The Pains Wessex Manoverboard MK9 Compact Lifebuoy Marker is an essential safety device mounted on a ship's bridge wing, typically attached to a 4 kg lifebuoy. It is designed for automatic or manual deployment to mark the position of a person overboard both by day and night. The marker features a self-activated LED lighting system that exceeds SOLAS requirements, offering a minimum light output of 2 candela for over 2 hours and producing dense orange smoke for 15 minutes. Ships are required to carry at least two of these markers.

Specifications:

• Height: 375 mm (14.76 inches)


• Diameter: 183 mm (7.20 inches)


• Weight: 3.3 kg (7.27 lbs)


• Weight Including Bracket: 3.85 kg (8.5 lbs)


• Operating Temperature Range: 1°C to 30°C (33.8°F to 86°F)


• Light Intensity: 2 candela


• Lamps/Bulbs: 2 x LED 3.6V 2A


• Smoke Color: Orange


• Compatible Lifebuoy Weight: 4.0 kg


• Attachment Line Length: 4 m (13 feet)

Usage & Training:

• When to Use:
  The MK9 Lifebuoy Marker is used in emergency situations to mark the position of a person overboard, both day and night. It can be deployed manually or automatically by the attached 4 kg lifebuoy and provides visual location assistance with 15 minutes of dense orange smoke. The LED lighting system ensures the marker is visible even in low-light conditions, far exceeding SOLAS requirements for light output and duration.


• Deployment:
  
  
  
  • Can be deployed automatically when the lifebuoy is thrown overboard or manually when needed.
  
  
  • The unit is safe to use on water surfaces that are covered with petrol or oil.
  
  
  
  


• Special Features:
  
  
  
  • The lithium battery is sealed for life, eliminating the need for annual replacement.
  
  
  • The unit is tested to survive a 56-meter drop into water, exceeding the SOLAS requirement of 30 meters.
  
  
  • Equipped with a universal stainless steel mounting bracket, making it ideal for ships or rigs with high freeboard.
  
  
  
  

Storage Requirements:

• Optimal Storage: Store upright in the mounting bracket, keeping the unit in its original packaging to ensure protection and readiness for use.

Disposal:

• Important Note: As a hazardous item, the Lifebuoy Marker should be disposed of responsibly through approved channels, following local regulations.

Packing Details:

• Type: Fibreboard box


• Maximum Quantity Per Pack: 2 markers


• Pack Dimensions: 41 x 26 x 49 cm


• Estimated Gross Weight: 14.4 kg


• Estimated Net Weight: 13.4 kg


• Net Explosive Content Per Pack: 3.44 kg


• Hazard Class: 1.4S


• UN Number: UN0507 (Signals, smoke)


• Transport Method: Suitable for transport by road, sea, or air.

The Pains Wessex Manoverboard MK9 Compact Lifebuoy Marker is a vital piece of safety equipment designed to enhance overboard safety procedures, ensuring the quick and effective location of persons in the water.

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