10.3.1 Gangway system maintenance

Component Maintenance Notes and precautions
Electro-hydraulic control unit Oil top up Check the oil level inside the tank every month and anyway before each navigation. Top up keeping the oil level at about three-quarters of the tank’s capacity, and using the type of oil recommended by the Manufacturer.
Gangway Cleaning As this device is located in a very critical position compared to all other on-board equipment, being continuously in contact with water, salt and exhaust gas, they require a more accurate cleaning.


DANGER

During cleaning or maintenance operations, make sure that nobody can activate the gangway, they causing serious injury to persons, by cutting off power supply.

ENVIRONMENT

Do not discharge hydraulic oil in the sea, but in the special areas for toxic waste disposal.

NOTE

Improper use of the hydraulic systems, altering of the flow calibration, disrespect of manoeuvring procedures described in this manual relieves RIVA of all liability.