Mooring Diagram ................Page 21 Standard Wiring Diagram ..............Page 22 GSM Wiring Diagram .................Page 23 Marine Buoy Maintenance ..............Page 24 Sealite Buoy Warranty ..............Page 26 Version No. Description Date Approved Manual Launch Dec 2014 G. Percy Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
Sealite Pty Ltd has been manufacturing buoys for over 25 years, and particular care has been taken to ensure your buoy gives years of service. As a commitment to producing the highest quality products for our customers, Sealite has been independently certified as complying with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 quality management system.
Visual area = 7.1m (with daymark) SWL for 1 point lifting = 6000kg (deck and primary structure) Estimated roll period (bare) = 2.2sec Estimated roll period (moored) = 1.6sec SPECIFICATIONS Refer to website www.sealite.com Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
3000mm dia. Ocean Buoy ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Please read all steps before commencing Check Components Unpack all components from container. Inspect all components for any damage. Please alert Sealite if any component is missing or damaged. Float Assembly Parts required for float assembly:...
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Leave the Mooring post and Float to settle for 4 hours or overnight before tightening each bolt a second time. Giving the buoy time to relax in the fitted position will create a better joint. Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
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The buoy will be unstable after turning upright. Secure with heavy chocks and tie in place where possible. Assembly staff must be careful when working in proximity to the buoy and particularly if standing on any part of the buoy. Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
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• 1 x Wind Sensor Post with M8 Socket Head Cap Screw, 2 x flat washers, a spring washer and plain nut (4 places) • 3 x Number Plates and backing plates with M6 Socket Head Cap Screw, 2 x flat washers and self- locking nut (12 places) Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
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• All antennae using individually kitted fasteners • All sensors using individually kitted fasteners Route all cables as required and secure using UV-stabilized cable ties. Loop surplus cable and secure somewhere inside tower and out of harm’s way. Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
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Look for a pre-determined location for the tower ladder which is sometimes indicated on the mooring post Position the float assembly so that the required location for the ladder/lifting-eye is pointing up. Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
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• Do not use grab rails as lifting points. • Do not use the top mark or equipment posts as lifting points. Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
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(6 places). Tighten to 152Nm (112 ft.lb). Coat each bolt and nut with an anti-seize compound before fitting. Check that all M16 bolts, nuts and washers have been secured correctly. Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
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Fix battery boxes to the underside of the mooring post deck with M12 Bolt, spring washer and plain nut (4 places ea.), tighten to 61.2Nm (45 ft.lb). Coat each bolt and nut with an anti-seize compound before fitting. Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
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(2 places). Run sensor cable through the mount pipe, under the deck beam and past the deck beam to the data logger. Tie in place as before. Coat each bolt and nut with an anti-seize compound before fitting. Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
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TRIDENT-3000-HEX with hexagonal aluminium tower 3000mm dia. Ocean Buoy Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
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Test the lantern by covering it with a dark cloth or jacket and wait 1 minute for activation. Refer to the lantern manual for information on setting flashing codes, intensity or other variables and for troubleshooting. Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
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• Secure the plates to the mooring post using 4 x 20mm Ballast Rods, Nuts, Flat and Spring Washers. • Weld the nuts to the Ballast Rod when the assembly is complete. Coat each bolt and nut with an anti-seize compound before fitting. Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
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Fit sacrificial anodes to the base of the mooring post using M20 bolt (tail-up), penny washer, spring washer and plain nut (4 places). Coat each bolt and nut with an anti-seize compound before fitting Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
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Tighten the M48 Nut on to the Mooring Pin and secure it by drilling and fitting a 5/16” Roll Pin. Please do not leave the Buoy lying on the Float Sections which may deform while in this position if left for more than 1 hour Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
TRIDENT-3000-HEX with hexagonal aluminium tower 3000mm dia. Ocean Buoy Trident-3000 Mooring Diagram Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
TRIDENT-3000-HEX with hexagonal aluminium tower 3000mm dia. Ocean Buoy Standard Wiring Diagram Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
TRIDENT-3000-HEX with hexagonal aluminium tower 3000mm dia. Ocean Buoy GSM Wiring Diagram Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
3000mm dia. Ocean Buoy Marine Buoy Maintenance Sealite Marine Buoys are designed to require very little maintenance. We recommend the buoy be inspected annually. Inspection may need to increase depending on the local conditions and the position of the buoy.
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TRIDENT-3000-HEX with hexagonal aluminium tower 3000mm dia. Ocean Buoy Notes Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
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