ISO 15734:2001
(Main)Ships and marine technology — Hydrostatic release units
Ships and marine technology — Hydrostatic release units
This International Standard specifies performance and testing requirements for hydrostatic release units used in conjunction with float-free lifesaving appliances including inflatable liferafts and Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB 's). Hydrostatic release units which comply with this International Standard and which have been formally approved by the cognizant Maritime Safety Administration may be considered to comply with the 1974 Safety Of Life At Sea Convention (SOLAS 74) and the IMO Life-Saving Appliances Code, as amended.
Navires et technologie maritime — Dispositifs de largage hydrostatique
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 15734
First edition
2001-06-01
Ships and marine technology — Hydrostatic
release units
Navires et technologie maritime — Dispositifs de largage hydrostatique
Reference number
ISO 15734:2001(E)
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International Standard ISO 15734 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 8, Ships and marine technology,
Subcommittee SC 1, Lifesaving and fire protection.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 15734:2001(E)
Ships and marine technology — Hydrostatic release units
1 Scope
This International Standard specifies performance and testing requirements for hydrostatic release units used in
conjunction with float-free lifesaving appliances including inflatable liferafts and Emergency Position Indicating Radio
Beacons (EPIRB 's). Hydrostatic release units which comply with this International Standard and which have been
formally approved by the cognizant Maritime Safety Administration may be considered to comply with the 1974
Safety Of Life At Sea Convention (SOLAS 74) and the IMO Life-Saving Appliances Code, as amended.
2 Normative reference
The following normative document contains provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of
this International Standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these
publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this International Standard are encouraged to
investigate the possibility of applying the most recent edition of the normative document indicated below. For undated
references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies. Members of ISO and IEC maintain
registers of currently valid International Standards.
ISO 9227:1990, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres — Salt spray tests.
3 General requirements
3.1 Construction
A hydrostatic release unit used in the float-free arrangements of a survival craft or EPIRB shall be so constructed that
— the materials used are compatible so as to prevent malfunction of the unit; particular care shall be taken to
ensure that metallic-coated parts are not used where damage to the coating from contact with other parts could
adversely affect the functioning of the unit,
— it has drains to prevent the accumulation of water in the hydrostatic chamber when the unit is in its normal
position,
— each structural part connected to the painter system has a strength not less than that required by the painter,
— it can readily be removed for replacement or annual servicing,
— materials and components shall be corrosion-resistant and not affected by seawater, oil or detergents,
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— it can function properly throughout an air temperature range of− 30 C to + 65 C,
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— it can function properly throughout a seawater temperature range of− 1 C to + 30 C,
— it can automatically release the float-free lifesaving appliance at a depth of not more than 4m, and
— it cannot release prematurely when seawater washes over the unit.
3.2 Markings
The unit shall be marked permanently on its exterior with
— its manufacturer, type, and serial number,
— a means of identifying its date of manufacture,
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— the maximum-capacity liferaft with which the unit may be used, if the unit has such a limitation, and
— a means of indelibly marking its date of expiry, if it is of the disposable type.
3.3 Servicing record plate
If the unit is of a type which requires annual servicing, it shall be provided with a permanently attached plate to
maintain a record of servicing.
3.4 Operating and maintenance instructions
Operating and maintenance instructions and information shall be provided in a clear and concise form in the
appropriate language or languages and shall include the following:
— general description of the unit;
— installation instructions;
— any on-board maintenance requirements;
— servicing requirements.
3.5 Weak link
3.5.1 Materials
A weak link used in conjunction with a hydrostatic release unit in a float-free arrangement shall
— be made from a material which is corrosion-resistant and not affected by seawater, oil or detergent,
— have the ends either whipped or heat treated, when made of cordage, and
— have each end looped around a thimble and secured with a locking ferrule, when made from a flexible wire.
3.5.2 Strength
A weak link used in conjunction with a hydrostatic release unit in a float-free arrangement of an inflatable liferaft shall
be of sufficient strength to
— pull the painter out of the liferaft container,
— operate the liferaft inflation system, and
— break under a tensile force of between 1,8 kN and 2,6 kN.
4 Prototype tests
4.1 Technical tests
4.1.1 Testing sequence
At least two prototype hydrostatic release units shall be tested in the sequence listed below. No parts may be
renewed or repaired between the tests.
a) Corrosion-resistance test (4.1.2).
b) Temperature cycling test (4.1.3).
c) Submergence and manual release test (4.1.4).
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d) Strength test (4.1.5).
e) Membrane-material technical tests (4.1.6).
4.1.2 Corrosion resistance test
The hydrostatic release units shall be exposed to a salt water spray test (5% sodium chloride solution) in accordance
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with ISO 9227, at a temperature of + 35 C� 3 C for 160 h without interruption. After completion, the hydrostatic
release units shall show no corrosion which could affect their efficient functioning, and shall
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