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POSEIDON-1750 Ocean Buoy

Introduction

Congratulations! By choosing to purchase a Sealite Buoy, you have become the 

owner of one of the most advanced rotationally-moulded polyethylene marine buoys 

in the world.

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.
As a commitment to producing the highest quality products for our customers, Sealite has been 

independently certified as complying with the requirements of ISO9001:2008 quality management 

system.
By taking a few moments to browse through this booklet, you will become familiar with the versatility of 

your buoy, and be able to maximise its operating function.

Sealite Buoy Division

Sealite marine buoys are manufactured on-site from rotationally-moulded UV-stabilised polyethylene, 

and are designed to offer a low-maintenance, high visibility solution to marine navigation. 
The Sealite buoy division provides turn-key production of navigation buoys. From tooling development, 

raw materials selection, and production, to final testing and inspection, 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?

•  No painting 
•  Inhibits growth
•  Increased interval between servicing
•  Routine maintenance on location 
•  Easily repaired in the unlikely event of damage 
•  Lightweight for ease of deployment and maintenance 
•  Environmentally friendly – no use of toxic antifouling paint

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Mooring Requirements & Regulations

Please contact your local authority for any specific requirements regarding the deployment of buoys. 

IALA also has guidelines and recommendations that should be followed. 
All information given in this manual is advisory only. Please consult with your local authority before 

deploying your buoy products.
Local conditions that need to be considered include:-
•  Water depth
•  Maximum currents
•  Maximum wind speeds

•  Sinker size and weight

Summary of Contents for POSEIDON-1750

Page 1: ...Version 1 5 POSEIDON 1750 Ocean Buoy Installation Service Manual ...

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Page 3: ...fications Page 5 Product Components Page 7 Assembly Instructions Page 8 Mooring Assembly Instructions Page 10 Mooring Diagram Page 11 Marine Buoy Maintenance Page 12 Sealite Buoy Warranty Page 13 Version No Description Date Approved 1 0 Manual Launch July 2009 K Paton 1 1 Individual Manual Nov 2009 A Dixon 1 2 Logo and Warranty Update July 2010 K Paton 1 3 Update Spec Table May 2012 J Dore 1 4 Bre...

Page 4: ...sibility solution to marine navigation The Sealite buoy division provides turn key production of navigation buoys From tooling development raw materials selection and production to final testing and inspection 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...

Page 5: ...ng durable UV stabilized virgin polyethylene Stainless steel mooring bush POSEIDON 1750 Ocean Buoy The Sealite POSEIDON 1750 Buoy is rotationally moulded from UV stabilised virgin polyethylene and has been specifically designed to withstand the harsh marine environment and operate reliably with minimal maintenance Constructed from 3 parts a floatation section mid section and top section individual...

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Page 7: ...2 POSEIDON Mid Section Cotton Reel 1 3 POSEIDON Tower Section 1 4 G316 S S Bolt M10x90mm Long 34 5 G316 S S Flat Washer 68 6 G316 S S Spring or Locking Washer 34 7 G316 S S Plain Nut 34 8 Handrail 1 9 Day Mark Mounting Plate 1 10 POSEIDON Lug Bushes 4 11 Galvanised Grade M Shackle Ø32mm with 35mm OD pin inside widtgh 60mm x 114mm 2 G316 S S Grade 316 Stainless Steel ...

Page 8: ...nels it will require 14 x M10 Stainless Steel Bolts Nuts and Washers If Tower Section is not fitted with Solar Panels then 18 x M10 Stainless Steel Bolts Nuts and Washers are required o Place a flat washer onto the bolt o Insert bolt into hole through Tower and Float Section o Secure a second Flat Washer a Spring Washer and a Nut on to the Bolt o Tighten the Nut Connect Tower Mid Section to Float ...

Page 9: ...d spills out through the small hole allowing the water to effectively drain from the buoy and at the same time preventing water from entering into the buoy through the small hole Installation Instructions for Breather Units For Products which Contain Sealite s Power Packs 1 Unscrew the white plug located at the side base of the buoy 2 Apply a small amount of marine grade silicon adhesive to the th...

Page 10: ...le pin with nut and split pin Fit and secure 1 x Ø25mm Shackles with Ø29mm Pin and 1 x Ø25mm or larger Swivel Eye and Eye to the lower hole in the Bridal Plate Fit and secure the Bridal Plate and Chain assembly to the POSEIDON Connect the chain lengths using 2 x Ø25mm Shackles with Ø29mm Pins Secure the required length of chain to the Swivel Eye using 1 x Ø25mm Shackles with Ø29mm Pin Attach Moori...

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Page 12: ...ual Maintenance Check and clear the tail and ride chains from shells and algae Check for wear on any shackle axis and check the tapered pins Any worn shackles must be replaced Check the free movement of each swivel around its head If any swivel head sticks it must be replaced Check every link of the thrash length of the chain Check the diameter of the nips and sides and also inspect the welds on e...

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