COMPANYNAME SOLAS TRAINING MANUAL PART B – Section 11 Fire Hoses, Hydrants, Nozzles & Accessories
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Close the nozzle so that the hose is subject to the full line pressure and check couplings, pipe work and valves for leaks. Turn off the water and restow the hose. For automatic hose reels turn the water on again after showing. On automatic models follow the manufacturers’ instructions when inspecting the automatic valve.
11.4.
INTERNATIONAL SHORE FIRE CONNECTION
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Vessels of over 500 tons must carry at least one International Shore Connection to enable water to be supplied from another vessel, or from the shore, to the fire main. It must be possible to use the connection on either side of the vessel.
Dimension 178 mm 64 mm 132 mm Four holes 19mm in diameter, spaced equidistantly on a bolt circle of the above diameter, slotted to the flange periphery 14,5mm minimum Four. Each of 16mm diameter, 50mm in length
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Description Outside diameter: Inside diameter: Bolt circle diameter: Slots in flange:
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The international shore connection has a flat face flange on one side, whilst the other side consists of a coupling that will fit the ship’s hydrant and hose.
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Flange thickness: Bolts and nuts:
A suitable gasket, four 16mm x 50mm long bolts, and eight washers are required to be kept with each International shore connection.
For further information regarding Fire Hoses, Hydrants, Nozzles & Accessories see Appendix 17
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