Comet Personal Signal Launcher

The lightweight, Comet Personal Signal Launcher pack contains 9 red aerial flare cartridges and a penjector firing mechanism, all enclosed in a tough, water-resistant case.

The penjector is fitted with a stainless-steel spring and striker pin.

It features a slot for easy loading and unloading of the flare cartridge with the trigger in the safety catch position.

APPLICATION

Comet Personal Signal Launcher are designed primarily for use on yachts, dinghies, Personal Watercraft, canoes and sailboards, but have many applications as a general-purpose distress signal for aviation, hill-walking, climbing, skiing and other outdoor pursuits.

Each cartridge projects its payload to a height of 50 metres, burns for over 5 seconds at a minimum of 10,000 candela and is visible for at least 5 miles in daylight increasing to 10 miles at night, depending on weather conditions.

Operating instructions are on the case.

OPERATION

For day or night-use only when rescue services are sighted

1. Open case.

2. Remove penjector from pack.

3. Place trigger in safety catch position.

4. Load the flare cartridge by sliding into slot on penjector.

5. To fire, hold the penjector firmly at arm's length above and away from face and body, pull back penjector trigger and release – fire vertically and be prepared for slight recoil and loud report.

SPECIFICATIONS

Application: Utilize this product in daytime and nighttime distress signal scenarios. Dimensions: 180mm x 58mm x 25mm (7.1 x 2.28 x 1.0 in); Height: 50 metres (164’) Net Explosive Content: Approximately 48g per set (1.69 oz) and 5.25g per cartridge (0.19 oz) Burning Duration: Over 5 seconds Brightness: 10,000 candela Weight: 190g (6.7oz) in display box; 147g (5.19oz) when magazine is filled with nine cartridges and signal pen.

STORAGE

When not carried, the signal should be stored in our robust, specially designed Polybottle, or in a dry location at ambient temperature.