PainsWessex Red Handflare Mk8

When to Use

Use to signal distress by day or night. Hand-held and short range flare used to pinpoint position. Typically 6 handflares are required to be fitted in SOLAS/commercial liferafts and lifeboats.

Storage Requirements

Ideally should be stored in the robust, specially designed polybottle, or in a dry easily accessed location at ambient temperature.

Disposal

Hazardous item! Dispose of responsibly through approved channels in accordance with local regulations.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Length: 175mm (6.9 in)
• Length with handle pulled out: 280mm (11 in)
• Diameter: 28mm (1.1 in)
• Weight Max: 176g (6.2 oz)
• Light intensity: 15,000 candela
• Burning time: 60 seconds
• Colour of light: red
• Ignition: pull-wire ignitor
• Net Explosive Content Max.:63g (2.22 oz)

STANDARDS

Conforms to: SOLAS 74 as amended, IMO resolution MSC. 81(70) Part 1, (MED) 96/98/EC, BGV 426.005, BAM –P1-0594, 0589-P1-0617, USCG and other major maritime authorities worldwide.