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(b) Handle. A suitable carrying handle, approximately 3&inch;×1 1/4&inch;, of 0.125&inch; diameter steel wire, shall be securely mounted on the side or end of the body of the container, and be so arranged that when laid flat against the container it will not project beyond either the upper or lower edge, and shall provide ample finger clearance for carrying.
(c) Cover fasteners. The cover fasteners shall be of the pull-down, draw bolt type or equivalent and of sufficient size and strength for the purpose. The fasteners shall be so constructed as not to jar loose by vibration, but to permit easy and quick opening with one hand. There may be no sharp edges and all parts shall be adequately protected against corrosion.
§ 160.041-4 Contents.
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(a) Individual cartons. Cartons shall be of the standard commercial unit type referred to by Simplified Practice Recommendation R178–41, properly labeled to designate the name, size of contents, and method of use, and shall contain all information required by Federal and State laws. Each package shall be inclosed in a jacket of tough, transparent material, properly sealed, which shall meet the watertight requirements of §160.041–5(f). Each carton and the contents therein shall conform to the applicable requirements of Federal Specification GG-K-391. Medicinal products shall conform to the latest revision of the U.S. Pharmacopoeia. Vials for tablets shall not be made of glass.
(b) Items. The items contained in first-aid kit shall be as listed in Table 160.041–4(b).
Table 160.041-4(b)_Items for First-Aid Kit
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No. of
Item Number per package Size of package packages
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Bandage compress_4[inch]....................... 1........................ Single................... 5
Bandage compress_2[inch]....................... 4........................ do...................... 2
Waterproof adhesive compress_1[inch]........... 16....................... do...................... 2
Triangular bandage_40[inch].................... 1........................ do...................... 3
Eye dressing packet, \1/8\ ounce Opthalmic 3........................ do...................... 1
ointment, adhesive strips, cotton pads.
Bandage, gauze, compressed, 2 inches by 6 yards 2........................ do...................... 1
Tourniquet, forceps, scissors, 12 safety pins.. 1, 1, 1, and 12, Double................... 1
respectively.
Wire splint.................................... 1........................ Single................... 1
Ammonia inhalants.............................. 10....................... do...................... 1
Iodine applicators (\1/2\ ml swab type)........ 10....................... do...................... 1
Aspirin, phenacetin and caffeine compound, 6\1/ 5........................ Double................... 1
2\ gr tablets, vials of 20.
Sterile petrolatum gauze, 3[inch]x18[inch]..... 4........................ Single................... 3
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(c) Instructions. Instructions for the use of the contents of the first-aid kit shall be printed in legible type on a durable surface and shall be securely attached to the inside of the cover. The instructions for the use of the contents are as follows:
Directions for the Use of the First-Aid Kit
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Item title Remarks
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Ammonia inhalants................... Break one and inhale for
faintness, fainting, or collapse.
Aspirin, phenacetin, caffeine Chew up and swallow 2 tablets
tablets. every three hours for headache,
colds, minor aches, pains, and
fever. Maximum of 8 in twenty-
four hours.
Bandage compress, 4[inch] and Apply as a dressing over wound.
2[inch]. DON'T touch part that comes in
contact with wound.
Bandage, gauze, compressed, 2[inch]. For securing splints, dressings,
etc.
Bandage, triangular, compressed..... Use as arm sling, tourniquet, or
for retaining splints or
dressings in place.
Burn dressing....................... The petrolatum gauze bandage is
applied in at least two layers
over the burned surface and an
area extending 2[inch] beyond it.
The first dressing should be
allowed to remain in place,
changing only the outer, dry
bandage as needed, for at least
10 days unless signs of infection
develop after several days, in
which case the dressing should be
removed and the burn treated as
an infected wound. Watch for
blueness or coldness of the skin
beyond the dressing and loosen
the dressing if they appear.
Compress, adhesive, 1[inch]......... Apply as dressing over small
wounds. DON'T touch part that
comes in contact with wound.
Eye patch........................... Apply as dressing over inflamed or
injured eye.
Forceps............................. Use to remove splinters or foreign
bodies. Don't dig.
Ophthalmic ointment................. Apply in space formed by pulling
lower eyelid down, once daily for
inflamed or injured eyes. Don't
touch eyeball with tube.
Splint, wire........................ Pad with gauze and mold to member
to immobilize broken bones. Hold
in place with bandage. Do not
attempt to set the bone.
Tincture of iodine, mild............ Remove protective sleeve, crush
tube and apply swab end. DON'T
use in or around eyes.
Tourniquet.......................... For control of hemorrhage. Loosen
for a few seconds every 15
minutes.
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§ 160.041-5 Inspections and tests.
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(a) Accelerated weathering. The container without contents shall be exposed to ultra violet light and subjected to a spray of water for about 30 seconds every 20 minutes for 100 hours at 120 °F. As an alternate to this test the container may be exposed to an ultra violet light for 100 hours at 130 °F. without the water spray. There shall be no evidence of warping or deterioration as a result of this test.
