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Phone
+36 70 336 3907
Working Hours
We are happy to meet you during our working hours.
- MonCET 8:00 - 17:00;
- TuesCET 8:00 - 17:00;
- WedCET 8:00 - 17:00;
- ThurCET 8:00 - 17:00;
- FriCET 8:00 - 15:00;
3 ways to use CLS
Here you will find a guide of three different methods of use of the product. These methods are recommended, and generally applicable only. The rescue supervisor or rescuer shall assessing the situation and choose the most appropriate method for the victim which may differ from those described.
For all instructions including all safety messages, please visit CLS – INSTRUCTIONS page. To see the CLS parts figure, click on the blue reference part numbers in the guide.
USE OF THE PRODUCT
I. Practical small boat method
This method is recommended if the return maneuver after a Man Overboard incident is fast (few minutes) and the victim is able to float until the recovery. The rope (6) should be pre-attached to the floating device’s towing eye (8) with the black carabiner (7). In this method the floating device (12) stays on board until the vessel approaches the victim.
After the vessel returns to the victim:
- The rescuer opens the Velcro (11) and pulls out the plastic handle (2) with non-dominant hand (Fig. I. a), then throws the floating device (12) (connected to the rope) towards the victim (Fig. I. b). If necessary, throw should be repeated. Rescuer pulls back the floating device, coils the rope and throws it again. When he/she winds up the rope onto the rope holder, uses loops formed figure of 8 and makes sure they are on top of each other! This will help prevent knotting.
- The victim grabs the floating device (12) and takes up the appropriate position.
- If necessary, the rescuer can use the colored carabiner (1) to attach the rope to a fixed point to prevent loss of contact with the victim. (Fig. I. c).
II. Classical big boat method
The bundle of rope (6) is NOT pre-attached to the floating device’s towing eye (8). This method is recommended if the return maneuver takes more time and the victim is NOT able to float until the recovery. In this case a designated crew member (rescuer) shall open the Velcro (11) to detach the plastic handle (2) and the rope bundle (6) from the floating device (12) and throws ONLY the floating device (12) with harness (10) toward the victim immediately after a man is overboard. (Fig. II. a)
After the vessel returned:
- When the boat stops, rescuer throws the handle (2) toward the victim (Fig. II. C). If necessary, rescuer repeats the throw. He/she pulls back the handle, winds up the rope and throws it again. When he/she winds up the rope onto the rope holder, uses loops formed figure of 8 and makes sure they are on top of each other! This will help prevent knotting.
- The rescuer pulls the victim in and helps him/her to board.
III. Without floating device
This method is only recommended if in case of a Man Overboard incident you cannot throw the floating device (12) against the strong wind or you are sure that victim does NOT need extra buoyancy to float. In this case, a designated crew member (rescuer) shall open the Velcro (11) to detach the plastic handle (2) and the rope bundle (6) from the floating device (12). The floating device (12) stays on board.
After the vessel returned:
- When the boat stops, rescuer throws the handle (2) toward the victim (Fig. III. b). If necessary, rescuer repeats the throw. He/she pulls back the handle, winds up the rope and throws it again. When he/she winds up the rope onto the rope holder, uses loops formed figure of 8 and makes sure they are on top of each other. This will help prevent knotting.
- Handle (2) floats on the water. Due to its color it is highly visible, victim can find and grab it easily.
- The rescuer pulls the victim in and helps him/her to board.
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