{"title":"Forespar WL-1 Floating Strobe Light — Installation","description":"\u003clink rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/om-manual-v2.css\"\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.mpom .om-tbl.nw td+td{white-space:nowrap}.mpom details.om-dd{position:relative;margin:0}.mpom details.om-dd\u003esummary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer}.mpom details.om-dd\u003esummary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.mpom .om-dd-menu{position:absolute;left:0;top:calc(100% + 6px);min-width:100%;width:max-content;max-width:360px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3e5e8;border-radius:6px;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.14);z-index:30;padding:6px}.mpom .om-dd-menu a{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:10px 12px;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#2a2b2a!important;text-decoration:none!important}.mpom .om-dd-menu a:hover{background:#f5f6f8}.mpom .om-dd-menu small{font-weight:400;color:#5f6368;white-space:nowrap}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mpom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-head\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"om-tag\"\u003eINSTALLATION MANUAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp class=\"om-lead\"\u003eFit the battery in the Forespar WL-1 man-overboard strobe, know what flash duration to expect from alkaline or carbon zinc cells, and keep the light ready in its bracket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDocument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eForespar WL-1 Floating Strobe Light Installation\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFormat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePDF · 2 pages · 0.2 MB\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\" style=\"border-bottom:0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLanguage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnglish\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-acts\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"om-btn dl\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Forespar-WL-1-Floating-Strobe-Light-Install-Info.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 4v11\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7 10 5 5 5-5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 20h14\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e Download PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"om-btn buy\" href=\"\/products\/for205102\"\u003eBuy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-toc\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#om-specs\"\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-install\"\u003eBattery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-care\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-products\"\u003eProducts\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/FOR205102.jpg?v=1747147586\" alt=\"Forespar WL-1 Floating Strobe Light — Installation\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eWL-1 Man-Overboard Strobe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloating marker light deployed to mark where a person or object has fallen overboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStored inverted in the stainless steel mounting bracket (included), ready for instant use; once thrown overboard it starts flashing automatically when it floats upright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-intensity xenon strobe, visible for several miles from the air and through 360° of horizon; penetrates rain, fog and haze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrilliance does not fall with battery drain: the flash frequency slowly diminishes as the battery nears the end of its capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody and lens molded in high-impact plastic: high U.V. resistance, zero corrosion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:16px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-tbl nw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBattery (6 V lantern)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlash rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExpected duration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh alkaline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 to 70 flashes per minute (U.S. Coast Guard required rate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 to 52 hours (over three times the U.S.C.G. minimum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon zinc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout one-third: 16 to 17 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-install\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eBattery Installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater marker lights, including the WL-1, are shipped without batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold the light with the strobe down and make sure the circuit board is fully seated in the black frame holder, circuit contact area facing upward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat a 6 volt lantern battery (alkaline is best) with spring\/coil terminals in the remaining half of the case\/housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvert the battery inside the case\/housing over the circuit board and rotate the half of the case holding the battery until threaded HAND TIGHT ONLY.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eUse ONLY a 6-volt, spring-post style lantern battery (alkaline preferably). Forespar does not supply batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-care\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eCare and Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not clean the case or lens with solvents or petroleum distillates. Use only soap and fresh water or, if necessary, rubbing alcohol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttach the light to your horseshoe or ring buoy with a 5-foot lanyard of floating line such as polypropylene.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eNeed a part that isn't listed? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eAsk us to source it\u003c\/a\u003e and quote the part number from the PDF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\" id=\"om-products\"\u003eProducts in this Manual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"for205102","title":"Forespar Floating Strobe Water Light WL-1","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuilt to meet Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) sub part 161.010; this rugged water light produces brilliant 360 ° strobe flashes automatically when thrown overboard, and is visible for miles at sea and from the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen used with a 6 volt alkaline lantern battery (not included) it will flash at the USCG required rate for over 52 hours and will still flash at least every 2 seconds after 7 days of continuous operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Part # FOR205102 | Mfr. 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