Sealite TRIDENT-3000 Supplement

TRIDENT-3000
3000mm dia. Ocean Buoy
Installation & Service Manual
Version 1.6

TRIDENT-3000
3000mm dia. Ocean Buoy
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Introduction..........................................................................................Page 4
Sealite Buoy Division ..........................................................................Page 4
Why Choose Polyethylene Buoys? ...................................................Page 4
Mooring Requirements & Regulations ..............................................Page 4
TRIDENT-3000 Ocean Buoy ................................................................Page 5
Lantern Options...........................................................................Page 6
Accessory Options ......................................................................Page 6
Product Components...................................................................Page 7
Assembly Instructions .................................................................Page 9
Mooring Diagram.......................................................................Page 14
Standard Wiring Diagram ..........................................................Page 15
GSM Wiring Diagram ................................................................Page 16
Marine Buoy Maintenance ................................................................Page 17
Sealite Buoy Warranty ......................................................................Page 19
Version No.
Description
Date
Approved
1.0
Manual Launch
Nov 2009
A. Dixon
1.1
Addition of 5.1m Trident
June 2010
M. Henry
1.2
Technical
Drawings & Warranty Updated
July 2010
K. Paton
1.3
Update: Spec table
June 2012
J. Dore
1.4
Update: Annual maintenance
May 2015
S. Amirthalingam
Table of Contents
1.6 Technical Specification Update October 2020 M.Nicholson

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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 ISO 9001:2008 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 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.
• 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
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
Introduction
Sealite Buoy Division
Why Choose Polyethylene Buoys?
4.
Mooring Requirements & Regulations

TRIDENT-3000
3000mm dia. Ocean Buoy
The TRIDENT-3000 is one of the largest rotationally moulded buoys available, with a float
diameter of 3 meters and lantern focal height of up to 5 meters.
The float section of the TRIDENT-3000 is built from four (4) roto-moulded quadrants, which
fasten together to form an incredibly robust 3 meter wide float section standing 1.8m tall. Each
quadrant is moulded from UV-stabilised virgin polyethylene, and has an 18mm wall thickness.
Number of Lifting Points = 4 SWL for 2 or more lifting points = 8630kg (mooring point)
Visual area = 7.1m2 (with daymark) SWL for 1 point lifting = 6000kg (deck and primary structure)
Estimated roll period (bare) = 2.2sec Estimated roll period (moored) = 1.6sec
SPECIFICATIONS•* TRIDENT-3000
Polyethylene Tower Stainless Steel Tower
General Characteristics
Available Colours Red, Green, White,Yellow as per IALA
Recommendations
Red, Green, White,Yellow as per IALA
Recommendations
Focal Plane Height (mm/inches) 4500 / 177.2 5700 / 224
1
/
2
Total Float Volume (ltrs/US gallon) 11000 / 2906 11000 / 2906
Nominal Freeboard (mm/inches) 1240 / 48
3
/
4
1270 / 50
Nominal Draft (mm/inches) 1945 / 76
1
/
2
1915 / 75
3
/
8
Reserve Buoyancy (kgs/lbs) 3170 / 6990 3365 / 7420
Maximum Mooring Load (kgs/lbs) 2750 / 6063 2750 / 6063
Draft, Maximum (mm/inches) 2400 / 94
1
/
2
2400 / 94
1
/
2
Freeboard, Minimum (mm/inches) 800 / 31
1
/
2
800 / 31
1
/
2
Safe Working Load, 1pt (kgs/lbs) 6000 / 13228 (one lifting point)
Safe Working Load, 2pt (kgs/lbs) 8630 / 19025 (two lifting points)
Submergence (kg/cm, lb/inches) 72 / 403
Visual Area (m
2
/ft
2
) 5.7 / 61.3 (without daymark)
Water Area (m
2
/ft
2
) 2.1 / 22.6
Physical Characteristics
Material
Wall Thickness (mm/inches)
Ballast (kg/lbs)
Rotationally-moulded
UV-stabilized virgin polyethylene float
section, top marks and panelling.
316- grade stainless steel tower assembly.
16 /
5
/ 8
680 / 1500 external steel
Filling Closed-cell polyurethane foam
(float section)
Height (mm/inches) 8500 / 334
1
/
2
Width (mm/inches) 3000 / 118
1
/
8
Mass (kg/lbs) 2385 / 5258 (depending on payload)
Radar Reflector
6000 / 13228 (one lifting point)
8630 / 19025 (two lifting points)
72 / 403
7.1 / 76.4 (with daymark)
6.4 / 68.9 (without daymark)
2.1 / 22.6
Rotationally-moulded
UV-stabilised virgin polyethylene float
section, tower assembly, top marks and
panelling.
316-grade stainless steel fixtures.
16 /
5
/ 8
765 / 1687 external steel
Closed-cell polyurethane foam (float
section)
7900 / 311
3000 / 118
1
/
8
2580 / 5688 (depending on payload)
Echomax
Echomax
Product Life Expectancy >20 years >20 years
Certifications
IALA Surface colours compliant to IALA E-108 Surface colours compliant to IALA E-108
Quality Assurance ISO9001:2008 ISO9001:2008
Intellectual Property
Trademarks SEALITE® is a registered
trademark of Sealite Pty Ltd
SEALITE® is a registered
trademark of Sealite Pty Ltd
Warranty *
5 years 5 years
Lantern Options
Sealite SL-C310, SL-C410, SL-C415, SL-C420
SL-125 Series or SL-155 Series
Options Available
• Mould-in graphics
• Day marks
• Rotationally-moulded
side-panelling
• Monitoring Systems (AIS, GSM)
• Unfilled Float Section
• Tower Extension (Focal Plane height:
5100mm / 200
3
/
4
inches)
Sealite SLC310, SLC420,
Apollo-155 or SL125 series lantern
• Mould-in graphics
• Sealite IALA recommended top marks
• Day marks
• Rotationally-moulded
side-panelling
•
Monitoring Systems (AIS, GSM)
• Unfilled Float Section
TRIDENT-3000 Ocean Buoy
•
Specifications
subject
t
o
c
hange
or
variation
without
notice
*
Subject
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st
andar
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erms
and
conditions

