Nadiro Drop-In-Ball™

DIB

APPROVED
MSC.1/1392

SEE LETTER Date: 2018-04-25

Nadiro A/S

Frederiksø , , DK- 7 Svendborg

Version 9.
 - to remember during the installation

Warranty requires that

SYSTEM TYPE AND SERIAL NUMBERS

and

INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

is returned to Nadiro

Mail it to Nadiro - Service Department

e-mail: [email protected]
Table of content:
1 DROP-IN-BALL INTRODUCTION 3
1.1 System characteristics 3
1.2 In the interest of safety 3
1.3 System overview 3
1.4 Component description, hydraulic system, introduction 6

2 OPERATION 11
2. 1 Normal release of hooks 11
2.2 Re-hook after normal release 12
2.3 Emergency release procedures 13
2.3.1 On-load emergency release 14
2.3.2 Off-load emergency release 16
2.4 Re-hook after on-load emergency release 17
2.5 Re-hook after off-load emergency release 19
2.6 Foul weather recovery strop (optional equipment) 20

3 TRAINING 21
3.1 In the interest of safety 21
3.2 Normal release of hooks 22
3.3 Re-hook after normal release 23
3.4 Preparation of the system after training 24

4 MAINTENANCE 25
4.1 In the interest of safety 25
4.2 Hanging-off 26
4.3 Periodic inspection and service 27
4.4 Weekly inspection 28
4.5 Monthly inspection 29
4.6 Annual service 30
4.7 Five year service 31
4.8 Spare parts for service and authorized service 32
5 DISMANTLING/RECYCLING, ASBESTOS AND ROHS 33

Appendix:
1. DIB 32 GA, DRW. 455024
2. DIB 32 Single point GA, DRW. 455025
3. DIB 32 Data Sheet
4. DIB 32 Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
 Introduction

1. DROP-IN-BALL INTRODUCTION

1.1 System characteristics

The Nadiro DROP-IN-BALL hook system is a release and retrieval

system for lifeboats (dual falls) and rescue boats (single fall).
It is designed as an off-load system (boat waterborne), with an on-load
capability (boat not waterborne).
The system includes 2 hooks (2 housings and 2 balls) for a lifeboat, and
1 hook (1 housing and 1 ball) for a rescue boat.
The housing is mounted on the boat and the ball is attached to the fall.
The ball is released from the housing by hydraulic pressure and the
system is controlled from an operation panel.

The system is designed, tested and approved according to IMO LSA

Code, including MSC.320(89) and MSC.321(89). Therefore the system
e.g. do not need a Fall Preventer Device.

1.2 In the interest of safety

1. During operation of the DROP-IN-BALL system, in general always

be aware of moving parts, electrical equipment/cables and steel ropes.
2. The system is only to be operated by crew members trained in the
DROP-IN-BALL system.

1.3 System overview

The DROP-IN-BALL system consist of the following main components:

• Operation panel
• 2 hooks for a lifeboat, 1 hook for a rescue boat
• Hydraulic system including manual pump (standard) or electric pump
(option) and accumulator
• Emergency release valve and pressure gauge
• Water sensor

Appendix includes a GA drawing for system overview.

Note:
To simplify reading of this manual, system components etc. are mentioned as sin-
gular, e.g. “housing” or “ball”, even if a system for a lifeboat includes 2 housings.
Lifeboat and fast rescue boat is mentioned as “boat”.
Introduction

Operation panel:

Housing:

Ball:

Hydraulic tank
and pump:
 Introduction

Electric HPU:
optio al deli er

Hydraulic accumulator:

Emergency release valve

and pressure gauge:

Water sensor:
Introduction

1.4 Component description, hydraulic system, introductionto operation:

Operation panel:

Po er Water or e
i di ator i di ator

HOOK RELEASE
i di ator

HOOK RELEASE
otto ith
prote tio o er

Description of indicators and push-botton:

• Power indicator: when battery switch in boat is turned on this indicator lights up

• Water borne indicator: when boat is water borne/the sensor is submerged this indicator
lights up

• HOOK RELEASE botton: lift the transparent protection cover and press the red HOOK
RELEASE botton to release the ball/open the hook

• Hook release indicator: when ball is released this indicator lights up

If the boat is not water borne, the water borne indicator will not light up, and the HOOK RELEASE
botton is not active.

