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LINDSTRAND TECHNOLOGIES LTD
HiFlyer
TRAINING MANUAL VOLUME 1
BASIC OPERATION AND MOORING PROCEDURES
FOR LTL WINCH
Lindstrand Technologies Ltd
Maesbury Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY10 8HA
UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1691 671 888
Fax: +44 (0) 1691 679 991
www.lindstrandtech.com
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, or
mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing
from Lindstrand Technologies Ltd, Maesbury Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8HA, England.
LTL TATM LTL Vol 1
Issue 1.0
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  • Page 1 All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from Lindstrand Technologies Ltd, Maesbury Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8HA, England. LTL TATM LTL Vol 1...
  • Page 2 4. The checklist of pages indicates the issue level of all pages included in this Training Manual. Amendments are issued to all relevant operators of the Lindstrand Balloon Ltd Hi Flyer System on a free of charge basis provided that the Inclusion Check Sheet is signed and returned to Lindstrand Balloons Ltd for each issued amendment.
  • Page 3 Checklist of Pages Page No. Issue Page No. Issue LTL TATM LTL - Vol 1 Issue 1.0...
  • Page 4 Manual Supplements Supplement No. Title Tick if Applicable LTL TATM LTL - Vol 1 Issue 1.0...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents OUTLINE DESCRIPTION OF THE HIFLYER MOORING AND UN-MOORING Outer Mooring Mooring winches Lower Apex Mooring High Mooring from flying Low Mooring High Mooring from Low Mooring Position Flying from High Mooring Position CONTROLS Control panel Winch Controls NORMAL PROCEDURES...

  • Page 6: Outline

    • Winch operation • Basic Safety Procedures This manual is to be used as an aid to training in conjunction with the HiFlyer Operations Manual. All operators should aim to become familiar with the operations manual, as it is a comprehensive document covering all aspects of the HiFlyer system.
  • Page 7 LOW MOOR ONLY The HiFlyer is able to rotate on a swivel connection, which is situated between the main winch cable and load ring assembly. This means that the mooring lines on the net and envelope cannot always be attached to the same mooring point.

  • Page 8: Outer Mooring

    3.1 Outer Mooring (a) Open the ratchet handle out fully and pull the ratchet release lever up. Feed out the strap until there is only 300mm of the free end of the strap through the handle. Operate the ratchet mechanism a few times to secure the strap, then close the handle to lock the ratchet. (b) Using a karabiner, connect the looped end of the strap up to the highest loop of the mooring line that can be reached.
  • Page 9 (c) The karabiner should be connected as shown. (d) Open the ratchet handle out again and pull the loose end of the strap through to take up the slack. It is important to take up all of the slack, if too much slack is left when the ratchet is tightened the volume of strap wrapped around the spool will jam the mechanism.
  • Page 10 (e) Keep the strap under tension with one hand and operate the ratchet mechanism with the other until the strap and mooring line are fully tensioned. Make sure that the strap is not twisted or out of alignment, otherwise this will cause premature wear. (f) There should be no sag in the mooring line when correctly tensioned.
  • Page 11 (g) Route the free end of the strap back through the handle of the ratchet. Coil up the loose mooring line and tie it off to the strap to prevent it dragging on the ground. LTL TATM LTL - Vol 1 Issue 1.0...

  • Page 12: Mooring Winches

    3.2 Mooring winches Remove the equatorial mooring line from its storage bag on the gondola. Make sure that it is not tangled or knotted. Set the mooring winch control pendant to LOWER and MOOR ONE. (a) Pass the sewn-in loop back through itself to form a ‘slipping loop’. (b) Place the slipping loop around the mooring winch drum and pull it tight.
  • Page 13 Operate the winch from the local control panel and guide the mooring rope onto the drum. SAFETY: Make sure that fingers, loose clothing, jewellery etc. cannot be snagged or trapped around moving parts of the winch (d) Take up an equal amount of slack on each winch. If the rope is too tight the motor may back drive.

