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GET STARTED For use day or night the Comet Red Handflare is a short-range distress signal used to pinpoint position. May be carried on ships bridge and six are required to be fitted in ships lifeboats and liferafts. This hand flare is suitable for use on other commercial and recreational boats.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 candela.
Revere Survival Products are TAA and Buy American qualified*
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Unique, compact, telescopic handle allows easy extension for safe
operation and saves space when stowed in liferafts.
When to Use:
For use in day and night. Short-range distress signal used to pinpoint
position. To ignite: Fully extend handle, remove red end cap, sharply
pull toggle away from body. Hold above head, outboard and downwind.
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.
45-9162800
Length:
(6.9 inches) 175 mm
Length With Handle Pulled Out:
(11.0 inches) 280 mm
Diameter:
(1.1 inches) 28 mm
Weight:
(5.6 oz) 160 g
Light Burn Time Minimum:
15,000 cd s
Flare Color:
Red
Flare Burn Time Minimum:
60 s
Ignition Method:
Top Pull-wire Igniter