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SEAGO PREMIUM STAINLESS STEEL LIFTRAFT CRADLE

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE AND FIT YOUR CRADLE

The cradle can be mounted on a 25mm diameter push pit rail or alternatively can be 
mounted to the deck through the holes on the frame using suitable fixings (not supplied).

Firstly, you should decide on a suitable location for fitting the cradle to allow for quick and 
easy development of the liferaft in an emergency.

You must refer to your liferaft operating handbook / fitting instructions to make sure it 
is fitted in a compatible way to your liferaft cradle. 

In particular you should follow the operating handbook instructions for the correct 
launching/deployment of your liferaft. Warning…prior to sailing the painter line on the 
liferaft should be attached to a strong point on your vessel in accordance with your 
liferaft operating instructions. 

WARNING...

The secure assembly and fitting of this cradle is the responsibility of the 

owner. Regular checks should be made to ensure that all the bolts and fittings are 
tight and secure. No responsibility can be accepted for incorrect fitting or failure to 
maintain the cradle and its fittings. These instructions are offered only as a guide and 
should not be relied upon as being exhaustive or complete in any way. 

IF YOU ARE IN ANY DOUBT AS TO THE CORRECT FITTING OF THIS CRADLE 
YOU SHOULD SEEK QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. 

Before you start please ensure you have 
all the correct fixings (see above).

Summary of Contents for Premium Stainless Steel Liftraft Cradle

Page 1: ...g handbook instructions for the correct launching deployment of your liferaft Warning prior to sailing the painter line on the liferaft should be attached to a strong point on your vessel in accordance with your liferaft operating instructions WARNING The secure assembly and fitting of this cradle is the responsibility of the owner Regular checks should be made to ensure that all the bolts and fit...

Page 2: ...ncy see fig 2 4 Tighten the securing bolts on both the right and left hand rails make sure you use the correct security bolts provided 5 After you have secured both left and right hand side rails you can now fit the lower support rail Before adjusting and fixing the bolts and the nuts to the lower rail you need to position the short webbing strap over the rail making sure the stainless steel D rin...

Page 3: ...ng strap is tight and the raft canister is secure the tension 9 When you are satisfied with the fitting of the cradle parts and the 4 adjustment of the webbing retaining strap you can proceed to mounting the cradle to either the push pit or the deck 10 For deck mounting you should use suitable fixings not supplied to bolt or screw the cradle frame to the deck You can use the fixing saddles to furt...

Page 4: ...ess steel becomes active and its corrosion resistance is reduced Rust is obvious visible evidence of corrosive activity ways in which the oxide layer is compromised pitting and crevice corrosions caused by microscopic water retaining cracks or scratches microscopic impurities and stress fatigue cracking For preventive maintenance polish the surface of the stainless steel polish Polishing creates a...

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