(b) Salt spray. The container shall be exposed to a spray of 20% by weight of reagent grade sodium chloride at about 95 °F. for 100 hours. There shall be no evidence of corrosion or disintegration of the material as a result of this test.
(c) Temperature change. The container shall be exposed to a temperature of 150 °F. for one hour and then to a temperature of 30 °F. below zero for one hour. There shall be no warping or deterioration of the gasket material as a result of this test.
(d) Container watertightness. After the completion of all other container tests, a closed empty container, lined with colored blotting paper, with the cover in a horizontal position and uppermost shall be submerged under a head of one foot of water for a period of two hours. At the end of this period the container shall be removed, opened, and examined for the presence of moisture. No seepage shall be allowed.
(e) Carton watertightness. Four cartons from each container tested shall be submerged under a head of one foot of water for a period of two hours. Upon opening the sealed wrappers there shall be no evidence of leakage of water.
[CGFR 65–9, 30 FR 11467, Sept. 8, 1965, as amended by CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51213, Sept. 30, 1997]
§ 160.041-6 Marking.
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(a) Each approved first-aid kit shall be permanently marked with the following information: name of manufacturer, trade name symbol, model number, or other identification used by the manufacturer, the Coast Guard Approval Number, and the words “FIRST-AID KIT.” This information may be embossed on the container or may be applied by silk screen process, using a suitable paint and protected as necessary to withstand the required tests, or by other means shown to be acceptable.
(b) [Reserved]
Subpart 160.042—Skids, Liferaft, for Merchant Vessels
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Source: CGFR 50–12, 15 FR 3095, May 20, 1950, unless otherwise noted.
§ 160.042-1 Applicable specification.
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(a) The following specification, of the issue in effect on the date life raft skids are manufactured, forms a part of this subpart:
(1) Coast Guard specification:
160.018, Life Rafts.
(b) [Reserved]
§ 160.042-2 General requirements.
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(a) The requirements of this subpart provide for a standard life raft skid for use on ocean and coastwise vessels in conjunction with the stowage of Type A rafts which may be used on such vessels.
(b) Life raft skids shall be constructed and arranged so as to properly support a Type A life raft in the stowed position and permit the launching of the life raft directly into the water without the application of any force other than that necessary to release the gripping arrangement and operate the release mechanism.
(c) Arrangements other than those specified by this subpart will be given special consideration.
§ 160.042-3 Construction.
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(a) The trackways of the skids shall be constructed of 6&inch;×3 1/2&inch;× 1/2&inch; structural angles, or of material of approved shape and equivalent strength, inclined approximately 60 degrees from the horizontal. The trackways shall be spaced 8'–4&inch; from the inside of the 3 1/2&inch; vertical leg of one trackway angle to the inside of the 3 1/2&inch; vertical leg of the other trackway angle. The inside of the 6&inch; leg of the trackway angles shall form the skid surface for the life raft. The trackways shall be supported by a substantial structure suitable for stowing a Type A life raft at a 60-degree angle without having the raft project over the side of the vessel.
(b) The lower end of the life raft shall be supported by a base plate so arranged as to permit launching of the raft by a quick release assembly.
(c) All bearing surfaces of the quick release mechanism shall be constructed of non-corrosive metal. Alemite fittings shall be provided to insure positive lubrication of all bearing surfaces.
§ 160.042-4 Inspection.
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(a) Life raft skids covered by this subpart are not subject to inspection at the place of manufacture, but are inspected on the basis of this specification during the annual or other inspection of the vessel upon which they are placed.
(b) [Reserved]
§ 160.042-5 Procedure for approval.
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(a) Life raft skids are not subject to formal approval by the Commandant, but for each merchant vessel on which Type A life rafts are to be installed, plans showing the construction and arrangement of the life raft stowage and launching device on the vessel are required to be submitted for approval to the Commandant through the Commander of the Coast Guard District prior to the actual installation. Life raft skids should comply with the requirements of this specification in order to be acceptable for use in such installations.
(b) Correspondence pertaining to the subject matter of this specification should be addressed to the Commander of the Coast Guard District in which the skids are to be installed.
Subpart 160.043—Jackknife (With Can Opener) for Merchant Vessels
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Source: CGFR 50–12, 15 FR 3095, May 20, 1950, unless otherwise noted.
§ 160.043-1 Applicable specification and plan.
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(a) Specification. The following specification, of the issue in effect on the date jackknives are manufactured, forms a part of this subpart:
(1) Federal specification:
QQ-M-151, Metals; General Specification for Inspection of.
(b) Plan. The following plan, of the issue in effect on the date jackknives are manufactured, forms a part of this subpart:
(1) Coast Guard:
Dwg. No. 160.043–1(b), Jackknife (With Can Opener).
(c) Copies on file. A copy of the above specification and reference plan shall be kept on file by the manufacturer, together with the approved plans and certificate of approval.
§ 160.043-2 Type.
