Hey, this thing beats the heck out of my 15-year-old ACR Firefly! Let’s read the press release…
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – OCTOBER 2, 2009 – Long considered the survivor locator light of choice for cruise lines and RO-RO fleets worldwide, the ACR
HemiLight series has announced a smaller, lighter version with greater
visibility thanks to an all-directional LED.
The HemiLight 2 Survivor Light is a new marine-tough design that meets all USCG and SOLAS requirements and DOT and IATA rules for safe transport. The new light’s rounded edges help maintain the integrity of inflatable life jackets and attachment loops accommodate up to 2 in (5 cm) wide webbing. The unit is water activated and has a manual switch to deactivate.
The MSRP for the HemiLight 2 is $24.00. Bulk or carded versions are available for retail display.
- Model Number: HL8-10
- Size: 2.75’ L x 1.47’ W x 1.37’ H (6.9 X 3.7 x 3.4 cm)
- Weight: 1.9 oz (55 g)
- Battery: Non-hazardous lithium. 5-year life (non replaceable). Meets DOT and IATA rules for safe transport
- Material: Polycarbonate
- Activation: Automatic when in contact with water (fresh or salt), deactivate via a manual switch
- Waterproof: Water tight to 30 ft (9.14 m). Meets IMO standards
- Beam angle: All directions in the upper hemisphere
- Operational Life: Exceeds 8 hr requirement (Typical operational life of 16 hrs)
- Operating Temperature: -4 F to +131 F (-20 C to +55 C) (Class 2)
- Stowage Type: -22 F to + 131 F (-30 C to +65 C)
- Limited Warranty: 5 years
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