
3.3.3.2 INSPECTIONS AND SERVICING............................................................................ 3.15
3.3.3.2.1 Tightness of fastenings to buoyancy tube ........................................................ 3.16
3.3.3.2.2 Tightness of stopper .......................................................................................... 3.17
3.3.3.2.3 Inspecting the valve ........................................................................................... 3.17
3.3.3.3 REPAIRS ................................................................................................................. 3.18
3.3.3.3.1 Holder replacement ........................................................................................... 3.18
3.3.3.3.2 Plug gasket replacement ................................................................................... 3.19
3.3.3.3.3 Stopper replacement ......................................................................................... 3.19
3.3.3.3.4 Valve replacement ............................................................................................. 3.20
3.3.4 PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE ......................................................................................... 3.20

3.3.4.1 INSPECTION AND TESTS ...................................................................................... 3.20
3.3.4.1.1 Testing the tightness of fastenings to buoyancy tube....................................... 3.21
3.3.4.1.2 Correct functioning of the valve......................................................................... 3.21
3.3.4.2 REPAIRS ................................................................................................................. 3.22
3.3.5 NON-RETURN VALVE FOR BOARDING RAMPS AND FOR
CANOPY SUPPORT POST .......................................................................................... 3.23
3.3.5.1 CONSTRUCTION DESIGNS................................................................................... 3.23
3.3.5.1.1 Boarding ramp non-return valve........................................................................ 3.23
3.3.5.1.2 Non return valve for assembling tent support ................................................... 3.24
3.3.6 INFLATION TUBES AND JOINING PIPES ................................................................... 3.25
3.4 OPERATING HEADS, VALVES, CYLINDERS ................................................................... 3.26
3.4.1 INSPECTING THE OPERATING HEAD FOR VTE/99 VALVE ...................................... 3.26
3.4.2 INSPECTING THE VTE/99 VALVE ............................................................................... 3.30
3.4.2.1 REPLACING THE VTE/99 VALVE ........................................................................... 3.31
3.4.3 INSPECTING AND TESTING THE CYLINDER............................................................. 3.32
3.4.3.1 HYDRAULIC TEST ................................................................................................. 3.32
3.4.4 REFILLING THE CYLINDER WITH VTE/99 VALVE ...................................................... 3.32
3.4.4.1 REVERE RAFT CYLINDER CAPACITY ................................................................... 3.34
3.5 LIFERAFT STANDARD EQUIPMENT................................................................................ 3.34
3.6 EQUIPMENT ..................................................................................................................... 3.40
3.6.1 REGISTRATION CARD ................................................................................................ 3.40
3.6.2 GUARANTEE REGISTRATION CARD.......................................................................... 3.41
3.6.3 EQUIPMENT PACK...................................................................................................... 3.41
3.6.3.1 PACKING PROCEDURES WITH WELDING JAG…………………………3.42
3.6.3.2 PACKING PROCEDURES WITH ADHESIVE TAPE……………………..3.43
3.7 REPAIRS ........................................................................................................................... 3.45
3.7.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................... 3.45
3.7.1.1 GLUE....................................................................................................................... 3.45
3.7.1.1.1 Preparing the glue ............................................................................................. 3.45
3.7.1.1.2 Environment conditions ..................................................................................... 3.45

