Warnings - Humminbird HELIX Operation Manual

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HANK OU
Thank you for choosing Humminbird®, the #1 name in marine electronics. Humminbird has built its reputation by designing and
manufacturing top quality, thoroughly reliable marine equipment. Your Humminbird is designed for trouble-free use in even the
harshest marine environment. We encourage you to read this manual carefully in order to get the full benefit from all the features
and applications of your Humminbird product.
Contact Humminbird Customer Service at humminbird.com or call 1-800-633-1468.
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MPORTANT NFORMATION
WARNING! Humminbird recommends certified installation by a
Humminbird approved installer. Contact your Humminbird
dealer for further details, and refer to the warranty information
included with your product.
DANGER: MICROWAVE RADIATION HAZARD! The microwave
energy radiated by a radar antenna is harmful to humans,
especially to one's eyes. Do NOT look at the scanner from close
range. Never look directly into an open waveguide or into the
path of radiation from an enclosed antenna. Make sure
personnel are clear of the scanner when it is powered on. Turn
off the radar whenever it is necessary to work on the antenna
unit or on other equipment in the beam of the radar.
DANGER: MICROWAVE RADIATION HAZARD! Radar and other
radio frequency radiation can upset cardiac pacemakers. If
someone with a cardiac pacemaker suspects abnormal
operation, immediately turn off the equipment and move the
person away from the antenna.
HIGH VOLTAGE WARNING! Dangerously high voltages are
present within the scanner unit. There are no internal
connections or adjustments necessary for installation. Do NOT
remove any covers or otherwise attempt to access internal
components, unless
documentation provided. The cover should be removed only by
a qualified radar service technician. Technicians must exercise
extreme care when working inside the unit.
WARNING! This product must be installed and operated in
accordance with the instructions provided. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury, damage to your vessel and/or poor
product performance.
CAUTION! Installation and radar tuning should only be
performed by a qualified radar service technician.
WARNING! How to interpret the radar display is not included in
this manual. The captain is responsible for the proper use of
radar and the safety of the vessel and its passengers.
WARNING! This device should not be used as a navigational aid
to prevent collision, grounding, boat damage, or personal injury.
When the boat is moving, water depth may change too quickly to
allow time for you to react. Always operate the boat at very slow
speeds if you suspect shallow water or submerged objects.
WARNING! The electronic chart in your Humminbird unit is an
aid to navigation designed to facilitate the use of authorized
government charts, not to replace them. Only official
government charts and notices to mariners contain all of the
current information needed for the safety of navigation, and the
captain is responsible for their prudent use.
specifically instructed
WARNING! Humminbird is not responsible for the loss of data
files (waypoints, routes, tracks, groups, recordings, etc.) that
may occur due to direct or indirect damage to the unit's
hardware or software. It is important to back up your control
head's data files periodically. Data files should also be saved to
your PC before restoring the control head defaults or updating
the software.
WARNING! Disassembly and repair of this electronic unit should
only be performed by authorized service personnel. Any
modification of the serial number or attempt to repair the original
equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the
warranty.
WARNING! This product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
NOTE: The illustrations in this manual may not look the same as
your product, but your unit will function in a similar way.
NOTE: The procedures and features described in this manual are
subject to change without notice. This manual was written in
English and may have been translated to another language.
Humminbird is not responsible for incorrect translations or
in the
discrepancies between documents.
NOTE: Product specifications and features are subject to change
without notice.
NOTE: For installation information, see the installation manual
included with your product.
NOTE: This product is specifically designed to be installed on
boats and other means of maritime transport. If your country
forms part of the EU, please contact your dealer for advice
before attempting to install elsewhere.
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