  • Page 14: Lower Apex Mooring

    LOW MOORING Firstly ensure that all outer mooring ropes are attached to the ratchet straps, or if fitted with outer mooring winch system, with equal tension to all ropes. When all 32 mooring ropes have an equal amount of tension, change the mooring winch control pendant over to MOOR ALL and LOWER, and winch the envelope down to its low mooring position.
  • Page 15 remove the outer mooring ropes individually and secure them to the ratchet straps or winches one at a time. The up wind ropes will be subjected to a lot more load than the remaining ropes. The first ropes to secure during mooring are those perpendicular to the wind direction (Fig 3). These will steady any sideways motion which should make it easier to connect the remaining ropes.

  • Page 16: Low Mooring

    Ensuring that the mooring winch control pendant is set to LOWER and moor one, remove the inner mooring lines from their gondola mounted storage bags (or release them from the karabiners) and secure to the mooring winches (Refer to Section 3.2). Ensure that all inner and outer mooring lines have equal tension.
  • Page 17 If anyone is not satisfied with the function of any of the mooring winches, they are to shout “STOP”. If the word “STOP” is heard, Low Mooring is to cease immediately and the reason made clear to all personnel. As the mooring winches lower the envelope the outer mooring lines not attached to winches will slacken.
  • Page 18 The gondola should now be secured to the decking using the ratchet straps (2.5T). The balloon is now in the Low Moored Position. LTL TATM LTL - Vol 1 Issue 1.0...
  • Page 19 3.5.1 Ground Fan The ground fan should be used during high winds and in case of ballonet fan failure. It can also be used to save battery power when the balloon is low moored overnight or if it is not operational for a long period.

  • Page 20: High Mooring From Low Mooring Position

    3.6 High Mooring from Low Mooring Position OPERATIONS MANUAL REFERENCE: SECTION 3.4.8.2 Un-mooring Procedure The un-mooring procedure is largely the reverse of the low mooring procedure. Remove the outer mooring lines from the ratchet straps and reconnect to the last loop. If outer mooring winch system is fitted, leave the ropes attached to the winch drums as these will automatically wind out.

  • Page 21: Flying From High Mooring Position

    Switch the mooring winch control pendant to LOWER and MOOR ONE, and re-tension the inner mooring lines. Ensure that all inner and outer mooring lines have equal tension. It may be necessary to tighten the outer mooring lines again. The balloon is now in the High Moored Position. 3.7 Flying from High Mooring Position OPERATIONS MANUAL REFERENCE: SECTION 3.4.8.2 Un-mooring Procedures Ensure the mooring winch system is switched on.
  • Page 22 Switch the mooring winch control pendant to LOWER and MOOR ONE. The balloon is now in the flying position – record un-laden (grounded) freelift, helium pressure, ballonet pressure, helium temperature, and ambient temperature. LTL TATM LTL - Vol 1 Issue 1.0...
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  • Page 24: Controls

    4.2 Winch Controls OPERATIONS MANUAL REFERENCE: SECTION 1.4.2.8 Winch Controls The main winch can be controlled from either a radio link in the gondola or an auxiliary control panel mounted on the edge of the landing platform. 4.2.1 Gondola Remote Control Unit OPERATIONS MANUAL REFERENCE: SECTION 1.4.2.8.1 Remote Control unit The remote control is incorporated in the gondola control panel.

  • Page 25: Normal Procedures

    5.1.1 Structural inspection A full inspection of the HiFlyer and winch system must be carried out each day, prior to commencement of passenger rides. Once completed, the relevant section in the technical log is filled in.
  • Page 26 5.2.1 Technical Log The supervisor in charge of each shift must fill out a new technical log sheet at the start of his/her shift. The test pilot is to ensure that all the relevant information is filled in before the test flight can commence.
  • Page 27 OPERATIONS MANUAL REFERENCE: SECTION 3.4.2.2 Radio procedures 5.3.1 The Gondola The gondola is the passenger-carrying component of the HiFlyer. A full description is contained in the operations manual. 5.3.2 The Gondola door mechanism The gondola operator is be positioned in the triangle area formed between the two open doors, in front of the control panel.
  • Page 28 locking lever slides across It is then pushed down to lock it horizontally until the bolt is fully into its Into position. locating hole. Both doors are to be fully locked. When both independent door locks are in position, the central over-lock can be rotated into position.

