Seago ELITE User manual

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ELITE VERTICAL CRADLE INSTRUCTIONS
Contents
Please check all the components are included in the box before
building. If any parts are missing please contact your supplier.
• Main frame
• 2 x Side tube with plastic inserts
• 4 x Corner tubes
• 2 x Webbing strap connectors attached to webbing
• 1 x D Ring with connector
• 1 x Quick release tensioning hook (Stenhouse)
Dimensions
Design
The Elite universal cradle is designed to be used for liferafts from 4-16 person. This cradle is the perfect way
to store and access your liferaft.
The Elite vertical cradle is fully adjustable to allow perfect tting of liferafts from 4 person to 16 person. Made
from the best marine grade 316 stainless steel this robust cradle is ideal for anyone needing a great way to
store and access their liferaft. The Elite cradle is designed to be deck mounted vertically and can be used in
conjunction with a Thanner or Hammar hyrdostatic release unit

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ELITE VERTICAL CRADLE INSTRUCTIONS
1) Connect longest side of the corner sections to the side tubes.
2) Connect the shortest edge of the corner sections to the lower tube of main frame.
3) Connect the shortest edge of the corner sections to the upper tube of the main frame.
4) Attach the webbing strap to the top part of the main frame as shown in picture.
5) Attach the webbing with D ring to the lower tube of main frame as shown.
6) Position the liferaft into the frame.
7) Adjustments can be made to the width by moving the location of the side sections.
Adjustments to the depth can be made by changing the baseplate position.
8) Once you have adjusted the frame size to suit your liferaft tighten all frame xings.
9) Pull the webbing over the top of the liferaft and adjust the webbing length accordingly so
that the Stenhouse link can connect to the D ring webbing and close to a tight t.
10) The lower D ring section has a webbing ap that should locate behind the Stenhouse link
to protect the liferaft.
11) Release the Stenhouse link and tighten the webbing a little more.
12) Reconnect the Stenhouse link, it should now be harder to locate to the D ring,
when closing the Stenhouse link it should create tension between the webbing straps to
give a secure t.
13) Once the tting is complete any excess webbing can be heat cut to length.
Before tting
The design of the Elite cradle is from high grade 316 polished stainless steel , it allows for multiple tting applications for liferaft
canisters ranging from 4 person to a 16 person ( size and weight limits apply )
Vessel designs vary hugely and no two applications are the same. It is your responsibility to ensure that the cradle is tted correctly
and the surfaces to which you x are suitable and strong enough to accept the weight of the cradle and raft.
No responsibility is taken for the suitability of this cradle to be xed to your vessel.
The instructions are a guide on xing the liferaft to the cradle. The correct tting of the Stenhouse link is vital to ensure the liferaft
will launch correctly.
This cradle is a multi-t and can accept many applications of various manufacturers liferafts, it is your responsibility to make
sure the cradle is structurally tted correctly and that the liferaft can be launched safely in accordance with the manufacturers
instructions. If in any doubt you should seek the advice of a professional installer.
The webbing harness that secures the liferaft to the cradle should be adjusted to a tight t that does not allow any vertical or
horizontal movement of the raft even in high seas or storms.
The tension on the webbing harness can be achieved by shortening the overall length of the webbing through the 3 bar adjuster
buckle, you should pull the webbing through the adjuster so as to leave the Stenhouse link under tension as you lever it to the
closed position.
Webbing connection Stenhouse link connection Baseplate adjustment Correct link tting
Fitting instructions