The ACR ResQFlare is a high intensity LED ElectronicDistress Flare. Sold with the included daytime distressflag, the ResQFlare and accompanying flag are certifiedto meet the applicable U.S. Coast Guard requirementsallowing them to be carried in lieu of traditionalpyrotechnic flares (U.S. only). As a convenientalternative to pyrotechnic flares, the ResQFlareprovides 360° visibility for over 6 miles and its efficientdesign allows for substantial operational life (burntime), drastically increasing your chances of survivaland rescue.
- ApprovedReplacement forPyrotechnicFlares
- WaterproofBuoyantConstruction
The ResQFlare facilitates rescue by emitting the flashcharacteristic for the International Morse Code for S-O-S.Operating on just two user replaceable C-Cell Alkalinebatteries, the ResQFlare’s high efficiency electronics allow itto maintain the USCG required 75 cd peak equivalent fixedintensity for over 20 hours (more than 3 times longer than theUSCG requirement for maintaining this level of light intensity).With its user replaceable battery power source, the ResQFlareprovides years of service while also negating commoninconveniences of pyrotechnic flares including their expirydates and stringent mandatory disposal requirements.
Meeting the requirements of 46 CFR 161.013, the ResQFlareis classified as an approved Night Visual Distress Signal. Giventhat a Distress Flag, meeting the requirements of 46 CFR160.072, is included in the package with every ResQFlare,users are also provided with an approved Day Visual DistressSignal (the requirement for carriage of approved day and nightvisual distress signals can be found in 33 CFR part 175).
The supplied Distress Flag provides numerous daylightsignaling options. The flag can be flown by attaching to themast or simply hoisting to the highest possible point. It can also be displayed by hand, tied to, and then waved on itemssuch as a boat hook, paddle, or fishing rod, or it can be laidflat on the deck to attract aircraft. The flag should be used onlyas a day signal and when displayed correctly, the black squareshould be over the black circle.
Carriage of the ResQFlare and Distress Flag together allowsboaters to forego the requirement for traditional pyrotechnicflares when on vessels up to 65’ in length, boating on theGreat Lakes, within 12 miles of U.S. waters, or on any body ofwater with a passageway to the sea at least two miles wide.Vessels less than 16’ are not required to carry a Day VisualDistress Signal but must still carry a Night Visual DistressSignal, making the ResQFlare a more than viable alternative topyrotechnic flares for vessels of this size as well.
The addition of the ResQFlare to ACR’s line of boating safetygear provides U.S. recreational boaters with a comprehensivedistress signaling solution. When paired with an ACR EPIRBor Personal Locator Beacon, USCG rescue personnel not onlyknow where you are within minutes, but also have a visualreference light to home in on from up to 6 miles away.
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Product |
ResQFlare (Electronic Distress Flare) |
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Battery |
C Cell Alkaline Batteries (x2) (Not Included) |
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Battery Replacement |
Replace Batteries Annually |
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Light Source |
High Efficiency 0.5W LED (x7) |
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Light Color |
White |
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Dimension |
φ2.36” x 8.07” (φ60 x 205 mm) |
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Weight (excluding batteries and flag) |
0.3 lbs (135g) |
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Function |
SOS Distress Signal Light (meets USCG specifications for a Night Visual Distress Signal as required by 33 CFR part 175) |
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Light Intensity |
≥75cd (6.2 miles visual distance) |
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Operation Time |
≥20 hrs over 75 cd (room temperature) |
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Waterproof Level |
IP67 |
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Buoyant |
Inherently Buoyant (no buoyancy/flotation ring necessary) |
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Storage Temperature |
-22°F ~149°F (-30℃~ 65℃) |
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Working Temp. |
30.2°F – 86°F (-1℃~ 30℃) |
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Activation |
Manual |
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Warranty |
1 Year |
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Environmental Performance |
Fire-resistant, Oil-resistant, Mycete-proof, Corrosion-proof, and Waterproof. Meet RoHS and asbestos-free requirements. |
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Approval |
Certified to meet USCG 161.013, CE approval |
,WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit P65Warnings.ca.gov
