Pyrotechnics Water-proof Bottle

Pains-Wessex Flare Box (Polybottle) (water resistant)
Heavy-duty, buoyant, waterproof container
Ideal for dry storage on ships, boats, ribs and rescue craft
Robust screw top lid and carry handle
Rugged, buoyant containers, ideal for storing distress signals.
Can be easily picked up in an emergency
Polybottle
Dimensions 380mm x 210mm x 210mm

Huahai

LINE THROWER

For distress signal on ships, life-boats and life-rafts.

Main specification:

  • Throwing Distance
  • (In calm weather): > 230 m.
  • Line breaking strength: 2KN
  • Deflection: 10 degrees from center line

Warning:

  • Use for distress signal only.
  • Don’t direct outlet to person.
  • Use before the expiry date.

Instructions of use

  • Remove the cover.
  • Fasten the labeled and of the line to a heavyline or bollard.
  • Remove the labeled safety pin on the handle.
  • Hold the handle with arrow mark to aim at target and fire the trigger.

Pains Wessex

Linethrower 250

A self-contained line-throwing appliance consisting of a weatherproof plastic casing with end cap, twist-grip trigger assembly, rocket and line. To comply with SOLAS requirements, four complete rocket and line assemblies (Item No. 9502000) should be carried on board. The device has a throwing range of between 230m and 250m. A solid propellant is used which guarantees a highly accurate flight path even in strong sidewinds.

Application

The Pains Wessex 250 is designed for ease of operation in the most extreme weather conditions. It can be used in all situations where a line is required to be passed accurately and quickly, these include:-

  • All line-throwing operations at sea between vessels, ship-to-shore, shore-to-ship and shore based rescue services.
  • Rescue of swimmers in distress.
  • Line carrying across obstacles and rough terrain.

Operation

  1. Remove the front cover and point in the desired flight direction.
  2. Pull out safety pin.
  3. Aim over the top of target. Be prepared for recoil.
  4. Turn grip to left or right to fire.
  5. If misfire occurs hold unit in firing position for at least 60 seconds, then dispose of overboard.