Pneumatic Rubber Fender HANDLING, STORAGE, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

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Pneumatic Rubber Fender Handling, Storage, Installation and Maintenance Manual Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure is a world leader in the design and manufacture of advanced marine fender systems. We provide bespoke solutions for large and complex projects all over the world. Best practice design and quality materials ensure a long, low maintenance service life, no matter how demanding the working and environmental conditions. All fenders are supplied fully tested and manufactured in accordance with PIANC 2002 guidelines. Our pneumatic fenders are also completely ISO17357-1:2014 compliant....

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Pneumatic Rubber Fenders FEATURES Easy and fast to deploy Trelleborg’s Pneumatic Rubber Fenders are ideal for permanent and semi-permanent fender solutions for ports as well as ship-to-ship transfers. These fenders require minimal maintenance which keeps their operational costs down. Very low reaction and full hull pressure Suitable for small and large tidal ranges Maintain high clearances between hull and structures APPLICATIONS Oil and gas tankers Fast ferries and aluminium vessels Temporary and permanent installations Rapid response and emergencies Ship-to-ship operations

Types of Fenders The two most common types of pneumatic fenders that are compliant with the international standard ISO 17357-1:2014 are type I – chain-tire-net (CTN) type fenders and type II – sling type fenders. The type of fender to be used depends on its application, usage and the requirements of the facility. TYPE I: CHAIN-TIRE-NET (CTN) TYPE CTN is a lattice of tires connected by a network of longitudinal and lateral chains for extra protection to the fender body. Trelleborg’s Type I fenders use galvanized chains for greater corrosion resistance. Rubber sleeves are inserted over the chains...

2.1 Unloading Extreme care must be taken to ensure that unloading is being carried out under close supervision of competent personnel. Follow the below instructions to unload Trelleborg’s pneumatic fenders: 1 Remove the cross beams from the top of the container. From an open-top container 2 Connect lifting slings to the shackles/ links that indicate ‘lifting points’ and gently lift the fender up with the help of a crane. 3 Move the pneumatic fender out of the container through the door and be careful not to get caught on the surrounding catch points. 4 Place the fender on a large flat area before...

2.2 Unpacking Unpack the fenders and inflate them within the first week of receiving them. Do not store the fenders in a deflated condition for an extended period as this will greatly reduce their service life. Sling Type Follow the below instructions to unpack Trelleborg’s pneumatic fenders: 1 The fender should be placed in an area large enough to accommodate it when fully inflated. Areas strewn with debris or near high-temperature metalwork must be strictly avoided to prevent damage to the skin of the fender. Cut and remove the ropes or bands that are wrapped around the fender. Take extra care...

2.3 Inflation INFLATION OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZE FENDERS UP TO DIAMETER 2M Air valve Valve Plastic Rotary core cap nut Pressure gauge Ball Ball valve-A valve-B Strictly follow the below instructions to inflate Trelleborg’s pneumatic fenders. Over inflating is extremely dangerous. 1 Remove the plastic cap (c) and valve core (b) from the air valve (a) at the flange opening and connect the rotary nut (d) on the air hose to the air valve of the fender. Connect the joint (h) to the air compressor. Make sure that the ball valve-A (f) and ball valve-B (g) are kept closed before connecting joint (h)...

2.3 Inflation INFLATION OF LARGE SIZE FENDERS WITH DIAMETER OF ABOVE 2M Pressure gauge Pressure checking hose Ball valve Strictly follow the below instructions to inflate Trelleborg’s pneumatic fenders. Over inflating is extremely dangerous. 1 Connect the air hose to an air compressor with the joint (e). Turn on the air compressor and open the valve (d) to release the air from the compressor to fill the fender. The pressure of the air compression should be set between 4 to 7 kg/cm2. Remove the cap of the small air valve (a) and press the air chuck (b) into the small air valve (a) to check the...