INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

ATLAS
REMOVABLE ARM
DAVIT

Lymington Yacht haven  Kings Saltern Road

Lymington  Hampshire  SO41 3QD
Tel: +44 (0)1590 645454
Fax: +44 (0)1590 642537
email: mail@jeremyrogers.co.uk
www.jeremyrogers.co.uk
 CONTENTS

1 TECHNICAL INFORMATION ..................................................................... 1

1.01 IMPORTANT INFORMATION .............................................................................. 1
1.02 MODEL DETAILS .............................................................................................. 1
1.03 SPECIFIED OPERATING LIMITS ......................................................................... 1
1.04 DECK FOUNDATION LOADS.............................................................................. 2
1.05 MAIN COMPONENTS ........................................................................................ 2

2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................ 3

2.01 FOUNDATION SOCKET ..................................................................................... 3
2.02 PROOF TESTING ............................................................................................. 3

3 PREPARING THE DAVIT FOR USE .......................................................... 4

4 OPERATING THE DAVIT ........................................................................... 5

4.01 TO LIFT A LOAD............................................................................................... 5
4.02 TO SLEW A LOAD ............................................................................................ 6
4.02.01 Level Platform – No Guys Attached ............................................... 6
4.02.02 Sloping Platform – Guys Attached ................................................. 6
4.03 TO LOWER A LOAD .......................................................................................... 6

5 MAINTENANCE & TESTING ...................................................................... 8

5.01 TESTING ........................................................................................................ 8
5.02 MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................ 8
5.02.01 Safety Clutch .................................................................................. 8
5.02.02 Rope ............................................................................................... 8
5.02.03 Sheave, Pulley Blocks and Hook ................................................... 9
5.02.04 Winch ............................................................................................. 9
5.02.04 Removable arm……………………………………………………….10
6 APPENDIX A – FOUNDATION SOCKET DRAWING .............................. 11

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

WARRANTY
1 TECHNICAL INFORMATION

1.01 IMPORTANT INFORMATION

It is important that all persons read and understand this manual prior to using
the davit for the first time. If anything is unclear after reading this document,
seek clarification before using the davit. Incorrect assembly or use may be
dangerous, and could cause serious injury or death.
Should there be uncertainty about any aspect of the davit, then contact the
manufacturer for clarification and additional instructions.
Under no circumstances should persons ride on the load.
The descriptions and specifications contained herein were in effect at the time
this manual was approved for publication. Jeremy Rogers Ltd, whose policy is
one of continued improvement, reserves the right to discontinue models at any
time, to change specifications, designs, methods or procedures without notice
and without incurring obligation.
It is the operators’ responsibility to ensure that the davit is used in a proper
way, and that they are suitability trained in using lifting equipment. The
information in this manual is provided for guidance only, and therefore Jeremy
Rogers Ltd, its officers, employees, contractors or associates cannot be held
liable for inappropriate use. As the information is given for guidance, lifting
operations are to be carried using good judgement, which depends on each
installation, reason for use, and stability of the platform.

1.02 MODEL DETAILS

Model Number ATLAS 2500 / 3000
Manufacturer Jeremy Rogers Limited
Winch Type Electric
Weight (including rope) 65kg /75 kg
Rope Type Generic Braided
Rope Diameter 12
Rope Minimum Breaking Load 7xSWL/Parts
Rigging Purchase (Parts) 6

1.03 SPECIFIED OPERATING LIMITS

Reach (R) 2500 / 3000mm

Height (H) 2285 / 2550mm
Slewing Angle Unrestricted
Safe Working Load As per Certificate of Conformance

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1.04 DECK FOUNDATION LOADS
The following loads are transmitted to the deck foundation during normal davit
operations.
Maximum Vertical Load 2xSWL
Moment At Deck 2.6xSWLxR
Refer to Section 2.01 for additional information on foundation requirements

1.05 MAIN COMPONENTS

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2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Position the davit where there is enough deck space available for the operator
to winch the load and slew the davit. Also ensure that the operator will not be
required to stand outside any guard wires/rails, or put themselves at undue
risk during operations.

2.01 FOUNDATION SOCKET

The foundation socket details are shown in Appendix A.
Fit the socket to structure of adequate stiffness and strength so as to
withstand the normal operational loads given in Section 1.04. Sufficient safety
margins are to be applied to the given values depending on the installation
type. It is the Owner’s responsibility to ensure that the structure is fit for
purpose and meets recognized standards associated with this installation.
The socket should be bonded/welded at the top and bottom to take strength
from the adjacent structural members/strong points.
If in doubt, seek technical advice from a Structural Engineer or Naval
Architect.

2.02 PROOF TESTING

After installation, the socket is to be proof tested using a load of 1.5xSWL.
The load is to be applied gradually and under control. Precautions are to be
taken to ensure that the vessel will not move abruptly when the davit is under
proof load. All personnel must stay well clear during the initial tests.
Measure structural deflections around the foundation while the davit is
operated throughout its entire working range and compare these with the
calculated values.

