MFC International RC4000 Manual de usuario

Product Manual

RC4000 Rescue Craft

Community Design number: 2520494

Technical data / Capacity Parts

Parts List

Materials list

Operational instructions

Packing

Storage

Maintenance & Test Procedures

Repairs

WARNING: Carefully read this manual before operating

NOTICE: The manufacturer takes no responsibility for the

consequences of actions not complying with the instructions

given in this manual.

Index

RC4000

No. of persons 10

Length (cm) 400

Width (cm) 200

Height (cm) 80

Tube diameter (cm) Stern

Bow

Floor Thickness (cm) 12.5

Working pressure - Tube (bar) 0.2

Working pressure - Floor (bar) 0.4

Number of Chambers 4(tube) +oor

Capacity (kg) 800

Air requirement (litres) 2900

Pack size L x W x H (cm) 140x50x35

Packed Weight inc. Paddles (kg) 62

Max Motor power 22.1 Kw

Max engine,

short shaft (Hp)

25/30

Max engine

weight (kg)

Recommended Regulator Type 646 2 bar

Note: all dimensions are accurate to ± 3% and all weights are accurate to ± 5%

SCOPE OF USE. Category D.

The Rescue Craft is designed for use in “sheltered waters” in wind speeds up to and

including Beaufort scale 4 with a signicant wave height (H1/3; in metres) up to and

including 0.5m.

Technical Data

Parts list

Item Description

1 Buoyancy tube Hypalon coated polyester - yellow

2Baes Hypalon coated polyester

3Inatable oor Neoprene- coated drop thread - black

4Inate/Deate valves Leaeld D7 - Black Acetal

5Relief Valves Leaeld A6 - Black acetal

6Rubstrake Nitrile/PVC - 70mm wide black

7 Carrying handle Hypalon coated polyester, webbing strap/rubber handle

8 External Lifeline 10mm Diameter 3 strand rope - Black

9 Keel Neoprene coated crop thread - Black

10 Towing patch Hypalon coated polyester, 316 s/s ‘D’ ring

11 ‘D’ Ring patch Hypalon coated polyester, 316 s/s ‘D’ ring

12 Transom Marine ply, 38mm. PU painted

13 Towing ‘U’ Bolts 316 Stainless steel

14 Motor clamp plate Cast aluminium

15 Drain port and plug Acetal moulding

16 Reective strips 50mm Reexite

17 Logo Label White vinyl digitally printed

18 Capacity Label White vinyl digitally printed

19 Inate/Deate label White vinyl digitally printed

20 Paddle retainers Hypalon coated polyester, Webbing strap, velcro

21 Tank retainers hypalon coated polyester, webbing strap with buckle

22 ‘D’ Ring patch (line control) Hypalon coated polyester, 316 s/s ‘D’ ring

23 Drain sleeve Nylon ange moulding, Neoprene coated polyester sleeve

24 Paddles (not shown) Alloy shaft, HDPE blade, T handle

25 Valise (not shown) PVC coated polyester - Orange

26 HP ination hose (not

shown)

1.0m Reinforced hose c/w C7 valve adaptor

27 Repair Kit (not shown) 70ml Neoprene adhesive, Hypalon patches x4

Materials list

1. INFLATION

1.1 At deployment point, select best possible at debris-free site.

1.2 Unpack the Rescue Craft from its valise and unroll.

1.3 Prepare for Ination:-

a) Fix regulator to cylinder and connect delivery hose to regulator.

b) Remove dust cap from inate/deate valve in Inatable oor and Buoyancy tube.

Ensure the central valve diaphragms are closed; i.e. the internal spindle is raised. (push

and turn to release)

1.4 Connect cylinder to oor, Hold delivery hose tight into ination valve and inate until

relief valve activates. Close cylinder valve. Do not release hose during ination.

1.5 Connect cylinder to Buoyancy tube at one stern end using the ination hose. Hold

delivery hose tight into ination valve and inate until the relief valve activates.

Wear gloves to protect hands from possible frost damage from ination gas.

Close cylinder valve. Repeat for remaining stern chamber followed by both bow

chambers of buoyancy tube. Do not release hose during ination.

