Lars Thrane LT-300 User & Installation Manual page 4

LT-300 User & Installation Manual
The following safety instructions must be observed during all phases of operation, installation, service and
repair of this equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in
this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the equipment.
Lars Thrane A/S assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements.
Instructions for the Installer
WARNING - Product installation
To ensure correct performance of this equipment,
it is strongly recommended that professionals, with
expertise, properly trained, and likewise authorized
within the industry is completing the installation.
WARNING – Turn off power switch
Turn off the main power switch before installing
the equipment described in this manual. Do not
connect or disconnect equipment when the main
power switch is on.
WARNING – Use only the supplied cable
Use only the supplied power and communication
cable for connecting the equipment.
WARNING – Input Power
The input voltage range is: 9-40 VDC.
WARNING – Power supply protection
Make sure that the power supply is adequately
protected by a fuse or an automatic circuit breaker
when installing the equipment.
WARNING - Explosive atmosphere
Do not operate the equipment in the presence of
flammable gases or fumes. Operation of any
electrical equipment in such an environment
constitutes a definite hazard.
WARNING - Compass safe distance
The compass safe distance for standard and
steering compasses is 0.3 m (1 ft). Observe this
distance to prevent interference to a magnetic
compass.
If the safety precautions and warnings above are not followed, warranty will be void.
Lars Thrane A/S
Safety Instructions for Installer & Operator
Instructions for the Operator
WARNING – Do not disassemble
Do not disassemble or modify this equipment. Fire,
electrical shock, or serious injury can result.
WARNING – Keep away from live circuits
Operational personnel must not remove product
enclosure. Do not service the equipment, with the
communication cable connected. Always
disconnect and discharge unit, cable and circuits
before touching them.
WARNING - Permanent watch
In case of smoke or water leaks into the
equipment, immediately turn off the power.
Continued use of the equipment can cause fire or
electrical shock. Keep access and permanent watch
of the equipment in order to prevent any
unwanted escalation.
WARNING - Safe navigation
This product is intended only as an aid to
navigation and must never be used in instead of
sound navigation judgement.
No one navigation device should ever be solely
replied upon for the navigation of a vessel. Always
confirm position against all available aids to
navigation, for safety of vessel and crew.
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