RNLI Atlantic 85 Manuel utilisateur

B CLASS

ATLANTIC 85

MANUAL

B CLASS

ATLANTIC 85

MANUAL

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First Issue – June 2017

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B CLASS

ATLANTIC 85

MANUAL

Contents

B Class Atlantic 85 Manual – First Issue, June 2017

Contents.................................................................................... 5

Welcome ................................................................................... 9

Degree of hazard safety labels............................................ 10

Activity 2 – Personal Competencies

SAR unit ﬁreﬁghting.............................................................. 12

Engine ﬁres.......................................................................... 12

Electrical ﬁre in the console............................................. 12

Emergency and survival procedures................................... 13

Heavy weather considerations........................................ 13

RNLI crew seats.................................................................. 13

Atlantic 85 layout - plan view............................................. 14

Atlantic 85 layout - side view.............................................. 15

Atlantic 85 layout - consoles .............................................. 16

MOB (man overboard)...........................................................17

Capsize......................................................................................17

Engine starting procedure ............................................... 18

Post capsize procedure ..................................................... 18

Sea anchor .............................................................................. 19

Engines.....................................................................................20

Water ballast .......................................................................... 21

Ballast control lever (waterscoop) ................................. 21

Bow to stern ﬁxtures, ﬁttings and stowage .....................22

Fairlead ................................................................................22

Sea anchor stowage ..........................................................22

Anchor stowage .................................................................22

Bailey hatches.....................................................................22

Bow cleats...........................................................................23

Bow lifting points...............................................................23

Anchor warp stowage .......................................................23

Red ﬂare and knife stowage.............................................23

Torch stowage ...................................................................23

Battery compartment.......................................................24

Throttles..............................................................................24

Communications unit .......................................................24

Battery isolator ..................................................................25

Distribution box .................................................................25

Navigation and communications equipment...............26

Chart light and MOB alarm..............................................26

White ﬂare stowage ..........................................................26

Fuel tanks ............................................................................26

Fuel change-over blocks...................................................26

Under seat stowage........................................................... 27

Throw bag stowage ........................................................... 27

MOB (man overboard) cord............................................. 27

Fourth seat stowage.......................................................... 27

Aft lifting points................................................................. 27

Tow line stowage ...............................................................28

Emergency steering bypass valve ...................................28

A-frame and cleats ............................................................28

Capsize bag .........................................................................29

PS1 stretcher.......................................................................29

Camera.................................................................................29

Towing bar and straps.......................................................30

Emergency antenna connection .....................................30

Directional ﬁnder (DF) and mast ....................................30

Activity 3 – Launch and Recovery

Launch and recovery .............................................................32

Launch..................................................................................33

Types of Atlantic launch and recovery...........................34

Drive on - Drive off (DO-DO) launch.........................34

Davit launch....................................................................34

Drive on - Drive off ﬂoating dock................................34

Slipway.............................................................................34

Hydrohoist ......................................................................35

Bedstead..........................................................................35

Carriage and winch ........................................................35

Lorry with mobile crane................................................35

Post recovery ......................................................................36

Activity 4 – SAR Unit Handling

and Seamanship

Helming the Atlantic 85.......................................................38

Helm console layout.........................................................38

Technical speciﬁcation......................................................39

Starting and stopping engines.........................................40

Throttles and gear selection............................................40

Ballast system ....................................................................40

Emergency steering (see page 100 )...............................40

Berthing and mooring........................................................... 41

Berthing .............................................................................. 41

Considerations when berthing .................................... 41

Preparations for berthing ............................................. 41

Stern/bow lines .............................................................. 41

Springs.............................................................................. 41

Approaching the berth .................................................42

Wind/tide coming from ahead ....................................42

Wind/tide coming from astern....................................42

Wind/tide coming from berth .....................................42

Leaving the berth ...........................................................42

Mooring ...............................................................................43

Mooring to a buoy .........................................................43

Considerations when mooring ....................................43

Anchoring................................................................................44

Deployment........................................................................44

Paying out and securing....................................................44

Extending the line .............................................................44

Veering.................................................................................45

Recovery ..............................................................................45

Towing .....................................................................................46

Astern tow...........................................................................46

Alongside tow.....................................................................47

Atlantic 85 working with helicopters.................................48

Static transfers ...................................................................49

Hi-line...............................................................................49

Underway/formatting transfer .......................................50

Contents

B Class Atlantic 85 Manual – First Issue, June 2017

Activity 5 – Search and Rescue

Locate and assist casualty....................................................52

Search methods and equipment.....................................52

Radar ................................................................................52