If the boat is not water borne and hook release is required, the emergency release valve shall be
operated. Emergency release is not depending on boat being water borne.
See next page.
 Introduction

Emergency release valve:

E erge
release Pressure gauge
ha dle

Seal
Safet Pi

Sole oid al e
E erge
release al e
lo k

Release of hook by use of emergency release valve is not depending of signal from the water
sensor.
The emergency release valve is protected against unintended release. To activate the emer-
gency release valve, (1) the Cover, (2) Seal and (3) Safety pin must be removed. Cover is not
displayed on above picture.
The emergency release valve is closed/not activated when the handle is pointing upwards/
vertical, as displayed above. Rotate the handle 45 deg. to activate the emergency valve. As
long as the emergency valve is activated, the piston in the hook housing stays out, to avoid
unintended re-hooking.

Hydraulic system
The hydraulic system is filled with oil. Hydraulic pressure is only present between pump,
accumulator and emergency release valve. The rest of the system is pressure less, until
hook release.
The pressure is build up by using the pump (manaul or electric). A standard hook system
includes a manual pump. As an option an electric pump (hydraulic power unit/HPU) can
be delivered.
The hook system is operational when the hydraulic pressure is in the green area on the
pressure gauge.
Introduction

Right after pumping is stopped (manual or electric) the hydraulic pressure

usually drops a little, as the system adapts to the new pressure.
Variations in ambient temperature changes the volume of gas in the hy-
draulic accumulator, giving variations in the hydraulic pressure.
The hydraulic system is per construction not absolutely tight. A pressure
drop of approx. 1 Bar /24 hours shall be expected. This is internal in the
system, and causes no external leakage.
If the pressure reading is below the green area on the pressure gauge, use
the pump to raise the pressure into the green area.
When hydraulic pressure is inside the green area on the pressure gauge, an
off-load or on-load release can be performed. Off– load and on-load relea-
se can also be performed when the pressure is above the green area.

Introduction to operation
Procedures for release of the hooks and re-hooking are described in secti-
on 2. Normal release (by operation panel, section 2.1) and emergency rele-
ase (by emergency release valve, section 2.3.1) requires no crew action at
the hook, as the release is controlled from helmsmans position.
Re-hooking requires shortly crew action at the hook., and no action by the
helmsman.
In case of on-load emergency release (section 2.3.1) the ball is powerfull
pushed out of the housing . To avoid any danger, crew shall not be
CAUTION! present in front of the hook when the ball is released!
In case of off-load emergency release (section 2.3.2), crew action on the
hook is required, to manually open the hook. Be aware of moving parts,
e.g. the pawl, to avoid damage to fingers or hand.
CAUTION!
Re-hooking (section 2.2, 2.4 and 2.5) requires shortly crew action on the
hook, and no action by the helmsman. As soon as the ball is inside the
housing, and the pawl is in upright position, no further crew action is re-
quired. Hoisting the boat will secure the ball inside the housing, even if the
ball initially is not in vertical position.
 Introduction

Manual pump (standard)

Sight glasses for

Air reathi g filter o trol of oil le el

Dou le a tio
ha d pu p
Oil ta k

If starting from zero pressure a few strokes gives a rapid increase of pressure.
Continue to pump (more heavy strokes) until presure is in the green area on the
pressure gauge.
When hook is released the hydraulic pressure drops, and the pressure must be
re-build into green area.

Electric HPU (optional)

The electric HPU includes a pressure switch and a electric pump. When the
pressure drops approx. 15 bars below normal pressure, the electric pump
automatically re-builds the pressure. The electric HPU also includes a hand
pump, as a back-up.
Apart from the back-up hand pump, the electric HPU shall not be operated.
The HPU is sealed, and service must only be performed by authorized service
engineers.
 Operation

2. OPERATION

2.1 Normal release of hooks

To make an off-load release, the boat must be waterborne. See below.

1. Ensure that the pressure is in the green area (if not, use the handpump
to increase the pressure):

2. Ensure that electric power is turned on. The power indicator lights up:

3. Ensure that the boat is waterborne. The waterborne indicator lights up:

4. To release the boat, lift the protection cover and press the HOOK
RELEASE button:

The HOOK RELEASE indicator will light up. The oat is released !
The piston stays out 10 sec to avoid unintended re-hooking.
Operation

2.2 Re-hook after normal release

If any slack fall wire is required please refer to the davit manufacturers
manual.

Always grab the shaft between the 2 hand protection rings! They
provide safety distance for the hand.
CAUTION!

