SAFEQUIP ResQcraf 380 Manual

ResQcra Operaon & Maintenance Manual
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Table of Contents Assembly & Inaon .................................................................................................... 9
Unpacking ................................................................................................................9
Inaon Systems...................................................................................................... 9
Manual Inaon (Procedure).................................................................................10
Manual Inaon (Top Up) ......................................................................................10
Drainage Trunks ..................................................................................................... 11
Deate & Re-Packing Procedure ................................................................................ 12
General Instrucons............................................................................................... 12
General................................................................................................................... 13
Yearly Maintenance ............................................................................................... 13
Cleaning .................................................................................................................13
Repair of Inatables ............................................................................................... 14
Transom ...................................................................................................................... 15
Illustrated View ......................................................................................................15
Transom Parts List ..................................................................................................15
Fings......................................................................................................................... 16
Fings Illustrated View.......................................................................................... 16
Fings Parts List ....................................................................................................16
Safety .......................................................................................................................... 17
Warranty ..................................................................................................................... 17
Notes........................................................................................................................... 18
Operaon...................................................................................................................... 3
ResQcra Arrangement ........................................................................................... 3
Introducon .............................................................................................................4
Features & Accessories ............................................................................................ 5
Buoyancy Tubes .......................................................................................................6
Deck & Keel..............................................................................................................7
Fit-out............................................................................................................................ 8
Lifelines ....................................................................................................................8
Hand holds ...............................................................................................................8
Towing Eyes/Load securing points ........................................................................... 8
Capsize Re-Right Lines.............................................................................................. 8
Transom ...................................................................................................................8
Wear Patches & Fendering....................................................................................... 8
Transportaon Stowage Valise .................................................................................8
Loose Accessories ......................................................................................................... 9
Oponal Extras ............................................................................................................. 9

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Operaon
ResQcra Arrangement

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Introducon
All inaon chambers are interconnected with one way valves and are protected
with individual pressure release valves. They can be topped up from the stern of
the cra without the need to move.
The SIT range of cra can be equipped for air drop/helicopter deployment, 4
point li, towing, and self-recovery.
The SIT range of Inatable Boats have been developed to meet the demanding
requirements of military and Rescue Services, where deployment me,
performance and stowed dimensions are crical.
Cra from the SIT 380 to 530 range are in service throughout the United Kingdom
and several European countries. Their performance and handling are proven to
compete with any other cra in its class.

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Features & Accessories
* All table data is an approximaon, every cra will vary slightly.
Specicaons
ResQcraft
380
400
470
500
530
ResQcraft
380
400
470
500
530
No of People
6
8
10
12
14
Components
Max Payload incl. Engine (Kg)
700
950
1300
1400
1725
Engine Capacity (Hp)
30
30
55
55
75
Chambers - Tubes
3
5
5
5
5
Engine Weight (Kg)
80
85
110
110
125
Removable Deck/keel
1
1
1
1
1
Shaft Length (20")
Long
Long
Long
Long
Long
Transom
50mm Composite, no
wood
Drainage
2 self Bailer trunks +
one way hull drain
DIMENSIONS
External Lifeline
1
1
1
1
1
External Length (m)
3.8
4
4.7
5
5.3
Internal Lifeline
1
1
1
1
1
External Beam (m)
1.7
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
Deck Line
1
1
1
1
1
Internal Length (m)
2.85
3
3.55
3.85
4.15
Carry Handles
7
7
7
7
7
Internal Beam (m)
0.84
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
Vertical Lift Points optional extra
4
4
4
4
4
Buoyancy Tube
Pannier Bags
1
1
1
1
1
Diameter (m)
0.42
0.5
0.5
.5
0.5
Paddles and Stowage
2
2
2
2
2
Deck Area (m²)
1.65
2.3
3.1
3.5
3.9
Capsize Re-Right Lines
2
2
2
2
2
Tube Volume (Litres)
1400
1715
1850
1975
2015
Load Securing Points
4
4
4
4
4
Deck + Keel Volume (Litres)
350
400
540
620
685
Cylinder Sleeve Optional extra
1
1
1
1
1
Stowed Weight (kg)
65
85
90
105
120
Pump and Repair Kit
1
1
1
1
1
Stowed Dimensions (m)
Stowage Valise
1
1
1
1
1
Length
1.2
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
Tow Points Rear
2
2
2
2
2
Width
0.6
0.7
0.7
.7
0.7
Tow Points Forward
2
2
2
2
2
Height
0.4
0.4
0.5
.5
0.6

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Buoyancy Tubes
To ll the fourth and h chambers, the opposite side rear Inate/Deate valve
must be used.
The buoyancy tubes are ed with a pressure relief valve (PRV) on the port
side of the “V” shaped bow chamber which prevents excess tube pressure. All
chambers will vent to this PRV.
Each of the inaon chambers are ed with a clearly labelled Inate/Deate
valve. These allow individual chambers to be inated and topped up during
service and for all chambers to be deated quickly.
The main buoyancy tube of the ResQcra is made up of 5 inatable chambers,
with the excepon of the 3.8 which has 3 chambers.
The buoyancy tubes are manufactured, using 1670 dtx polyester Hypalon®
neoprene. The side chambers and the “V” shaped bow chamber are all linked by
a series of Inter-Connecng Valves (ICV). These pressure sensive valves allow all
chambers to be lled from the two rear inaon valves at the end cones.
During the lling process, as the rst (rear) chamber reaches operaonal
pressure, its ICV opens and allows the next chamber to ll. The third chamber to
ll will be the “V” shaped bow chamber.

