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Comet Product Brochure

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Introduction
Comet is a renowned brand in the field of pyrotechnic marine distress signals, recognized globally for over 50 years. Their products are certified by the US Coast Guard and adhere to international standards such as SOLAS, MED, and ISO 9001.

Product Range
Comet provides a wide array of marine distress signals, including rockets, flares, smokes, and markers, as well as integrated Distress Packs, catering to various boating needs from coastal to deep-sea navigation.

Quality and Certification
Comet's products are celebrated for their reliability, advanced technology, and innovative design. They hold worldwide SOLAS approvals and are manufactured in compliance with ISO 9001 standards, ensuring high quality and safety.

Key Products
  • Combined Light and Smoke Lifebuoy Marker: Surpasses SOLAS/MED requirements, offering dense orange smoke for 15 minutes and a light intensity of 2 candela for 2 hours, suitable for various temperatures and tested for durability.
  • Linethrower 250: A self-contained line-throwing device compliant with SOLAS/MED and USCG regulations, featuring a solid propellant rocket for precise flight paths, suitable for various maritime operations.
  • 15 Minute Orange Smoke Signal: Designed for daytime use, providing a 15-minute smoke signal for man overboard situations.

Distribution and Availability
Comet products are available in over 70 countries, making them a reliable commercial choice for marine safety equipment.

Conclusion
Comet's marine distress signals are a dependable choice for ensuring safety at sea, supported by international certifications and a robust global distribution network.
Specifications
The document details specifications for various maritime distress signals, including red parachute rockets, hand flares, and smoke signals, all approved by SOLAS/MED/USCG and designed to endure harsh environmental conditions, including water immersion.

Red Parachute Signal Rocket:
- Application: Long-range distress signal for day and night use.
- Light Color: Red
- Burn Duration: Minimum 40 seconds
- Light Intensity: Minimum 30,000 candela
- Height: Minimum 300m (985ft)
- Ignition: Base pull-wire igniter
- Operating Temperature: -30°C to +65°C (-22F to +149F)
- Storage Temperature: -30°C to +75°C (-22F to +167F)
- NEC Max: 91.8g
- Gross Weight Max: 235g

Red Hand Flare:
- Application: Short-range distress signal for day and night use.
- Light Color: Red
- Burn Duration: Minimum 60 seconds
- Light Intensity: Minimum 15,000 candela
- Ignition: Top pull-wire igniter
- Operating Temperature: -30°C to +65°C (-22F to +149F)
- Storage Temperature: -30°C to +75°C (-22F to +167F)
- NEC Max: 63g
- Gross Weight Max: 176g

Day & Night Signal:
- Application: Short-range distress signal with red flare and orange smoke.
- Light Color: Red flare and dense orange smoke
- Burn Duration: Orange smoke for 18 seconds, red flare for 20 seconds
- Ignition: Pull-wire igniter
- Operating Temperature: -30°C to +65°C (-22F to +149F)
- Storage Temperature: -30°C to +75°C (-22F to +167F)
- NEC Max: 51.4g
- Gross Weight Max: 187g

Orange Smoke Signal:
- Application: Daytime distress signal for position marking and wind direction indication.
- Smoke Color: Dense orange
- Burn Duration: Minimum 3 minutes
- Ignition: Percussion igniter with a 2-second delay
- Operating Temperature: -1°C to +30°C (-30.2F to +86F)
- Storage Temperature: -30°C to +75°C (-22F to +167F)
- NEC Max: 239g
- Gross Weight Max: 370g

Recommendations
These distress signals are recommended for use in liferafts and are designed for easy handling and storage. They remain reliable even after water immersion and are suitable for marking positions and signaling for help over long distances.
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Comet Product Brochure-1

Quality you can rely upon MARINE DISTRESS SIGNALS

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The leading light – worldwide Comet, one of the world’s leading brands of pyrotechnics for the commercial and leisure marine markets, has been saving lives around the globe more than half a century. Our comprehensive range of marine distress signals and safety systems are trusted for their reliability by the world’s navies, lifeboat and rescue services, merchant fleets and airlines, as well as by fishing vessels and leisure craft. Quality you can rely upon The quality, technological superiority and innovative design of our products – combined with worldwide SOLAS approvals, including MED and...

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light & smoke signal SOLAS 15 minute orange smoke Man Overboard Lifebuoy marker. Identical to Art. No. 9181600 – but without the lighting system. Daytime use only. Art No. 9160400 – Complete Unit, comprising: Unité complète, comportant: Unidad completa, que incluye: Komplettsatz bestehend aus: Art No. 9160500 – Linethrower 250 Body + Line Boîtier lance-amarre 250 + amarre Linethrower 250 cuerpo + línea Linethrower 250 Körper + Leine Art No. 9162700 – Linethrower Rocket Fusée de lance-amarre Cohete lanzacabos Linethrower Rakete Marqueur d’homme à la mer pour bouée de sauvetage avec fumée orange...

