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AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT ON BOARD
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5.6 ANTI ROLLING GYRO (OPTIONAL)
An innovative system consisting of an anti rolling gyro has been installed
to reduce the irritating effect of the rolling due to the waves; this system
is able to generate a rotation equal and opposite to the waves motion.
The ARGs system combines a sensible reduction of the rolling both with
yacht idle and in navigation, with low energy consumption, and does not
involve the life quality onboard leaving performance unchanged. Thanks
to these very important features, the device can remain active also
overnight, to maintain the best comfort on board, by almost completely
damping the annoying rolling.
The ARGs operation principle is based on a well known physical
principle: a gyro tends to maintain its own vertical rotation axis parallel to
gravitational acceleration.
When its position changes due to external reason, like the rolling
generated by waves, it reacts with a rotation on a perpendicular axis
against its own axis of rotation and against the listing cause.
With AR, this generated movement (rolling) is softened by the presence
of a damper, calibrated expressly in compliance with the specifications of
each yacht.
The system consists of two power units and of two anti rolling gyros
placed in the generator room.
For further information on their use and maintenance see the
manufacturer manuals.
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CAUTION
The ARG is not watertight. If submerged by seawater it could get
damaged.
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CAUTION
Have the PERIODIC ARG INSPECTION carried out by specialized
personnel every two years. Contact the CUSTOMER SERVICE for
further information.
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DANGER
During operation the ARG components roll freely inside of their
housing; therefore to open this housing would cause injuries or even
death. In case of a fault, if it is necessary to open the housing for
checking, have this operation performed by a skilled technician.
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WARNING
During operation the ARG, the dampers and the housing overheat.
Therefore, to avoid burns, do not touch the ARG during operation.
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DANGER
The ARG housing is not solid. Do not lay objects on the ARG or sit on it.
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