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(a) The jackknife specified by this subpart shall be of a type as illustrated by Drawing No. 160.043–1(b), which consists of a one-bladed knife fitted with a can opener and a shackle to which a lanyard is attached, all made from materials as specified in this subpart. Alternate arrangements will be given special consideration.
(b) [Reserved]
§ 160.043-3 Materials.
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(a) Blade, can opener, and springs. The blade shall be made of AISI Type 440B stainless steel, heat treated to show a Rockwell hardness of C55 to C59. The can opener shall be made of AISI Type 420 stainless steel, heat treated to show a Rockwell hardness of C50 to C54. The springs shall be made of AISI Type 420 stainless steel, heat treated to show a Rockwell hardness of C44 to C48.
(b) Linings and center. The linings and center shall be hard brass.
(c) Bolsters and shackle. The bolsters and shackle shall be 18 percent nickel-silver.
(d) Handles. The handles shall be good quality, thermosetting, high impact plastic.
(e) Rivets and pins. The rivets and pins shall be either hard brass or 18 percent nickel-silver as specified in this subpart.
(f) Lanyard. The lanyard shall be cotton rope, 1/8 inch nominal diameter.
§ 160.043-4 Construction and workmanship.
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(a) Blade. The blade shall be not less than 0.095 inch thick at the tang. Shall have a triangular section and sheeps foot point. It shall have a cutting edge approximately 3 1/8 inches in length and shall be approximately 13/16 inch in height at the point. The blade shall be uniformly ground and finished on both sides and sharpened to a uniform and keen edge, and it shall have a common nail nick on one side. Before assembling, the sides of the tang shall be uniformly polished.
(b) Can opener. The can opener shall be not less than 0.072 inch thick at the tang, and 1 11/16 to 1 15/16 inches long overall. It shall be so designed that the cutting action turns the ragged edge down into the can, and shall be mounted at the same end of the knife as the blade and in such a manner that both rectangular and circular cans may be opened with a minimum of effort when the knife is held in the right hand and operated in a clockwise direction around the can. The cutting edge shall be suitably formed to obtain a smooth cutting action. It shall have a common nail nick on one side, and the extreme distal end shall be pointed. It shall be polished on both sides, and before assembling, the side of the tang shall be polished.
(c) Springs. Each spring shall be of a thickness corresponding to the blade it operates, and the back edge and that section of the front edge coming in contact with the end of the tang of the blade shall be polished.
(d) Linings and center. Linings and center shall be not less than 0.022 inch in thickness and shall be polished before assembly.
(e) Bolsters. The bolsters shall be approximately 9/16 inch long by 0.100 inch thick measured at the center line.
(f) Shackle. The shackle shall be of conventional design, not less than 0.120 inch in diameter, and shall extend not less than 3/4 inch from the end of the knife. The shackle shall be attached to the knife by a solid nickel-silver pin not less than 0.080 inch in diameter which shall pass through the shackle and be securely fastened.
(g) Handles. The handles shall be approximately 3 3/4 inches long. They shall be well fitted at the bolsters and fastened to the linings by two solid rivets countersunk on the inside of the linings and smoothly rounded on the outside.
(h) Rivets and pins. Pins holding the handles to the linings shall be of hard brass, not less than 0.048 inch in diameter. Middle and end pins shall be of hard brass not less than 0.095 inch in diameter. The bolster rivet shall be 18 percent nickel-silver not less than 0.095 inch in diameter. All rivets and pins shall have carefully spun heads.
(i) Lanyard. A lanyard 6 feet in length shall be secured to the shackle.
(j) Polishing and oiling. After assembly all outside surfaces shall be buffed, and the metal parts polished uniformly. The working parts shall be cleaned and oiled with a good grade of joint oil.
(k) Workmanship. Workmanship shall be first class in all respects, and jackknives shall be free from defects which may affect their serviceability.
§ 160.043-5 Inspections and tests.
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(a) General. Jackknives are not ordinarily subjected to regularly scheduled factory inspections, but the Commander of the Coast Guard District in which they are manufactured may detail an inspector at any time to places where jackknives are manufactured to check materials and construction methods, and to conduct such tests as may be required to satisfy himself that jackknives are being manufactured in compliance with the requirements of this specification and the manufacturer's plans and specifications as approved by the Commandant. The manufacturer shall admit the inspector to his plant and shall provide a suitable place and the necessary apparatus for use of the inspector in conducting tests at the place of manufacture.
(b) Hardness test. Hardness of the blade, can opener, and spring metal shall be determined in accordance with the Rockwell method as described in Federal Specification QQ-M-151. Hardness impressions shall be made at locations representing the cutting edges and surfaces subject to wear, and they shall fall within the ranges set forth in §160.043–3(a).
