Marking.

§ 160.002–6 Marking. Each life preserver must have the following clearly marked in waterproof ink on a front section: (a) In letters three-quarters of an inch or more in height: (1) Adult (for persons weighing over 90 pounds); or (2) Child (for persons weighing less than 90 pounds). (b) In letters that can be read at a distance of 2 feet: Inspected and tested in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations. Kapok buoyant material provides a minimum buoyant force of (25 lb. or 16 1/2 lb.). Do not snag or puncture inner plastic cover. Approved for use on all vessels by persons weighing (90 lb. or more, or less than 90 lb.). U.S. Coast Guard Approval No. 160.002/(assigned manufacturer's No.)/(Revision No.); (Model No.). (Name and address of manufacturer or distributor.). (Lot No.). [CGD 72–163R, 38 FR 8118, Mar. 28, 1973, as amended by CGD 75–008, 43 FR 9770, Mar. 9, 1978, as amended by USCG–2013–0263, 79 FR 56499, Sept. 22, 2014]