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3 PREPARING THE DAVIT FOR USE
The following instructions outline a general procedure to prepare and check
the davit for each use.
 Remove the deck cap if supplied
 Check the deck socket for debris. Remove any grit or dirt from within
the socket as this may cause damage to the bearings and prevent
easy operation.
 Place the lower part of the davit into the socket ensuring that it is fully
seated. When fully seated, the top of the upper bearing will be flush
with the top of the deck socket.
 Under no circumstances is the davit be used if it is not correctly seated.
 Slide the upper section onto the lower section, ensuring the ropes are
aligned correctly and the two parts touch at the joining point.
 When erected, rotate the davit to check that it can be easily slewed. If
more than minimum effort is necessary, check the bearings and socket
for distortion or wear. Rectify the problem before proceeding.
 Check that the tackle is correctly rigged and free running. Reeve the
pulley with the correct number of parts as given in section 1.02, and
ensure that all components are securely attached. Rigging the pulley
for a different purchase will change the loads on specific components
and may cause failure.
 Operate the clutch if fitted and inspect its parts for damage or wear.
 Feed the rope through the clutch and associated lead blocks.
 Provided there are no problems as outlined in the above procedures,
the davit will now be ready for operation. Should any damage or wear
be apparent, then do not use the unit until repairs are made and it is
deemed safe for use.

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4 OPERATING THE DAVIT
The davit is fitted with a safety clutch. This is not to be used as a breaking
device when lowering a load. Its purpose is to hold the load should the rope
slip on the drum. If the clutch is engaged while the load is being lowered, there
will be increased loading due to dynamics of the operation, which will damage
the clutch and render it ineffective.
The operator should stand behind the davit during use. Take care not to get
items of clothing, hair and jewellery entangled in the windlass or other moving
parts.

4.01 TO LIFT A LOAD

Rotate the davit to position the boom over the load.
Take the rope off the drum.
Open the clutch and draw through the slack rope. The clutch is spring-loaded
and requires to be held open by one hand while withdrawing the rope using
the other hand.
The image below shows the specific positions of the clutch handle for different
operations.

Locked Closed Open Held Open

The image “Held Open” depicts a green prop holding open the lever – this
action is normally executed by hand: the clutch should never be propped open
as shown above - this is for illustration purposes only.
Close the clutch and lock it. A click will be heard as the clasp engages.
Attach the strops or lifting eye to the hook, and ensure that the safety tongue
is engaged.
Haul in the slack rope by hand.
WARNING
If the davit is not on a level platform or the platform is in motion, the
davit may slew involuntarily after the load has been lifted clear of its
resting place. In this situation it will be necessary to use guy ropes to
prevent the davit from slewing out of control. It is the operator’s
responsibility to assess the conditions and use good judgement to
ensure safe handling of the davit and the load.

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 Attach guy lines to control/prevent boom rotation as necessary. These should
be attached to the fabricated stainless steel shackle located at the davit head.
If the load is to be left suspended for any period of time, guy the boom to
prevent the davit from rotating. If the load is suspended with a long fall, lash or
guy it to prevent it from swinging.
Tighten the guys and tie them off to a strong point such as a mooring bollard
or cleat.
Make three turns on the winch drum and feed the rope into the self-tailing
jaws.
Lift the load by winding in the winch making sure to stand well clear.
Adjust the guy lines as the load is being lifted thus relieving unnecessary
tension.

4.02 TO SLEW A LOAD

4.02.01 Level Platform – No Guys Attached

Ensure the clutch is locked closed. DO NOT OPEN THE CLUTCH!
With the load suspended, move to the side of the davit and push the boom in
the direction the load is to be moved.
The force needed to start rotation will be greater than that necessary to keep it
in motion. Use extreme care during this particular operation, especially if the
platform is unsteady or not level.
Slowly rotate the davit to the position where the load is to be lowered.
Either lower the load as per 4.03 below, or guy off the boom if the load is to be
left suspended for any period of time.
Do not leave a suspended load unattended.

4.02.02 Sloping Platform – Guys Attached

If the load is being moved in the direction of voluntary rotation, slacken the
working guy and slowly pay out line so that the boom rotates under its own
effort. After finishing the slewing operation, take up the slack in the lazy guy
and tie off securely.
If the load is being moved against the direction of voluntary rotation, haul in
the working guy while paying out the lazy one. At the end of operation ensure
that the lines are tied off securely.
The davit is not to be used if the platform is more than 10 from horizontal.

4.03 TO LOWER A LOAD

NEVER FLICK OPEN THE CLUTCH WHEN IT IS UNDER LOAD – TO DO
SO WILL DAMAGE THE INTERNAL PARTS AND MAY CAUSE INJURY –
FIRST CHECK TO ENSURE THAT THE LOAD IS BEING HELD BY THE
WINCH.
Take care to make sure that rope coils do not become entangled in limbs
during the lowering operation.
If the rope between the winch and the safety clutch is slack, then take up the
excess using the winch. Make sure that all the load is off the clutch.

