Safety Instructions; Radio Frequency Radiation Hazard - Furuno FAR-2157 Installation Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The installer must read and follow all the safety instructions before attempting to install the
equipment.
WARNING
CAUTION
Warning, Caution

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 is in operation or expose yourself to the
transmitting antenna at a close distance.
Distances at which RF radiation levels of 100 W/m
the table below.
Note: If the antenna unit is installed at a close distance in front of the wheel house,
it may be necessary to halt transmission within a certain sector of antenna
revolution. This can be done from the SCANNER menu.
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,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
Prohibitive Action
WARNING
Distance to
Radiator
100 W/m
2
type
point
XN4A
1.20 m
XN5A 1.10 m
Mandatory Action
and 10 W/m
2
Distance to
10 W/m
2
point
13.60 m
12.30 m
exist are given in
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