(c) Bending and drop tests. With all of the blade of the knife except the tang clamped in vertical jaws so that the handle is in a horizontal position, a downward load of 15 pounds shall be suspended from the lanyard and allowed to hang for a period of 5 minutes. The knife shall then be turned over, and the test repeated with the can opener in the jaws. The knife shall then be dropped on its side from a height of 8 feet onto a concrete floor. Both the blade and the can opener shall open and close properly, and the knife shall show no other evidence of failure at the conclusion of these tests.
(d) Cutting test. The knife shall be used to cut various nonmetallic objects, including at least 10 shavings from a strip of oak or other hardwood, and to open various rectangular and circular cans, and shall show no noticeable loss in cutting ability.
§ 160.043-6 Marking and packing.
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(a) General. Jackknives specified by this subpart shall be stamped or otherwise permanently and legibly marked on the tang of the blade with the manufacturer's name or with a trade mark of such known character that the source of manufacture may be readily determined, and with the manufacturer's type or size designation.
(b) Instructions for can opener. With each jackknife the manufacturer shall supply instructions, complete with an illustration, indicating the proper method for using the can opener.
(c) Packing. Each jackknife, complete with lanyard attached, shall be packed in a heat-sealed bag of waterproof vinyl resin or polyethylene film not less than 0.004 inch in thickness. The bag shall be marked in a clear and legible manner with the Coast Guard approval number, the name and address of the manufacturer, and in letters not less than 1/4 inch in height with the words. “JACKKNIFE (WITH CAN OPENER)”. The instructions for use of the can opener as required by paragraph (b) of this section may also be printed on the bag.
Subpart 160.044—Pumps, Bilge, Lifeboat, for Merchant Vessels
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Source: CGFR 50–30, 16 FR 1085, Feb. 6, 1951, unless otherwise noted.
§ 160.044-1 Applicable specifications.
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(a) There are no other specifications applicable to this subpart.
(b) [Reserved]
§ 160.044-2 Types and sizes.
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(a) Type. Bilge pumps covered by this subpart shall be manually operated, either oscillating, wing type, or full rotary type, with mountings so arranged as to permit attachment to a thwart or other part of the lifeboat structure without interference with the seating arrangement. Alternate types, arrangements or materials, which meet the performance requirements of this subpart will be given special consideration.
(b) Sizes. Bilge pumps covered by this subpart shall be of three sizes, having capacities as follows:
(1) Size No. 1. 5 gallons per minute at 65 double strokes, 1 for lifeboats up to 330 cubic feet capacity. 2
1 A double stroke is a complete cycle from one extreme to the other and back again to the original starting point, or, for rotary type, one complete revolution.
2 The capacity of a lifeboat for determining the size of the bilge pump shall be 0.6 times the product of the length, breadth, and depth of the lifeboat, in feet.
(2) Size No. 2. 6 gallons per minute at 50 double strokes, for lifeboats from 330 cubic feet up to 700 cubic feet capacity.
(3) Size No. 3. 15 gallons per minute at 50 double strokes, for lifeboats of 700 cubic feet or more capacity.
§ 160.044-3 General requirements.
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(a) Bilge pumps shall be of rugged construction, of first class workmanship in every respect, and free from any defects affecting serviceability. Where a choice of materials is permitted, the materials used shall be of good quality and suitable for the purpose intended, and shall be corrosion-resistant or protected against corrosion by acceptable means, except that parts subject to wear shall not depend upon coatings for corrosion resistance.
(b) Bilge pumps covered by this subpart shall be capable of operating against a head pressure of 20 pounds per square inch when tested in accordance with §160.044–4(c).
(c) The bilge pump body shall be of bronze and shall be provided with a cover plate or plates, attached by means of wing nuts at least 1 1/4 inches long, on not more than 6 studs, or by means of a suitable bayonet type joint, so as to be readily removable for inspection or cleaning.
(d) The operating lever shall have a steel or bronze core through its entire length, but for comfort may have a gripping surface of wood or other suitable material. The lever shall be removable and shall be attached to the pump shaft which is to be square ended, by means of a set screw with 1 1/4-inch wings, and further shall be connected to the pump body or shaft end by a retaining chain to prevent loss.
(e) The suction line shall be fitted with an intake check valve and a suitable strainer. The strainer shall be removable for cleaning without the use of tools. The suction line shall contain no hose or fittings subject to collapsing when the pump is in service.
(f) Suction and discharge outlets shall be not less than 1 inch inside diameter for pump sizes Nos. 1 and 2, and not less than 1 1/4 inches inside diameter for pump size No. 3. Discharge outlets shall be provided with a tee of cast bronze or other corrosion-resistant material, with a removable plug at the top for priming, the plug to have a wing arrangement for removal by hand, and be secured to the tee by a retaining chain. The bottom of the tee shall have pipe threads to fit the discharge outlet of the pump, and the discharge portion of the tee shall be a plain clamp type male hose connection, with inside diameter not less than that of the pump discharge opening.
§ 160.044-4 Inspection and tests.
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(a) Capacity. The bilge pump being tested shall be set up over a source of water for operation with all the required fittings and connections, the set-up to simulate an installation in a lifeboat. The bilge pump shall be operated at the standard speed specified for its size, and the flow of water measured. The amount of water discharged shall not be less than that required by §160.044–2(b).
