Seago Premium Stainless Steel Liftraft Cradle Quick Start Manual

SEAGO PREMIUM STAINLESS STEEL LIFTRAFT CRADLE

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE AND FIT YOUR CRADLE

Before you start please ensure you have

all the correct fixings (see above).

The cradle can be mounted on a 25mm diameter push pit rail or alternatively can be

mounted to the deck through the holes on the frame using suitable fixings (not supplied).

Firstly, you should decide on a suitable location for fitting the cradle to allow for quick and

easy development of the liferaft in an emergency.

You must refer to your liferaft operating handbook / fitting instructions to make sure it

is fitted in a compatible way to your liferaft cradle.

In particular you should follow the operating handbook instructions for the correct

launching/deployment of your liferaft. Warning...prior to sailing the painter line on the

liferaft should be attached to a strong point on your vessel in accordance with your

liferaft operating instructions.

WARNING...The secure assembly and fitting of this cradle is the responsibility of the

owner. Regular checks should be made to ensure that all the bolts and fittings are

tight and secure. No responsibility can be accepted for incorrect fitting or failure to

maintain the cradle and its fittings. These instructions are offered only as a guide and

should not be relied upon as being exhaustive or complete in any way.

IF YOU ARE IN ANY DOUBT AS TO THE CORRECT FITTING OF THIS CRADLE

YOU SHOULD SEEK QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL ADVICE.

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Page 1 SEAGO PREMIUM STAINLESS STEEL LIFTRAFT CRADLE PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE AND FIT YOUR CRADLE The cradle can be mounted on a 25mm diameter push pit rail or alternatively can be mounted to the deck through the holes on the frame using suitable fixings (not supplied).
Page 2 Seago life raft canisters for the sizes 4, 6,8 and 10 Before attempting to fit the cradle to your vessel you should assemble and adjust the cradle to the correct size of Seago liferaft canister you have, this will be easier to achieve on land.
Page 3 Before fixing the cradle to either the deck or push-pit you should fix and adjust the webbing retaining strap that secures the canister within the cradle (see fig.5) To adjust the webbing retaining strap to the correct tension you should place the cradle flat on the floor and lay the life raft canister in position.
Page 4 When stainless-steel is produced, the chromium forms as an outer oxide layer. As long as that remains intact, the stainless-steel remains passive. To prevent corrosion, the passivated stainless steel is immersed in a heated bath of phosphates or salts. This solution forms an oxide film that seals off the iron.