PainsWessex Manoverboard MK9

PainsWessex Manoverboard MK9

The Pains Wessex Manoverboard MK9 Compact Lifebuoy Marker is normally mounted on a ship's bridge wing attached to a 4 kg lifebuoy. It is automatically or manually deployed to mark the position of a person in the water by day or night. Featuring a self-activated LED lighting system which exceeds SOLAS requirements for 2 candela light output and 2 hours duration, plus providing 15 minutes of dense orange smoke. Ships are required to fit at least two markers. 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 Specifications Height: 375mm (14.76 in) • Diameter: 183mm (7.20 in) • Weight: 3.3 kg (7.27 lb.) • Weight – including bracket and angles: 3.85 kg (8.5 lb.) • Net Explosive Content: 1.287 kg (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: 4.0 kg (8.82 lb.) • Attach to lifebuoy with line: 4m (13ft) long, 9.5mm (0.37 in) diameter Code: 20740