(b) Head pressure. After the successful completion of the test outlined in paragraph (b) of this section, a pressure gage capable of registering 20 pounds per square inch, and a variable restriction, such as a nozzle, valve, etc., shall be fitted in the discharge line. The pump shall be put in operation with the discharge line open, and then the restriction shall be gradually closed until the pressure builds up to at least 20 pounds per square inch. This pressure shall be maintained for at least 15 seconds, after which the pump shall be disassembled and inspected. No destruction or deformation of parts sufficient to affect the serviceability of the pump shall be permitted as a result of this test.
(c) Operating lever. With the pump firmly secured in such a position that both the shaft and operating lever are in a horizontal position, apply a downward load of 200 pounds for a period of 5 minutes at the free end of the operating lever and perpendicular to its axis and the axis of the shaft. There shall be no slippage of the lever around the shaft, nor any evidence of permanent set or undue stress in any part of the pump. In cases where the design of the pump is such that this test may not be applicable to the complete pump, the pump shall be disassembled and the 200-pound load applied to the shaft and operating lever while the free end of the shaft is held in a vise or check so that both the shaft and the operating lever are in a horizontal position.
[CGFR 65–9, 30 FR 11467, Sept. 8, 1965, as amended by CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51213, Sept. 30, 1997]
§ 160.044-5 Marking.
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(a) Each pump shall be permanently and legibly marked, in letters not less than 1/4 inch high, either cast or stamped on the body, with the name of the manufacturer, the size for which approved (USCG No. 1, 2 or 3), and the Coast Guard approval number. The tee required by §160.044–3(f) shall be permanently and legibly marked with the word “PRIME HERE”.
(b) [Reserved]
Subpart 160.047—Specification for a Buoyant Vest, Kapok or Fibrous Glass, Adult and Child
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§ 160.047-1 Incorporation by reference.
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(a) Specifications and Standards. This subpart makes reference to the following documents:
(1) Federal Specification:
L-P-375C—Plastic Film, Flexible, Vinyl Chloride.
(2) Military specifications:
MIL-W-530—Webbing, Textile, Cotton, General Purpose, Natural or in Colors.
MIL-B-2766—Batt, Fibrous Glass, Lifesaving Equipment.
(3) Federal Standards:
No. 191—Textile Test Methods.
751A—Stitches, Seams, and Stitchings.
(4) Coast Guard specification:
164.003—Kapok, Processed.
(b) Plans. The following plans, of the issue in effect on the date buoyant vests are manufactured, form a part of this subpart:
Dwg. No. 160.047–1:
Sheet 1, Rev. 2—Cutting Pattern and General Arrangement, Models AK–1, and AF–1.
Sheet 2, Rev. 2—Cutting Pattern and General Arrangement, Models CKM–1 and CFM–1.
Sheet 3, Rev. 2—Cutting Pattern and General Arrangement, Models CKS–1 and CFS–1.
Sheet 4, Rev. 1—Pad Patterns.
(c) Copies on file. The manufacturer shall keep a copy of each specification and plan required by this section on file together with the certificate of approval. Plans and specifications may be obtained as follows:
(1) The Coast Guard plans and specifications may be obtained from the Commandant (G-MSE), U.S. Coast Guard, Washington, DC 20593–0001 or a recognized laboratory listed in §160.047–6b.
(2) The Federal Specifications and Standard may be purchased from the Business Service Center, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20407;
(3) The military specifications may be obtained from the Commanding Officer, Naval Supply Depot, 5801 Tabor Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19120.
[CGD 65–37, 30 FR 11581, Sept. 10, 1965, as amended by CGD 72–90R, 37 FR 10836, May 31, 1972; CGD 78–012, 43 FR 27153, 27154, June 22, 1978; CGD 82–063b, 48 FR 4782, Feb. 3, 1983; CGD 88–070, 53 FR 34535, Sept. 7, 1988; CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50467, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50733, Sept. 27, 1996]
§ 160.047-2 Model.
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Each buoyant vest specified in this subpart is a:
(a) Model AK–1, adult, kapok (for persons weighing more than 90 pounds);
(b) Model AF–1, adult, fibrous glass (for persons weighing more than 90 pounds);
(c) Model CKM–1, child medium, kapok (for children weighing from 50 to 90 pounds);
(d) Model CFM–1, child medium, fibrous glass (for children weighing from 50 to 90 pounds);
(e) Model CKS–1, child small, kapok (for children weighing less than 50 pounds); or
(f) Model CFS–1, child small, fibrous glass (for children weighing less than 50 pounds).
[CGD 72–163R, 38 FR 8119, Mar. 23, 1973]
§ 160.047-3 Materials.
