Table 2-1. Description of Operator's Controls and Indicators - CONT

TM 55-1915-200-10

Table 2-1. Description of Operator's Controls and Indicators - CONT

Key

Control or Indicat or

Function

Liferaft Davit (FIGURE 2-32)

Winch Handle (shown on

Used on either the HIGH SPEED or the

HIGH SPEED RETURN

LOW SPEED RETURN shafts to raise

Shaft)

and lower davit hook.

BRAKE RESET LEVER

Engages the centrifugal brake in

either the SET or RELEASE positions.

In the SET position the liferaft can

only be raised and lowered by using the

WINCH HANDLE. In the RELEASE position

the liferaft is automatically lowered

with the centrifugal break controlling

speed of descent.

HIGH SPEED RETURN

Retrieves davit hook in a no load

Shaft (shown with the

condition.

WINCH HANDLE engaged)

LOW SPEED RETURN Shaft

Raises and lowers davit hook under

(shown with Winch Handle

load conditions.

removed)

RELEASE POSITION (shown

Allows release of brake via the remote

with Brake Reset Lever in

brake release cable. Centrifugal

the SET position)

brake is engaged.

Remote Brake Release Cable

Connects to the liferaft's remote

(located inside metal

release cable. Allows centrifugal

housing and shown in the

brake to be released from the

SET position)

raft.

NOTE

Before MANUAL BRAKE RELEASE LEVER can be operated, winch handle MUST be removed

from HIGH or LOW speed return shaft. When winch handle is on either shaft, an interlocking

safety device prevents movement of the MANUAL BRAKE RELEASE LEVER.

Manual Brake Release Lever

Engages brake in SET position

(shown in the SET position)

when lowered. Places brake in

RELEASE position when raised.

Lubrication Order

Provides lubrication information.

Davit Boom Tieback

Secures davit boom in stowed

position. Must be removed prior to

operating davit.

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