User manual

Section 3.1 Part B
Rev No: 01 Stichting Catalina PH-PBY
Page: 10 25 May, 2005
EMERGENCY FLOAT OPERATION
WARNING: Before starting manual float operation place operating switches
on yoke to "OFF", and isolate the float electrical system by turning the float
power switch to "OFF" at the Main Distribution Panel.
If the electrical system fails the floats may be operated manually:
To lower floats
1 Remove the crank handle from the bulkhead in the Galley.
2 Engage crank in "FAST" socket and crank anti clockwise.
3 Visual check and crank load will show that the floats are down. The throttle check
below 15" will confirm the latching of
4 the down lock.
5 Remove and re-stow crank handle
To raise floats
1 Insert crank in "FAST" socket and crank clockwise until load gets too heavy. Transfer
to "SLOW" socket and continue until floats are up.
2 Remove and re-stow crank handle