Pains Wessex Red Hand Flare MK8
Product Description:
The Hand flare MK8 conforms to SOLAS 74 as amended. Designed to withstand exceptional environmental exposure and to perform reliably even after immersion in water. Featuring a telescopic handle with improved grip, making it very compact for stowage. Easily extended for safe handling and operation by pull wire ignitor. Produces hot red flame for 60 seconds at 15000 candelas.
Application
For use day or night the Pains Wessex Mk8 red Hand flare is a shortrange distress signal used to pinpoint position. May be carried on ships bridge and six are required to be fitted in ships lifeboats and liferafts. The hand flare is suitable for use on other commercial and recreational boats. Also available is the Pains Wessex White Collision Warn-off Hand flare which is for use day or night when a collision danger exists or for the illumination of small areas outside.
Approvals
Conforms to: SOLAS 74 as amended, IMO resolution MSC. 81(70) Part 1, (MED) 96/98/EC, BGV 426.005, BAM –P1-0594, 0589-P1-0617, USCG and other major maritime authorities worldwide.
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