Guardian™ 750mm Lifebuoy & Housing | Inspection Window | Optional Fixings | Glasdon

The Glasdon Guardian™ Lifebuoy Housing unit offers the ideal protection for lifebuoys and the B-Line™ rescue buoy. The high visibility and design of the unit makes it easily recognisable in an emergency. Available in two standard sizes, 600mm (24") or 750mm (30"), with a variety of fixing options to suit any location.

Built with Durapol® material, the unit can withstand extremes of temperature, to protect the life-saving devices inside from harmful UV which can degrade the equipment.

The Housings also act as a deterrent to vandals and thieves, reducing the frequency of costly Lifebuoy replacement.

Glasdon lifebuoys are fully compliant with Chapter III of the Life Saving Appliances code as per the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).

The Guardian™ Lifebuoy Housing is available in two sizes and can be wall, rail or post mounted.

Guardian Lifebuoy housing purchased through RLSS UK all come with the inspection window included.

Design Features

• Ropemaster™ Quick Release Rope Management System saves valuable seconds for rescue attempts.
• Strong knuckle hinge and hinge rod resists corrosion and vandalism.
• Water seal minimises damage to rope & buoy from exposure to salt water.
• Toggle latch reduces risk of door opening in high wind or wave impacts.
• Simple graphical instructions inform the rescuer how the equipment should be used.
• Choice of three fixing methods - post-mounting, rail-mounting or wall-mounting.
• Post-mounting fixing available with either surface-mounting post or below-ground installation.
• New Durapol® Inspection Indicator enables quick and easy inspection without leaving your patrol vehicle.
• Lifebuoys are supplied with a 30m throwing rope (8mm diameter) as standard. Alternative ropes are available - please see the "rope" option above for more details.

Colours

Housing colour: Red.

Lifebuoy colour: Orange.

Materials

Housing: Durapol Material.

Lifebuoy: Polyethylene.

Fixings: Stainless Steel.

Post: Mild Steel with Armortec® coating.

Dimensions

750mm (30") Housing:

Width: 898mm

Depth: 250mm

Height: 1065mm

Weight: 10.5kg

Height with Post: 1741mm

750mm (30") Lifebuoy:

Outside diameter: 710mm

Inside diameter: 430mm

Weight: 2.5kg

Which size lifebuoy & housing do I need?
This lightweight design of the 600mm (24") lifebuoy makes it easy to carry across distances, although we do recommend siting the rings at regular intervals near bodies of water to reduce response time. Thanks to its smaller structure, it can cover a large throwing distance of up to 10 – 15 metres.

This ease of deployment means it is ideally suited for rivers, lakes and shelving beaches where the lifebuoy needs to be thrown.

Although it may be small, the 600mm (24") life ring provides enough buoyancy to support a single casualty in the water for some time.

The larger 750mm (30") ring (710mm external diameter) has a more limited throwing range. As a result, this lifebuoy should ideally be used in areas where there is a vertical drop to the water.

Sites for the 750mm (30") lifebuoy may include piers, harbour walls, reservoirs or from on board a boat.
The larger size of the 750mm (30") ring provides the additional advantage of improved buoyancy and it should be able to support multiple casualties at one time.

The 750mm and 600mm lifebuoy are subject to a UK Marine equipment approval certification to allow them to be used on offshore vessels.

The 750mm Lifebuoy is UK certified for use on offshore vessels.

The 750mm lifebuoy can continue to be used on land i.e. beaches, promenades and around lakes

Resources:

• Guardian Instruction Booklet
• Guardian Water Safety Booklet
• Guardian Buyers Guide

This product is delivered to you directly from the manufacturer, using their chosen courier. Delivery periods are subject to availability and the manufacturers' terms and conditions.

Please note, that this item may incur additional delivery fees based on the shipping location. Contact shop@rlss.org.uk or call 0300 323 0096 for more information.