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WHITE HANDFLARE d at as heet The White Handflare is for use as a collision warning signal or for illumination of small areas. Designed to withstand exceptional environmental exposure and to perform reliably even after immersion in water. Featuring a unique telescopic handle with improved grip, making it very compact for stowage. Easily extended for safe handling and operation by pull wire ignitor. Produces hot white flame for 60 seconds at 2,500 candela. 3 Application For use by day or night as a short-range collision warning signal, to pinpoint position and to illuminate small areas at night. These may be carried on the ship’s bridge and are recommended for yachts making night passages. Four white handflares are included in our RORC kits. Also available is the similar red handflare (Art No. 9162800), which is used to signal distress. 3 Storage The telescopic handle saves stowage space. Ideally, both red and white handflares should be stored in our robust, specially designed polybottles, or in a dry, easily accessed location at ambient temperature. Do not store near sources of heat. 3 Operation 1. 2. 3. 4. Pull out white end until telescopic tube is fully extended and engaged. Unscrew white end cap and point away. Pull ball out sharply to fire. Hold at arms length. Point Downwind. End plug ejects after 2 seconds delay. Click Click Click Click Downwind Downwind Downwind Downwind Warning: l l Art No. 9162500 l l l l l l Produces white hot flame – do not point at people Do not fire in a confined space Keep out of reach of children 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: l Pyrotechnics must be treated as hazardous items and must be disposed of responsibly in accordance with local regulations. For help and advice, visit our website www.cometmarine.co.uk

tech spec WHITE HANDFLARE Authorised Dealer Ball Pull wire Screwed cap Adhesive tape Disc Primer Pull wire Ignitor housing Delay composition Primer composition Flare composition Telescopic tube Retaining collar Handle Ring 3 Specification Length: 175mm (6.9ins) L ength with handle pulled out: 280 mm (11ins) l Diameter: 28mm (1.1ins) l Weight: 160g (5.6oz) Light intensity: 2,500 candela Burning time: 60 seconds l Colour of light: white l Ignition: pull wire ignitor l Net explosive content: 53g (1.86oz) l l l l 3 Packing & Transport Information l l l l Chemring Marine Limited Chemring House...