Chapter 1 Important Information - Raymarine Evolution EV-2 Installation Instructions Manual

Chapter 1: Important information
Warning: Autopilot installation
Correct performance of the vessel's steering is critical for safety, therefor it is
STRONGLY RECOMMEND that an Authorized Raymarine Service Representative
fits this product. You will only receive full warranty benefits if you can show that an
Authorized Raymarine Service Representative has installed and commissioned
your autopilot system.
Warning: Maintain a permanent watch
Always maintain a permanent watch, this will allow you to respond to situations as
they develop. Failure to maintain a permanent watch puts yourself, your vessel
and others at serious risk of harm.
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: 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).
Warning: Product grounding
Before applying power to this product, ensure it has been correctly grounded, in
accordance with the instructions provided.
Warning: Positive ground systems
Do not connect this unit to a system which has positive grounding.
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: Power supply voltage
Connecting this product to a voltage supply greater than the specified maximum
rating may cause permanent damage to the unit. Refer to the product's information
label for the correct voltage.
Caution: Power supply protection
When installing this product ensure the power source is adequately protected by
means of a suitably-rated fuse or thermal circuit breaker.
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