Section 8 Installation, maintenance and replacement
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Naval Ships, January 2023 - Volume 2 Machinery and Engineering Systems - Part 4 Propulsion Devices - Chapter 2 Water Jet Systems - Section 8 Installation, maintenance and replacement

Section 8 Installation, maintenance and replacement

Parent topic: Chapter 2 Water Jet Systems

8.1 General

8.1.1 All water jet system propulsion units are to be provided with a copy of the manufacturer’s installation and maintenance manual that is pertinent to the actual equipment. See Vol 2, Pt 4, Ch 2, 2.3 Calculations and information 2.3.24.

8.1.2 The manual required by Vol 2, Pt 4, Ch 2, 8.1 General 8.1.1 is to be placed on board and is to contain the following information:

  1. Description of the water jet propulsion system with details of function and design operating limits. This is also to include details of support systems such as lubrication, cooling and condition monitoring arrangements.

  2. Identification of all components together with details of any that have a defined maximum operating life.

  3. Instructions for installation of the system on board ship, with details of any required specialised equipment.

  4. Instructions for commissioning at initial installation and following maintenance.

  5. Maintenance and service instructions to include inspection/ renewal of bearings and sealing arrangements. This is also to include component fitting procedures, clearance measurements and lubricating oil treatment, where applicable.

  6. Actions required in the event of fault/failure conditions being detected.

  7. Precautions to be taken by personnel working during installation and maintenance.

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