Safety Instructions - Furuno 2137S Installation Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The operator and installer must read the applicable safety instructions before attempting to
install or operate the equipment.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Warning, Caution
Wear a safety belt and hard hat when working on the antenna unit.
Serious injury or death can result if someone falls from the radar antenna
mast.
Radio Frequency Radiation Hazard
The radar antenna emits electromagnetic radio frequency (RF) energy which can be harmful,
particularly to your eyes. Never look directly into the antenna aperture from a close distance
while the radar ius in operation or eexpose yourself to the transmitting antenna at a close
distance. Distances at which RF radiation level of 100, 50 and 10 W/m are given in the table
below.
Note: If the antenna unit is installed at a close distance in front of the wheel house, your
administration may require halt of transmission within a certain sector of antenna revolution.
This is possible. Ask your FURUNO representive or dealer to provide this feature.
Model Transceiver Magnetron
*2
FAR-2137S
FAR-2837S
*1
SN30AF: 10 ft
*2
FAR-2137S: available in blackbox configuration.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
can result in minor or moderate injury.
Prohibitive Action
DANGER
WARNING
RTR-080
MG5223F
(S-30 kw)
SN36AF: 12 ft
*1
Antenna
100W/m
0.1 m
SN30AF
0.1 m
SN36AF
i
Mandatory Action
2
2 2 2
50W/m 10W/m
2.4 m
0.7 m
2.0 m