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\"EDF2<\/p>\n

\"EDF2<\/p>\n

\"EDF2<\/p>\n

WARNING: PROP 65<\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the next advancement in electronic distress flares, the EDF2 Electronic Boat Flare introduces cutting edge SOS distress signaling technology. Utilizing red-orange and cyan LEDs combined with an infrared (IR) component, the EDF2 offers substantial operational life (burn time) while also significantly improving the level of visibility.<\/p>\n

Sold with the included daytime distress flag, the EDF2 and accompanying flag are certified to meet the applicable U.S. Coast Guard requirements allowing them to be carried in lieu of traditional pyrotechnic flares in the U.S.<\/p>\n

Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Meeting the requirements of RTCM 13200.00, the buoyant EDF2 electronic boat flare is classified as an Electronic Visual Distress Signal Device (eVDSD) and utilizes multi-color SOS distress signaling to produce greater luminosity with substantially better light distribution. The use of red-orange and cyan LEDs allows for enhanced visibility on the water while the addition of an infrared (IR) component leads to even greater visibility when Night Vision equipment is in use by Search and Rescue.<\/p>\n

The EDF2 facilitates rescue by emitting the flash characteristic for the International Morse Code for S-O-S, where the first \u201cS\u201d is represented by three red-orange LED flashes, followed by the \u201cO\u201d which is represented by three cyan LED flashes, and the final \u201cS\u201d which is represented by another three red-orange LED flashes. Simultaneous to the visible red-orange and cyan flashing LEDs, the IR component flashes the same S-O-S pattern that is optimized for visibility via Night Vision Goggles (NVG). Perhaps most impressive, even with the extensive number of visible and IR flashes occurring, the high level of light intensity produced, and the significant light distribution range (Luminous angle \u2265 180\u00b0) that is achieved, the EDF2 still attains an impressive operational life of at least three hours (exceeding RTCM requirements by 50%).<\/p>\n

NOTE: Prior to installing batteries, using the attached lanyard (found under the velcro), tether the top body to the attachment point found at the bottom of the\u00a0battery compartment.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What’s Included<\/h4>\n

Also meeting the requirements within 46 CFR 161.013<\/a>, the EDF2 electronic boat flare is classified as an approved Night Visual Distress Signal. Given that a Distress Flag, meeting the requirements of 46 CFR 160.072<\/a>, is included in the package with every EDF2, users are also provided with an approved Day Visual Distress Signal (the requirement for carriage of approved day and night visual distress signals can be found in 33 CFR part 175). The supplied Distress Flag provides numerous daylight signaling options. The flag can be flown by attaching to the mast or simply hoisting to the highest possible point. It can also 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. The flag should be used only as a day signal and when displayed correctly, the black square should be over the black circle.<\/p>\n

In addition to the distress flag, also included is a bracket and the corresponding mounting hardware allowing users to conveniently mount the product to the vessel so that the EDF2 is always accessible when needed. A 1 meter lanyard can also be found concealed beneath the black Velcro strap around the mid-body of the product. This lanyard can be used to tether the EDF2 to a person or life raft in an emergency situation.<\/p>\n

Carriage Requirements<\/h4>\n

In the U.S.*, carriage of the EDF2 boat flare and Distress Flag together allows boaters to forego the requirement for traditional pyrotechnic flares when on recreational vessels up to 65\u2019 in length, boating on the Great Lakes, within 12 miles of U.S. waters, or on any body of water with a passageway to the sea at least two miles wide. Vessels less than 16\u2019 are not required to carry a Day Visual Distress Signal but must still carry a Night Visual Distress Signal, making the EDF2 a more than viable alternative to pyrotechnic flares for vessels of this size as well. Note: In Canada, the EDF2 can be carried on pleasure craft in lieu of pyrotechnic flares (Policy TP 13585 E) if carried with an approved smoke signal (for daytime alerting).<\/p>\n

With consistent light distribution over a significant range** and a burn time 15 times greater than the average pyrotechnic flares***, the EDF2 is clearly the \u201cbrightest\u201d choice one can make.<\/p>\n

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*For approvals in other countries, see requirements of the applicable national authority to reference<\/p>\n

their specific acceptance of an eVDSD meeting RTCM 13200.00<\/p>\n

**Luminous angle \u2265 180\u00b0<\/p>\n

***Based on carriage of 4 pyrotechnic flares at an average burn time of 3 minutes each<\/p>\n

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Features and Benefits:<\/strong><\/h4>\n