3.7.2 PREPARING THE SURFACES..................................................................................... 3.45
3.7.3 APPLYING THE GLUE ................................................................................................. 3.46
3.7.4 REPAIRING TORN AREAS........................................................................................... 3.46
3.7.4.1 REPAIRING TORN AREAS WITH PATCHES .......................................................... 3.47
3.7.4.1.1 Fitting the patches ............................................................................................. 3.47
3.7.4.1.2 Limitations to repairing ...................................................................................... 3.48
3.7.4.2 REPAIRING OR REPLACING THE STUDS ............................................................. 3.49
3.7.4.3 OTHER REPAIRS.................................................................................................... 3.49
4 PACKING ................................................................................................................................ 4.1
4.1 PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS ............................................................................................. 4.1
4.2 PACKING ............................................................................................................................ 4.3
4.2.1 PREPARING THE CONTAINERS / VALISES ................................................................. 4.3
4.2.2 PREPARING THE LIFERAFT.......................................................................................... 4.8
4.2.2.1 ILLUSTRATED PROCEDURE ................................................................................... 4.9
4.2.3 FOLDING THE LIFERAFT ............................................................................................ 4.13
4.2.3.1 FOLDING THE COASTAL CRUISER 6P LIFERAFT ................................................ 4.13
4.2.3.2FOLDING THE OFFSHORE OCEAN 4P LIFERAFT................................................. 4.15
4.2.3.3 FOLDING THE OFFSHORE OCEAN 6P LIFERAFT................................................ 4.17
4.2.3.4 FOLDING THE OFFSHORE OCEAN 8P LIFERAFT................................................ 4.19
4.2.4 VACUUM-PACKING THE LIFERAFT............................................................................ 4.21
4.2.5 PLACEMENT IN THE CONTAINER / VALISE .............................................................. 4.26
4.2.6 CONTAINER LABELS .................................................................................................. 4.27
4.2.6.1 LEGEND OF LABELS ............................................................................................. 4.28
5.1 SPARES AND TOOL SECTION ............................................................................................ 5.1
5.1 LIFERAFT CONTAINERS, VALISES AND RELATED ACCESSORIES................................ 5.1
5.2 FIXED PARTS, REPAIR FABRICS, CEMENT, CORDS
AND THEIR ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................... 5.6
5.3 INFLATION SYSTEM ........................................................................................................ 5.17
5.4 EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT.............................................................................................. 5.24
5.5 SPECTIAL TOOLS ............................................................................................................ 5.32

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SERVICE BULLETIN
EV AT-13/04
TO
Revere Supply
FROM
Eurovinil –Technical Dept.
DATE
August 26th 2013
SUBJECT
Installation of light system type L6A on Revere liferafts
SUBMITTED
_________________________
CHECKED
_________________________
APPROVED
_________________________
Revere Survival Products:
Dir. Liferaft Technologies
INDEX
1. Applicability
2. Materials required
3. Procedure
1. Applicability
The present technical Instruction reports the installation procedures of the water activated light type
“L6A” (210cm cable) on liferafts produced by Revere Survival Products, in replacement of the LED3
(PN: 55-99990277) light formerly used.
This Technical Update integrates the Service Manuals of the following raft models:
OFFSHORE OCEAN 4-8P
OFFSHORE OCEAN XTREME 4-8P
OFFSHORE COMMANDER 4-8P

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2. Materials required
P/N
Item
Q.ty
55-96880402
LIGHT KIT RETROFIT
1 kit
CONSISTING OF:
55-99991529
LIGHT SYSTEM L6A (210)
1 pc.
55-10357385
PATCH FOR RETROFIT L6A (210)
1 pc.
3. Procedures
L6A light kit installed on
Retrofit patch
Retrofit patch configuration

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L6A light kit installed on Retrofit
patch (details)
After removing the former light,
apply the retrofit patch so that the
patch hole corresponds to the hole
on the canopy.
Then mark the perimeter.
Apply a coat of glue (EV/C2) on the
patch and inside the marked
perimeter of the canopy, leave about
5-6 minutes in order for the glue to
become “Tacky” .

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Apply the patch over the perimeter.
Pull the top part of the Velcro strip.
Put the extremity of the L6A light in
“OFF” position, as shown in picture.
To facilitate the inserting through the
patch hole.
Fit the L6A light to the free Velcro
tape of the patch.

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Pull the cable inside the canopy and
apply the Velcro tape.
Put the extremity of the L6A light in
“ON” position, as shown in picture.
The cable length is 210cm: place the
extremity outside the raft, ready to
go in contact of the water once the
raft is deployed.
L6A light kit with Retrofit patch
installed on Liferaft canopy.