1. Re-hook by moving the ball into the housing:

ha d
prote tio
ri gs

2. When re-hooking is done, ensure that the pawl is in upright

position and red marking is not visible, before hoisting the boat:

Pa l upright a d red Pa l ope a d red

arki g ot isi le: arki g isi le:
SAFE TO HOIST NOT SAFE TO HOIST

If pawl is open and red marking on the pawl is visible,

WARNING it is NOT safe to hoist the boat !
DANGER OF LIFE
 Operation

2.3 Emergency release procedures

If release can not be carried out as described in section 2.1., emergency
release can be carried out.
Emergency release is controlled by the emergency release valve. The
emergency release valve is operated by a handle. The handle is protected
against unintended activation by three layers of safety, ref section 1.4.

Never rotate the emergency release handle, unless in a real emergency !

Rotating the emergency release handle is connected with great danger
of life.
WARNING
DANGER OF LIFE

Emergency release situations:

1. Boat is not waterborne (on-load): This procedure to be used when the
boat can not reach the water, for whatever reason.
Go to section 2.3.1.
2. Boat waterborne (off-load): This procedure to be used when the boat
is waterborne, and the hydraulic system can not release the ball, for
whatever reason. Release of ball is done manually.
Go to section 2.3.2.
Operation

2.3.1. On-load emergency release.

This procedure is to be used when the boat can not reach the water, for
whatever reason, and release of boat is required.

Never rotate the emergency release handle, unless in a real emergency!

Rotating the emergency release handle is connected with great danger
of life.
WARNING
DANGER OF LIFE

1. Ensure that the pressure is in green area (if not, use the
handpump to increase the pressure):

2. Remove/break the protection cover:

Co er
tra spare t ith ar i g la el
 Operation

3. Break seal and pull out the safety pin:

Seal

Safet pi

4. Rotate the emergency release handle fully (45 deg.) to release the
boat. Rotate the handle by a firm movement:

Rotate ha dle deg.

The oat is released!

The piston stays out for approx. 10 sec’s to avoid unintended re-hooking.
Operation

2.3.2 Off-load emergency release.

This procedure to be used when the boat is waterborne, and the hydraulic system
can not release the ball, for whatever reason. Ball must be manually released as
shown below.

1. Open the pawl by rotating the pinshaft:

(using a standard tool, adjustable spanner, pliers or similar on the
hexagon surface)

Pa l

Rotate pi shaft
use of tool

2. Push out the ball from the housing:

ha d
prote tio
ri gs

The oat is released!

 Operation

2.4 Re-hook after on-load emergency release

Below procedure applies if release has been done according to section 2.3.1.

Always grab the shaft between the 2 hand protection rings! They provide safety
distance for the hand.
CAUTION!

1. Rotate the emergency release handle to upright/vertical position (45 deg.).

The piston will return into the housing:

Rotate ha dle deg.

2. Mount safety pin and seal:

Seal

Safet pi

3. Detailed photo:

Seal shall e ou ted i the hole

et ee al e a d ha dle
Operation

If any slack fall wire is required please refer to the davit manufacturers manual.

4. Re-hook by moving the ball into the housing:

ha d
prote tio
ri gs

5. When re-hooking is done, ensure that the pawl is in upright

position and red marking is not visible, before hoisting the boat:

Pa l upright a d red arki g Pa l ope a d red arki g

ot isi le: isi le:
SAFE TO HOIST NOT SAFE TO HOIST!

If pawl is open and red marking on the pawl is visible,

it is NOT safe to hoist the boat!

WARNING
DANGER OF LIFE
 Operation

2.5 Re-hook after off-load emergency release

Below procedure applies if release has been done according to section 2.4.2.

If any slack wire is required please refer to the davit system manual.

Always grab the shaft between the 2 hand protection rings! They pro-
vide safety distance for the hand.
CAUTION!

1. Re-hook by moving the ball into the housing:

ha d
prote tio
ri gs

2. When re-hooking is done, ensure that the pawl is in upright

position and red marking is not visible, before hoisting the boat:

Pa l upright a d red arki g Pa l ope a d red arki g

ot isi le: isi le:
SAFE TO HOIST NOT SAFE TO HOIST!

If pawl is open and red marking on the pawl is visible,

WARNING it is NOT safe to hoist the boat.
DANGER OF LIFE
Operation

2.6 Foul weather recovery system (optional equipment)

If a foul weather recovery system is not ordered be the costumer, this section can
be disregarded.

A lifeboat assigned also as rescue boat shall be equipped with a foul weather
recovery system, as heavy fall/floating blocks represent a danger.

