PAINS-WESSEX–Lifesmoke MK9 Distress Smoke Signal
$64.99
In stock online.
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Model # 16870008 | Mfg # 30-53700UPC # 854642003550
Specs
Lifesmoke MK9 Distress Smoke Signal
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Alert / Locate | Locate |
| Burn Time | 3 Minutes Minimum |
| Color | Orange |
| Pyrotechnics | 1 Floating Smoke |
| Type | Daytime Only |
Product Overview
Not for sale online in California.
The PAINS-WESSEX Lifesmoke MK9 Distress 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.
Application:
The Pains Wessex Lifesmoke MK9 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
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