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(a) General. All components used in the construction of buoyant vests must meet the applicable requirements of subpart 164.019 of this chapter. The requirements for materials specified in this section are minimum requirements, and consideration will be given to the use of alternate materials in lieu of those specified. Detailed technical data and samples of all proposed alternate materials must be submitted for approval before those materials are incorporated in the finished product.
(b) Kapok. The kapok shall be all new material complying with Subpart 164.003 of this subchapter and shall be properly processed.
(c) Fibrous glass. The fibrous glass shall comply with the requirements of specification MIL-B-2766.
(d) Envelope. The buoyant vest envelope, or cover, shall be made from 39&inch;, 2.85 cotton jeans cloth, with a thread count of approximately 96×64. The finished goods shall weigh not less than 4.2 ounces per square yard, shall have a thread count of not less than 94×60, and shall have a breaking strength of not less than 85 pounds in the warp and 50 pounds in the filling. Other cotton fabrics having a weight and breaking strength not less than the above will be acceptable. There are no restrictions as to color, but the fastness of the color to laundering, water, crocking and light shall be rated “good” when tested in accordance with Federal Test Method Standard No. 191, Methods 5610, 5630, 5650, and 5660.
(e) Pad covering. The covering for the buoyant pad inserts shall be flexible vinyl film not less than 0.006&inch; in thickness meeting the requirements of Federal Specification L-P-375 for Type I or II, class 1, film.
(f) Tie tapes and body strap loops. The tie tapes and body strap loops for an adult or child size buoyant vest specified by this subpart must be 3/4-inch cotton webbing meeting the requirements in military specification MIL-T-43566 (Class I) for Type I webbing.
(f–1) Body straps. The complete body strap assembly, including hardware, must have a breaking strength of 150 pounds for an adult size and 115 pounds for a child size. The specifications for the webbing are as follows:
(1) For an adult size vest, the webbing must be 1 inch.
(2) For a child size vest, the webbing must be three-fourth inch and meet the requirements of military specification MIL-W-530 for Type IIa webbing.
(f–2) Reinforcing tape. The reinforcing tape around the neck of a buoyant vest specified by this subpart must be 3/4-inch cotton tape weighing 0.18 ounce or more per linear yard and having a minimum breaking strength of 120 pounds.
(g) [Reserved]
(h) Thread. Each thread must meet the requirements of subpart 164.023 of this chapter. Only one kind of thread may be used in each seam.
[CGFR 65–37, 30 FR 11581, Sept. 10, 1965, as amended by CGD 72–90R, 37 FR 10836, May 31, 1972; CGD 73–130R 39 FR 20684, June 13, 1974; CGD 78–012; 43 FR 27154, June 22, 1978; CGD 82–063b, 48 FR 4782, Feb. 3, 1983; CGD 84–068, 58 FR 29493, May 20, 1993]
§ 160.047-3a Materials—Dee ring and snap hook assemblies and other instruments of closure for buoyant vests.
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(a) Specifications. Dee ring and snap lock assemblies and other instruments of closure for buoyant vests may have decorative platings in any thickness and must meet the following specifications:
(1) The device must be constructed of inherently corrosion resistant materials. As used in this section the term inherently corrosion resistant materials includes, but is not limited to, brass, bronze, and stainless steel.
(2) The size of the opening of the device must be consistent with the webbing which will pass through the opening.
(b) Testing requirements. Dee ring and snap hook assemblies and other instruments of closure for buoyant vests must—
(1) Be tested for weathering. The Coast Guard will determine which one or more of the following tests will be used:
(i) Application of a 20 percent sodium-chloride solution spray at a temperature of 95 °F (35 °C) for a period of 240 hours in accordance with the procedures contained in method 811 of the Federal Test Method Standard No. 151.
(ii) Exposure to a carbon-arc weather-ometer for a period of 100 hours.
(iii) Submergence for a period of 100 hours in each of the following:
(a) Leaded gasoline.
(b) Gum turpentine.
(iv) Exposure to a temperature of 0° ±5 °F (-17.6 ±2.775 °C) for 24 hours; and
(2) Within 5 minutes of completion of the weathering test required by paragraph (b)(1) of this section, the assembly must be attached to a support and bear 150 pounds for an adult size and 115 pounds for a child size for 10 minutes at the ambient temperatures without breaking or distorting.
[CGD 73–130R, 39 FR 20684, June 13, 1974]
§ 160.047-4 Construction.
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(a) General. This specification covers buoyant vests which essentially consist of a vest-cut envelope containing compartments in which are enclosed pads of buoyant material arranged and distributed so as to provide the proper flotation characteristics and buoyancy required to hold the wearer in an upright backward position with head and face out of water. The buoyant vests are also fitted with tapes, webbing, and hardware to provide for proper adjustment and close and comfortable fit to the bodies of various size wearers.