A foul weather recovery system includes the following components:

- recovery plate
- recovery strop with shackles
- extra ball
- hanging-off pendant with shackles

By use of this system the boat can be hoisted free of the water, with a safe distance
to the floating block. In a certain position, the recovery strop is disconnected while
the boat is supported by the hanging-off equipment. Then the normal ball (ball 1
ref the operation instruction) is re-connected, and the boat can be lifted to normal
stowed position.

For operation instruction please refer to the provided instruction.

Work Load Limit (WLL) for the Recovery plate is 4,75 T.

Before disengaging the ball, make sure the boat is secured by use of hanging-
off pendants! To disengage the ball, open the pawl manually ref above section 2.3.2.
CAUTION! Do not activate the emergency release valve, as this is for emergency situations only!

Below illustration shows a foul weather recovery system:

Re o er plate

Re o er strop
Ha gi g-off
Pe da t

E tra all
 Training

3. TRAINING

3.1 In the interest of safety

1. During operation of the hook system, in general always be aware of moving

parts, electrical equipment / cables and steel ropes.
2. The system is only to be operated by crew members trained in the hook
system.
3. The training section in this manual has focus on the normal off-load release
procedure, and do not include emergency release procedures.
4. Refer to section 1.4 for:
- description of components
- description of the hydraulic system and
- introduction to operation of the hook system
- section 2 for detailed procedures for release and re-hooking.
Training

3.2 NORMAL RELEASE OF HOOKS

To make an off-load release, the boat must be waterborne. See below.

1. Ensure that the pressure is in the green area (if not, use the
handpump to increase the pressure):

2. Ensure that electric power is turned on. Power indicator lights up:

3. Ensure that the boat is waterborne. The waterborne indicator

lights up:

4. To release the boat, lift the protection cover and press the
HOOK RELEASE button:

The HOOK RELEASE indicator will light up. The oat is released !

The piston stays out 10 sec’s to avoid unintended re-hooking.

 Training

3.3 Re-hook after normal release

If any slack fall wire is required please refer to the davit manufacturers manual.

Always grab the shaft between the 2 hand protection rings. They provide
safety distance for the hand.
CAUTION!

1. Re-hook by moving the ball into the housing:

ha d
prote tio
ri gs

2. When re-hooking is done, ensure that the pawl is in upright position

and red marking is not visible, before hoisting the boat::

Pa l upright a d red Pa l ope a d red

arki g ot isi le: arki g isi le:
SAFE TO HOIST ! NOT SAFE TO HOIST !

If pawl is open and red marking on the pawl is visible,

WARNING it is NOT safe to hoist the boat !
DANGER OF LIFE
Training

3.4 Preparation of the system after training

When a training session is ended, do not leave the lifeboat without checking
that the hook system is ready for use.

1. Ensure the hydraulic pressure is in the green area on the pressure gauge.

2. Ensure the emergency release handle is in correct position (pointing

upwards). The handle shall be locked with safety pin, seal and cover.

3. Check oil level in oil tank (oil level between max and min marks).
Check system for leaks.

4. Check that the ball is repositioned in the housing and ensure that the
pawl is in upright position.
Check that the red marking on the pawl is not visible!
 Maintenance

4. MAINTENANCE

4.1 In the interest of safety

1. Always use Hanging-off equipment whenever there is service and

maintenance on the lifeboats and/or release gear. Refer to the davit or
boat manual for instruction to use Hanging-off equipment.
2. To secure correct function of the system, maintenance shall always be
done according to this manual.
3. All repairs must only be performed by skilled and Nadiro certified
service engineers.
4. Never try to repair the electric equipment while the system is powered.
5. The main electric switch must be turned off before any repairs are per-
formed on the system.
6. Never try to do any modifications on the system.
7. The guarantee can only be maintained by using recommended spare
parts from Nadiro.
8. Maintenance is based on MSC.1/Circular 1206/rev. 1.
9. If result of checkpoints in the following weekly and monthly inspections
are not OK, please contact Nadiro service department.
Maintenance

4.2 Hanging-off

No maintenance or work on the hook system should take place while the
hooks are under load. Use Hanging-off equipment to secure the boat !

The housing has an integrated pad eye for connection of Hanging-off equipment,
see below illustration.
Work Load Limit (WLL) of the pad eye is 2.300 kg, based on weight of empty boat
plus 1.000 kg.
The hook system is delivered with a Green Pin shackle for Hanging-off connection,
having a WLL of 3,25 T. Only this shackle fits to the pad eye.
Mount the shackle only when the Hanging-off equipment is needed, due
to below reasons:
• The shackle may interfere with the ball during re-hooking
• Shackle of screw pin type (without nut and splitter) may not be permanently
mounted

Do not use the Hanging-off pad eye for other purposes than Hanging-off,
e.g. not for bowsing attachment.

