1223 The Force II
1223 The Force II
1223 The Force II
Models IWV-223 and IWV-224, Adult Universal or Adult Oversize, "WORK VEST", Type V PFD.
The following optional features may be included: (1) chest strap adjustment, (2) whistle
assembly, and (3) cut-out for use with a fall protection harness. When the optional cut-out
is provided, the spacing between the right and left shoulder straps is increased to provide
clearance for the harness hardware.
While a fall protection harness is not a USCG approved device, it may be used in conjunction
with a USCG approved Type V work vest. The harness is not permitted to be permanently
attached to the work vest.
Identifying Data: 46 CFR 160.053, Drawing no. IWV-224, REV C dated 06/06/02 (sheet 4 of 9),
REV. F dated 09/17/2004 (sheets 2, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 3, 4A, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 9A of 9), REV.
G dated 06/06/2005 (sheet 7A of 9), and REV. H dated 12/01/2006 (sheets 1A, 1B, 5, and 5A of
9). The Bill of Materials is included in the drawing as sheets 8, 9, and 9A of 9.
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT the above named manufacturer has submitted to the undersigned satisfactory evidence that the item specified herein complies
with the applicable laws and regulations as outlined on the reverse side of this Certificate, and approval is hereby given. This approval shall be in effect until the
expiration date hereon unless sooner canceled or suspended by proper authority.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 20 DAY OF
JULY 2017, AT WASHINGTON D.C.
B. A. BALDWIN
Chief, Lifesaving and Fire Safety Division
BY DIRECTION OF THE COMMANDANT
Consideration will be given to an extension of this approval provided application is made 3 months prior to the expiration
date of this Certificate.
The approval holder is responsible for making sure that the required inspections or tests of materials or devices covered
by this approval are carried out during production as prescribed in the applicable regulations.
The approval of the item covered by this certificate is valid only so long as the item is manufactured in conformance with
the details of the approved drawings, specifications, or other data referred to. No modification in the approved design, construction,
or materials is to be adopted until the modification has been presented for consideration by the Commandant and confirmation
received that the proposed alteration is acceptable.
NOTICE: Where a manufacturer of safety-at-sea equipment is offering for sale to the maritime industry, directly or indirectly,
equipment represented to be approved, which fails to conform with either the design details or material specifications, or both, as
approved by the Coast Guard, immediate action may be taken to invoke the various penalties and sanctions provided by law
including prosecution under 46 U.S.C. 3318, which provides:
"A person that knowingly manufactures, sells, offers for sale, or possesses with intent to sell, any equipment subject to this
part (Part B. of Subtitle II of Title 46 U.S.C.). and the equipment is so defective as to be insufficient to accomplish the purpose for
which it is intended, shall be fined not more than $10,000, imprisoned for not more than 5 years or both."