Comet Orange Smoke Signal

All flares are Incendiary Devices and as such are subject to hazardous goods charges when shipped. Shipping by Ground is the only option for this item. Fogh Marine strongly suggests that all flares be purchased locally. If you wish to have them shipped please contact us for a confirmed shipping price to your location, within Canada only!

Compact, flat-top day-time orange smoke distress signal providing effective position marking or indication of wind direction during rescue operations

The Comet Orange Smoke Signal is a compact, flat top, day time 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.

Approved for 4 years from manufacture date

Specificataions:

• Weight: 370 g (13.1 oz)
• Temp Op Min: -1 °C
• Temp Op Max: 30 °C (86.0 °F)
• Temp Store Min: -30 °C
• Temp Store Max: 75 °C (167.0 °F)
• Flare Color: Orange
• Flare Burn Time Minimum: 3 min
• Ignition Method: Top Pull-wire Igniter with 2s Safety Delay

When to Use

The Orange Smoke Signal 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 string sharply away from body. A 2 second delay allows time to throw the canister downwind into the water.

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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.