Day & Night MK8
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Day & Night Distress Signal MK8 Item No. 9559700 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. Packing & Transport Information 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. Operation (identical both ends) 100 signals in fibreboard carton Gross weight: 19 kg (41.9 lbs) Net Weight: 17.2 kg (37.93 lbs) Measurements of fibreboard box: 37 x 27 x 33 cms (14.57 x 10.63 x 13 ins) Net Explosive Content per carton: 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs) Hazard Class: 1.4G UN 0191 Proper Shipping name: Signal Devices, Hand Other Information: Cargo Aircraft Only 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. To activate pull toggle sharply away from body. WARNING • Produces red hot flame - do not point at people • Produces dense orange smoke do not inhale • Do not fire in a confined space • Keep out of reach of children Length: 190mm (7.48”) Diameter: 30mm (1.18”) Weight: 170g (6oz) Net Explosive Content: 45g (1.58oz) Ignition: pull-wire ignitor Flare burning time: 20 seconds Light intensity: 15,000cd Colour of light: red Smoke duration: 18 seconds Colour of smoke: orange Only for emergency use at sea If damaged or dented do not use Do not dismantle Keep away from source of heat Do not use after expiry date DISPOSAL • Pyrotechnics must be treated as hazardous items and must be disposed of responsibly in accordance with local regulations. For help a