Safety Instructions - Furuno MFD12 Operator's Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these safety instructions before you operate the equipment.
WARNING
CAUTION
Warning, Caution
WARNING
The radar antenna sends the electro-
magnetic radio frequency (RF) energy.
This energy can be dangerous to you,
especially your eyes. Do not look at the
radiator or near the antenna when the
antenna is rotating.
The distances at which RF radiation
levels of 100 W/m
exist are shown in the table.
Antenna Distance to
Model 100 W/m
DRS2D
DRS4D 0.1
DRS4A
DRS6A
DRS12A
0.2
w/XN12A
DRS12A
0.2
w/XN13A
DRS25A 0.5
w/XN12A
DRS25A
0.4
w/XN13A
ii
Indicates a condition that can cause death or serious injury if
not avoided.
Indicates a condition that can cause minor or moderate injury if
not avoided.
Prohibitive Action
2 2
and 10 W/m
Distance to
2 2
point 10 W/m point
- 0.4
1.4
- 1.2
- 1.2
2.4
1.9
5.3
4.4
Mandatory Action
WARNING
Check that no person is near the radar
antenna before you turn on the radar.
Serious injury or death can occur if a
person is hit by a rotating radar antenna.
Turn off the power immediately at the
switchboard if water leaks into the
equipment or smoke or fire is coming
from the equipment.
Failure to turn off the equipment can cause
fire or electrical shock.
Do not open the equipment.
Only qualified persons can work inside
the equipment.