  • Page 29: Safety

    For this reason, extra care should be taken when working with or around them. In breezy conditions, the HiFlyer will tend to sway and this will make the ropes swing around. Do not try to stop them, as they are attached to the envelope and this creates large amounts of force more than any person or people can control by hand.
  • Page 30 combustion. There is a risk of asphyxiation in high concentrations and under no circumstances must it be inhaled. To be of any practical use, cylinders need to contain a significant quantity of gas compressed to as high a pressure as possible. By simple laws of physics, the higher the pressure, the smaller the volume occupied by the gas, hence the smaller and more manageable the cylinder can be made.

  • Page 31: Fire

    If during the course of handling or moving cylinders, one or more of them should start to fall over, stand well back and allow them to fall. Do not attempt to catch them, or serious back injury may result. Cylinders in the horizontal position should be righted carefully. Crouch at the valve end of the cylinder, check that the valve is closed and that the valve guard is securely attached, then keeping a straight back lift that end of the cylinder whilst walking forward.

  • Page 32: Emergency Procedures

    7. Emergency Procedures In the event of an emergency, crew should not panic and follow instructions from the shift supervisor. Passengers should be kept calm and re-assured. The shift supervisor should carry out regular practice drills to make sure that crew are familiar with emergency procedures.
  • Page 33 Winch Emergency Recovery Procedures – DISPLAY SHEET 1 P.L.C. DISABLED - SCREEN DOWN KEYSWITCH RECOVERY ‘E’ STOP IN OPERATIONS MODE KEYSWITCH TO “EMERGENCY” ‘E’ STOP OUT PRESS RESET AND WAIT UNTIL INVERTOR COMES ON-LINE EMERGENCY RECOVERY KEY TO “EMERGENCY” HOLD KEY ON UNTIL CABLE DISC DESCENDS TO NORMAL CUT OUT LEVEL* ‘E STOP’...
  • Page 34 Winch Emergency Recovery Procedures – DISPLAY SHEET 2 MAINS POWER LOST AUXILIARY POWER ON GENERATOR RECOVERY ‘E STOP’ IN ENGAGE AUXILIARY GEAR COUPLING CLOSE GEAR COVER GENERATOR BREAKERS OFF PRIME START BREAKER ON OPERATIONS MODE KEYSWITCH TO ‘EMERGENCY’ SUPPLY KEYSWITCH TO ‘GENERATOR’ ALL ‘E STOPS’...
  • Page 35 Helium Venting Procedures – Sheet 1 Helium Overfill Indications: low ballonet high freelift high helium temperature high helium pressure Before venting Measure ballonet height and record (with balloon in low moored position) Unmoor balloon in calm conditions Connect battery charger to maintain power Record unladen freelift, temperatures and pressures Turn panel key to ‘UNLOCK’...
  • Page 36 Helium Venting Procedures – Sheet 2 RECORD OPEN TIME (INDICATOR ‘ON’ TO ‘OFF’) IN SECONDS RECORD NEW (REDUCED) FREELIFT WAIT FOR FAN TO FILL BALLONET REPEAT VENTING PROCEDURE UNTIL TARGET FREELIFT ACHIEVED LOW MOOR BALLOON MEASURE (INCREASED) BALLONET HEIGHT AND RECORD EMERGENCY VALVE CLOSURE IF VALVE DOES NOT CLOSE: RED INDICATOR REMAINS ‘ON’...
  • Page 37 Envelope Minor Repair Procedure Patch Application Patch – cut from envelope fabric of PU coated PVC Cut patch with 2 inch (50 mm) margin around fault and radius corners Adhesive – Bostik 3206 Hardener – Bostikure D. 200 Mixture – 4% hardener Application Clean area with alcohol wipes.

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