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Main Lift Envelope:
Manufactured from polyurethane to ensure
longer inflation times (helium, over
time. tends to leach through the
envelope material leading to loss of
lift). Stored in a sturdy waterproof
pouch for simple deployment when
required.
2m in diameter, when fully inflated, the
envelope is capable of lifting approx.
1Kg, which is more than sufficient to
carry an AIS SART (450gm on average).
The envelope is day-glo orange for
maximum visual detection during daytime
and carrys a waterproof flashing LED
beacon for detection at night.
Inflation:
The envelope is inflated using helium
which is stored In a suitably sized gas
bottle. The gas bottle would be secured
to the survival craft.
< Gas Safety Information >
< Helium Brochure >
Tether:
The envelope is securely attached to the
survival craft by a 800lb breaking
strain nylon tether, which is waterproof
and resistant to salt water.
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Deployment:
The envelope should be inflated outside
the survival craft and then deployed in
a controlled manner using either a hand
winch or an electric driven winch. The
speed and height can therefore be
carefully controlled
Beacon:
The location beacon can be turned on and
attached to the envelope tether prior to
deployment. The red flashing beacon is
waterproof to 150m and has a operational
life of approx 30 hours.
Carry Pouch:
The AIS SART can be securely attached to
the envelope tether using the waterproof
pouch. The pouch will allow most shapes
of transponder can be carried.
Alternatively the transponder can be
attached through the transponder’s
casing built-in eye.
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