Chapter 1 Important Information; Safety Notices - Raymarine E Series User Reference Handbook

Chapter 1: Important information

Safety notices

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.
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
boat and/or poor product performance.
Warning: High voltages
This product contains high voltages. Do NOT remove
any covers or otherwise attempt to access internal
components, unless specifically instructed in this
document.
Important information
Warning: Touchscreen display
When exposed to prolonged periods of direct sunlight,
the touchscreen display can get very hot. In such
conditions, avoid using the touchscreen display and
use the unit's physical keys and buttons instead.
Warning: Autopilot control
The autopilot functions available on the multifunction
display do NOT replace the autopilot control head.
You must have a pilot control head installed before
you enable or engage the autopilot.
Warning: Sonar operation
• NEVER operate the sounder with the boat out of
the water.
• NEVER touch the transducer face when the sounder
is powered on.
• SWITCH OFF the sounder if divers are likely to be
within 7.6 m (25 ft) of the transducer.
Warning: Radar scanner safety
Before rotating the radar scanner, ensure all personnel
are clear.
Warning: Radar transmission safety
The radar scanner transmits electromagnetic energy.
Ensure all personnel are clear of the scanner when
the radar is transmitting.
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