Cobalt Digital Inc CS22, Owner'S Manual

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ESPONSIBILITIES AND
S
AFETY
If you hear a distress call, stop all radio
transmissions. If you can directly assist, respond on
the emergency frequency. If you cannot assist, do
not transmit on that frequency. However, continue
to monitor until it is obvious that help is being
provided.
Note that some areas may require a license to
operate radiotelephone equipment. Consult your
authorized Cobalt dealer for information.
Lifesaving Equipment
The following equipment may or may not be
required by federal/local regulations.
Personal Flotation Devices
Federal law requires at least one Type I, II, III or V
Personal Flotation Device (PFD) for each person
onboard or being towed, and at least one Type IV
throwable PFD in the boat.
There are four types of PFDs to wear and one type
used for throwing in emergency situations.
Type I Life Preserver: Most buoyant PFDs are
effective on all waters, especially open, rough
water.
Type II Buoyant Vest: Good for calm water near
shore on most inland waters where quick rescue is
likely.
Type III Flotation Aid: Good for most inland water
applications where quick rescue is likely. Comes in
various styles and some are designed for water
sport activities.
Type IV Throwable Device: Intended for heavy
traffic inland waters where help is available.
Designed to be thrown to a person in the water and
should never be worn.
Type V Hybrid PFD: Inflatable design for special
use activities and may be used instead of a Type I,
II, or III PFD if used in accordance with the approval
conditions on the label and if worn when the boat is
underway. Some Type V PFDs provide increased
protection against hypothermia.
TYPE I
LIFE PRESERVERS
KC-0041C
TYPE II
BUOYANT VESTS
KC-0051C
KC-0042C
TYPE III
FLOTATION AIDS
TYPE IV
THROWABLE DEVICES
KC-0071C