Owner`s Operation and Service Manual Maritime RobotX Challenge
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1. 27 Side ng ACIS d EC ei E 27 Ben EEN 29 Periode I Een Le 30 Inflatable Hull Care Maintenance amp 0 32 Pe E FOF SIMON NG EE 33 Vendors Component Specifications and Manuals 4495455544 999 94959 644959 44 40 EI 40 lees 40 GOMO E 40 Safety Precautions gt gt This vessel is designed for a maximum payload capacity of 300 Ibs 136 kg DO NOT EXCEED The inflatable hulls should be inflated to a pressure of 2 0 2 2 psi 140 150 millibar Maximum pressure rating is 3 0 psi 205 millibar DO NOT EXCEED After operation deflate both hulls to 1 0 psi 70 millibar to avoid over pressurization and internal baffle rupture due to temperature changes CRITICAL Inspect all push button quick release pins to ensure that the spring loaded retaining ball is functioning properly Replace immediately if there is any sign of damage or if the internal spring mechanism is not functioning properly Failure to do so may result in catastrophic damage or loss of the vessel Hoisting Always lift RobotX WAM V USVx by securely attaching to all 4 payload tray lift points using hardware and slings that are appropriately rated for the load being lifted See Side Davit Hoist Launching section of this manual for the location of the hoist points on the payload tray Do not walk beneath the vessel during lifting Improper use of hoisting hardware slings or lift points may result in injury or2. center lifting shackle can be moved fore and aft to accommodate the change in vessel center of gravity due to various payloads and propulsion unit configurations When lifting be sure to secure all payloads as the boat may tilt depending on shackle location A properly load rated lifting strap must be secured at each hoist point connection in such a way that the majority of the load through the hoist point is in the vertical direction An example of proper lifting rigging is shown on the following page 27 WA MARINE ADVANCED RES DP N 28 Towing The RobotX WAM V USVx is equipped with tow point connections on the front inboard side of each ski shown below In order to tow the RobotX WAM V USVx a tow bridle must be connected to BOTH tow point connections Do not attempt to lift the vessel using the tow points 29 Periodic Maintenance 1 Spray down the boat thoroughly after each use 2 Wash down Cane Creek DBAir shock absorbers with soapy water Rinse clean 3 Ensure all suspension pins are properly greased If not apply fresh marine grease via pin mounted zirc fittings Apply grease here 4 Ensure hinge system is properly greased If not apply fresh marine grease via hinge shaft mounted zirc fittings Replace if damaged 30 6 Inspect all quick release retaining pins for proper spring retention mechanism function Test by trying to remove each pin without depressing the release button If t
3. death The payload tray has attachment points for securing payloads Please make sure payloads are always secured prior to operation Included With Your Vessel The following spare parts and tools are included with your RobotX WAM V USVx 2 4 diameter 1 5 long stainless steel quick release locking pin 1x diameter 4 0 long stainless steel quick release locking pin 1x diameter 1 75 long stainless steel quick release locking pin with lanyard attached 1 x 3 8 diameter 3 0 long stainless steel quick release locking pin 8 x retaining rings for shaft size 8 x 20 set screws w nylon patch 4 x 8 32 set screws w nylon patch 1 x wrench set 3 8 1 1 x allen key set w vinyl pouch 11 piece 0 05 3 8 1 x double open ended wrench 7 16 9 16 1 x double open ended wrence 7 16 1 x T27 torx drive bit 4 x 2500 Ib load rated lifting sling 3 length 6 x 1 ton lifting shackle 3 8 screw pin 1 x 3300 Ib load rated high depth shackle 1 x West Marine hand operated inflator pump 1 x SKS SAM suspension pump 2 x replacement fill valves for hypalon hulls 1 x Cane Creek DBair shock absorber w adjustment tool shipped separately 2 x Cane Creek DBair shock absorber valve cap w o ring shipped separately 2 x IGUS KSTM 30 pillowblock bearing shipped separately 1 x IGUS KSTM GT35 pillowblock bearing shipped separately Design Specifications and Construction Major Dimensio
