Lifesmoke MK9
The Lifesmoke MK9 is a compact, daylight distress signal designed to be easy and safe to handle. It provides effective position marking during rescue operations and can be used to indicate wind direction, producing dense orange smoke for a minimum of 3 minutes.
Application
The Pains Wessex Lifesmoke MK9 is a small and compact distress signal for daylight use designed for stowage in liferafts and lifeboats. SOLAS requires 2 smoke signals per raft/boat.
- Signal for position marking during rescue operations
- Indicates wind direction
- Safe use on oil or petrol covered water
- Conforming to SOLAS 74 as amended
- Ideal also for leisure boats
Operation
- Remove plastic cap. Point away from body.
- Pull tab firmly away from canister. Ensure hand remains clear of HOT END.
- Throw Lifesmoke overboard immediately. Smoke will be emitted after a 2 second delay.
