The Red Parachute Rocket MK8 is a hand-held distress signal ejecting a parachute suspended red flare at 984 ft altitude, major features include:
- An aluminum foil seal at the top and an 'O' ring at the bottom of the signal to give greater environmental protection
- The trigger-lever operation includes an un-cocked striker mechanism and a safety pin to prevent inadvertent ignition. The rocket casing is of a tough plastic to ensure optimum protection and reliability in severe marine weather conditions.
Features:- Long range parachute distress signal
- For day and night use
- Easy to operate
- Visible up to 30 miles
- Burns for 40 seconds at 30,000 candela at a height of 984 ft.
- Approved to latest USCG and SOLAS specifications
This signal is approved by International Maritime Organization for use on ships of all types and in ship's lifeboats and liferafts.
Although the signal is normally fired vertically to provide maximum range of visibility, in low cloud conditions (below 984 ft), it is advisable to fire the rocket at an angle of 45-degree downwind.
Instructions- Remove end caps and safety pin
- Lever drops down
- Hold signal firmly. Push lever upwards. Fire vertically, slightly downwind.
Pains Wessex's 100 years of pyrotechnic production has made them world renowned for their reliability and superior quality products. Pains Wessex flares are up to 30 times brighter than its competition. Designed to withstand the toughest of marine environments, hand-held flares are short range distress signals.
NOTE: This is a Hazardous Material item. A HazMat handling fee will be charged for this item in addition to HazMat Shipping charges.