4. the primary interface between the student s propulsion solutions and the boat provided by MAR Inc 1 RobotX_Hinge_Tongue_2p0 The Hinge Tongues bolt to the Hinge Tongue Plate providing the female component of the quick release capture mechanism at the rear of each hull DRAWN Marine Advanced Research Inc A TITLE eee MFG Hinge_Tongue_Plate_Assembly_1p0 DWG NO For Interface Design Only RobotX_Hinge_Tongue_Plate_Assembly_1p0 a SAE SHEET 1 OF 1 2 19 Hinge Tongue Plate Assembly is locked in place by these pins Pins extend outward into Hinge Tongues via clockwise rotation of control handle at the top of the hull see pictures on page 22 20 Rear View of Assembled Unit Rear Isometric View of Assembled Unit 21 Locked position of handle with retaining pin installed 22 Suspension System and Payloads The RobotX WAM V USVx is equipped with a highly adjustable suspension system Both the spring rate and damping are adjustable through the Cane Creek DBAir shock absorbers equipped on each hull The RobotX WAM V USVx can accommodate payloads up to 300 Ibs 136 kg All payloads should be securely fastened to the payload tray via straps or other load rated fasteners Setting Your Spring Pressure NOTE When removing the valve cap to your DBAir shock absorbers ensure that the sealing o ring stays in the cap body Replace o ring immediately if lost or damaged Due
5. 6 Disassembly Disassembly of the RobotX WAM V USVx is conducted in the reverse order from the Assembly procedure For step by step directions follow the procedure laid out in the Assembly Procedure portion of this manual in reverse 17 Hinge System and Propulsion Interface The RobotX WAM V USVx is equipped with a quick release hinge system at the transom of each hull This system allows easy and secure attachment of various propulsion units independent of propulsion unit design Each hinge system is composed of a locking handle accessible on the upper aft portion of the ski which controls the extension of a pair of locking pins These locking pins extend into a pair of hinge tongues mounted on the hinge tongue plate show below which is bolted securely to the propulsion unit Hinge Tongue Plate Assembly Hinge Tongues Bolt this face to propulsion unit 18 12 975 329 5 10 975 278 8 1 0 25 4 mm 2 525 64 1 mm 488 12 4 mm Centerline Symmetry 6X 325 THRU 8 25 Clearance Holes for 5 16 18 Fasteners 2013 by Marine Advanced Research Inc ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 4 3 db Ak Bolt this end to forward end of propulsion unit using 6 x 5 16 18 Socket Head Cap Screws 316 Stainless Steel Ch PARTS LIST PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 1 RobotX_Hinge_Tongue_Plate_2p0 This plate will be bolted to propulsion unit thus serving as
6. Hull valves must be unlocked before inflation To unlock the valves depress and rotate the green button clockwise until green button extends fully The hulls must be inflated before assembly Each hull contains a central baffle separating two independent inflation chambers To inflate remove the valve cover by rotating the cover counterclockwise Inflate each chamber to 2 0 2 2 psi 140 150 millibar Replace valve covers by inserting cover and rotating clockwise until locked In the event of over inflation depress the green valve release button until desired pressure is reached To deflate fully depress the green release button and rotate clockwise until release valve is locked in the open position After deflation rotate green release button counterclockwise to close valve Assembly Steps 1 Clear an 8 x14 2 4 mx 4 3 m space on the ground or trailer and lay out both hulls roughly 80 2 m apart centerline to centerline 2 Remove both foot pins by retracting the 6 3 mm locking pin and pulling the pin free from the foot clevis Set foot pin aside 10 3 Set both rear arch foam wedges over the aft most handle on the top of each ski Line each wedge up with the inboard edge Lo dm 4 Carefully insert the base of the rear arch into the each foot devis until the pin hole is aligned Insert foot pin through both ends of the clevis and lock by inserting the 6 3 mm locking pin vert
7. Owner s Operation and Service Manual Maritime RobotX Challenge WAM V USVx Read amp Completely Understand this OWNER S OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL Prior to Operating WAM V USVx Nomenclature 4 WAM V USVx Component Assembly Nomenclature Foot Assembly Hinge Assembly Hinge Tongue Assembly Suspen sion Ca weldment Assembly Ski Assembly Includes Ski Can Hull Foot Assembly and Hinge Assembly Rear Arch Assembly 1 DRAWN Ski d Marine Advanced Research Inc Inflatable Hull MFG 5 Nomenclature APPROVED ant ar by Marine Advanced Research Inc ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Reference Drawing Only E 2013 5 ger 5 5 Table of Contents ye SY A PE O gee eae en nner eee ere 3 1111060 YOUF E 4 Design Specifications and Construction 499 999999 949959 9499999499 59 94999 5 Major Dimensions and Payload 2222 5 Sub Assembly Specifications and CopnstrucHon 6 7 POE E O O E O O 8 K E E 8 E le EE 10 ETS SSSI LE 17 Hinge System and Propulsion Interface 18 SUSPENSION System and PayloadsS 122 23 SERINE COUT SONNE 51 eebe Ee EENEG 23 Setting Your DAMPING Rate 25 Pe 1117 11S e 26 ER Ee ei TE 27 Tarer LUO NNE
