ACR ResQFlare LED Electronic Distress Boat Flare Kit

Cat.No:
74224
Sup. No.
3966

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The ACR ResQFlare is a high-intensity LED Electronic Distress Boat Flare Kit. Combined with the included distress flag.

As a convenient alternative to boat pyro flares or boat flare guns, the ResQFlare provides 360° visibility for over 6 miles and its efficient design allows for substantial operational life (+20 Hour burn time), drastically increasing your chances of survival and rescue.

ResQFlare Benefits vs. Traditional Pyrotechnic Boat Flares:

  • No expiration date
  • Family safe (no burning flame) 
  • Easy to operate (so even your kids and first-time boaters can operate it in the event of an emergency) 
  • No issues with the existing stringent mandatory disposal requirements for pyrotechnic flares (legally considered hazardous materials)
  • Waterproof and Buoyant 
  • One-time purchase (less cost over the life of the product)

Features

  • Bright light in all directions (360° visibility)
  • Lightweight and compact in size
  • Automatically rights itself and floats when in the water (no buoyancy/flotation ring necessary)
  • Visible over 6 miles
  • User-Replaceable C-Cell Alkaline Batteries (Not Included)
  • High intensity LED strobe maintains a minimum peak equivalent fixed intensity of 75 cd for 20 hours or greater (room temperature)
  • The operational life of 20 hours is over 3 times longer than the USCG requirement for maintaining peak equivalent fixed intensity of 75 cd
  • Durable design: Fire-resistant, Oil-resistant, Fungus-resistant, & Corrosion resistant
  • Waterproof (IP67)
  • Certified under USCG 161.013 as a Nighttime Visual Distress Signal
  • Includes Distress Flag (Certified under USCG 160.072 as Daytime Visual Distress Signal) 

 

 

Specifications
Specification

ResQFlare Specifications:     

  • Product: ResQFlare (Electronic Distress Boat Flare)
  • Battery: C Cell Alkaline Batteries (x2) (Not Included)
  • Battery Replacement: Replace Batteries Annually
  • Light Source: High Efficiency 0.5W LED (x7)
  • Light Colour: White
  • Dimension: 2.36” x 8.07” (60 x 205 mm)
  • Weight (excluding batteries and flag) 0.3 lbs (135g)
  • Function: SOS Distress Signal Light (meets USCG specifications for a Night Visual Distress Signal as required by 33 CFR part 175)
  • Light Intensity: ≥75cd (6.2 miles visual distance)
  • Operation Time: ≥20 hrs over 75 cd (room temperature)
  • Waterproof Level: IP67
  • Buoyant: Inherently Buoyant (no buoyancy/flotation ring necessary)
  • Storage Temperature: -30℃ ~ 65℃
  • Working Temp: -1℃ ~ 30℃
  • Activation: Manual
  • Warranty: 1 Year
  • Environmental Performance: Fire-resistant, Oil-resistant, Mycete-proof, Corrosion-proof, and Waterproof. Meet RoHS and asbestos-free requirements.
  • Approval: Certified to meet USCG 161.013, CE approval

Distress Flag Specifications:

  • Product: Distress Flag
  • Colour of flag: Orange
  • Patterns on Flag: Black Square + Black Circle (distress signal)
  • Dimensions (L x W) 35.43” x 35.45” (900 x 900 mm)
  • Weight: 0.26 lbs (120 g)
  • Storage Temperature: -30℃ ~ 65℃
  • Function: Distress Flag (meets USCG specifications for a Day Visual Distress Signal as required by 33 CFR part 175)
  • Operation: Fly the flag by attaching to the mast or simply hoisting to the highest possible point. The flag can be displayed by hand, tied to, and then waved on items such as a boat hook, paddle, or fishing rod, or it can be laid flat on the deck to attract aircraft. Should be used as a day signal only and when displayed correctly, the black square should be over the black circle.
  • Technical Standards: Certified to meet USCG 160.072

    

 

 

SHIPPING DELAYS EXPECTED TO WESTERN AUSTRALIA

The Sydney-to-Perth rail link is currently closed due to heavy rain and flooding. The Melbourne-to-Adelaide rail link is also closed due to damage caused by a train derailment.

This situation is causing extended delays of deliveries to Western Australia for the following shipping services:

- Australia Post eParcel - Regular
- TNT Road

If you need an order in Western Australia urgently, consider using  the "Australia Post eParcel - Express" service if it is available for your order. Alternatively contact our WA MAIL ORDER DEPARTMENT to discuss options based on stock already available in WA.

CHRISTMAS ORDERS

Australia Post and our Commercial Couriers are expecting the festive season to be extra busy this year. Based on their advice, we cannot guarantee orders placed after the cut-off dates listed below will be delivered by Christmas.

To avoid disappointment place your Christmas orders as early as possible.

State Regular Express
ACT 11th Dec 15th Dec
NSW 11th Dec 15th Dec
NT   5th Dec 11th Dec
QLD 11th Dec 15th Dec
SA 11th Dec 15th Dec
TAS 11th Dec 15th Dec
VIC 11th Dec 15th Dec
WA   1st Dec 11th Dec

 

Overseas, offshore islands and distant mainland locations may take up to 3 or 4 weeks to deliver. Please contact your local Mail Order Department to discuss specific details relating to your situation.


SHIPPING

All orders are shipped from our Brookvale, Sydney order fulfilment centre. Orders are normally shipped within 5 business days - most quicker!

Shipping day estimates after your order leaves our fulfilment centre in Sydney are based on Australia Post domestic delivery times:

 State   Regular
  Express
 ACT   2 - 3 business days   1 - 2 business days
 NSW   2 - 4 business days   1 - 3 business days
 NT   4 - 13 business days   3 - 5 business days
 QLD   3 -12 business days   2 - 4 business days
 SA   3 - 5 business days   2 - 4 business days
 TAS   4 - 8 business days   2 - 4 business days
 VIC   3 - 5 business days   2 - 3 business days
 WA   5 - 10 business days   2 - 6 business days


* These delivery times are an estimate and actual delivery times may vary based on peak periods and other external factors. Bulky orders may take longer.

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International Shipping

We are currently unable to deliver online orders outside of Australia.

If you are located outside of Australia and wish to place an order offline. Please contact our Mail Order department or send us an enquiry via the orange help bubble located at the bottom right of this page.

 

RETURNS

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