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Deck & Keel
The deck incorporates a cut-out at the transom to allow any free standing water
to be drained away. It also incorporates an inaon/deaon valve located near
the transom as well as a pressure relief valve.
Externally the keel line is protected from abrasion with a high density EPDM
rubber wear protecon strip, bonded to the underside of the hull skin.
Keel Strake
The main hull construcon is made up of 1670 dtx polyester Hypalon® neoprene.
The inatable deck with integrated keel is capable of maintaining a rigid cra
under maximum load. The 150DTTM deck has a double fabric/Hypalon skin for
extremely high wear resistance and durability. The excellent Shock Migaon
characteriscs inherent in the inatable 150DTTM deck and its superior rigidity
negate the need for a cumbersome rigid deck plate or extra tubes under the
deck, as used on other cras.

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Fit-out
Capsize Re-Right Lines
The cra is ed with a total of 2 pull out lifelines located externally on the port
side of the buoyancy tubes. These are intended to aid in re-righng a capsized
cra. They are not to be used to capsize the cra as the layout of the securing of
the ip lines may pull away the ng from the tubes. In the unlikely event of a
capsize, these lines will be located by a reecve arrow on the side tube.
Transom
The transom is a composite construcon Fibre-reinforced Plasc (FRP). It includes
self-bailers with 2 scuppers and a lower drain bung. The transom includes an
engine mounng plate and rubber pad. The transom is congured to accept a
Long sha 20”, single or twin outboard motor installaon. The transom can be
made to accept a Short sha 17” Outboard.
Wear Patches & Fendering
The buoyancy tubes are ed with an-slip patches running along the top surface
all around the cra. They also incorporate single rubber fendering all around the
sides of the tubes for added protecon.
Transportaon Stowage Valise
For transportaon of the cra, it is stowed in a heavy duty fabric valise secured
with 4 large plasc buckles. The bag includes 6 moulded handles for easy
carrying.
Lifelines
The buoyancy tubes are ed with external and internal lifelines running along
both sides of the cra. An addional line runs centrally on the deck as well.
Lifelines are 12mm nylon rope supported by bonded combined lifeline and D-Ring
patches.
Hand holds
There are moulded hand holds located on each side of the buoyancy tubes and
one located centrally on the bow.
Towing Eyes/Load securing points
The cra are ed with a number of stainless steel D-rings and are suitable for
towing or load securing. Eyes suitable for towing are heavily reinforced. Three of
these are mounted beneath the bow, a further two are mounted on top of the
sponsons near the transom and two mounted on rear of transom. Further eyes,
suitable for load securing are located around the perimeter of the deck; these are
mounted directly above the internal lifeline aachment points.

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Loose Accessories Assembly & Inaon
Supplied with the cra are the following accessories:
• Fabric Valise
• Repair Kit
• Inaon Pump with Hose
• Paddle Kit
• User Manual
Oponal Extras
The cra has a range of oponal extra’s which can be specied. A 16 gallon fuel
tank can be added and posioned at the bow, as well as an addional rectangular
6 gallon tank which is portable and easily removable. Securing straps are ed
for either fuel tank.
Unpacking
Unpacking the cra from its stowage valise in readiness for inaon must be
carried out on a large at surface free from debris or sharp edges which may
pose a risk of damage or puncture. The chosen area should oer enough room
for the cra to fully inate and for its operator to access all necessary valves.
To unpack the cra, release the four buckles and unwrap the valise from the
rolled cra. The valise can be laid out at beneath the cra to oer a clean
surface on which to inate.
Inaon Systems
There are two methods of manual inaon, using a Din ng Compressed Air
cylinder with Compact Inaon hose or a Handpump with hose which is supplied
with the cra.
The deck and keel are inated using the valves located by the transom, one
inate/deate valve. Once this has reached maximum pressure (9 PSI), the
pressure relief valve (PRV) will hiss indicang you are at opmum pressure. The
PRV valves are located by the bow of the cra and also on the deck.
The system works by air passing into the rst chamber. When the chamber lls
up and reaches maximum pressure, the interconnecng valve (ICV) to the next
chamber releases to allow air into that chamber. The push ng within the valve
can be opened to release air by turning an-clockwise, however ensure the valve
is turned fully clockwise in order to inate.

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Manual Inaon (Procedure)
To start the manual inaon, A pump can be ed in the port stern C7 Inaon valve rst. Screw o the protecve cap, push in central spigot of C7 inaon valve and
turn clockwise. Insert the pump hose or Compressed air inaon kit hose into the valve and proceed to inate. Once Port side has been fully inated to the bow of the
tubes when the PRV blows o. Move onto the Starboard stern inaon valve and repeat the procedure. Inate the deck using the same procedure.
Ensure that when removing the Inaon hose, you do not rotate the push ng an-clockwise as this will open up the valve and allow air to escape.
To open, push in central cross spigot,
twist clockwise. (Fig.2)
Remove Cap (Fig.1) Replace cap (Fig.3) A6 Pressure Relief valves: (Fig.4)
Require no interacon. They will
self-seal when the pressure is low
enough.
Ensure the valves are not blocked or
covered.
Manual Inaon (Top Up)
If there is a loss of pressure in any of the chambers, the corresponding inaon valve can be used to top up to factory pressure.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4