Ha gi g-off
pad e e.

Ha gi g-off
pad eye
WLL: . 00
kg/hook
 Maintenance

4.3 Periodic inspection and service

Inspection and service shall be done on weekly, monthly, annual and 5 years basis.

Weekly and monthly inspection

Weekly and monthly inspection may be done by the crew members under direct
supervision of a senior officer, in accordance with the following instructions.
In case of annual service done by Nadiro certified DROP-IN-BALL service
engineer, the weekly and monthly inspection shall be executed by the crew for
training and instruction, supervised by the service engineer.

All other servicing and repair

All other service and repair shall only be done by a Nadiro representative, or a
person trained and certified by Nadiro, for the work to be done.

Reports and records

The following checklists shall be correctly filled out and signed by the person who
carries out the inspection and service, and shall also be signed by the owner’s
representative.
Use checklist as shown here:

Ok Not ok Description

X If item was checked / Job done and found to be in order

If item was NOT checked / Job not done

X If item was checked / Job done and found NOT to be in order,

fault was NOT settled: in such case note the fault in the checklist.

If item was checked / Job done and found NOT to be in order,

X X fault was SETTLED: in such case note the fault and kind of
settlement in the checklist.

Records of inspections, service and repairs shall be updated and filed onboard.

When repairs and service are completed, a statement confirming that the
Nadiro DROP-IN-BALL hook system is operational, should be issued by
Nadiro representative.
Maintenance

4.4 Weekly inspection

Se u e the oat y use of Ha gi g- off e uip e t.

CAUTION!

The following inspections shall be done weekly by the crew:

Description Ok Not ok Notes
Check that oil level in the tank is between min and max marks.
(If oil level repeatedly is low, check system for leakage or
request service).

Check that pressure is inside the green area on the pressure

gauge.
If pressure is below green area, use hand pump to increase
the pressure.
If pressure repeatedly is far below the green area, check system

Check that ball is in the housing and the pawl is in upright

position.
Check that no red marking on pawls are visible.
Check emergency release handle is pointing upwards, and
locked by seal, safety pin and cover.
Turn on electric power, and check that the power indicator in
operation panel is turned on.
Turn on electric power, and check that water borne indicator
in operation panel is NOT turned on.

Date: Sig ature Master/ O er represe tati e:

Date: Sig ature: re e er

 Maintenance

4.5 Monthly inspection

Se u e the oat y use of Ha gi g- off e uip e t.

CAUTION!

The following inspections shall be done monthly by the crew:

Description Ok Not ok Notes
Check that oil level in the tank is between min. and max marks.
(If oil level repeatedly is low, check system for leakage or request
service).
Check that pressure is inside the green area on the pressure
gauge.
If pressure is below green area, use hand pump to increase the
pressure.
If pressure repeatedly is far below the green area, check system
for leakage or request service.
Check that ball is in the housing and the pawl is in upright
position.
Check that no red marking on pawls are visible.
Check emergency release handle is pointing upwards, and locked
by seal, safety pin and cover.
Check of housing and ball for cracks, corrosion, misalignments
and deformations.

Check for dirt and foreign objects inside housing.

Check that splits in shackles are in place, where relevant.

Turn on electric power, and check that the power indicator in

operation panel is turned on.

Turn on electric power, and check that water borne indicator in

operation panel is NOT turned on.

Date: Sig ature Master/ O er represe tati e:

Date: Sig ature: re e er

Maintenance

4.6 Annual service

Se u e the oat y use of Ha gi g- off e uip e t.
All work in this section shall only be carried out by Nadiro certified service engineers.
CAUTION!
Review records from weekly and monthly inspection at first.

Ship a e IMO o. Ser i e e g. ID: Boat serial o

Description Ok Not ok Notes

Check accumulator nitrogen pressure. Check accumulator for cor-
rosion.
Replace oil and bleed the hydraulic system. Check that oil level is
between the 2 sightglasses
Check springs for pawl. Check functionality of springs.
Replace air breathing filter.
Check that pressure is inside the green area on the pressure gauge.

Check that ball is inside the housing and the pawl is in upright
position. Check that no red marking on pawls are visible.

Check bolted connection bracket-housing.