Illuminating ﬂares (pyrotechnics)...............................52

Binoculars/image intensiﬁers ......................................52

Searchlights.....................................................................53

Visual scanning techniques ..........................................53

Effective lookout............................................................53

Systems and information management system

(SIMS)...............................................................................54

Ambulance pouch ..........................................................54

Throw bag........................................................................54

Casualty recovery ..................................................................55

Conscious recovery............................................................55

Body Recovery....................................................................55

The RNLI PS1 stretcher .....................................................56

Safety considerations....................................................56

Activity 6 – Communications

Crew communications and control units..........................58

Helm, crew 2 and crew 3..................................................58

Crew 4..................................................................................59

Additional features............................................................59

Crew helmets......................................................................59

Sailor 6215 VHF DSC radio ..................................................60

SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC display........................................ 61

General use and navigation ............................................. 61

Power on and speaker volume..................................... 61

Working channel, settings and dim function ............ 61

Adjusting the squelch.................................................... 61

Channel 16 ...................................................................... 61

Replay button ................................................................. 61

DSC distress alert button ............................................. 61

Hi and low power........................................................... 61

Scan of tagged channels ...............................................62

DSC operation ....................................................................62

SCAN TAG operation.........................................................62

Function dial for radio, conferencing and mic..............62

Fist mic.................................................................................62

ICOM IC-M423G VHF marine transceiver........................63

ICOM IC-M423G function display..................................64

ICOM IC-M423G softkey function.................................65

Softkey function selection ...........................................65

Making a Distress call........................................................65

Simple call.......................................................................65

Speaker microphone (ﬁst mic) ........................................66

Activity 7 – Navigation

Navigation package...............................................................68

Start up of RNLI SIMS .......................................................68

SIMS functions....................................................................68

RNLI SIMS handheld controller...................................68

Day/night palette and brightness...............................69

Radar ................................................................................69

Shut down of RNLI SIMS...............................................69

Further reading...............................................................69

Activity 9 – Propulsion and Auxiliary Systems

Yamaha F115 outboard engines .......................................... 72

Engine speciﬁcation (F115A/OE 33)............................... 72

Engine layout (F115A/OE 33 main views) ..................... 73

Electronic control system .................................................... 75

Sensors, switches and actuators..................................... 76

Engine control unit (ECU) F115 (OE 26)........................ 77

Engine control unit (ECU) F115A (OE 33) .....................78

Air induction system.............................................................79

Capsize modiﬁcation.........................................................79

Ecapsize testing ..............................................................79

Idle speed controller (ISC) ...............................................80

Engine fuel system................................................................. 81

Electronic fuel injection system......................................82

Engine electrical system.......................................................83

Polyswitches .......................................................................84

Charging systems...............................................................84

Regulator/rectiﬁer .............................................................84

Pulser coil ............................................................................85

Ignition coil .........................................................................85

Spark plugs:.........................................................................85

Spark plug testing ..............................................................85

Ignition control...................................................................85

Cooling system ......................................................................86

Cooling system ﬂow chart ...............................................87

Engine thermostat.............................................................87

Pressure control valve (PCV) ...........................................87

Water pump........................................................................88

Changing the Impeller...................................................88

Lubrication system................................................................89

Trim/tilt unit...........................................................................90

Gearbox assembly ................................................................. 91

Changing the oil ............................................................. 91

Re-ﬁlling........................................................................... 91

Removing the gearbox .................................................. 91

Propeller ..................................................................................92

Propeller safety notice......................................................92

Changing a propeller due to damage .............................92

Removal of the propeller..............................................92

Fitting a new propeller..................................................92

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B Class Atlantic 85 Manual – First Issue, June 2017

On-board fuel system...........................................................93

On-board electrical system.................................................94

Batteries ..............................................................................94

Battery charging.................................................................94

Isolation box .......................................................................95

Circuit breaker ................................................................95

Changing the circuit breaker........................................95

Engine instrumentation and control..............................96

Loom junction box.........................................................96

Engine control panel......................................................96

Steering system ..................................................................... 97

‘Seastar’ hydraulic steering system................................ 97

Maintenance of the steering system..............................98

Bleeding the hydraulic steering system.........................99

Emergency steering system...........................................100

Emergency tiller arm ...................................................100

Operating the Atlantic 85.................................................. 101

Engine pre-start checks .................................................. 101

Monitoring the engines................................................... 101

Recognising changes in engine performance ......... 101

Engine parameters....................................................... 101

Engine alarms ...................................................................102

