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Red Handflare SOLAS 74/96, Red Comet
The Red Handflare 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 igniter. Produces hot red flame for
60 seconds at 15000 candela.
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.
• A telescopic handle with improved grip, making it very com-
pact for stowage.
• Easily extended for safe handling and operation by pull wire
ignitor.
• Produces hot red flame for 60 seconds at 15000 candela.
Red Handflare
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.
Length 175 mm (6.9 inches)
Length With Handle Pulled Out 280 mm (11.0 inches)
Diameter 28 mm (1.1 inches)
Weight 160 g (5.6 oz)
Net Explosive Content 61 g (2.2 oz)
Temp Op Min -30 °C
Temp Op Max 65 °C (149.0 °F)
Temp Store Min -30 °C
Temp Store Max 75 °C (167.0 °F)
Light Color Red
Light Intensity 15,000 candela
Flare Burn Time Minimum 60 s
Ignition Method Top Pull-wire Igniter