Check of housing and ball for cracks, corrosion, misalignments
and deformations.
Check for dirt and foreign objects inside housing.
Check ball and pawl for notches and abnormal marks/wear.
Check deckplates mounting and sealing. Apply sealing if necessary.

Check brackets and bolted connection to keelshoe, for cracks,

corrosion, misaligments and deformations.
Check master ring, shackles, pendants etc between hook and floa-
ting block, for cracks, corrosion, misaligments and deformations.
Check that splits in shackles are in place, where relevant.

Clean and check water sensor functionality. (use water).

Replace copper gasket.
Test of system (normal release, off-load)
Test of system (emergency release, on-load)
Replace seal, check safety pin and cover.
Issue of Nadiro service label.

Date: Sig ature Master/ O er represe tati e:

Date: Sig ature: ser i e e gi eer

 Maintenance

4.7 Five year service

Se u e the oat y use of Ha gi g- off e uip e t.
All work in this section shall only be carried out by Nadiro certified service engineers.
CAUTION!
Review records from weekly and monthly inspection at first.
Ship a e IMO o. Ser i e e g. ID: Boat serial o

Description Ok Not ok Notes

Check accumulator Nitrogen pressure. Check accumulator for
corrosion. Replace if necessary.

Replace oil and bleed the hydraulic system. Check that oil level is
between the 2 sightglasses.

Replace springs for pawl, check functionality of springs.

Replace air breathing filter.

Check that ball is inside the housing and the pawl is in upright
position. Check that no red marking on pawls are visible.
Check bolted connection bracket-housing.

Check of housing and ball for cracks, corrosion, misalignments

and deformations.

Check for dirt and foreign objects inside housing.

Check ball and pawl for notches and abnormal marks/wear.

Check deckplates mounting and sealing. Apply sealing if necessary.

Check brackets and bolted connection to keelshoe, for cracks,

corrosion, misaligments and deformations.

Check master ring, shackles, pendants etc between hook and floa-
ting block, for cracks, corrosion, misaligments and deformations.
Check that splits in shackles are in place, where relevant.

Replace water sensor and check functionality (use water)

Perform pressure test of hydraulic system.

Test of system (normal release, off-load)

Test of system (emergency release, on-load)

Replace seal, check safety pin and cover.

Issue of Nadiro service label.

Date: Sig ature Master/ O er represe tati e:

Date: Sig ature: ser i e e gi eer

Maintenance

4.8 Spare parts for service and authorized service

Below find service kits for DIB 32, LB or FRB system, for annual and
5 year service:.

Description: SAP no:

Annual service kit per LB/FRB, (DIB 32) 1067925

5 years service kit per LB, (DIB 32) 1067926

5 years service kit per FRB, (DIB 32) 1067958

Authorized service can be ordered by contacting your local VIKING

service station. Use below link to find your local service station:
https://www.viking-life.com/en/book-service/service-stations-list

Or contact VIKING Nadiro direct (e-mail): [email protected]

Website: www.nadiro.com
 Maintenance

5. Dismantling/recycling, asbestos and ROHS

Dismantling and recycling:

The following recommandations are given upon the general recycling rou-
tines for
construction and packaging material consisting of metal, wood, plastics
and cardboard. If not covered by these recommandations please refer to
specific legislation applicable.
• Wood and cardboard can be reused, recycled or used for energy reco-
very.
• Plastics should be recycled or burned at a licensed waste incineration
plant.
• All metal components should be recycled.
• All electric components should be environmentally safe handled.
• Hydraulic oil should be environmentally safe handled.

Asbestos declaration:
The DIB 32 hook system is asbestos free.

ROHS declaration:
ROHS is ”Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances”,
among others Lead (Pb) and quicksilver (Hg).
The DIB 32 hook system is in compliance with ROHS.
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DIB

Appendix

Nadiro A/S, Frederiksø 2, DK-5700 Svendborg, Denmark, Tel.: +45 6221 1100, www.nadiro.com DIB 32 rev. 2.0
C B C
D

A/I

D
B

E CONNECTION TO BOAT BATTERY SWITCH ITEM LIST

ITEM DESCRIPTION
A Hydraulic hand pump (pressurizing unit)
C
B OPERATION PANEL
C HOOK ( HOUSING AND BALL )
D EMERGENCY VALVE (RIGHT SIDE)
E WATER SENSOR
G BOAT BATTERY SWITCH
I HPU with integrated hand pump (pressurizing unit)

i GP4163 3,25T to GP4161 3,25T 310817 MDS Material: - Weight: 77 kg

h HPU size changed 010217 MDS
I
Messurements without tolerances
g HPU option added 040117 MDS acc. to DS/ISO 2768-1 m App.

