HE-0100

HE-0100

HE-0100

Product catalog summary
Description: The Hammar H20 is a hydrostatic release unit designed to automatically release liferafts or other life-saving appliances when a vessel sinks. It is activated by increasing water pressure, which releases a spring-loaded knife to cut through a rope or bolt. It can also cut unshielded electrical cables in some applications.
Activation Depth: The unit activates at a depth of 1.5 to 4.0 meters, compliant with SOLAS standards.
Operating Temperature: The unit operates effectively between -30 to +65°C.
Service Life: The operational life on board is 2 years (24 months).
Standards and Approvals: The Hammar H20 complies with various international maritime safety standards, including SOLAS 74 and several IMO resolutions. It is also approved by the US Coast Guard.
Label and Product Marking: The product features UV-resistant and peel-proof labels with a marcode, serial number, manufacturing date, security number, and notified body/year. The expiry date is marked on a date label, with years available up to 5 years.
Bolts/Rods: Replacement bolts should be defined by the EPIRB manufacturer and replaced every two years along with the release unit.
Transport and Storage: The Hammar H20 is disposable with a shelf life of 5 years if stored in a dry, UV-protected environment. It is packed in boxes of 50 or 30 units to minimize shipping costs.
Packing Specifications: Boxes containing 50 units have dimensions of 37x30x27 cm and a gross weight of 7 kg. Boxes with 30 units have dimensions of 37x30x37 cm and a gross weight of 9 kg.
Technical Data: The H20 housing is made of polyamide with stainless steel components. It measures 96 mm in length, 64 mm in width, and 48 mm in height, weighing 112 grams.
Important Notes: Only manufacturer-approved replacement bolts should be used. If the unit is dropped or impacted, it should be discarded.
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Catalog excerpts

HE-0100-1

TECHNICAL DATASHEET SHEET PRODUCT DATA H20 H20 HYDROSTATIC HYDROSTATIC RELEASE RELEASE UNITS UNITS FOR FOR RAFT EPIRB HS CODE 84798997, Country of Origin SWEDEN HS CODE 84798997, Country of Origin SWEDEN DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION If the vessel sinks, the increasing water pressure activates the Hammar H20 If the vessel sinks, the Hammar H20 is activated by increasing water pressure and and the spring loaded knife is set free. It automatically releases the liferaft or automatically releases the EPIRB. When reaching the surface, the EPIRB starts to emit other life-saving appliances it is connected to. a signal of identification and position to a satellite. A specially designed plastic bolt secures the radio beacon and will be cut when the unit is activated. The Hammar H20 is designed to cut through the White Strong Rope or bolt but may, in some applications, also cut the unshielded electrical cable. ACTIVATION DEPTH Yellow Top Label: 1,5 - 4,0 meters (SOLAS) To be defined by the EPIRB manufacturer. The bolt should be replaced together with the release unit every two years. OPERATING TEMPERATURE The Hammar H20 is a disposable product. SERVICE LIFE The operational life on board the ship is 2 years (24 months). SOLAS 74 Convention as amended, Regulations III/4, X/3, III/13, III/26 and III/34 (only as a complete installment with the EPIRB) IMO Res. MSC.48(66) -(LSA Code)- amended by MSC.207(81), MSC.218(82), MSC.272(85), MSC.293(87), MSC.320(89), MSC.368(93) and MSC.425(98) I, IV IMO Res. MSC.36(63) -(1994 HSC Code)- as amended, 8 IMO Res. MSC.97(73) -(2000 HSC Code)- as amended, 8 IMO Res. MSC.81(70) amended by MSC.200(80), MSC.226(82), MSC.274(85), MSC.295(87), MSC.321(89), MSC.323(89), MSC.378(93) and MSC.427(98) IMO MSC/Circ.811 and IMO MSC/Circ.980 USCG 160.062/6/0 LABEL AND PRODUCT MARKING Shelf life: 5 years from manufactured year, provided it is stored in its box in a dry and UV-protected storage. PACKING SPECIFICATIONS To minimize shipping costs, these are packed in boxes containing 50pcs. Outer box dimension: 37x30x27 cm Approximate gross weight of 50 pcs: 7 kg H20 E can also be shipped in individual boxes. To minimize shipping costs, these are packed in boxes containing 30pcs. Individual box dimension: 17x9x7cm Outer box dimension: 37x30x37 cm Approximate gross weight of 30 pcs: 9 kg Material: UV-resistant and peel-proof material. Top label Marcode Serial number : XXXXX Manufacturing date: YY/MM Security number : XXX Notified body/year: XXXX/YY Scan the QR code for applicable products H20 E= for EPIRB, 24 month service life • Use only manufacturer approved replacement bolt (rod) • If an H20 is dropped or exposed to an impact it shall be discarded Date label For marking of expiry date; month and year. Years available on date label: 5 years CM Hammar AB August Barks gata 15 SE-421 32 Västra Frölu

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HE-0100-2

Spring: Stainless steel Knife: Stainless steel CM Hammar AB August Barks gata 15 SE-421 32 Vastra Frolunda

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