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• SL-C310 Compact Solar Marine Lantern
• SL-C420 Compact Solar Marine Lantern
• SL-125 Series LED Marine Lantern Series
• SL-155 Marine Lanterns
• Mould-in graphics
• Monitoring Systems (AIS, GSM Cell-Phone)
TRIDENT-3000 Lantern Options
TRIDENT-3000 Accessory Options

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Float Section and Mooring Post
Description
Qty
Float Sections 4
Mooring Post 1
M16 x 80mm Long S/S Bolt 32
Ø16 S/S Flat Washer 64
Ø16 S/S Spring Washer 40
M16 Nut 48
M16mm Tie Rods 4
Float Straps 4
Tie Rods 4
Ballast Plates *
Rubber Collar Insulator 1
Rubber Ballast Mounting Squares 4
Ballast Rods 4
M20 Nuts 8
Ø20 Flat Washer 8
Ø20 Spring Washer 8
Mooring Pin 1
Mooring Pin Sleeve 1
M48 Nut 1
M10 x 30mm Long Bolt 1
Ø10 Spring Washer 1
* Varies depending on local conditions and
installation requirements
TRIDENT-3000 Product Components

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5.1 mtr Tower Assembly with
2 Ladders
Description Qty
Tower Assembly complete with
2 Ladder Assemblies and Solar
Panels attached
1
Top Mark 1
M8 x 25mm Long Socket Head Cap
Screws
4
Ø8 Penny Washer 8
Ø8 Spring Washer 4
M8 Nuts 4
Day Marks 4
Ladder Mounting Plate 2
M12 x 100mm Long Bolts 16
Ø12 Penny Washer 32
Ø12 Spring Washer 16
M12 Nut 16
M10 x 25mm Long Bolts 12
M10 x 45mm Long Bolts 4
Ø10 Penny Washer 60
Ø10 Spring Washer 30
M10 Nut 30
12V 55AH SLA Battery 1
M10 x 110mm Long Bolts 14
4.5 mtr Tower Assembly with
1 Ladder
Description Qty
Tower Assembly complete with 1
Ladder Assembly and Solar Panels
attached
1
Top Mark 1
M8 x 25mm Long Socket Head Cap
Screws
4
Ø8 Penny Washer 8
Ø8 Spring Washer 4
M8 Nuts 4
Day Marks 4
Ladder Mounting Plate 1
M12 x 100mm Long Bolts 16
Ø12 Penny Washer 32
Ø12 Spring Washer 16
M12 Nut 16
M10 x 25mm Long Bolts 4
M10 x 45mm Long Bolts 2
Ø10 Penny Washer 12
Ø10 Spring Washer 6
M10 Nut 6
12V 55AH SLA Battery 1

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Check Components
Unpack all components from container. Inspect all components for any damage. Please alert Sealite if any component is missing or damaged.
Assembly
Step 1
Position the Mooring Post upside down on flat level ground.
Step 2
Turn the 4 x Float Sections upside down, to match the mooring post.
Position the 4 x Float Sections around the Mooring Post and start securing 2 x float sections together using 8x
M16 Bolts, nuts and washers.
Please coat each bolt in Anti-Seize or Grease before fitting
Nuts.
Step 3
Place a flat washer on the bolt before sliding it through the hole in the Float Section, then fit a second flat
washer and a Spring washer on to the bolt before securing with a nut.
Hand tighten 2 – 4 bolts per side until all four Float sections
are secured around the mooring post.
Secure 8 x bolts down each joint on the Float Sections.
Leave the Mooring post and Float to settle for 4 hours or overnight before tightening each bolt a second
time. Giving the buoy time to relax in the fitted position will create a better joint.
Step 4 (Only required if you have purchased the
SLB3000-Strap Kit.
This Kit includes all parts required to secure the
Stainless Steel Straps around the Float Sections)
Fit and secure the 4 x Float Straps around the top and bottom of the Float.
Position 2 x Float Straps on the ground and join the two Straps
together by placing 1 x Tie Rod through the holes and 1 x M16
Nut on each side.
Repeat this for the second set of Straps.
Wrap the Float Straps around the Float Section and join the
loose side using a Tie Rod and 2 x nuts.
Repeat for the second Float Strap
When the Float Straps are fitted in position tighten the nuts on
the Tie Rods and add a Spring Washer and second nut to each
side.
Tighten all nuts securely.
Assembly Instructions