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red parachute signal rocket SOLAS Designed to meet the SOLAS/MED/USCG regulation, which requires 12 Para Red rockets on a ships bridge, this kit is conveniently stowed in our large waterproof polybottle. Conçu pour répondre aux normes SOLAS/MED/USCG, qui prescrivent 12 fusées rouges à parachute sur la passerelle des navires. Ce kit se range facilement dans une grande bouteille en polyéthylène imperméable à l’eau. Diseñado para cumplir con las normas SOLAS/MED/USCG, que requieren 12 cohetes Para Red en el puente del barco. Este kit se almacena en forma conveniente en nuestra gran contenedor impermeable....

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smoke signal orange 0589 Compact, flat-top day-time orange smoke distress signal providing effective position marking or indication of wind direction during rescue operations. Application For use in day distress signal situations and to mark the position during a rescue operation Colour of light Dense orange smoke Duration of burn time 3 minutes minimum Ignition Percussion igniter with a 2 second delay Temperature operating range -1°C to +30°C (-30.2F to +86F) Temperature storage range -30°C to +75°C (-22F to +167F) NEC MAX 239g (8.4oz) GROSS WEIGHT MAX 370g (13oz) Other information Can be used...

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PERSONAL SIGNAL LAUNCHER COMPACT SIGNAL LAUNCHER Lightweight, compact pack containing 9 red aerial flare cartridges and a penjector firing mechanism in a tough, water resistant case. The penjector is fitted with a stainless steel spring and striker pin. Application For use in day and night long range distress signal situations Colour of light Red flare Duration of burn time > 5 seconds Light intensity 10,000 Candela minimum HEIGHT 46m (150ft) Ignition Penjector system Temperature operating range -30°C to +65°C (-22F to +149F) Temperature storage range -30°C to +75°C (-22F to +167F) Weight 160g...

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Designed for use as a collision warning signal or for illuminating small areas where an intense white light is required. Conçu pour un usage de signal d’avertissement anticollision ou pour illuminer des zones restreintes où une lumière blanche intense est requise. Application For use in day and night short range warning collision situations and for illuminating small areas Colour of light White Duration of burn time 60 seconds minimum Light intensity 2,500 Candela minimum Ignition Top pull-wire igniter Temperature operating range -30°C to +65°C (-22F to +149F) Temperature storage range -30°C...

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SKY-LITE 2 STAR ROCKET ACCESSORIES ACCESSOIRES ACCESORIOS ZUBEHÖR Polybottles Rugged, buoyant containers, ideal for storing distress signals. Can be easily picked up in an emergency. Conteneur robuste et flottable, idéal pour stocker des signaux de détresse à main. Prise en main facile en cas d’urgence. Envases resistentes, flotantes, ideales para almacenar señales de socorro. De fácil recolección y uso durante una emergencia. Stabile, schwimmfähige Behälter, ideal zur Unterbringung von Notsignalen. Leichter Zugriff in einem Notfall. Art no. 9128000 Application Pour un usage jour et nuit dans...

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DISTRESS PACKS Para utilizar a menos de 3 millas de la costa, para dar la alarma e indicar su posición en el día o la noche. 4 bengalas rojas en una mini-botella resistente al agua. Zum Gebrauch auf Fahrten, die weniger als 3 Meilen vom Festland entfernt sind. Einsatz bei Tag oder Nacht. 4 rote Handfackeln, verpackt in einer wasserdichten Kunststoffdose. Boating/ Water Sport type Pour un usage à moins de 3 milles des côtes, pour signifier une alerte et indiquer exactement votre position de jour ou de nuit. 4 feux à main rouges dans une bouteille en polyéthylène résistante à l’eau. Vue d’ensemble...

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• Make sure your signals are always in date • se in accordance with instructions U • lways store in a container A • Ensure your crew know where the signals are stored • As part of your safety briefing, ensure your crew are familiar with how to operate your distress signals • nly use in an emergency situation O • oint signals outboard/downwind and away from your P body as per instructions • se red flares by day or night U • se orange smoke in daylight U • eek medical advice in the event of injury S • se certified Hazard Class 1 couriers U • emember these are Class 1 pyrotechnic products when R...

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Distributors throughout the world... www.comet-marine.com E-mail: [email protected] Issue 4 10/2013 US Coastguard Approved

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.