Safety Instructions - Furuno FM-8900S Operator's Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The user must read the appropriate safety instructions before attempting to install or operate
the equipment.
WARNING
CAUTION
Warning, Caution
WARNING
Do not open the equipment.
Hazardous voltage which can cause
electrical shock, burn or serious
injury exists inside the equipment.
Only qualified personnel should work
inside the equipment.
Do not approach the antenna
closer than listed below when it
is transmitting.
The antenna emits radio waves that
can be harmful to the human body.
RF power density on
antenna aperture
2
100 W/m
2
10 W/m
2
2 W/m
(MPE: Minimum Permissible Exposure)
Immediately turn off the power at
the switchboard if water leaks into
the equipment or the equipment is
emitting smoke or fire.
Continued use of the equipment can
cause fire or electrical shock. Contact
a FURUNO agent for service.
Do not disassemble or modify the
equipment.
Fire, electrical shock or serious injury
can result.
Do not place liquid-filled containers
on the top of the equipment.
Fire or electrical shock can result if a
liquid spills into the equipment.
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
Distance Description
required by
0.12 m
IEC 60945
0.39 m IEC 60945
0.89 m
MPE by FCC
Mandatory Action
WARNING
Do not operate the equipment with
wet hands.
Electrical shock can result.
Turn off the power immediately if you
feel the equipment is behaving
abnormally.
Turn off the power at the switchboard if
the equipment becomes abnormally
warm or is emitting odd noises. Contact
a FURUNO dealer or agent for advice.
Make sure no rain or water splash
leaks into the equipment.
Fire or electrical shock can result if
water leaks in the equipment.
Use the proper fuse.
Use of the wrong fuse can cause fire or
electrical shock.
Any repair work must be done by a
licensed radio technician.
Improper repair work can cause fire or
electrical shock.
Do not operate the [DISTRESS] key
except in case of a life-endangering
situation on your vessel.
Operating the [DISTRESS] key
transmits the distress alert. Accidental
transmission may prevent search and
rescue operations for actual emergency.
If the distress alert is accidentally
transmitted, contact the nearest station
to cancel the alert.