paraCHUTE illuminating rocket d at as heet The Comet Parachute Illuminating Rocket is used in Search and Rescue operations at night or for collision warning. Designed to withstand exceptional environmental exposure and to perform reliably even after immersion in water, the pull wire ignitor and improved grip provides easy handling. The rocket ejects a white flare suspended on a parachute at 300m (1000ft), which burns for 30 seconds at 90,000 candela. 3 Application A day or night collision warning signal, or used at night to illuminate areas for Search and Rescue operations. Suitable for use in commercial vessels, recreational boats and rescue services. 3 Storage Ideally, should be stored in the robust, specially designed Polybottle, or in a dry, easily accessed location at ambient temperature. 3 operation 1. Hold signal firmly by ribbed handle. Unscrew WHITE bottom cap. Do not point at people or property. 2. Hold rocket vertically above head pointing away from body. 3. Ensure hands remain clear of top. To fire – pull red ball sharply down. Art No. 9123700 3 specification l Length: l Diameter at handle: l Diameter: l Weight: Authorised Dealer l Net explosive cont: 295 mm (11.6 ins) 38 mm (1.5 ins) 32 mm (1.25 ins) l Light intensity: 90,000cd candela l Burning time: 30 seconds l Colour of light: white 270 g (9.45 oz) l Ignition: pull-wire ignitor 94 g (3.3 oz) l Altitude: 300 m (985 ft) 3 PACKING & TRANSPORT INFORMATION l 0 rockets in 2 metal tins in 6 a fibreboard box l ross weight 18.2kg (40.13lbs) G l azard Class 1.4G H l et weight 16.2kg (35.72lbs) N l N 0505 U l easurements of fibreboard box: M 48 x 27 x 37 cm (18.9 x 10.63 x 14.57 in) Chemring Marine Limited Chemring House 1500 Parkway Whiteley Fareham Hampshire PO15 7AF United Kingdom l et Explosive Content per box: N 5.64 Kgs (12.5 lbs) l roper Shipping Name: P Signals, Distress, Ship Warning: Disposal: l jects rocket projectile E – do not point at people or property l yrotechnics must be treated as P l o not fire in a confined space D l eep out of reach of children K l nly for emergency use at sea O Tel: + 44 (0) 1489 884130 Fax: + 44 (0) 1489 884131 hazardous items and must be disposed of responsibly in accordance with local regulations. For help and advice, visit our website www.cometmarine.co.uk l f damaged or dented do not use I [email protected] l Other Information: Cargo Aircraft Only l eep away from source of heat K l o not dismantle D l o not use after expiry date D P art o f t h e C h e m r ing G r oup Issue:2 03/10 www.cometmarine.co.uk