Revision Date Name Path: - Date Name

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- DIB 32 GA
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Nadiro A/S 1:5 040714

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Pressurizing unit Pos. A or I is connected to system with same interface. + 45 6321 7810
MDS -
See hydraulic diagram drawing No. 455049 www.nadiro.com Format: Drawing no:
A3 455024
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5
2
3

RED/GREEN

1 : 10

14

12
2 8 5
Connection to boat battery switch

Item Number Subject Quantity

1 Hydraulic hand pump (pressurizing unit) 1
2 455021 DIB 32 Assembly Valve-Cover 1
3 455012 DIB 32 Assembly 1
4* G-4163, Green Pin WLL 4,75 T 1
5 455081 DIB 32 Operation Panel 1
21 4
8 Manometer 1
11 pipe_316 1
25
12 pipe_316 1
13 pipe_316 1
14 Vegaswing 51 electronic sensor with ship approval 1
21* G-4161, Green Pin WLL 3,25 T 1
25 HPU with integrated hand pump (pressurizing unit) 1
1
c HPU option added 050117 MDS - 52 kg
Pressurizing unit Pos. 1 or 25 is connected to system with same interface.
Material: Weight:

3 e GP4163 3,25T to GP4161 3,25T 230517 MDS Messurements without tolerances

See hydraulic diagram drawing No. 455048 d HPU size changed 020217 MDS acc. to DS/ISO 2768-1 m App.

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1:5 Nadiro A/S 1:5 260914
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A1 455025
Data Sheet

DROP-IN-BALL 32

(lifeboat)
Date/revision : 29-09-2017
Page : 1 of 2

Prepared by : HSO

General:

Hook Type : Off- load hook with on-load capability, SOLAS

Hook capacity : 3.250 kg each hook (32 kN)

Hanging-off capacity : 2.300 kg each hook (pad eye integrated in hook housing)

Boat weight max : Lifeboat: 6500 kg, FRB: 3.250 kg (boat and crew)

Overall dimensions hook : Length 260/ height 400/ width 130 mm (housing and ball)

Weight hook : 19 kg (housing and ball)

Weight installation bracket : 12 kg (approx.) for 500 mm standard installation bracket

Operation temperature : - 20 ºC to + 45 ºC

Stowage temperature : - 30 ºC to + 65 ºC

Connection to davit/fall : Shackle 4,75 T WLL for hook/ shackle 3,25 T WLL for hang-off

System design : Designed and tested according to LSA Code and MSC.81(70).

Approval : DNV-GL and USCG

Operation panel:

Construction : Electrical, embedded

Power supply : 10 – 36 V DC (from boat battery)

Tests : EMC/temp/vibration/salt mist/IP-class

Hydraulic system:
Hydraulic tank : 2 ltr. tank with filter, oil level sight glasses, breathing filter.

Operation pressure : 180 bars (off-load and on-load)

Pump type : Manual pump (standard), electric HPU optional.

Stored power : 1 x 0,99 liter hydraulic accumulator

Oil type : Tellus S2 V15, or equivalent

Data Sheet

DROP-IN-BALL 32

(lifeboat)
Date/revision : 29-09-2017
Page : 2 of 2

Prepared by : HSO

Pipe and fittings : 8 and 10 mm stainless steel pipe, and AISI 316 L fittings according
to DIN 2353 / ISO 8434-1

Hydrostatic interlock : Electronic sensor with ship approval

Service:

