Description
The COMET Red Hand Flare is a short-range visual distress signal used to pinpoint position by day or night. Its compact telescopic handle extends for safer operation, while the high-output red flame provides a sustained signal once rescuers or nearby vessels are in visual range.
- 15,000-candela red flame: bright short-range visual signal for emergency location marking.
- 60-second minimum burn: provides a sustained distress indication.
- Telescopic handle: compact for stowage and extends to approximately 280 mm for use.
- Pull-wire ignition: simple top-operated ignition system.
- International marine-safety design: current COMET Handflare MK8 is SOLAS/MED/USCG/UK MER approved.
Store the flare in a dry, accessible location and follow the instructions printed on the product. Replace expired or damaged signals and dispose of pyrotechnics through approved channels.
What’s in the Box
- 1 × red hand flare
Specifications
- Manufacturer: COMET
- Part number: 1628
- Current COMET family: Red Handflare / order code 9162800
- Length: 175 mm
- Length with handle extended: 280 mm
- Diameter: 28 mm
- Weight: 160 g
- Light colour: red
- Light intensity: 15,000 candela
- Burn time: at least 60 seconds
- Ignition: top pull-wire
- Country of origin: Germany
- HS code: 36049000
Important: Regulated pyrotechnic item; dangerous-goods transport restrictions apply.
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