Sealite ATLANTIC-3000 Installation & Service Manual

3000mm diameter free standing polyethylene ocean buoy

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ATLANTIC-3000
3000mm diameter Free Standing Polyethylene Ocean Buoy
INSTALLATION & SERVICE MANUAL
V1.0
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  • Page 1 ATLANTIC-3000 3000mm diameter Free Standing Polyethylene Ocean Buoy INSTALLATION & SERVICE MANUAL V1.0...
  • Page 2 Version No. Description Date Author Approved Manual Launch October 2018 G.Percy G.Percy...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ................Marine Buoy Maintenance Notes Warranty Other Sealite Products Available Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 5: Sealite Buoy Division

    Sealite guarantees superior quality and fast turn-around times. Sealite’s buoy products are available in a wide range of configurations and sizes, and can be economically shipped worldwide. Why Choose Polyethylene Buoys? •...
  • Page 6: Atlantic 3000 Ocean Buoy

    All Plastic Design The ATLANTIC-3000 is the only buoy in its class to offer a large 3m diameter float section without the incorporation of a central mooring post. The float section of the ATLANTIC-3000 is built from a large central chamber with a ring of float collars. This design offers several benefits including:- •...
  • Page 7: Specifications

    IALA Surface colours compliant to IALA E-108 Quality Assurance ISO9001:2015 Intellectual Property Trademarks SEALITE® is a registered trademark of Sealite Pty Ltd Warranty * 5 years Lantern Options Sealite SL-75, SL-C310, SL-C410, SL-C415, SL-C510, SL-125 Series or SL-155 Series Options Available •...
  • Page 8: Assembly Instructions

    Technical Drawings...
  • Page 9 ATLANTIC 3000 3000mm Diameter Ocean Buoy Technical Drawings Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
  • Page 10: Check Components

    Check Components Unpack all components from container. Inspect all components for any damage. Please alert Sealite if any component is missing or damaged. Central Float & Collar Assembly:- Please read all steps before commencing. Exercise care when handling buoy components, in particular, take care not to puncture, scrape or otherwise damage polyethylene parts.
  • Page 11 ATLANTIC 3000 3000mm Diameter Ocean Buoy Figure 1 - Central Float & Collar Assembly Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
  • Page 12 Central Float & Collar Assembly:- 1. Position the central float on firm level ground. 2. Fit M10 x 45 bolts into the inserts around the upper perimeter of the central float and on the upper inner edge of each collar. Tighten lightly. 3.
  • Page 13: Tower Assembly

    Day Mark Mounting Plate with 3 mounting holes Day Mark Mounting Plate with 4 mounting holes Day Mark Bracket (with Spiggot) M10 x 25 SS Bolt Ø10 x 31 SS Flat Washer Ø10 SS Spring Washer M10 SS Plain Nut Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
  • Page 14 Tower Assembly:-...
  • Page 15 Coat each cap screw tail with an anti-seize compound or molybdenum disulphide grease. 8. Fit a Ø10 flat washer, Ø10 spring washer and plain M10 nut to each of the socket screws. Tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft.lb). 9. Repeat for remaining day mark brackets. Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
  • Page 16 Tower Assembly:- Figure 4 – Main Tower Assembly...
  • Page 17: Tower Installation

    The hatch location in the base tower (ie. the flat recess) must be aligned with one of the float webs which incorporates a lifting eye. This avoids potential snagging of lifting equipment with the ladder or guard rail. Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
  • Page 18 Tower Installation:- Figure 5 - Tower Installation 4. Fit a single Ø12 flat washer to each M12 x 130 SS bolt (under the head) and install tail- down through holes in the main tower flange and mating holes in the float tower flange. Coat each bolt tail with an anti-seize compound or molybdenum disulphide grease.
  • Page 19: Ladder And Top Mark Installation

    If the ladder mountings do not align properly ensure that the tower flange plates have been positioned correctly. Refer previous assembly instructions for Tower Installation. 4. Tighten all 6 ladder attachment bolts to 35 Nm (26 ft.lb). Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
  • Page 20 Ladder and Top Mark Installation:- Figure 6 - Ladder Installation...
  • Page 21 Figure 7 - Top Mark Installation Connected parts - • Top mark assembly • Mounting Plate • Top mark brace Coat each bolt tail and nut with an anti-seize compound or molybdenum disulphide grease. Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
  • Page 22: Day Mark Installation