Annual service : Replace breathing filter/copper gasket on water sensor/oil

5 Year service : Replace breathing filter/springs for pawl/accumulator/oil/water
sensor
FAQ
DROP-IN-BALL 32

Date/revision : 27-11-2017
Page : 1 of 4

Prepared by : HSO

No Question Answer Additional

1 Hydraulic system:
1.1 What is the normal From zero pressure, only a
number of pump strokes to few pump strokes are
raise the hydraulic needed to raise the pressure
pressure? to approx. 130 bars (same as
the accumulator preload
pressure).
Approx. 30-40 strokes is
required from zero Bars to
180 Bars.
1.2 After pumping is stopped, Right after pumping is
the hydraulic pressure stopped the system adapts to
drops a little? the new pressure. A pressure
drop of approx. 10 Bars is
normal.
1.3 Sometimes variations in Variations in ambient tempe- If necessary, raise the
hydraulic pressure can be rature will change the volume pressure into the green area
observed? of gas in the accumulator. on the pressure gauge, by
This also changes the using the hand pump.
hydraulic pressure.
Example: if the ambient
temperature changes 20 deg.
C, the hydraulic pressure will
change approx. 15 Bars.
1.4 Sometimes the hydraulic The hydraulic system is by If necessary, raise the
pressure drops a little? construction not absolutely pressure into the green area
tight. A pressure drop of on the pressure gauge, by
approx. 1 Bar/24 hours may using the hand pump.
be observed.
This is internal in the system,
and causes no external
leakage.
1.5 Why does the piston in the The piston stays out to avoid
hook housing stay out unintended re-hooking.
after release? When release is done by use
of Operation panel, the piston
stays out approx. 10 sec’s.
When release is done by
emergency release valve, the
piston stays out until the
valve is closed (handle in
vertical position).
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Date/revision : 27-11-2017
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No Question Answer Additional

2 Operation panel and
water sensor:
2.1 No light in waterborne Check the following: Contact Nadiro Service
indicator on Operation - assure power is turned on department.
Panel? - assure the water sensor is
submerged In case it is necessary to
release the boat: Make sure
. the boat is waterborne, and
use the emergency release
valve to open the hook/hooks.
Please note that activating
the emergency release valve
will release the boat from
any height!
2.2 No light in power indicator Check the following: Contact Nadiro Service
on Operation Panel? -assure power is turned on department.
-check battery status in boat In case it is necessary to
release the boat: Try to make
sure the boat is waterborne,
and use the emergency
release valve to open the
hook/hooks.
Please note that activating
the emergency release valve
will release the boat from
any height!
2.3 The water sensor indicator To avoid release on a wave-
lights up a little later than top, the signal is delayed
the water sensor is approx. 3 sec.
activated?
2.4 What if the water borne Do NOT activate the hook Contact Nadiro Service
indicator lights up, and the release botton, as the department.
boat is NOT waterborne? hook/hooks will open!
Take appropriate precautions
to avoid unintended releasing
of the boat.
 FAQ
DROP-IN-BALL 32

Date/revision : 27-11-2017
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No Question Answer Additional

3 Materials and additional:
3.1 What material is used for Housing is a cast made
hook housing and ball? Aluminum-Bronze alloy
(similar to ships propellers).
Ball is made in high quality
stainless steel.
3.2 Aluminum-Bronze The marine environment
components (housing, (air, salt, UV etc.) causes a
cylinder, pawl) changes change in surface color,
color? resulting in a slightly
green/brown surface.
No impact on function of
hook system.
3.3 What is the purpose of the The Hanging-off eye is
Hanging-off eye on top of designed for Hang-off
the housing? equipment, connected to
the davit arm.

3.4 What is Work Load Limit of The Hanging-off eye must

the Hanging-off eye? NOT be used for other
purposes than Hanging-off
equipment.
WLL according to
information given in the
User Manual (based on
weight of empty boat plus
1000 kg.).
Do NOT lift the boat by
using the Hang-off eye, if
boat is loaded with all
pax.
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Date/revision : 27-11-2017
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No Question Answer Additional

4 Operation:
4.1 How to release the boat if Activate the emergency Contact Nadiro Service
the boat is waterborne, release valve. Emergency department.
but no water borne signal operation is not depending
is present in operation on the water sensor.
panel?
4.2 How to release the boat if Manually open the pawl by Contact Nadiro Service
the boat is waterborne, rotating the Pinshaft. This department.
and the hydraulic is done by applying a 10
pressure is low? mm spanner on the hex
end of the Pinshaft.
When Pawl is open,
manually push out the ball.
4.3 Is it possible to release No. Waterborne signal
the boat by pushing (and must be present before
holding) the hook release activating the hook release
button before water botton.
borne signal appears?
4.4 Is it necessary to push No. Only push the button
and hold the Hook shortly and the system will
release button to release release.
the hooks?
4.5 What is the difference Release by use of
between using the Operation panel is normal
Operational panel and release, based on the boat
the Emergency being water borne. This
releasevalve? release is depending on a
waterborne signal.

Release by use of
Emergency release valve
handle is in case of
emergency. This release
is not depending on a
waterborne signal.
4.6 How many releases can One release can be done,
be done without in off-load or on-load.
pumping, when initial
pressure is inside the
green area?
4.7 Is the release sequence No. The release sequence
interrupted/terminated if will continue, even if the
the water borne signal water borne signal
disappears during the disappears.
release sequence?