6.0
Pipe Retrieval
A.
Start-up the winch system as per subsection 2.0 above.
B.
Make sure that all valves #1, 2, and 3 are closed.
C.
Make sure that the pulling head is attached watertight to the shore end of the flexible pipe. Attach 500 lbs.
buoyancy float to the pulling head.
D.
Reel in the flexible pipe. The winch is controlled by its command lever in REEL-IN position.
E.
At the end of each pipe layer, when the flexible pipe reaches one of the winch flanges, make sure that the
transition to the next layer occurs smoothly, and that the top layer initiates evenly. If necessary, use the level
wind manual control to gently form the first coil of the top layer.
F.
When the flexible pipe is completely reeled-in, tie down the pulling head into the barge.
G.
Stop the hydraulic power unit.
