HEEDS Light
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The HEEDS light is a water-activated LED beacon light intended to guide personnel to emergency air bottles in the event of a vehicle being submerged in water. It was originally designed for use by SOCOM. The standard version has a Lithium battery and a 5-year standby life. If the Lithium is a problem, then a newer alternative has an option for an alkaline battery (although the use of an alkaline battery will restrict the operating temperature range). The light source is an LED, with a very wide viewing angle. This safety light complies with the 0.75cd output specification and 8-hour duration required by IMO SOLAS regulations.
Originally designed for use by SOCOM, the HEEDS light is a water-activated LED beacon light intended to guide personnel to emergency air bottles in the event of a vehicle being submerged in water. The standard version has a Lithium battery and a 5-year standby life. If the Lithium is a problem, then a newer alternative has an option for an alkaline battery (although the use of an alkaline battery will restrict the operating temperature range). The light source is an LED, with a very wide viewing angle. This safety light complies with the 0.75cd output specification and 8-hour duration required by IMO SOLAS regulations.
Fitting:
- Place pre-drilled template (supplied) at desired position on bag.
- Using soldering iron or similar device, burn 2 holes into the bag via pre-drilled template.
- Fit backplate inside bag and pop backplate studs through holes.
- Fit light unit and lock tight with M4 nyloc nuts and washers supplied.
Usage:
- Turn the bulb head until the marker goes to AUT (ON) the unit is now sensing and live.
- The unit can be tested by shorting/connecting the two small square sensors with a small piece of rigid single core wire or similar. This should be limited to only a few seconds per week to not exceed 6 hr life.
- The unit can be switched (turned) to OFF. The unit is permanently OFF in this position - IT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE.