PainsWessex Manoverboard Mk9

When to Use

Used in an emergency to mark position of a man overboard by day or night. Deployed by attached 4 kg lifebuoy. Provides 15 minutes of dense orange smoke. Far exceeds SOLAS requirements of 2 hours at 2 candela for light output and duration. Safe to use on petrol or oil covered water. Lithium battery sealed for life – no annual replacement. Automatic or manual deployment. Universal stainless steel mounting bracket. Tested to survive a 56m drop into water (SOLAS 30m). Ideal for use on ships or rigs with high freeboard.

Storage Requirements

Store upright in mounting bracket in original packaging.

Disposal

Hazardous item, dispose of responsibly through approved channels in accordance with local regulations.

SPECIFICATIONS

Height: 375mm (14.76 in)

Diameter: 183mm (7.20 in)

Weight: 3.3 kg (7.27 lb.)

Weight – including bracket and angles: 3.85 kg (8.5 lb.)

Net Explosive Content: 1.287 kg (2.84 lb)

Lamps (bulbs): 2 x 3.6v 2.0A

Temperature range: -30°C to +65°C

Burning time: 15 minutes

Colour of light: white

Duration: 2 candela for 2 hours

Use with lifebuoy weighing:

4.0 kg (8.82 lb.)

Attach to lifebuoy with line:

4m (13ft) long,

9.5mm (0.37 in) diameter

STANDARDS

Conforms to SOLAS 74 as amended. IMO Resolution MSC 81 (70) part 1. MED: Manoverboard – BGV 422013-00, Buoysmoke- BGV 4220014-00, BAM-P1-0596, 0589-P1-0619.