Sealite ATLANTIC-3000, Installation & Service Manual

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Mooring Bridle Assembly:-
• All welding is to comply with the requirements of AS1554.1 “Structural Steel Welding
Nominal tensile strength of weld metal (filler) is to be 450MPa or greater.
• Weld category GP (general purpose).
• Inspect welds visually in accordance with AS1554.1 “Structural Steel Welding – Welding
Steel Structures” Section
Additional locking pins can be fabricated from Ø6 Round Rod, Grade 316 Stainless Steel or better.
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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6mm flush weld around tail end of pin, 3 places.
6. Turn the whole bridle assembly back over (shackle pin heads should be on top).
4. If the Ø44 Grade S shackles are of the safety pin type (with nut and cotter pin), then it is
recommended that each shackle has an additional Ø6.5 hole drilled through the nut and
pin and an additional Ø6 locking pin fitted for added connection security (turn the whole
bridle assembly over for ease of access).
5. Reposition so that shackle pin heads are on the under-side (turn the bridle assembly
over if necessary).
SAFETY PIN SHACKLES