personal signal launcher d at as heet Art No. 9194600 The lightweight, Comet Personal Signal Launcher pack contains 9 red aerial flare cartridges and a penjector firing mechanism, all enclosed in a tough, water-resistant case. The penjector is fitted with a stainless-steel spring and striker pin. It features a slot for easy loading and unloading of the flare cartridge with the trigger in the safety catch position. 3 Application Comet Personal Signal Launcher are designed primarily for use on yachts, dinghies, Personal Water Craft, canoes and sailboards, but have many applications as a general-purpose distress signal for aviation, hill-walking, climbing, skiing and other outdoor pursuits. Each cartridge projects its payload to a height of over 40 metres, burns for over 5 seconds at a minimum of 10,000 candela and is visible for at least 5 miles in daylight increasing to 10 miles at night, depending on weather conditions. Operating instructions are on the case. 3 Storage When not carried, the signal should be stored in our robust, specially designed Polybottle, or in a dry location at ambient temperature. 3 Operation For day or night-use only when rescue services are sighted 1. Open case. 2. Remove penjector from pack. 3. Place trigger in safety catch position. 4. Load the flare cartridge by sliding into slot on penjector. 5. To fire, hold the penjector firmly at arms length above and away from face and body, pull back penjector trigger and release – fire vertically and be prepared for slight recoil and loud report. Authorised Dealer 3 Specification l pplication: For use in day and night A l Explosive content: 45g (5g per cartridge) distress signal situations l imensions: 180mm x 58mm x 25mm D (7.1 x 2.28 x 1.0ins) l Height: 46m (150ft) l urning time: over 5 seconds B l Light intensity: 10,000 candela l eight: 160g (5.6oz) W 1.575oz (0.175oz per cartridge) 3 PACKING & TRANSPORT INFORMATION Chemring Marine Limited Chemring House 1500 Parkway Whiteley Fareham Hampshire PO15 7AF United Kingdom Tel: + 44 (0) 1489 884130 Fax: + 44 (0) 1489 884131 [email protected] P art o f t h e C h e m r ing G r oup l l l l l 1 17 kits per fibreboard carton Gross weight: 21.1kgs (46.53lbs) Net weight 20.2kgs (44.54lbs) Hazard Class: 1.4G Net Explosive Content per carton: 5.27kgs (11.62lbs) Warning: l Ejects projectile – do not point at people or property l o not fire in a confined space D l eep out of reach of children K l Only for emergency use l If damaged or dented do not use l o not dismantle D l eep away from sources of heat K l o not use after expiry date D Issue:2 3/10 l easurements of carton: M 37 x 27 x 26cms (14.57 x 10.63 x 10.24ins) l UN 0312 l roper Shipping Name: Cartridges, Signal P l Other Information: Cargo Aircraft only Disposal: l yrotechnics must be treated as hazardous P items and must be disposed of responsibly in accordance with local regulations. For help and advice, visit our website www.cometmarine.co.uk