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Step 5
Use a crane to turn the Float and Mooring Post upright.
Please Note: The buoy weighs over 2.3 tonnes. Please be
careful when rotating the Buoy.
Step 6
Open the door at the base of the Tower Assembly. Position
and secure the 55Ah battery in the base of the Tower
Assembly using the 2 x Hand Wheels and Battery Clamp.
Please Note: Push the door inwards and hold while releasing the latch, then open the door.
Step 7
Connect the negative (-) and positive (+) leads to the battery terminals.
Please Note: Cover the terminals with a protective grease after connection and testing is finalised.
Step 8
Test the Light by covering it with a dark cloth or jacket and wait 1 minute for activation.
Please refer to the SL125 Manual for more information on setting flash codes, intensity and
troubleshooting.
Step 9
Position and secure the top mark to the Tower Assembly, using 4 x M8 Socket Head Cap Screws, Flat and
Spring Washers and Nuts.
Step 10
Lift and secure the Tower Assembly onto the Mooring
Post.
The Tower Assembly MUST be positioned with the
ladder and Hatch located on a corner of the Mooring
Post between the Lifting Eyes.
Secure the Tower to the Mooring Post in 8 x places
using M12 x 100mm Long Bolts, Flat and Spring
Washers and Nuts.
USE THE Bolt Holts either side of the Lifting Eyes
when securing the Tower Assembly.
Secure Tower
Assembly
using 2 x Bolt
Holes either
side of Lifting
Eye.
Ladder to be positioned as shown.
The buoy is still unstable even when fitted with
the supporting timber
and assembly staff must be
careful if standing on the Float Sections.
• DO NOT USE THE GUARD RAIL AS A
LIFTING POINT
• DO NOT USE THE TOP MARK AS A LIFTING
POINT.
• DO NOT USE THE LADDER AS A LIFTING POINT
• DO NOT USE SOLAR PANELS AS A LIFTING
POINT.
• ONLY USE A SLING AROUND THE BODY OF THE
TOWER TO MOVE INTO POSITION

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Step 11
Slide the Day Marks into position. The top of the Day Mark post fits over the Locating Post on the Day
Mark Mounting Bracket, fitted below the corners of the Solar Panels. Secure the base of the Day Mark
Post to the base of the Tower Assembly using two M12 x 100mm Long Bolts Nuts, Flat and Spring
Washers per post.
Please Note: The Locating Post on the Day Mark Mounting Bracket may have to be loosened when
fitting Day Marks. Please ensure the Location Posts are secured afterward.
Step 12
Fit the ladder to the Tower Assembly.
Secure the Ladder Mounting Plate to the base of the ladder using two M10 x 25mm Long Bolts, Nuts,
Flat and Spring Washers.
Secure the Ladder Mounting Plate to the Mooring Post using 2 x M10 x 45mm Bolts, Nuts, Flat and
Spring Washers.
Step 13
Finish securing the Tower Assembly to the Mooring Post.
Check that all M12 x 100mm Long Bolts Nuts, Flat and Spring Washers are secured correctly.
Step 14
Lift the Buoy, ONLY using the Lifting Eyes on the Mooring Post.
Position the Rubber Collar Insulator around the base of the mooring post. Secure it in position.
Position 4 x Rubber Ballast Mounting Squares on each leg of the Mooring Post.
Fit the 2 x Ballast Plates on to the base of the Mooring Post.
Position a second set of 2 x Ballast plates on top of the first set.
Make sure second set of plates is fitted with the joint perpendicular to the first pair. Criss-cross the
joints.
Secure the plate to the mooring post using 4 x 20mm Ballast Rods, Nuts, Flat and Spring Washers.
Weld the nuts to the Ballast Rod when the assembly is complete.
Step 15
Fit and secure the Mooring Pin in the base of the Mooring Post.
Position and Secure the Mooring Pin to the base of the Mooring Post using the M10 Bolt and Spring
Washer.
Tighten the M48 Nut on to the Mooring Pin and secure it by drilling and fitting a 5/16” Roll Pin.
Please do not leave the Buoy lying on the Float Sections, they may deform while in this
position if left of more than 1 hour.
Apply marine grease over any exposed thread for ease of maintenance