Operator’s Handbook for
Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2
Document 40.0420-019.01.01.0 Art. No. 135897 Mod. 0 Lange/WZ 03.11.2006
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Contents Page
1. Introduction .............................................................................................. 4
2. Brief construction description ................................................................... 5
3. Operation of Boat...................................................................................... 7
3.1 Lowering of the rescue boat ................................................................ 7
3.2 Other operating situations .................................................................. 16
3.2.1 Lowering from a vessel moving ahead .........................................16
3.2.2 Lowering into seaway ...................................................................16
3.2.3 Towing ..........................................................................................16
3.2.4 Righting of capsized boat .............................................................17
3.2.5 Rescue of floating persons ...........................................................17
4. Recovery ..................................................................................................18
5. Operation of Equipment ...........................................................................21
5.1 Engine plant ........................................................................................21
5.1.1 Outboard engine ............................................................................21
5.1.2 Discription of the engine plant ......................................................23
5.2 Electric plant .......................................................................................24
5.3 Rudder plant .......................................................................................25
5.4 Bailing .................................................................................................25
5.5 Lights ..................................................................................................26
5.6 Fuel .....................................................................................................26
5.7 Rowing ................................................................................................26
6. Outfit and loose equipment ......................................................................27