(b) Envelope. The envelope or cover shall be cut to the pattern shown on Dwg. No. 160.047–1, Sheet 1, for adult size, and Sheets 2 and 3 for child sizes, and sewed with seams and stitching as shown on the drawing. Three compartments shall be formed to hold the buoyant pad inserts, two front compartments and one back compartment, and reinforcing strips of the same material as the cover shall be stitched to the inside of the front compartments in way of the strap attachments as shown by the drawings. As alternate construction, the front and/or back cover panels may be made in two pieces, provided that the two pieces are joined by a double stitched seam from the top center of the neck hole to the top of the vest as shown in Section J-J of the drawings.
(c) Pad inserts—(1) Forming and sealing. The buoyant pad inserts shall each be formed from two pieces of film cut to the patterns shown by Dwg. No. 160.047–1, Sheet 4, which shall be heat-sealed tight. The heat-sealed pad seams shall show an adhesion of not less than 8 pounds when 1 inch strips cut across and perpendicular to the seams are pulled apart at a rate of separation of the clamping jaws of the test machine of 12 inches per minute.
(2) Kapok-filled pads for Models AK–1, CKM–1, and CKS–1. The buoyant pad inserts for Models AK–1, CKM–1, and CKS–1 buoyant vests shall be filled with kapok distributed as provided in Table 160.047–4(c)(2).
Table 160.047-4(c)(2)_Distribution of Kapok in Buoyant Pad Inserts
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Model AK-1 Model CKM-1 Model CKS-1
(minimum) (minimum) (minimum)
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Ounces Ounces Ounces
Front pad (2) (each)............................................ 5.75 3.75 2.50
Back pad........................................................ 4.00 2.50 2.00
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Total.......................................................... 15.50 10.00 7.00
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(3) Fibrous glass-filled pads for Models AF–1, CFM–1, and CFS–1. The buoyant pad inserts for Models AF–1, CFM–1, and CFS–1 buoyant vests shall be filled with fibrous glass distributed as provided in Table 160.047–4(c)(3).
Table 160.047-4(c)(3)_Distribution of Fibrous Glass in Buoyant Pad Inserts
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Model AF-1 Model CFM-1 Model CFS-1
(minimum) (minimum) (minimum)
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Ounces Ounces Ounces
Front pad (2) (each)............................................ 10.25 6.75 4.50
Back............................................................ 7.25 4.50 3.50
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Total.......................................................... 27.75 18.00 12.50
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(4) Displacement of buoyant pad inserts. The volume of the finished individual heat-sealed buoyant pad inserts shall be such as to provide buoyancy as set forth in Table 160.047–4(c)(4) when tested in accordance with the method set forth in §160.047–5(e)(1), except that the pad covers shall not be slit open and the period of submergence shall be only long enough to determine the displacement of the pads.
Table 160.047-4(c)(4)_Volume Displacement of Sealed Pads
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Models AK-1 and AF-1 Models CKM-1 and CFM-1 Models CKS-1 and CFS-1
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Each Each Each
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Front pads.......................... 6\1/4\ pounds ±\1/4\ pound.... 4\1/4\ pounds ±\1/4\ pound.... 2\3/4\ pounds ±\1/4\ pound
Back pads........................... 4\1/4\ pounds ±\1/4\ pound.... 3\1/4\ pounds ±\1/4\ pound.... 2\1/2\ pounds ±\1/4\ pound
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(d) Tie tapes. The tie tapes at the neck shall finish not less than 12 inches in length for both adult and child size buoyant vests. They shall be arranged and attached to the envelope as shown by the drawings, and the free ends shall be doubled over and stitched in accordance with section H-H.
(e) Body strap, hardware, and reinforcing tape. The body strap, hardware, and reinforcing tape shall be arranged as shown on the drawings and attached to the envelope with the seams and stitching indicated.
(f) Stitching. All stitching shall be a short lock stitch conforming to Stitch Type 301 of Federal Standard No. 751, and there shall be not less than 7 nor more than 9 stitches to the inch. Both ends of the stitching forming the shoulder hinge seams and the top and bottom closing seams of the envelope shall be backstitched approximately 1/2 inch.
(g) Workmanship. Buoyant vests shall be of first-class workmanship and shall be free from any defects materially affecting their appearance or serviceability.
[CGFR 65–37, 30 FR 11581, Sept. 10, 1965]
§ 160.047-5 Inspections and tests. 1
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1 The manufacturer of a personal flotation device must meet 33 CFR 181.701 through 33 CFR 181.705 which require an instruction pamphlet for each device that is sold or offered for sale for use on recreational boats.
(a) General. Manufacturers of listed and labeled buoyant vests shall—
(1) Maintain quality control of the materials used, the manufacturing methods and the finished product to meet the requirements of this subpart by conducting sufficient inspections and tests of representative samples and components produced;
(2) Make available to the recognized laboratory inspector and to the Coast Guard inspector, upon request, records of tests conducted by the manufacturer and records of materials used during production of the device including affidavits from suppliers; and
(3) Permit any examination, inspection, and test required by the recognized laboratory or the Coast Guard for a listed and labeled device, either at the place of manufacture, or some other location.
(b) Lot size and sampling. (1) A lot consists of 500 buoyant vests or fewer.
