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Notices
When reading this manual please pay particular attention to warnings marked with the
warning triangle symbol shown on the left. These are important messages for safety,
installation and usage of the transceiver.
1.1 Safety warnings
This equipment must be installed in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual. Failure
to do so will seriously affect its performance and reliability. It is strongly recommended that a trained
technician installs and configures this product.
This equipment is intended as an aid to navigation and is not a replacement for proper navigational
judgement. Information provided by the equipment must not be relied upon as accurate. User
decisions based upon information provided by the equipment are done so entirely at the users own
risk.
Do not install this equipment in a flammable atmosphere such as in an engine room or near to fuel
tanks.
It is recommended that this product is not installed in direct sunlight or under a windshield where it can
be subjected to excessive solar heating.
Do not attempt to service this equipment as doing so may cause fire, electric shock or malfunction and
will invalidate the warranty. If any malfunctions are detected contact your supplier or service agent.
Do not install the transceiver where rain or water may leak onto the equipment. This product has been
designed for installation and use in an environment protected from moisture.
NOT ALL SHIPS CARRY AIS. The Officer of the Watch (OOW) should always be aware that other
ships and, in particular, leisure craft, fishing vessels and warships may not be fitted with AIS. Any AIS
equipment fitted on other ships as a mandatory carriage requirement may also be off based on the
Master's professional judgement.
1.2 General notices
1.2.1
Position source
All marine Automatic Identification System (AIS) transceivers utilise a satellite based location system such as
the GLONASS or GPS satellite networks.
The accuracy of a GNSS position fix is variable and affected by factors such as the antenna
positioning, how many satellites are used to determine a position and for how long satellite
information has been received.
1.2.2
Compass safe distance
The compass safe distance of this transceiver is 0.3m or greater for a 0.3° deviation.
1.2.3
Product category
This product is categorised as 'protected' in accordance with the definitions provided in IEC 60945.
1.2.4
Disposal of the transceiver and packaging
Please dispose of this AIS transceiver in accordance with the European WEEE Directive or with the applicable
local regulations for disposal of electrical equipment. Every effort has been made to ensure the packaging for
the transceiver is recyclable. Please dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.
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