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NAUTILUS-2200 Ocean Buoy
Mooring Assembly Instructions
Check Components
• Unpack all Mooring and check all components are complete and correct.
Prepare & Attach Chain
• Fit and secure 1 x Ø38mm Shackle and 1 x Ø38mm Swivel Eye to the base of the bridle.
Note:
All Shackles must be positively locked. For example use 3mm Stainless Steel wire to lock
the pin eye, or use a shackle pin with nut and split pin.
• Fit and secure a length of chain to the Swivel Eye using 1 x Ø38mm Shackle.
Note:
Please use the guides below to determine the correct chain size and length.
• Fit and secure the Bridle to the Buoy using 2 x Ø32mm Shackles. Place Ø36mm washers to either
side of the bridle plate to pack the Shackle for a neat fit.
Attach Mooring Block
• Fit and secure the Chain to the Mooring Block.
• The Buoy is now ready for deployment.
Water Depth
Recommended Chain Size
(from swivel to mooring block)
Metres
Feet
6 to 14
20 to 46
44mm
14 to 22
46 to 72
38mm
22 to 32
72 to 105
32mm
32 to 50
105 to 164
25mm
50 to 75
164 to 246
22mm
Chain Size Guide
Recommended
Length of Chain
Maximum
Water Depth
Best Practice
(Up to 6kts current)
3 x Water Depth
50m
For Reduced Water Circle
(Current 2kts to 4kts)
2.5 x Water Depth
75m
For Minimum Water Circle
(use only where current <2kts)
Not less thank
2 x Water Depth
75m
Chain Length Guide
