PainsWessex Lifesmoke Mk9

When to Use

The NEW Pains Wessex Lifesmoke M98 is a small and compact distress signal for daylight use only, designed for stowage in liferafts. Signal for position marking during rescue operations. Indicates wind direction .Safe to use on oil or petrol covered water. Conforming to SOLAS 74/88 as amended . Two signals are required carriage in SOLAS liferafts and lifeboats. Two are supplied in RORC and Offshore leisure kits. To use: Peel off top cap, pull plastic tab sharply away from body. A 2 second delay allows time to throw the canister downwind into the water.

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

• Height: 114 mm (4.5 in)
• Diameter: 82 mm (3.2 in)
• Gross Weight Max. 370g (13.05 oz)
• NEC Max. 239g (8.43 oz)
• Burning time: 3 minutes minimum
• Colour of smoke: orange
• Ignition: percussion ignitor with 2 seconds safety delay

STANDARDS

Conforms to SOLAS 74 as amended, Res. MSC 81 (70). Approvals: CE 0589, BAM–P1-0191, 0589-P1-0324, BGV MED 423.008, USCG 160.122./21/0, 160.022/21/0 and other major maritime authorities worldwide.