Shockwave S6, User Manual

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OPERATE IN THE VESSEL’S OPERATIONAL 

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 the 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 and damage the objects or 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 sag is incorrect
• Components are loose, broken or missing
• The suspension module makes a strange noise

USE SEATBELTS 

If supplied - seatbelts prevent 

occupants from being ejected from the vessel and the 
seat. When not in use, the seatbelt buckle ends 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 the 

suspension module with fresh water after each use or 
every week if being stored outside to prevent a buildup 
of salt and debris.

GENERAL BOATING BEST PRACTICES AND SAFETY

DO NOT

•  Operate seat without sufficient pressure in 

shock absorber or serious injury and damage to 
suspension module will result.

•  Place hands near module when in use. Serious 

injury can result.

•  Modify the equipment by drilling any holes, 

removing material, or adding extra equipment. 
Serious injury can result.

•  Use the suspension module if it is or appears to be 

damaged. Serious injury can result.

•  Use the suspension module if the module to deck 

attachments are loose. Serious injury can result.

•  Use the suspension module if module resting height 

is lower than normal. This may be an indication of a 
damaged shock absorber and serious injury can result.

•  Operate the suspension module with insufficient air 

pressure in the shock to prevent bottoming. Serious 
injury and damage to the seat can result.

•  Use the suspension module for uses other than its 

intended purpose. Use of the seating for other than 
its intended purpose may result in damage to the 
equipment or bodily harm.

•  Use the suspension module if fasteners are loose. 

Damage to the equipment or bodily harm may result.

•  Attempt to open, perform maintenance or repair the 

suspension module while the craft is underway. Damage  
to the equipment or bodily harm may result.

•  Place items under or around the suspension module  

that may interfere with the suspension module’s range  
of motion. Damage to the equipment or bodily harm  
may result.

•  Operate the seat if the occupant’s weight exceeds 300lbs 

[135kg] for deck accelerations greater than 5g’s.

•  Mount footrests directly to seats.

Your SHOCKWAVE S6 Marine Suspension Module will mitigate the effects of shock and vibration, reducing the potential of injury, but it will NOT prevent the possibility of injury. 
The increased level of comfort and control provided by your SHOCKWAVE S6 Marine Suspension Seating will allow the craft to operate at higher speeds in sea states which create 
high shock loads on the craft and potentially the occupants. 

HIGH SHOCK LOADS COULD POTENTIALLY EXCEED THE SEAT’S CAPABILITY TO MITIGATE.

Operating marine craft in a high shock load environment is inherently hazardous. Tolerance to the effects of shock and vibration vary from person to person and it is the 
responsibility of the craft operator to ensure the safety of each person on board. Pain and/or discomfort are indicators of a potential injury. Constantly monitor the physical state 
of the craft and the personnel on board. Hazardous operation of the craft may result in serious injury, death or damage to the craft.

Follow IMPORTANT instructions located throughout this User Manual to prolong the 
appearance and service life of your SHOCKWAVE S6 Marine Suspension Module.

CAUTION NOTES