Warning: Failure to do this may result in personal injury

1.6 Ensure dust caps are replaced to prevent ingress of dirt and water.

2. TYPE OF MOTOR AND ADJUSTMENT

2.1 Motor power - The maximum motor power is listed in the Technical Data table.

Warning: Never use a motor power higher than specied in the technical data table.

This could cause loss of control which may result in personal injury.

2.2 Motor weight - The motor weight has a great inuence on the planning, stability

and performance of the Rescue Craft.

2.3 Motor shaft length - The Rescue Craft is to be tted with a Short shaft motor.

3.0 Fitting the motor - Fit the motor in the centre of the cut out in the transom.

Tighten the motor clamp bolts onto the motor clamp plate until they are hand tight.

Secure the motor to the eye of the clamp plate with a cable or strong cord. Check and

re-tighten the motornclamps after approximately 10 minutes of use. All motors above

4 Hp. are tted with an emergency stop switch lanyard which must always be used as

instructed in the motor manual.

Note: The motor must be tted and used in accordance with the motor

manufacturer’s instructions.

4.0 Motor position (trim) - As a general rule the recommended trim angle should be set

so the axis of the propeller shaft is parallel with the water surface when the craft

is at operational speed. Trim motor closer to transom when craft is lightly loaded or going

into wind.

Operational Instructions

The Rescue Craft generally works best with the tilt / trim pin 3 holes out from the

transom.

Warning: Only make changes to the trim position with the motor switched o.

Failure to do this may result in personal injury.

3. DEPLOYMENT & USE

3.1 A visual risk assessment of the operating conditions should be carried out prior

to deploying the craft.

3.2 For safe operation of the Rescue Craft it should only be operated by a

minimum of the helmsman plus one crew member.

The preferred location for the crew is positioned centrally just aft of the kink in the

buoyancy tubes and oor, holding on to the internal grab handles.

If the operational conditions warrant, an additional crew member should also be used.

Warning: During use on water, mud or suspect surfaces, personnel should wear

a ”Lifejacket” or Personal Floatation Device.

Always use the Emergency Stop Switch lanyard supplied with the outboard

motor. This is to prevent a runaway boat if the operator falls overboard.

Wear it around your wrist or securely attached to your clothing.

Ensure you have sucient fuel and oil for your anticipated operational

requirements and that the fuel tank is secured.

Ensure you carry paddles on board in case of motor failure.

Avoid the risk of explosion or re hazard. Ensure the fuel system is in good

condition and properly maintained.

Avoid persons smoking near the fuel system, especially when refuelling.

If fuel spills onto the oor of the craft wash o with water.

Take care when docking. Arms and legs may be injured if they are outside

the craft.

Aggressive docking may cause damage to the craft, resulting in air loss.

Warning: Avoid contact with sharp or abrasive objects as they may puncture the

fabric causing a loss of buoyancy.

Stability. Wherever possible evenly distribute the weight of persons on

the Rescue Craft to avoid instability that may lead to poor performance

or capsize.

Do not exceed the authorised number of persons or weight.

Casualties should not be seated on the buoyancy tube as they may fall

back into the water and drown. Casualties should be seated facing each

other across the inatable oor holding onto the lifelines for security.

No bow riding, if the person falls they may get hit by the propeller

Keep clear of swimmers and divers. Shut o the motor when operating

near persons in the water.

Avoid sharp turns at high speed. If craft is lightly loaded, crew should

lean into the turn as if riding a motorbike to keep the inside keel

pressed into the water.

3.3 Towing the Rescue Craft - The craft may be towed behind a parent craft

at a maximum speed of 5 mph. The craft must be towed with the tow line attached

to the towing patch on the bow. The length of tow line should be adjusted to suit the

conditions. Remove or secure any loose equipment before towing.

If the craft is to be towed in rough water, over mud or for an extended time, an

additional tow line should be attached to a bridle secured between the ‘D’ ring

patches on either side of the oor in the bow.

3.4 Towing another craft - If another craft has to be taken in tow, the tow line

should be connected to a bridle attached to the ‘U’bolts in the transom. Only use a

speed appropriate to the conditions and the craft being towed.

Remove or secure any loose equipment in the towed craft before towing it.