8. djustment Side Adjustment Side Please refer to the Cane Creek DBAir Tuning Field Guide included with your vessel for information on how to adjust your damper settings Adjustment tools can be found in the spare parts box included with your vessel 25 Pre Launch Checklist v All locking pins are properly installed and retaining mechanism is functioning properly v Hulls are inflated to 2 0 2 2 psi 140 150 millibar v Payload is secured to payload tray Hinge system is properly greased and in locked position with retaining pin installed correctly Suspension system is properly charged and greased with Schrader valves and O rings installed correctly Suspension system pins are installed correctly with C Clips in place v All fasteners are tightened fully with nuts in place 26 Vessel Launching Trailer Launching 1 Before backing down launch ramp ensure that all tie down straps holding the vessel to the trailer are removed and stowed 2 Reverse tow vehicle down the launch ramp until both hulls are sufficiently submerged to lift the vessel off the trailer deck 3 Push or pull the vessel off the trailer and secure to the dockside Side Davit Hoist Launching The RobotX WAM V USVx is equipped with four 4 hoist point connections on the corners of the payload tray Additionally a hoisting bar lifting straps and shackles are included with your vessel The hoisting bar is designed such that the
9. ed to MIL A 8625 Type Inserts and reinforcements riveted in place Weight 11 Ibs 5 0 kg Suspension Material and Construction Structurally riveted construction consisting of water jet cut 6061 T6 aluminum plate and extruded sections CNC machined mounting brackets for all suspension component attachments All components anodized to MIL A 8625 Type Shock absorbers provided by Cane Creek feature integrated air spring and damper combination with all stainless steel and anodized aluminum construction Custom valving optimized for WAM V suspension dynamics featuring external adjustability of soring and damping rates via Schrader valve and barrel adjusters respectively Weight 16 5 Ibs 7 5 kg each Ski Material and Construction Custom 6061 T6 series aluminum extrusion with water jet cut and CNC machined mounting brackets and reinforcements Ski Can is constructed of rolled and welded 0 080 2 mm Aluminum 6061 T6 sheet Can is attached to Ski extrusion via water jet cut and bent 5086 Aluminum brackets and structural rivets All components anodized to MIL A 8625 Type Ill Weight 42 5 Ibs 19 3 each Hull Material and Construction Hypalon polyester Orca 866 manufactured by Pellel amp Flipo Weight 20 Ibs 9 kg each Assembly Procedure Hull Inflation The RobotX WAM V USVx is equipped with hypalon fabric hulls mounted to a rigid aluminum ski Your RobotX WAM V USVx was shipped with hull valves locked open
10. he pin comes free replace immediately Every three months thoroughly clean both hulls and apply an inflatable hull protectant for hypalon boats Spring loaded ball must be functional for pin to work properly Replace immediately if damaged or seized 31 Inflatable Hull Care Maintenance amp Repair Hulls are made of hypalon fabric In the unlikely event of damage or puncture please contact a local inflatable hull service center or manufacturer for repair Do not attempt to patch the hulls Every three months thoroughly clean both hulls and apply an inflatable hull protectant for hypalon boats This will reduce fading and drying caused by repeated UV exposure 32 Packing For Shipment Please refer to the following instructions when packing your RobotX WAM V USVx for shipment 1 Lay font arch and rear arch into shipping box 2 Insert arch foam supports 33 3 4 Place payload tray upside down on 4x4 wooden standoffs ensuring that the tray is constrained laterally and longitudinally 34 6 Attach hull protection foa 35 7 Install front cross brace With hulls deflated and suspension air pressure removed rest skis in the foam saddles with forward portion resting on the cross brace 36 9 Place the front capture crossbar foam side down on top of the skis just forward of the front lifting handle 10 Place the rear capture crossbar foam side down in
