PainsWessex Para Red Rocket Mk8A

When to Use

A day or night long-range distress signal. 12 should be carried on the ship’s bridge and 4 are required in ship’s Lifeboats and Liferafts, also suitable for use in other commercial and recreational boats. To Use: Remove red end cap. Hold firmly, vertically above head at arms length. Turn head away and pull toggle. Rocket is ejected instantaneously with a loud report and slight recoil. Be careful not to direct towards people or property.

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: 287 mm (11.3”)

Diameter at handle: 38 mm (1.5”)

Diameter: 32 mm (1.25”)

Weight Max: 245 g (8.23 oz)

NEC Max: 92 g (3.25 oz)

Light intensity: 30,000 candela

Burning time: 40 seconds

Colour of light: red

Ignition: pull-wire ignitor

Altitude: 300 m (985’)

STANDARDS

Conforms to SOLAS 74 as amended, IMO Resolution 81(70) and 96/98/ EC. MED - BGV 425.007, BAM-P2-0059, 0589-P2-0046, USCG and other major maritime authorities world wide.