Visual Distress Signals; Storage; Disposal; Table 2-6. Visual Distress Signals - Chris-Craft Lancer 20 Owner's Manual

Visual Distress Signals

As the owner/operator, you are responsible for any visual distress requirements (signals) that you may be
required to carry. It is the owner/operator's responsibility to provide proper storage, understand how to
handle, and know how to dispose of these devices. These requirements can be found at:
http://www.uscgboating.org/safety/fedreqs/equ_vds.htm
There are two types of Visual Distress Signals in use:
• Pyrotechnic type
• Non-Pyrotechnic type
Table 2-6 lists the types of Visual Distress Signals available which are

Table 2-6. Visual Distress Signals

Description
Hand-Held Flare
Floating Orange Smoke
Pistol Parachute Red Flare
Hand-Held Parachute Red Flare
Hand-Held Orange Smoke
Floating Orange Smoke
Red Aerial Pyrotechnic Flare
Distress Flag
Electric SOS Distress Light

Storage

Store all VDS devices in a cool, dry place. Ensure they are protected from children, rain, sea spray, and
high humidity. By law these devices must be readily accessible, where they can be reach quickly regardless
of the operating conditions.

Disposal

Pyrotechnics are valid for 42 months from date of manufacture. Each pyrotechnic has a date stamp indicat-
ing its expiration date. Any VDS that is damaged or wet may not perform in the intended manner, posing a
hazard to the user and must be disposed of. To dispose of expired or damaged pyrotechnics, contact the
nearest law enforcement agency or fire department.
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Pyrotechnic Visual Distress Signals
Use
Day/Night
Day Only
Day/Night
Day/Night
Day Only
Day Only
Day/Night
Non-Pyrotechnic Visual Distress Signals
Day Only
Night Only
Safety and Operations
Coast Guard approved.
CG Approval Number
160.021
160.022
160.024
160.036
160.037
160.057
160.066
160.072
161.013
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