Day and Night Mk8
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Distress Signal Mk 8 DAY&NIGHT ITEM No. 55970 Authorised Dealer d at as heet Compact, easy to operate, handheld distress signal. Consisting of a red flare at one end and an orange smoke at the other. Housed in a rugged, corrosion and water resistant case. 3 Application This handheld signal has been designed for personal distress signalling and is ideal for divers, windsurfers, dinghy sailors and small boats operating inshore as well as outdoor pursuits such as mountaineering and was originally designed for aircrew. Incorporates a red flare 15,000 candela at one end, for use at night and day, and a dense orange smoke at the other for daytime use. Both ends can be fired independently and can be doused in water after firing, allowing the unused end to be stowed until required. 3 Storage When not carried, the signal should be stored in the robust, specially designed Polybottle, or in a dry location at ambient temperature. 3 Operation (identical both ends) For day or night use only when rescue services are sighted 1. Select the end to be used – smoke by day, flare at night. Due to its high power the flare also has good visibility by day if required. The Signal has colour coded and ribbed end caps to aid identification at night. 2. Remove end cap. 3. Hold clear of face, point away from body and downwind. 4. activiate pull toggle sharply away from body. To 3 Specification l l l l l Length: 190mm (7.48”) D iameter: 30mm (1.18”) W eight: 170g (6oz) N et Explosive Content: 45g (1.58oz) I gnition: pull-wire ignitor l l l l l Flare urning time: 20 seconds b L ight intensity: 15,000cd C olour of light: red S moke duration: 18 seconds C olour of smoke: orange 3 PACKING & TRANSPORT INFORMATION l 100 signals in fibreboard carton l Gross weight: 19 Kgs (41.9 lbs) l Net Weight: 17.2 Kgs (37.93 lbs) l Measurements of fibreboard box: 37 x 27 x 33 cms (14.57 x 10.63 x 13 ins) Chemring Marine Limited Chemring House 1500 Parkway Whiteley Fareham Hampshire PO15 7AF United Kingdom Tel: + 44 (0) 1489 884130 Fax: + 44 (0) 1489 884131 info@chemringmarine.com P art o f t h e C h e m r ing G r oup l Net Explosive Content per carton: 4.5 Kgs (9.9 lbs) l Hazard Class: 1.4G l UN 0191 l Proper Shipping name: Signal Devices, Hand l Other Information: Cargo Aircaraft Only Warning: Disposal: l Produces red hot flame - l Pyrotechnics must be treated as do not point at people l Produces dense orange smoke - do not inhale l Do not fire in a confined space l Keep out of reach of children l Only for emergency use at sea l If damaged or dented do not use l Do not dismantle l Keep away from source of heat l Do not use after expiry date Issue:2 03/10 hazardous items and must be disposed of responsibly in accordance with local regulations. For help and advice, visit our website www.painswessex.com MArINe DIsTress sIGNAls