Fuel contamination alarm..........................................102

Engine overheat alarm ................................................102

Stopping the engines.......................................................103

Emergency engine stop...............................................103

Engine malfunction/failure ............................................103

Digital tachometer.......................................................103

Fuelling procedure ...........................................................104

Dealing with fuel spillages .............................................104

Salvage pump.......................................................................105

Engine speciﬁcation (Honda WX10).............................105

Post recovery checks.......................................................105

Dos and don’ts of machinery safety for workers...........105

Activity 10 – Planned Maintenance

Planned maintenance .........................................................108

SIMS maintenance...........................................................108

Activity 11 – Unplanned Maintenance

Yamaha F115 outboard engine .......................................... 110

Engine will not start............................................................ 110

Basic fault ﬁnding............................................................. 110

Intermediate fault ﬁnding .............................................. 110

1, 2, 3 Procedure........................................................... 110

Engine stalls.......................................................................111

Spark testing......................................................................111

Defective spark plugs...................................................... 112

Engine rough idling.......................................................... 112

Engine poor performance............................................... 112

Hull construction and repair.............................................. 114

Construction..................................................................... 114

Repair ................................................................................. 114

Buoyancy tubes.....................................................................115

Design and function .........................................................115

Tube repairs .......................................................................115

Tube repair procedure ................................................. 116

Inﬂation valve repair procedure ................................ 116

Ballast system .......................................................................117

Overview ............................................................................117

Lever/cable installation ...................................................117

Adjustment of the system.......................................... 119

The B-Class Atlantic 85 self-righting system................. 119

Overview ........................................................................... 119

On-board mercury switch..............................................120

Welcome

B Class Atlantic 85 Manual – First Issue, June 2017

Welcome

The Atlantic 85 class lifeboat is a brilliant example of a diverse, robust and capable inshore lifeboat. It has the

ability to enable RNLI lifesavers to undertake search and rescue activities, in a wide range of environments

and situations. Quite simply, if we can’t get our lifeboats to casualties in a safe and effective manner, we

won’t rescue people. The Atlantic 85 class lifeboat, together with the wide range of launch and recovery

systems, is strong, built for purpose and an effective rescuing tool, helping to ensure that the diverse needs

of the people you rescue are met.

However, all that means nothing if it is not handled properly, maintained well and its operation not

controlled safely. That is why your role, whether operating or maintaining the Atlantic, is so important.

These astonishing pieces of equipment will only remain this good and operate safely if you carry out your

vital role.

This manual is here to support you, providing the guidance needed to carry out your tasks.

I hope that you will find it helpful in providing the underpinning knowledge about this equipment.

Thank you for your commitment to the organisation and for taking on this responsibility. It really is important

and really is appreciated.

Leesa Harwood

Community Lifesaving Director

Informative Labels

B Class Atlantic 85 Manual – First Issue, June 2017

Dangers, Warnings, Cautions

Depending on the severity of harm associated with a

person, craft or component, or to the environment, hazards

are identified through the use of different labels. Starting

with the highest severity first, you will see DANGER,

WARNING and CAUTION labels throughout this manual.

An example of each is detailed below.

Procedure labels

A list of emergency operating procedures (EOPs),

standard operating procedures (SOPs) and local operating

procedures (LOPs) can be found on the RNLI Intranet

through Horizon. At various points through this manual,

you will find some of these labels that will give details on

which procedure to reference on Horizon. An example of

each type of procedure label is detailed below.

Emergency operating procedure

An emergency operating procedure (EOP) is a set of step-

by-step instructions for RNLI personnel to carry out in the

event of a situation that has potentially disastrous results.

An example of an EOP label is shown below:

Emergency operating procedure

EOP

Standard operating procedure

A standard operating procedure (SOP), is a set of step-

by-step instructions for RNLI personnel to carry out

routine operations. SOPs aim to achieve efficiency, quality

output and uniformity of performance, while reducing

miscommunication.

Standard operating procedure

SOP

Local operating procedure

A local operating procedure (LOP), is a set of step-by-

step instructions for RNLI personnel to carry out routine

operations specific to a locality. Examples of this could be

a lifeboat station or a lifeguarding facility.

Local operating procedure.

LOP

WARNING

Denotes that a hazard exists which can result in

injury or death if proper precautions

are not taken.

DANGER

Denotes that an extreme intrinsic hazard exists

which would result in high probability of death or

irreparable injury if proper precautions

are not taken.

NOTE

Denotes a general information note.

CAUTION

Denotes a reminder of safety practices or directs

attention to unsafe practices which could result

in personal injury or damage to the craft or

components or to the environment.

Notes

General information notes will be shown as follows:

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