PainsWessex MK9 MOB Manual
PainsWessex MK9 MOB Manual
PainsWessex MK9 MOB Manual
The Pains Wessex Buoysmoke MK9 Item No 9538350 is identical, except that it
does not feature the lighting system, so is an orange smoke daytime marker only.
Application Specifications
•D ay and night signal attached to 4kg lifebuoy and used in an • Height: 375mm (14.76 in)
emergency to mark the position of man overboard. • Diameter: 183mm (7.20 in)
• Provides 15 minutes of dense orange smoke. • Weight: 3.3 kg (7.27 lb.)
• Far exceeds SOLAS requirements of 2 hours at 2 candela for light • Weight – including bracket and angles: 3.85 kg (8.5 lb.)
output and duration. • Net Explosive Content: 1.287 kg (2.84 lb)
• Safe to use on petrol or oil covered water. • Lamps (bulbs): 2 x 3.6v 2.0A
• Lithium batteries sealed for life - no annual replacement. • Temperature range: -30°C to +65°C Ballast weight
• Screw fit, inversion switched, LED light units. • Burning time: 15 minutes
• Automatic or manual deployment. • Colour of light: white
• Universal stainless steel mounting bracket. Usually mounted on a ships • Duration: 2 candela for 2 hours
bridge wing • Use with lifebuoy weighing:
Smoke composition
• Approved mounting height: 56m - but manufacturer tested to survive 4.0 kg (8.82 lb.)
100m drop into water. (SOLAS only requires 30m). • Attach to lifebuoy with line:
• Ideal for use on ships or rigs with high freeboard. 4m (13ft) long,
9.5mm (0.37 in) diameter
Operation
Lithium battery
Foamed float
1 2 3 3
Screw fit
light unit
WARNING DISPOSAL
•P roduces dense orange • If damaged or dented do not use • Pyrotechnics must be treated as hazardous
smoke - do not inhale. • Do not dismantle items and must be disposed of responsibly
• Do not fire in a confined space • Keep away from source of heat in accordance with local regulations.
• Keep out of reach of children • Do not use after expiry date For help and advice, visit our website
• Only for emergency use at sea www.painswessex.com