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GENERAL BOATING BEST PRACTICE AND SAFETY
OPERATE IN THE VESSEL’S DESIGN ENVELOPE
Driving a boat beyond its limitations can have damaging
effects on the hull, engines and equipment. SHOCKWAVE
seats are designed to provide shock mitigation to the
occupant. They will not protect the occupants from injury
caused from operating the vessel outside of its
operational envelope.
OPERATE THE VESSEL IN YOUR CREW’S PHYSICAL
CONDITIONING ENVELOPE
Personal fitness is a limiting
factor to the amount of sustained G Loads a person can
endure without injury. If you have inexperienced, relatively
unfit or overweight persons aboard, extra caution must be
exercised to prevent injury. The helmsman must be keenly
aware of the shock loads being transmitted to others not in
a suspension seat or standing as serious injury can occur.
Installation of SHOCKWAVE seats provides an extra level
of protection but they will not protect a person from ALL
shock loads.
OPERATE IN YOUR OWN ABILITY ENVELOPE
SHOCKWAVE seating will increase the confidence of the
helmsman. Sometimes over confidence can lead to loss of
control. Generally, the seats will permit greater control of
the vessel and helmsman should focus on using the control
advantages of shock mitigated seating to better look after
the vessel and crew.
DO NOT SIT IN SEATS WITH HARD OR SHARP
OBJECTS. DO NOT WALK ON SEATS
Ensure that sharp
objects and heavy gear are worn so that they will not
tear upholstery.
DO NOT TIE THE BOAT UP WITH THE
SUSPENSION MODULE
As tempting as it may be
SHOCKWAVE seats are not designed to tie up the boat.
A sudden surge or wave will likely bend the seats or
attachment brackets and compromise performance.
TIE EVERYTHING DOWN Pay attention to how you
have stowed your gear. Elastic shock cords and ratchet
tie-downs should be used to secure all gear. Plastic
containers of oil and other fluids must be protected from
chafing and puncture. Electronic equipment must be
secured to prevent damage from shock loads.
CHECK ALL EQUIPMENT
Conventional mounting
brackets for heavy items such as fire extinguishers
are subject to much more loading than without shock
mitigation. Make sure all of your equipment brackets are
tight. Recheck major equipment bolts regularly. Wiring,
cables and fluid hoses should be bundled tightly and not
allowed to flail. Do not allow any objects under the seats or
footrests, as they will limit the stroke of the seat, damage
the objects or damage the seat.
SHOCKWAVE Marine Suspension Modules are designed to mitigate shock and vibration encountered in high-speed vessel operation in rough seas. Following the suggestions in
this section will ensure that you are getting the most out of the product.
ENSURE THAT THE SUSPENSION MODULE IS
FUNCTIONING PROPERLY
Refer to the Caution Notes
in the next section. The following is provided as a general
checklist. Providing you have done everything correctly in
the Caution Notes - do not operate the seat if:
• The shock absorber setting or ride height is incorrect
• Components are loose, broken or missing
• The suspension module makes a strange noise
USE SEAT BELTS
If supplied - Seat belts prevent
occupants from being ejected from the vessel and the
seat. When not in use, the seat belt buckle clasp should be
fastened to prevent damage to the suspension module.
ADJUST HEIGHT AND FORE AND AFT
ADJUST CORRECTLY If supplied - Correct ergonomics
and posture enhances the ability to operate the vessel
safely and reduces the risk of shock and vibration related
injury. Take the time to adjust the seat on the suspension
module so that it’s comfortable.
RINSE THE SUSPENSION MODULE WITH FRESH
WATER AFTER EACH USE
Rinse suspension module
with fresh water after each use or every week if being
stored outside to prevent a buildup of salt and debris.
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