Description
The Pains Wessex Manoverboard MK9 Compact Lifebuoy Marker is normally mounted on a ship’s bridge wing attached to a 4 kg lifebuoy. It is automatically or manually deployed to mark the position of a person in the water by day or night. Featuring a self-activated LED lighting system which exceeds SOLAS requirements for 2 candela light output and 2 hours duration, plus providing 15 minutes of dense orange smoke. Ships are required to fit at least two markers.
SOLAS Approved Product
Height | 375mm (14.76 inches) |
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Diameter | 183mm (7.20 inches) |
Weight | 3.3Kg (7.27 lbs) |
Weight Including Bracket | 3.85Kg (8.5lbs) |
Temp Op Min | 1 C (33.8 °F) |
Temp Op Max | 30 C (86.0 °F) |
Temp Store Min | -30 °C |
Temp Store Max | +65 °C |
Light Intensity | 2 candela |
Lamps Bulbs | 2 x LED 3.6v 2A |
Flare Color | Orange |
Use With Lifebuoy Weighing | 4.0 Kg |
Attach To Lifebuoy With Line | 4 m (13 feet) |
When to Use |
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Used in an emergency to mark position of a man overboard by day or night. Deployed by attached 4 kg lifebuoy. Provides 15 minutes of dense orange smoke. Far exceeds SOLAS requirements of 2 hours at 2 candela for light output and duration. Safe to use on petrol or oil covered water. Lithium battery sealed for life – no annual replacement. Automatic or manual deployment. Universal stainless steel mounting bracket. Tested to survive a 56m drop into water (SOLAS 30m). Ideal for use on ships or rigs with high freeboard. |
Storage Requirements |
Store upright in mounting bracket in original packaging. |
Disposal |
Hazardous item, dispose of responsibly through approved channels in accordance with local regulations. |