3.5 Tandem boat control- An additional ‘D’ring patch is tted on top of the

bow and 4(four) internal control line ‘D’ring patches are tted to the oor for this

purpose. These can also be used in conjunction with the ‘U’bolts in the transom.

3.6 Control lines - When the Rescue Craft is used for control line operation,

use lines attached to the ‘D’ ring patches on both sides of the inatable tube to

manoeuvre and/or secure the Rescue Craft to convenient tie points on the bank/

shore.

3.7 Boarding from the water - The inatable oor extends behind the transom

either side of the motor and may be used to assist boarding. On board rescue

personnel should assist less able casualties.

Warning: Ensure the motor is switched o before attempting to board the

Rescue Craft in this way. Propellers can cause serious injury.

3.8 Lifelines are tted for survivors to hold on to.

3.9 Hull drainage- A high volume drain sleeve and a drain port with removable plug

are tted in the transom for evacuation of water.

3.10 Manoeuvring without power- The craft can be manoeuvred in calm conditions

by two persons using paddles. It can also be manoeuvred in shallow water by persons

walking alongside holding the carrying handles.

3.11 Carrying handles - The Rescue Craft should only be carried by the moulded

handles provided (2 each side + bow). Do not use the lifelines.

Caution: Do not drag the Rescue Craft, as this may puncture the fabric causing a

loss of buoyancy.

Warning: The tting of a motor of greater power than the maximum specied is

not permitted. Modication to the Rescue Craft is not permitted without prior

written approval from MFC International Ltd.

Any non-approved modication will invalidate the warranty and may result in

personal injury or death.

1. After every use, especially on mudats, the craft should be hosed down in its

inated state, to remove as much debris as possible.

2. Allow the craft to become as dry as possible before packing.

3. Lay the craft on a clean, debris free area.

4. Deate the craft. This is achieved by depressing the central spindle in all the

ination and deation valves, (push and turn to lock open).

5. Roll the craft from bow to stern to expel as much air as possible.

Close inate/deate valves and replace dust caps.

Caution: To prevent possible damage, do not walk on the deating Rescue craft to

expel the air.

6. Un-roll the craft to its full length once again. Fold each side of the buoyancy

tube towards the centre of the oor. Fold transom forward, at onto oor. Check

buoyancy tubes are tucked neatly under transom.

7. Fold oor and ends of buoyancy tube on top of transom and roll towards the bow,

taking care to maintain the width of the roll.

8. Lay the valise on the ground as an ‘open box’ and place Rescue Craft into valise.

Close valise and secure straps.

9. On return to base, ush the motor through with clean fresh water in accordance

with motor manufacturer’s instructions.

Packing

1. On return to base the Rescue Craft should be unpacked, inated and left to dry.

2. When it is completely dry it should be checked for wear or damage. If none is

found it should be repacked in the valise.

3. If any damage is found it should be repaired immediately in accordance with

the repair instructions.

4. Where possible the packed Rescue Craft should be stored on the oor or

suitable shelving, ensuring no damage can be caused by its proximity to other items

of equipment.

Maintenance & Test Procedures

1. GENERAL

It should be noted that, due to the type of fabrics used in its construction, when

the Rescue Craft is wet, there may sometimes be visual evidence of miniscule

white bubbles, which form a line of froth at the seams and joints of the unit. This is

recognised within the industry as ‘lateral leakage’, and is simply air that is trapped

in the layer of nylon between the rubber coatings, forcing its way to the nearest

available edge of the fabric. This type of leakage will not aect the performance of

any inatable product over the course of an operational procedure, and can be safely

ignored.

However, if there is evidence of large, transparent bubbles, this is clearly evidence of

a leak that must be repaired at the earliest convenience.

The following is a recommended regime for maintenance & test.

2. QUARTERLY

2.1 Check control equipment as per relevant manual.

2.2 Inate Rescue Craft to working pressure.

2.3 Check audible relief valve operation.

2.4 Whilst ination system is charged, check connections and valves using brush and

soapy water.

2.5 When relief valve has operated, and the unit is at working pressure; it can be left to

stand for a length of time that would be comparable to an operational situation

(e.g. 2 to 3 hours.)

2.6 After this time, the Rescue Craft should still be rm.

2.7 If it has become soft, the air-loss should be located by applying a soapy-water

solution.

Storage

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