Viking RescYou Serie Manuel D'utilisation page 31

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and rocket signals (see table no. 13 on
page 14-15). read the instructions and
prepare the signalling equipment so that
it can be used immediately when spotting
any vessels or aeroplanes. Use the signal-
ling equipment prudently and do not fire it
all at once.
first use the signalling lamp to give the
sOs signal:
• • • — — — • • • ( = SOS )
If you are not observed, fire a rocket or light
a hand flare. In sunlight, use the signalling
mirror. If you have any radio equipment on
board, set it up as indicated in the instruc-
tions supplied.
approaching the shore:
When the watch has spotted land, fire a
rocket signal or light a hand flare to call for
help. In addition, keep a close watch for
rocks or other objects which could damage
the liferaft. Use the paddles for steering
manoeuvres.
13. Repairing leaks
a repair kit include leak stopper, abrasive
paper, glue and patches etc. depending on
the emergency pack type (see table no. 13
on page 14-15).
leaks can be temporarily closed with leak
stopper or wet pieces of cloth.
repair any leaks with glue and patches as
soon as possible. Wipe the area dry and
sand it thoroughly before applying two lay-
ers of glue on the liferaft and the patch. Use
a hard object to squeeze out any air caught
in the glue by pressing outward from the
middle towards the edge of the patch.
instructions
14. towing
If the liferaft has been spotted by a rescue
vessel, prepare for a quick rescue opera-
tion. Make sure that all available lifejackets
are donned. stand by to catch a line from
the rescue vessel.
If the liferaft needs to be towed during a
rescue operation, make sure that the tow-
ing line is attached to the painter line or the
attachment point. NeVer use the lifeline
located along the outside of the liferaft.
15. Helicopter rescue
(see illustration no. 15 on page 13).
1. put your arms upwards and through
2. tighten the clamp as much as possible.
3. place the harness under the armpits.
4. Hold your arms down along your body
during any helicopter rescue involving an
inflatable liferaft, it is beneficial to collapse
the canopy/arch structure to ease hoist
operations. a raised canopy will act as a
sail and further complicate the operation.
do NOt use hand flares or signal rockets
when a helicopter approaches for rescue
at night.
15. evacuating sick or injured persons
Inflate the liferaft and pull the liferaft to-
wards the vessel and board it. deflate the
arch tube (see illustration no. 11). deploy
the sea anchor. place the sick person in
the liferaft together with a helper.
turn the vessel against the wind and let it
proceed slowly. the distance to the liferaft
must be approx. 30-50 m. (Use ropes to
extend the painter line).
the harness.
or hold on to the clamp.
at sea from one vessel to another
or to a helicopter