    Day Mark Installation:- Day Marks Description Day Mark Assembly M12 x 40 SS Bolt Ø12 x 37 SS Flat Washer Ø12 SS Spring Washer M12 SS Plain Nut 1. Fit a day mark to the buoy tower by placing the top end of the day mark frame tube over the day mark mount spiggot.
  • Page 23 ATLANTIC 3000 3000mm Diameter Ocean Buoy Day Mark Installation:- Figure 8 - Day Mark Installation Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
  • Page 24: Mooring Bridle Assembly

    Mooring Bridle Assembly:- Mooring Bridle Description Bridle Plate Mooring Wear Bush Mooring Link M36 x 214 SS Bolt Ø36 x 66 Flat Washer M36 SS Slotted Nut Ø6 Locking Pin Ø44mm Grade-S Shackle Assembly Aids Description Locking Pin Tool Timber Props (customer to supply) As required Figure 9 - Bridle Assembly, Standard D Shackles...
  • Page 25 Grade S shackle with pin tail down. 3. Connect each of the mooring links to the bridle arms using Ø44mm Grade S shackles with pin tail down. STANDARD PIN SHACKLES Figure 10 - Standard D-Shackles Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
  • Page 26 Mooring Bridle Assembly:- 4. If the Ø44 Grade S shackles are of standard pin type, then it is recommended that shackles are welded shut. • 8mm circumferential fillet weld around head of pin, 3 places. 5. Turn the whole bridle assembly over (weight of the bridle assembly is around 175 kg). •...
  • Page 27 ATLANTIC 3000 3000mm Diameter Ocean Buoy Mooring Bridle Assembly:- Figure 11 - Safety Shackles Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
  • Page 28 Mooring Bridle Assembly:- BRIDLE INSTALLATION 6. Use a suitable lifting device such as a pallet lifting trolley to move the bridle assembly into position under the central float. 7. Insert mooring wear bushes into the float mooring points, 4 places. 8.
  • Page 29 ATLANTIC 3000 3000mm Diameter Ocean Buoy Mooring Bridle Assembly:- Figure 13 – Stainless Steel Locking Pins Figure 14 - Mooring Bridle Installed Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
  • Page 30: Collar Replacement

    Collar Replacement:- Assembly Aids Description M10 x 45 Bolt Link (Ring ID 100mm x 10mm) 1. Position the central float on firm level ground. 2. Fit M10 bolts into inserts around the upper perimeter of the central float and on the upper inner edge of each collar.
  • Page 31: Electronic Equipment Installation

    5. 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...
  • Page 32 Electronic Equipment Installation...
  • Page 33: Marine Buoy Maintenance

    3000mm Diameter 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.
  • Page 34: Notes

    Notes...
  • Page 35 ATLANTIC 3000 3000mm Diameter Ocean Buoy Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
  • Page 36: Warranty

    To do this you need to register on-line. Please complete the Online Registration Form at: www.sealite.com Sealite Pty Ltd will repair or replace your buoy product in the event of failure for a period of up to twelve months (small buoy products less than 1500mm diameter) & a period of up to five years (large buoy products 1500mm diameter &...
  • Page 37: Other Sealite Products Available

    ATLANTIC 3000 3000mm Diameter Ocean Buoy 5. The product must be packed and returned to Sealite Pty Ltd by the customer at his or her sole expense. Sealite Pty Ltd will pay return freight of its choice. A returned product must be accompanied by a written description of the defect and a photocopy of the original purchase receipt.
  • Page 38 Other Sealite Products Available Marine Lanterns Monitoring (1–19NM) & Control Systems Marine Buoys Bridge & Barge Lights (up to 3mt in diameter) Area Lighting Mooring Systems & Accessories We believe technology improves navigation sealite.com info@sealite.com Sealite Pty Lty Sealite Asia Pte Ltd...

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