HYDROSTATIC RELEASE UNIT, LIFERAFT 2 YEAR

Approvals:
Transport Canada
SOLAS 74/96 Convention, Reg. III/4 LSA Code
IMO Res. MSC. 48/(66), IMO Res. MSC. 81(70)
EU Directive 96/98 EC
MUST BE REPLACED AFTER TWO YEARS!
The Hammar H2O hydrostatic release unit is designed for liferafts from 6 up to 150 persons. It consists of a double looped white rope line, a release mechanism and a Red Weak Link (breaking strength 2.2 ± 0.4kN). If the ship sinks, the water pressure will, within 4 metres, activate the sharp knife which cuts the rope and the liferaft will float free. As the ship sinks, the painter line will be stretched and the liferaft starts to inflate. The Red Weak Link breaks and survivors can board the floating liferaft.