forward & aft searchlight operate forward & aft searchlight
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Forward Capstan Check hydraulic fluid in APU (VSP room). Run APU for 5 minutes. On deck operate forward and reverse. Lubricate lever as needed. Hydraulic fluid gauge Forward & reverse leverTRANSCRIPT
Forward & Aft Searchlight
Operate Forward & Aft Searchlight.
Searchlight Operating Procedures
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31. OFF – START SWITCH. HOLD IN START JUST
LONG ENOUGH TO LIGHT BEAM. SWITCH RETURNS TO CENTER WHEN RELEASED. MOVE TO OFF TO TURN OFF BEAM.
2. SPEED CONTROL SWITCH. ROTATE KNOB CLOCKWISE TO INCREASE SPEED OF BEAM MOVEMENT.
3. UP-DOWN-LEFT-RIGHT SWITCH. MOVE HANDLE IN DIRECTION TO PRODUCE DESIRED BEAM MOVEMENT.
4. BEAM FOCOUS SWITCH. MOVE SWITCH EITHER WAY UNTIL DESIRED BEAM SHAPE IS ATTAINED.
5. TEST SWITCH. PUSH WHEN BEAM IS ON TO MAKE SURE THAT OVER TEMP INDICATOR LAMP WORKS.
6. OVER TEMP LIGHT. INDICATES POSSIBLE TROUBLE WHEN LIT. IT IS TURNED ON BY THERMOSWITCH IN SEARCHLIGHT, WARNING THAT LAMP IS TOO HOT, AIR FLOW SWITCH IN POWER SUPPLY INDICATING THAT FAN IS NOT MOVING SUFFICIENT AIR, OR OVERLOAD RELAY IN POWER SUPPLY INDICATING IT IS DRAWING TOO MUCH CURRENT. USE SEARCHLIGHT AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE UNTIL SOURCE OF TROUBLE HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
7. CONTROL ONLY SWITCH. HOLD SWITCH DEPRESSED TO MOVE SEARCHLIGHT (WITH UP-DOWN-LEFT-RIGHT SWITCH) WITH BEAM OFF.
Forward Capstan• Check hydraulic
fluid in APU (VSP room).
• Run APU for 5 minutes.
• On deck operate forward and reverse.
• Lubricate lever as needed.
Hydraulic fluid gauge
Forward & reverse lever
Aft Capstan
• Check hydraulic fluid in APU (Foam room).
• Run APU for 5 minutes.
• On deck operate forward and reverse.
• Lubricate lever as needed.
Hydraulic fluid gauge
Forward & reverse lever
Rescue Platform
• Check hydraulic fluid in APU (Engine room).
• Run APU for 5 minutes.
• On deck – operate platform.
Hydraulic fluid gauge
Operational levers
Crane Hydraulic Unit
• Check Hydraulic Fluid in APU.
• Run APU for 5 minutes.
• Operate Crane.
Crane
Operate Crane
Crane - weekly checks -
Check hydraulic oil level in APU.
Cylinder holding valves for proper operation. Operate Boom up and Telescope Out functions with hydraulic system off. Boom(s) should not move.
Winch brake for proper operation at rated winch capacity.
Presence and proper operation of load hook safety latch.
Proper operation of all safety devices.
Check boom angle indicator for operation.
Check all electrical connections to/from crane for wear or damage.
Check for fatigue cracks in hook and shank.
Fatigue cracks in hook and shank
Insure wire suction valve is open at each start-up.
Boom angle indicator