11. ically into the locking side of the foot clevis 11 IMPORTANT Lay the rear arches back until they are resting on the rear arch foam wedges installed in step 3 Failure to do so will result in damage to the rear arch and or foot assemblies 12 6 While holding the front arch in between the forward portion of the hulls slide the front arch clevis over the forward balljoint of the suspension assembly and insert 3 8 9 5 mm locking pin 7 Repeat this procedure 6 for the opposite hull laying the front arch forward after both pins are in place 13 8 Lift the payload tray in between the two arches Insert the front balljoint shaft into the pillowblock balljoint mounted in the center of the front arch Place the balljoint shaft cap on the front of the shaft and secure with the 6 3 mm retaining pin attached to the payload tray by inserting the retaining pin vertically through both the shaft and shaft cap S 18 14 9 Lift the aft end of the payload tray until it is roughly level with the ground While holding the tray rotate the rear arch into place Secure each arch tube in the C shaped arch mounts 10 Rotate the plastic clamp so that it makes contact with the inside walls of each arch tube Insert the 6 3 mm locking pin into the pin guide hole at the aft most arch mounts locking the clamp in place 15 be Ze mee Ae ee if 1
12. ns and Payload Requirements Beam 96 244 cm outside to outside Overall Hull Length 154 391 cm Ski Length 112 284 cm Hull Diameter 16 75 42 6 cm Payload 300 lbs 136 kg maximum Full Load Displacement 560 Ibs 255 kg estimated Draft 6 5 16 5 cm estimated Primary drawing dimensions in inches 15 a 38am HE ETT o WEN gt HI 13 7 cm 50 127 cm 40 102 cm 96 244 cm Sub Assembly Specifications and Construction PARTS LIST ITEM PARTNUMBER 1 Robotx Payload Tray Assembly 160 2 1 Robotx_Rear_Arch_Assembty_1p0 5 1_ Robotx_Front_Arch Assembly 191 5 4 WAM Robo Ski Assembly 2 Robot Suspension Assembly 3 01 1 Payload Tray Material and Construction Riveted tube frame and stress skin construction using 5086 and 6061 16 series aluminum components anodized to MIL A 8625 Type Rear Arch and Front Arch Assembly bearing surfaces are Delrin and reinforced nylon respectively Weight 54 5 Ibs 24 7 kg 72 00 183 cm 5 58 14 2 cm Rear Arch Material and Construction CNC bent tube construction using 6061 T6 series extruded and machined aluminum components anodized to MIL A 8625 Type Ill Inserts and reinforcements riveted in place Weight 33 5 Ibs 15 2 kg Front Arch Material and Construction CNC bent tube construction using 6061 T6 series extruded and machined aluminum components anodiz
13. to the guides on the side of the shipping box Secure the rear capture crossbar with a ratchet strap 37 38 12 Check to make sure all components are secure and that suspension systems are deflated enough for lid clearance 13 Place lid on shipping box Be sure to line up the lid properly as indicated by the black paint marking at the corner of the box 39 Vendors Component Specifications and Manuals Hardcopies for all commercial off the shelf components are included with this manual If hard copies are unavailable digital copies may be downloaded via the links provided below if available Cane Creek DB Air http www canecreek com tech center suspension manuals SKS SAM Pump See backside of included packaging for instructions on how to use or contact an SKS representative via http www sks germany com index php Gommorizzo Hulls http www gommorizzo it index asp 40
14. to the variability of the payload and payload weight distribution suspension air pressure must be adjusted to accommodate various payloads Air pressure can be adjusted using the SKS SAM Schrader valve hand pump supplied with your vessel IMPORTANT This pump is outfitted with a zero loss Schrader valve Please refer to the SKS SAM pump packaging for instructions on the proper use of this valve Proper use of this valve is essential to charging your DBAir spring to the desired pressure Air pressure adjustment valve 23 Please refer to page 19 of the DBAir owner s manual for instructions on how to pressurize the shock The DBAir contains an internal negative air spring so care must be taken to set the suspension pressure accurately Additional service and adjustment information can be found in the DBAir manual included with your vessel or via the link included in the Vendors Component Specifications and Manuals section of this manual Port and Starboard suspension pressures must be matched such that there is no front view rotation of the front arch 24 Setting Your Damping Rate The Cane Creek DBAir shock absorbers allow simple external adjustability of compression and rebound settings for both high and low speed damping The DBAir dampers on your vessel have been adjusted to the following initial setting HSC 2 turns LSC 1 turn HSR maximum LSR maximum Compression Rebound A
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