Comet Buoyant Smoke Signal Orange
SOLAS & USCG approved buoyant smoke signal.
COMET - BUOYANT SMOKE SIGNAL ORANGE
Compact, User-Friendly Design
The Smoke Signal Orange is a compact, daylight distress signal designed to be easy and safe to handle. It provides effective position marking during rescue operations and can be used to indicate wind direction, producing dense orange smoke for a minimum of 3 minutes.
Application:
- The Comet orange smoke signal is a small and compact distress signal for daylight use designed for stowage in liferafts and lifeboats. SOLAS requires 2 smoke signals per raft/boat.
- Signal for position marking during rescue operations
- Indicates wind direction
- Safe use on oil or petrol covered water
- Conforming to SOLAS 74 as amended
- Ideal also for leisure boats
Approvals:
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.
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SPECIFICATION
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Height: 114 mm (4.5 in)
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Diameter: 82 mm (3.2 in)
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Gross Weight Max. 370g (13.05 oz)
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NEC Max. 239g (8.43 oz)
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Burning time: 3 minutes minimum
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Colour of smoke: orange
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Ignition: percussion ignitor with 2 seconds safety delay
Operation :
1. Remove plastic cap. Point away from body.
2. Pull tab firmly away from canister. Ensure hand remains clear of HOT END.
3. Throw Lifesmoke overboard immediately. Smoke will be emitted after a 2 second delay.
Packing & Transport Information based on 24 Units
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24 signals in 1 fibreboard box
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Gross weight 9.40 kg (20.72 lb.)
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Net weight 8.90 kg (19.62 lb.)
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Measurements of fibreboard box: 37 x 27 x 27 cm (15 x 11 x 11 in)
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Net Explosive Content per box: 5.736 kg (12.64 lb.)
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Hazard Class 1.4S • UN 0507
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Proper Shipping Name: Signals, Smoke
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Other Information: Passenger and Cargo Aircraft
Storage
This compact unit is ideally stored in a water-resistant locker at ambient temperature allowing easy access in an emergency or in the robust, specially designed polybottle.
Approvals
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.
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