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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? •...
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:- •...
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 •...
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.
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ATLANTIC 3000 3000mm Diameter Ocean Buoy Figure 1 - Central Float & Collar Assembly Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
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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.
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...
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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...
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Tower Assembly:- Figure 4 – Main Tower Assembly...
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...
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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.
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...
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Ladder and Top Mark Installation:- Figure 6 - Ladder Installation...
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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...
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.
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ATLANTIC 3000 3000mm Diameter Ocean Buoy Day Mark Installation:- Figure 8 - Day Mark Installation Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
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...
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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...
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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). •...
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ATLANTIC 3000 3000mm Diameter Ocean Buoy Mooring Bridle Assembly:- Figure 11 - Safety Shackles Latest products and information available at www.sealite.com...
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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.
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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...
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.
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...
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.
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 &...
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.
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