SEAGO RP500 User guide

Rescue platform

RP500

OWNERS MANUAL

WARNING

THIS RESCUE PLATFORM IS NOT A

SUBSTITUTE FOR A LIFERAFT.

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THIS MANUAL IS READ AND FULLY

UNDERSTOOD BEFORE USE

Important notice

This rescue platform must be serviced and used in strict accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Failure to follow the user instructions may result in serious injury or
failure of the equipment to operate correctly.
Failure to have your rescue platform serviced at an approved Seago
service station and at the correct service intervals may result in failure of
the equipment to operate correctly and will invalidate your warranty.

Thank you for choosing a SEAGO rescue platform - it is important that
you familiarise yourself with these instructions in order to ensure correct
deployment and maximum safety in the event of an emergency situation.

Stowage on Board

The Valise RP500 should be stowed in such a place clearly marked so it
can be accessed quickly and easily in an emergency. If you stow in a
locker the valise must have sufficient space around it to allow for any
loss of vacuum to the packed valise. Additionally the valise should be
suitably stowed within the locker so as to prevent any movement of the
RP500 caused by the wave motion. Failure to prevent this movement
may over time cause abrasion to the valise and possible damage to the
RP500.

DO NOT stow the valise near any hot pipes or allow the valise to come
into contact with any chemicals such as petrol, diesel, oil or other.

DO NOT stow in a locker where it might become inaccessible due to
other items being placed on top.

DO NOT stow the valise in sunlight.

The valise is security sealed at the zipper and should never be opened
by any other than a trained Seago service technician. If the security seal
is not present or damaged when you purchase the RP500 you should
not use it and immediately inform the retailer.
If the security seal is removed or missing between servicing intervals the
warranty will be void, and you should immediately stop using the RP500
and return it to a qualified Seago service Centre for checking.

Deployment !!! IMPORTANT !!!

Before deployment, attach the painter to a secure strong point on the
boat. The total overall length of the painter is 14 meters, however the
RP500 will activate when approximately 10 meters are pulled from the
valise. Ensure the following is carried out:

 All crew members are wearing lifejackets
 The engine is stopped
 Collect any waterproof grab bag with extra safety equipment that

may be on board.
Then throw/launch the RP500 overboard in the opposite direction to the
wind and then pull firmly on the painter to inflate the RP500.
NOTE: depending on the method of attachment there are approximately
10 meters of painter line to be pulled from the valise before the RP500
will activate.
Do not unzip or remove from the valise bag prior to deployment)

Your SEAGO RP500 will inflate fully within approximately 2 minutes
depending on temperature.

Boarding the RP500

If possible, try and jump from the boat directly onto the RP500.
If any other crew member then fails to jump directly into the RP500 or
falls from the RP500, use the floating quoit and rescue line to pull them
close.
Once everyone is onboard, remove the knife which is stowed in a pocket
and cut the painter line. Take great care not to damage the buoyancy
tube when cutting the painter line.

Use the paddle provided and paddle away from the vessel as quickly as
possible.

The international signal for help is S.O.S. … --- …

Important tips

 Always ensure your RP500 servicing is up to date
 Stow your RP500 in an easily accessible place
 If possible, prepare a waterproof grab bag with additional survival

equipment, which should be stowed in a position close to the

RP500. Some items that could be considered:

Spare lifejacket

Flares

EPIRB

First Aid Kit

APPENDIX

Principal SEAGO RP500 Features

 Single chamber hull
 3 water stabilizing pockets
 Rescue quoit and line
 Reversible platform design
 Vacuum packed for 3 years servicing intervals
 12 year warranty (subject to conditions)

YOU MUST STRICTLY FOLLOW THE 3 YEAR SERVICING

INTERVALS AS SPECIFIED BY SEAGO YACHTING.

Safety first…..

Seago Yachting Ltd. • Mullany Business Park • Golden Cross • East Sussex • BN27 3RP

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