Distress Signals Day

Aurora Orange Handsmoke

Australian Standards Approved

Particularly suitable for yachts, powerboats and personal watercraft (PWC's). The Aurora hand-held signal produces a dense orange smoke for daylight distress signalling.

The new signal has a hollow plastic handle so that it can be raised on a pole or fishing rod for improved chances of being seen at a greater distance.

Aurora flares are waterproof with the steel tubes able to be subjected to water and moisture without affecting the performance or operation of the flares.

The new Threaded screw on caps are made from orange plastic and have a raised "O" on the caps, this being the recognised tactile for orange. The tactile enables easy identification in the dark.

When the cap is screwed off, a yellow plastic pull grip pops up making firing the ignition system simple and easy. Easy to follow diagrams are printed clearly on the outside of the flare.

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Man-overboard 360 Smoke Marker

NEW - Manoverboard 360 a combined smoke and light lifebuoy signal for use on commercial vessels in manoverboard situations.

Description
Manoverboard is a combined day and night marker safe to use on petrol or oil-covered water. It is designed for attachment to an emergency lifebuoy by a lanyard, and when released indicates its position by dense orange smoke and two lithium battery powered lights. The unit is constructed of corrosion-resistant materials and is fully weather protected until operated.

Applications
Automatic emergency lifebuoy marker. Connected to a bridge-mounted emergency lifebuoy and automatically activated when lifebuoy is released. Manual emergency lifebuoy marker.

Operation
The signal is normally mounted in the inverted position until required for use. A specially designed bracket is available for this purpose. Use with lifebuoy weighing 4.3kg minimum. Attach by 4mm diameter line 4 metres long.

Technical Specifications

	Provides 15 minutes of dense orange smoke.
	Far exceeds SOLAS requirements 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 50m drop into water (SOLAS 30m)
	Ideal for use on ships or with high freeboard.

Standard Features

Battery life	4 years
Weight	3.5Kg (7.66lb)
Explosive content	1.350Kg (2.94lb)
Dimensions	181mm x 340mm
Lamps (bulbs)	2 x 2.5v 1.07A
Operating temperature range	1°C - +30°C
Storage temperature range	-30°C - +65°C
Activation smoke signal	Automatic activation on immersion in water
Activiation lights	Automatic activation on immersion in water
Visual Location	360° all round light greater than 2 candela for excess of 2 hours d ense Orange Smoke for 15 minutes. Complies with SOLAS regulations, MSC Resolution 81 (70) SOLAS '98.
Drop Tested	Drop-tested to 50m (SOLAS 30m)

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Day & Night Signal

A very compact personal survival signal incorporating a red flare at one end (for use at night), and a dense orange smoke at the other (for daylight). The flare end is ribbed to aid identification at night, and both ends are fully waterproofed with 'O' ring seals. Either end can be fired independently and the signal can be doused in water after firing, allowing the unused end to be stowed until required. Ideal for divers. Burning times: Red Flare: 20 seconds at 10,000 candela. Orange smoke: 18 seconds minimum.

A custom designed dive canister is available to enable the carriage of the Day & Night Signal to a depth of 150 metres

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Technical Specifications

Length	139mm
Width	42.5mm
Overall weight	28gm
Explosive content	93gm
Smoke burn time	18 seconds
Flare burn time	20 seconds at 10,000 candela
Flare light intensity	1,000 candlepower

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Lifesmoke Mk5

A buoyant orange smoke signal safe to operate on petrol or oil covered water. The signal consists of a metal case containing smoke composition and is fitted with a simple pull-cord ignition.

APPLICATIONS
Daylight distress signalling. Required in ships lifeboats and liferafts, also suitable for use in other commercial and recreational boats.

OPERATION USE IN DAYLIGHT ONLY AND WHEN VESSEL OR AIRCRAFT IS SIGHTED.

The unit has been designed for maximum ease of operation:
1). Unscrew plastic top cap.
2). Grasp ring firmly.
3). Pull sharply upwards.
4). Throw signal overboard downwind.