Light & Smoke Signal

Light & Smoke Signal

SOLAS requires one of these markers to be mounted on each bridge wing attached to a 4kg lifebuoy. Mounted in its steel bracket on each bridge wing attached to a lifebuoy.
Signal can be mounted up to 56m above sea level. (SOLAS only requires>30m). Produces dense orange smoke for 15 minutes and 2 LED lights burn at 2 candela for 2 hours minimum. Signals location of a man overboard by day or night.

Application
•  Day and night signal attached to 4kg lifebuoy and used in an emergency to mark  the position of man overboard.
•  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 batteries sealed for life - no annual replacement.
•  Screw fit, inversion switched, LED light units.
•  Automatic or manual deployment.
•  Universal stainless steel mounting bracket. Usually mounted on a ships bridge wing
•  Approved mounting height: 56m - but manufacturer tested to survive 100m drop into water. (SOLAS only requires 30m).
•  Ideal for use on ships or rigs with high freeboard

Operation

1. Signal and Lifebuoy mounted on bridge wing in ready to fire position.
2. Release locking pin and lifebuoy falls, automatically deploying marker.
3. Alternatively, manually throw lifebuoy overboard

Specifications
•  Height: 375mm (14.76 in)
•  Diameter: 183mm (7.20 in)
•  Weight: 3.3kg (7.27 lb.)
•  Weight – including bracket and angles: 3.85kg (8.5 lb.)
•  Net Explosive Content: 1.287kg (2.84 lb.)
•  Lamps (bulbs): 2 x 3.6v 2.0A
•  Temperature range: -30°C to +65°C
•  Burning time: 15 minutes
•  Colour of light: white
•  Duration: 2 candela for 2 hours
•  Use with lifebuoy weighing: 4.0kg (8.82 lb.)
•  Attach to lifebuoy with line: 4m (13ft) long, 9.5mm (0.37 in) diameter

Approvals
Conforms to SOLAS 74 as amended. IMO Resolution MSC 81 (70) part
1.  MED: Light & Smoke Signal - BGV 422.012, Smoke Signal - BGV 422.011, BAM-P1-0596, 0589-P1-0619