9163100_red_parachute_signal_rocket.pdf
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Red Parachute Signal Rocket d at as heet The Comet Red Parachute Signal Rocket conforms to SOLAS 74/88 as amended. 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. Ejecting a red Flare suspended on a parachute at 300m (1000ft), burning for 40 seconds at 30,000 candela. 3 Application A day or night long-range distress signal. May be carried on the ship’s bridge and is a requirement in ship’s Lifeboats and Liferafts, also suitable for use in other commercial and recreational boats. 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 RED 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. Warning: l l Art No. 9163100 l l l l SOLAS l 4 l approved Safety of life at Sea (SOLAS) Ejects rocket projectile - do not point at people or property 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 Marine Equipment Directive (MED) 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 Red Parachute Signal Rocket Disc Ballast disc Cap Parachute Cotton strand Key ring Snap hook Disc Chain Split pin Intermediate composition Flare composition Tube Ignition composition Ejection charge Delay composition Combustion chamber Isolation Propellant Ignition composition Ring Ignition composition Ignition cap Outer tube with inside thread Carrier tube Pull wire Ignition cap holder with outside thread Glue Sealing ring Adhesive Screwed cap String Ball 3 Specifications: Length: 295 mm (11.6 ins) Diameter at handle: 38 mm (1.5 ins) l Diameter: 32 mm (1.25 ins) l Weight: 235g...