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(continued) h must have a duration of 1/3 second;

(2) Each long flash must have a duration of 1 second;

(3) The dark period between each short flash must have a duration of 1/3 second;

(4) The dark period between each long flash must have a duration of 1/3 second;

(5) The dark period between each letter must have a duration of 2 seconds;

(6) The dark period between each

S-O-S signal must have a duration of 3 seconds.

(b) The flash characteristics described in paragraph (a) must be produced automatically when the signal is activated.

§ 161.013-9 Independent power source.
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(a) Each independent power source must be capable of powering the light so that it meets the requirements of §161.013–3(a)(1) and emits a recognizable flash characteristic of the International Morse Code for S-O-S at a rate of between 3 and 5 times per minute after six hours of continuous display of the signal.

(b) If the independent power source is rechargeable, it must have a waterproof recharger designed for marine use.

(c) If the independent power source requires external water to form an electrolyte, it must operate in sea water and fresh water.

§ 161.013-11 Prototype test.
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(a) Each manufacturer must test a prototype light identical to the lights to be certified prior to the labeling required by §161.013–13.

(b) If the prototype light fails to meet any of the general performance requirements of §161.013–3 the lights must not be certified under this subpart.

(c) Each manufacturer must:

(1) Forward the test results within 30 days to the Commandant (G-MSE), U. S. Coast Guard, Washington, DC 20593–0001; and

(2) Retain records of the test results for at least 5 years, or as long as the light is manufactured and certified, whichever is longer.

[CGD 76–183a, 44 FR 73054, Dec. 17, 1979, as amended by CGD 88–070, 53 FR 34536, Sept. 7, 1988; CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50467, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50734, Sept. 27, 1996]

§ 161.013-13 Manufacturer certification and labeling.
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(a) Each electric light intended as a Night Visual Distress Signal required by 33 CFR part 175 must be certified by the manufacturer as complying with the requirements of this subpart.

(b) Each electric light must be legibly and indelibly marked with:

(1) Manufacturer's name;

(2) Replacement battery type;

(3) Lamp size; and

(4) The following words—

“Night Visual Distress Signal for Boats Complies with U. S. Coast Guard Requirements in 46 CFR 161.013. For Emergency Use Only.”

(c) If an electric light is designed for use with dry cell batteries the label must advise the consumer on the battery replacement schedule which under normal conditions would maintain performance requirements of §161.013–3.

§ 161.013-17 Manufacturer notification.
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Each manufacturer certifying lights in accordance with the specifications of this subpart must send written notice to the Commandant (G-MSE), U. S. Coast Guard, Washington, DC 20593–0001 within 30 days after first certifying them, and send a new notice every five years thereafter as long as it certifies lights.

[CGD 76–183a, 44 FR 73054, Dec. 17, 1979, as amended by CGD 88–070, 53 FR 34536, Sept. 7, 1988; CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50467, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50733, Sept. 27, 1996]