Safety Instructions - Furuno FE-800 Installation Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The installer must read the applicable safety instructions before attempting to install the
equipment.
WARNING
CAUTION
Warning, Caution
WARNING
Do not open the equipment unless
totally familiar with electrical circuits
and service manual.
Only qualified personnel should work
inside the equipment.
Turn off the power at the switchboard
before beginning the installation.
Fire or electrical shock can result if the
power is left on.
Do not install the equipment where it
may get wet from rain or water splash.
Water in the equipment can result in
fire,electrical shock or equipment damage.
Be sure no water leaks in at the
transducer mounting location.
Water leakage can sink the vessel. Also
confirm that the transducer will not loosen
by ship's vibration. The installer of the
equipment is solely responsible for the
proper installation of the equipment.
FURUNO will assume no responsibility for
any damage associated with improper
installation.
Be sure that the power supply is
compatible with the voltage rating of
the equipment.
Connection of an incorrect power supply
can cause fire or equipment damage. The
voltage rating of the equipment appears
on the label above the power connector.
Securely attach protective earth to the
ship's body.
The protective earth is required to
prevent electrical shock.
Use the proper fuse.
A wrong fuse can cause fire or serious
damage to the equipment.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, can result in minor or moderate injury.
Prohibitive Action
i
Mandatory Action
CAUTION
When handling the transducer cable,
keep in mind following points:
- Keep the cable away from oil and fuel.
- Keep the cable away from the place
where it may be damaged during the
installation.
- Do not paint the cable.
- The sheath of the transducer cable is
made of chlorophrene rubber (or vinyl
chloride). Therefore, do not paint the
sheath with organic liquid (such as
toluene) since it may harm the sheath.
Observe the following compass safe
distances to prevent deviation of a
magnetic compass:
Standard
compass
Display unit
0.75 m
FE-8010
Transceiver unit
1.50 m
FE-8020
Matching box
0.80 m
MB-502
Matching box
0.65 m
MB-504
Turn off the POWER switch when the
transducer is not in water.
Operating the transducer when it is not in
water may damage the transducer.
Steering
compass
0.50 m
0.95 m
0.50 m
0.40 m