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Parent Publication (Manuals):
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Title: Installation of light system type L6A (210cm cable) on Revere liferafts.
NOTE: This page is not part of the respective technical publication but may be useful to
record the acknowledgements of service technicians who may affect the quality
condition of products undergoing service procedures. It is suggested you keep this
sheet with the publication.
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COASTAL CRUISER
OFFSHORE OCEAN
1. MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE
REVERE liferafts are constructed with high-tenacity polyester fabric coated with a specific mixture on both
sides.
This material is weather-proof and resistant to hydrocarbons and to temperature range. It is also rot-proof, it
does not deteriorate with time and does not need any maintenance apart from normal cleaning with fresh water
and detergent.
WARNING: TALCUM POWDER, WHICH IS NORMALLY USED FOR GOOD PRESERVATION OF
RUBBER MATERIALS, SHOULD NOT BE USED BY ANY MEANS ON REVERE COASTAL
CRUISER AND OFFSHORE OCEAN LIFERAFTS.
The parts of the liferafts, such as buoyancy tubes, boarding ramps and canopies, are assembled by means of
high frequency electronic welding.
The REVERE COASTAL CRUISER and OFFSHORE OCEAN liferafts have the following configurations:
•RECTANGULAR: 6 P (Coastal Cruiser)
•RECTANGULAR: 4 ÷8 P (Offshore Ocean)
1.1

COASTAL CRUISER
OFFSHORE OCEAN
2. CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
2.1 OFFSHORE OCEAN LIFERAFT (4-6-8 PLACES)
2.1.1 OFFSHORE OCEAN LIFERAFT: FRONT VIEW
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
A
WATER POCKET
B
EXTERNAL LIFELINE
C
BOARDING RAMP
D
CO2CYLINDER
E
ENTRANCE
F
EXTERNAL LIGHT
G
KNIFE POCKET
2.1

COASTAL CRUISER
OFFSHORE OCEAN
2.1.2 OFFSHORE OCEAN LIFERAFT: REAR VIEW
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
A
WATER POCKET
B
EXTERNAL LIFELINE
C
OVERPRESSURE VALVE
D
BOARDING RAMP
E
BOARDING LADDER
F
ENTRANCE
G
RAIN WATER COLLECTION EDGE
H
VENTILATION SLEEVE
I
EXTERNAL LIGHT
L
AERIAL SLEEVE
2.2

COASTAL CRUISER
OFFSHORE OCEAN
2.1.3 OFFSHORE OCEAN LIFERAFT: SECTIONAL VIEW
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
A
WATER POCKET
B
THERMOINSULATING DOUBLE FLOOR
C
INFLATING VALVE
D
INTERNAL LIFELINE
E
NON-RETURN VALVE
F
EXTERNAL LIGHT
2.3

COASTAL CRUISER
OFFSHORE OCEAN
2.1.4 OFFSHORE OCEAN LIFERAFT: TOP VIEW (CANOPY OPENED)
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
A
RAIN WATER COLLECTION EDGE
B
BOARDING RAMP
C
VENTILATION SLEEVE
D
AERIAL SLEEVE
E
CANOPY BORDER OPENED
F
EMERGENCY PACK
G
BOARDING LADDER
H
EXTERNAL LIGHT
I
FLOATING ANCHOR
2.4

COASTAL CRUISER
OFFSHORE OCEAN
2.1.5 OFFSHORE OCEAN LIFERAFT: TOP VIEW (RETROREFLECTIVE POSITION)
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
A
RETRO-REFLECTIVE STRIPS
B
RAIN WATER COLLECTION EDGE
C
BOARDING RAMP
D
VENTILATION SLEEVE
E
AERIAL SLEEVE
F
KNIFE POCKET
G
IDENTIFICATION RAFT POCKET
H
EXTERNAL LIGHT
I
EXTERNAL LIFELINE
2.5

COASTAL CRUISER
OFFSHORE OCEAN
2.1.6 OFFSHORE OCEAN LIFERAFT: BOTTOM VIEW
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
A
WATER POCKET
B
BOARDING RAMP
C
RIGHTING SYSTEM
D
RETRO-REFLECTIVE STRIPS
E
CO2 CYLINDER
F
TOWING
2.6