ACR ResQFlare (Electronic Distress Flare) LNK-ERS1
Description
A Safer Alternative to Traditional Flares
The ResQFlare replaces the hazards associated with pyrotechnic flares with a powerful LED distress signal that's easy to operate, reusable, and safe to store onboard. When carried together with the included USCG-approved daytime distress flag, it qualifies as a replacement for traditional pyrotechnic visual distress signals on vessels subject to applicable U.S. Coast Guard carriage requirements.
Unlike conventional flares that expire after a few years, the ResQFlare has no expiration date. Users simply replace the batteries annually to keep the unit ready for use.
Highly Visible Day or Night
The seven high-efficiency LEDs produce a flashing SOS distress pattern with 360-degree visibility for over 6 miles, helping nearby vessels and rescue personnel quickly identify your location. During daylight hours, the included 36-inch distress flag provides a recognized visual distress signal that complements the electronic flare.
For even greater safety, the ResQFlare works exceptionally well alongside an EPIRB or Personal Locator Beacon, providing a visual reference after emergency responders have already received your distress location.
Built for Marine Environments
Designed specifically for use on the water, the ResQFlare features a waterproof IP67-rated housing and an inherently buoyant design that floats without requiring an additional flotation collar. Its compact size makes it easy to store in a ditch bag, emergency kit, or onboard safety compartment, while manual activation allows the device to be deployed quickly during an emergency.
Because it uses standard alkaline C-cell batteries, replacements are easy to find almost anywhere.
Ideal for Recreational Boaters
The ResQFlare is an excellent addition to a wide variety of marine safety kits, including:
- Recreational powerboats
- Sailboats
- Fishing boats
- Personal watercraft
- Kayaks and canoes
- Emergency ditch bags
- Coastal cruising vessels
Its long operating life and reusable design make it a practical investment for boaters looking to reduce the ongoing cost and disposal concerns associated with traditional pyrotechnic flares.
Features
- ResQFlare and included Distress Flag, when carried together, qualify as a replacement for the carriage of USCG pyrotechnic boat flares and boat flare guns (the U.S.A. only)
- 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)
Package
ACR ResQFlare (Electronic Distress Flare) LNK-ERS1 Includes:
- ACR ResQFlare Electronic Distress Flare
- 36" × 36" USCG-approved daytime distress flag
- User documentation
Technical Specifications
Brightness
- 7 × 0.5 W high-efficiency white LEDs
- Minimum 75 cd luminous intensity
- 360° visibility
- Visible for over 6 miles
Dimensions
- 2.36 × 8.07 in (60 × 205 mm)
Weight
- 4.8 oz (135 g) (excluding batteries and flag)
Durability
- IP67 waterproof
- Inherently buoyant
- Fire-resistant materials
- Corrosion resistant
- Oil resistant
- Mycete-proof construction
Included
- Certifications
- USCG 161.013 approved
- CE approved
- Meets 33 CFR Part 175 requirements (when carried with included distress flag)
Battery
- 2 × C-cell alkaline batteries (not included)
- Annual battery replacement recommended
- Operating time: ≥20 hours
- Manual activation
Additional
- Electronic SOS distress signal
- USCG-approved night visual distress signal
- No expiration date
- Safe alternative to pyrotechnic flares
- Reusable design
- Daytime distress flag included