(2) A new lot begins after any change or modification in materials used or manufacturing methods employed;
(3) The manufacturer of the buoyant vests shall notify the recognized laboratory when a lot is ready for inspection;
(4) The manufacturer shall select samples in accordance with the requirements in Table 160.047–5(b)(4) from each lot of buoyant vests to be tested by the inspector in accordance with paragraph (e) of this section;
Table 160.047-5(b)(4)_Sample for Buoyancy Tests
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Number of
Lot size vests in
sample
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100 and under.............................................. 1
101 to 200................................................. 2
201 to 300................................................. 3
301 to 500................................................. 4
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(5) The recognized laboratory must assign an inspector to a plant when notified that a lot is ready for inspection, to conduct tests and inspections on samples selected in accordance with paragraph (b)(4) of this section.
(6) If a vest fails the buoyancy test, the sample from the next succeeding lot must consist of 10 specimen vests or more to be tested for buoyancy in accordance with paragraph (e) of this section.
(c) Additional tests. An inspector from the recognized laboratory or the Coast Guard may conduct an examination, test, and inspection of a listed and labeled buoyant device that is obtained from the manufacturer or through commercial channels to determine its conformance to the applicable requirements.
(d) Test facilities. The manufacturer shall admit the laboratory inspector and the Coast Guard inspector to any part of the premises at the place of manufacture of a listed and labeled device to—
(1) Examine, inspect, or test a sample of a part or a material that is included in the construction of the device; and
(2) Conduct any necessary examination, inspection, or test in a suitable place and with appropriate apparatus provided by the manufacturer.
(e) Buoyancy—(1) Buoyancy test method. Remove the buoyant pad inserts from the vest and cut three slits each not less than 2 inches in length and not less than 2 inches apart on both sides of each pad. Securely attach the spring scale in a position directly over the test tank. Suspend the weighted wire basket from the scale in such a manner that the basket is weighed while it is completely under water. In order to measure the actual buoyancy provided by the pads, proceed as follows:
(i) Weigh the empty wire basket under water.
(ii) Place the pads inside the basket and submerge it so that the top of the basket is at least 2 inches below the surface of the water for 24 hours. The tank shall be locked or sealed during this 24-hour submergence period. It is important that after the pads have once been submerged they shall remain submerged for the duration of the test, and at no time during the course of the test shall they be removed from the tank or otherwise exposed to air.
(iii) After the 24-hour submergence period unlock or unseal the tank and weigh the weighted wire basket with the pads inside while both are still under water.
(iv) The buoyancy is computed as (i) minus (iii).
(2) Buoyancy required. The pad inserts from adult buoyant vests shall provide not less than 16 pounds buoyancy; the pad inserts from child medium vests shall provide not less than 11 pounds buoyancy; and the pad inserts from child small vests shall provide not less than 7 1/4 pounds buoyancy.
(f) Body strap test. The complete body strap assembly, including hardware, shall be tested for strength by attaching the dee ring to a suitable support such that the assembly hangs vertically its full length. A weight as specified in §160.047–3(f) shall be attached to the other end on the snap hook for 10 minutes. The specified weight shall not break or excessively distort the body strap assembly.
[CGFR 65–37; 30 FR 11581, Sept. 10, 1965, as amended by CGD 72–90R, 37 FR 10836, May 31, 1972; CGD 75–008, 43 FR 9772, Mar. 9, 1978]
§ 160.047-6 Marking.
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(a) Each buoyant vest must have the following information clearly marked in waterproof lettering that can be read at a distance of 2 feet:
Type II Personal Flotation Device.
Inspected and tested in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations.
(Kapok or Fibrous glass) buoyant material provides a minimum buoyant force of (16 lb., 11 lb., or 7 1/4 lb.).
Dry out thoroughly when wet.
Do not snag or puncture inner plastic cover.
If pads become waterlogged, replace device.
Approved for use on all recreational boats and on uninspected commercial vessels less than 40 feet in length not carrying passengers for hire by persons weighing (over 90 lb., 50 to 90 lb., or less than 50 lb.).
U.S. Coast Guard Approval No. 160.047/(assigned manufacturer's No.)/(Revision No.); (Model No.).
(Name and address of manufacturer or distributor.).
(Lot No.).
(b) Waterproof marking tags. Marking for buoyant vests shall be sufficiently waterproof so that after 72 hours submergence in water, it will withstand vigorous rubbing by hand while wet without the printed matter becoming illegible.
[CGD 72–163R, 38 FR 8119, Mar. 28, 1973, as amended by CGD 75–008, 43 FR 9770, Mar. 9, 1978]
§ 160.047-7 Recognized laboratory.
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(a) A manufacturer seeking Coast Guard approvalof a product under this subpart shall follow the approval procedures of subpart 159.005 of this chapter, and shall apply for approval directly to a recognized independent laboratory. The following laboratories are recognized under §159.010–7 of this part, to perform testing and approval functions under this subpart: (continued)