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Remove the rope from the self-tailing jaws, but keep a minimum of three turns
on the drum.
Hold the rope with one hand and open the clutch to disengage the cam with
the other.
Pay out the rope so that it slips around drum, play the friction to prevent
uncontrollable descent. When lowering is to be stopped pull the rope tight onto
the drum.
If the load is to be part lowered only, the strain is to be held on the winch and
not the safety clutch. Ensure the rope is gripped in the self-tailing jaws and
close the clutch to provide a safety mechanism against slippage.

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5 MAINTENANCE & TESTING
The davit requires to be maintained to a high standard to ensure that it
remains fit for purpose.
It is the Owner’s responsibility to ensure that:
 an adequate inspection and maintenance program is in operation
 the davit and all its components are kept in good working order
 the davit is not used outside its stated operational limits.
Do not use the davit unless it is certain that the load weighs less than the SWL
of the Davit.

5.01 TESTING
All components are to be checked for wear and damage prior to load testing.
The davit is to be tested at regular periods and in accordance with current
legislation by an appropriate establishment. An annual load test should be
undertaken to ensure that the davit and its deck foundation are in good
condition. The annual load test is to be conducted in a similar manner to the
Initial Proof Test.

5.02 MAINTENANCE
The following guidance is provided for maintenance and inspection. If you are
unsure about any of the following details contact the manufacturer.
Clear-coated davits are not to be exposed to extreme temperatures or direct
sunlight for extended periods.

5.02.01 Safety Clutch

Check that the clutch is securely attached to the boom and is in good working
order before each use of the davit.
The clutch acts as a safety device; never use the davit if the clutch is
damaged. Replace damaged parts immediately.
Flush regularly using fresh water and apply a silicone spray or grease to the
required parts when dry. Ensure that lubricants do not contaminate ropes.
Do not use mineral oil or solvent-based lubricants like “WD40”, solvent based
cleaners or polysulphide based sealants. These products will degrade the
materials and weaken the moulded composite components, which can cause
sudden structural failure. They also degrade the bearing properties of
composite bushes.
Do not modify any part of the clutch.

5.02.02 Rope
Storage
Ropes should be stored clean, dry, out of direct sunlight and away from

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 extremes of temperature. Never store rope on concrete or dirty floors, or drag
it over rough ground - dirt and grit picked up by the rope can work into the
strands and cut fibres from within. Keep away from chemicals of all types.
Rope Inspection
In use, rope should be inspected regularly for evidence of kinking, external
wear, major cuts or chafe, chemical attack and surface abrasion. Check
splices for evidence of movement. If a hockle is present in the rope, reject it.
Salt crystals can affect the life and efficiency of ropes - it is recommended that
at the end of a season or voyage that the ropes should be hosed down with
fresh water.
Retiring ropes
Apart from discarding your rope when obviously damaged, it is wise to
establish lifetimes for your rope in accordance with its operational use.
This will allow rope retirement on a regularly scheduled basis provided
conditions of usage remain unchanged. Re-establish discard criteria if
changing rope type, rope material, or rope breaking load.
Check the rope for signs of wear or fraying on a regular basis. Damaged ropes
are to be replaced immediately. If the davit has a high duty factor, then the
rope will require replacing at more frequent intervals.
Additional information on ropes can be found in MCA Publication MGN
106(M+F).
When replacing the rope use a single piece only. Knots weaken ropes and are
prohibited. One end of the rope is to be spliced or crimped into an eye for
fitting over the fabricated stainless steel shackle.
When a rope is used on a windlass or winch, care should be exercised to
avoid surging while the drum is rotating. Excessive surging or slippage causes
localised over-heating, which can melt or fuse synthetic fibres with resulting
loss of strength. A risk of deterioration occurs if a rope remains in the same
working or bearing position over long periods of use. It can be reversed one
end to the other, to spread the wear, or if long enough, can be periodically
moved to a new bearing position. The 'furry' look of a well-used synthetic rope
is not necessarily an indication of weakness; in fact the hairy surface serves to
protect the rope.
Retest the davit before use.

5.02.03 Sheave, Pulley Blocks and Hook

Pulleys must be free to rotate properly and should not be used if they have
sharp edges or rough surfaces.
Before using, replace damaged parts.
Check to ensure that shackle pins are screwed home fully, and seize them if
necessary.

5.02.04 Winch
Refer to the manufacturers manual for maintenance and repair details.

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5.02.04 Removable Arm

To locate the removable arm. Hold at both head and adjoining end and
slide together.
WARNING
Ensure the two parts touch at the joining point.

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6 APPENDIX A – FOUNDATION SOCKET DRAWING

MATERIALS

STAINLESS STEEL - 316

ALUMINIUM -

164
152

450

DECK FOUNDATION - METAL TYPE

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 MATERIALS

TO BE CONFIRMED

250
152

450

176

DECK FOUNDATION - COMPOSITE TYPE

7 APPENDIX B - WINCH INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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