Overview
The lightweight, Comet miniflare kit contains 9 red aerial flare cartridges and a penjector firing mechanism, all enclosed in a tough, water-resistant case. The penjector is fitted with a stainless-steel spring and striker pin. It features a slot for easy loading and unloading of the flare cartridge with the trigger in the safety catch position.
Each cartridge projects its payload to a height of 50 metres, burns for over 5 seconds at a minimum of 10,000 candela and is visible for at least 5 miles in daylight increasing to 10 miles at night, depending on weather conditions.
For use in day and night distress signal situations.
Features
- Dimensions: 180mm x 58mm x 25mm Height: 50 metres
- Net Explosive Content: Approx 48g per set 5.25g per cartridge
- Burning time: over 5 seconds
- Light intensity: 10,000 candela
- Weight: 190g in display box 147g just the magazine filled with nine cartridges and the signal pen
Instructions
- For day or night-use only when rescue services are sighted
- Open case
- Remove penjector from pack
- Place trigger in safety catch position
- Load the flare cartridge by sliding into slot on penjector
- To fire, hold the penjector firmly at arm’s length above and away from face and body, pull back penjector trigger and release – fire vertically and be prepared for slight recoil and loud report.
Product warning:
- Ejects projectile – do not point at people or property
- Do not fire in a confined space
- Keep out of reach of children
- If damaged or dented, do not use
- Do not dismantle
- Keep away from sources of heat
- Do not use after expiry date
Storage
When not carried, the signal should be stored in our robust, specially designed Capsize container, or in a dry location at ambient temperature.
Disposal
The miniflare kit is a hazardous item and need to be disposed of responsibly through approved channels and in accordance with local regulations. Please contact NovaMarine regarding disposal services.
All Comet products have an expiry date which indicates the lifespan of the product. If product failure occurs during use, please notify NovaMarine immediately.
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