Lifejacket light AQ8A

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The AQ8A lifejacket light is a MED / MER / USCG certified alkaline battery-powered emergency light designed for attachment to lifejackets. It activates automatically on contact with water and also includes a manual on/off switch for controlled use.

Features

• White flashing LED dome light
• Built-in water sensors for automatic activation
• Manual on/off switch
• Functional, compact design
• Fixing clip for secure attachment behind lifejacket material or through a button hole (clip locks into place; removal only by breaking the clip)
• Maintenance-free five year battery life
• Tamper-proof construction

Fitting

• Secure the light to the lifejacket in a position providing maximum visibility when the wearer is in the water, preferably near the shoulder.
• Ensure the installation position allows the water sensors on the main body to contact water when immersed.
• Feed the clip behind the lifejacket material or through a button hole and press into the light until it clicks securely. Once fastened the light cannot be removed unless the clip is broken.

Operation

• The light automatically activates when the sensors are immersed in water.
• To operate manually, press the button on the front of the unit.
• The light can be turned off by pressing the front button at any time, including when still immersed in water.

Downloads (available)

• Product Information Sheet (PDF)
• Instruction Manual (PDF)
• UK MER Module D Certificate (PDF)
• SOLAS MED Module D Certificate (PDF)
• SOLAS MED Module B / USCG Certificate (PDF)
• UK MER Module B Certificate (PDF)
• Material Data Safety Sheet (PDF)
• EC Declaration of Conformity (PDF)

Technical characteristics / specifications

• Model: AQ8A
• Colour: White LED
• Activation: Water auto / Manual
• Dimensions: 62.5 mm (h) x 25.4 mm (w) x 23.5 mm (d)
• Weight: 38 grams
• Battery Type: Alkaline
• Output: ≥0.75 cd
• Duration: ≥13 h over 0.75 cd at -1ºC
• Storage Life: 5 Years from Date of Manufacture
• Approvals: EU MED / UK MER / USCG / ISO 24408:2005