Sea-Dog Ignition Safety Kill Switch

Enhance the safety of your marine excursions with the Ignition Safety Kill Switch. Specifically engineered for boaters and personal watercraft enthusiasts, this vital device ensures immediate shutdown of your engine in emergency situations by quickly cutting off the battery power when detached from your life vest.

Key Features

• Instant Power Cutoff: Automatically interrupts battery power to the ignition system when the switch is detached, preventing unauthorized use or engine runaways.
• Durable Lanyard: Comes with a coiled lanyard measuring approximately 15" when coiled and 48" when stretched. Ensure to replace the lanyard if it appears worn, cut, or frayed for optimal performance.
• Easy Installation: Features a standard 5/8" diameter mounting hole, accommodating panel thickness up to 5/8".
• High Compatibility: Designed for circuits that are normally closed (complete) with a maximum current draw of 5A, making it suitable for a wide range of marine applications.
• Reliable Operation: The ignition (gray cap) version maintains a closed circuit with the lanyard clip securely in place, ensuring consistent engine control.

How It Works

The Ignition Safety Kill Switch is integrated into your marine vessel’s ignition system. Under normal operation, the circuit remains closed, allowing the engine to run smoothly. When the lanyard is pulled and the clip is removed from the switch, the circuit opens, cutting off the current to the ignition and instantly shutting down the engine. This mechanism provides a critical safety feature, allowing operators to quickly disable the engine in case of emergencies such as sudden engine failure, operator incapacitation, or unauthorized use.

Technical Specifications

Feature	Specification
Lanyard Length	15" coiled / 48" stretched
Mounting Hole Diameter	5/8"
Maximum Panel Thickness	5/8"
Maximum Current Draw	5A
Color	Gray Cap

Installation Guide

1. Choose an appropriate location on your life vest or harness where the kill switch can be easily accessed.
2. Drill a 5/8" diameter hole if not already present.
3. Secure the Ignition Safety Kill Switch to the mounting location using suitable hardware.
4. Connect the switch to your vessel’s ignition system, ensuring that the circuit is normally closed.
5. Attach the coiled lanyard to your life vest, ensuring it is free from any obstructions and can be easily pulled in an emergency.
6. Test the switch functionality by pulling the lanyard to ensure the engine shuts off promptly.

Note: Regularly inspect the lanyard for any signs of damage and replace it if necessary to maintain the system's reliability.

Safety Precautions

WARNING: Switch should be tested for proper function before each use to ensure it operates correctly in an emergency.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Product Demonstration

Orders of physical products placed by 3 PM EST M-F typically ships the same day, if all requested items are in stock. Weekend orders will typically ship on Monday.

Shipping takes 2-7 days.

We currently ship to the Contiguous 48 States.

Life of Sailing merch is custom made for the customer after an order is placed. Total turnaround is typically 7-14 days from order to doorstep.