Chapter 1 Important Information; Applicability; Safety Information - Raymarine AIS350 Installation Instructions Manual

Chapter 1: Important information

Applicability

The information in this book applies to all geographical areas unless
otherwise stated.

Safety information

Warning: Product installation and
operation
This product must be installed and operated in
accordance with the instructions provided. Failure to
do so could result in personal injury, damage to your
vessel and/or poor product performance.
Warning: Switch off power supply
Ensure the vessel's power supply is switched OFF
before starting to install this product. Do NOT connect
or disconnect equipment with the power switched on,
unless instructed in this document.
Warning: Potential ignition source
This product is NOT approved for use in
hazardous/flammable atmospheres. Do NOT install in
a hazardous/flammable atmosphere (such as in an
engine room or near fuel tanks).
Important information
Warning: Ensure safe navigation
This product is intended only as an aid to navigation
and must never be used in preference to sound
navigational judgment. Only official government
charts and notices to mariners contain all the current
information needed for safe navigation, and the
captain is responsible for their prudent use. It is the
user's responsibility to use official government charts,
notices to mariners, caution and proper navigational
skill when operating this or any other Raymarine
product.
Caution: Power supply protection
When installing this product ensure the power source
is adequately protected by means of a suitably-rated
fuse or automatic circuit breaker.
RF safety notice
RF radiation statement
AIS transceivers generate and radiate radio frequency (RF)
electromagnetic energy (EME).
Safe compass distance
Safe compass distance is 1 meter minimum for any compass. Some
compass types may require greater distances. To be sure, you
should locate your AIS unit as far as possible from the compass.
Test your compass to verify proper operation while the AIS unit is
also operating.
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