Three Year Limited Warranty - West Marine VHF490 Owner's Manual

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This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes RSS exemptes de licences d'Industrie Canada. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux
conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas causer d'interférences nuisibles et (2), il doit pouvoir accepter les interférences,
incluant celles pouvant nuire à son fonctionnement normal.
In order to comply with FCC/ISED RF Exposure requirements, this device must be installed to provide at least 7.9 in. (20 cm)
separation from the human body at all times.
Afin de se conformer aux exigences d'exposition RF FCC/ISED, ce dispositif doit être installé pour assurer une séparation d'au
moins 7.9 in. (20 cm) du corps humain à tout moment.
Lead Warning
The cords on this product and/or accessories contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. West Marine works to reduce lead content in our PVC coated cords in our prod-
ucts and accessories.
Antenna Selection and Installation
Your VHF490 has been designed to accommodate all of the popular marine VHF antennas. However, the selection and the installation
of the antenna is the responsibility of the user or installer.
The FCC has determined that excessive radiation poses a health risk to people near radio transmitting antennas. Therefore, the
antenna used with this radio should be installed using the following guidelines to ensure a suitable distance between the antenna
and persons close by.
• Small whip antennas (3 dB) or smaller should be installed keeping at least a two foot separation distance between the radiating
element and people.
• Medium antennas (6 dB) should be installed keeping at least a three foot separation distance.
• Larger antennas (9 dB) should be installed keeping at least a four foot separation distance.
• No person should touch the antenna or come into the separation distance when the radio is transmitting.

THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

This Limited Warranty is Void outside the United States of America and Canada.
What Does This Limited Warranty Cover?
West Marine warrants to the original retail purchaser of the West Marine product, where the purchase is made in the United States or Canada, that
for thirty-six (36) months from date of original retail purchase said product will be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the
limitations or exclusions set out below.
How Long Does This Limited Warranty Last?
This limited warranty is valid for thirty-six (36) months from the date of the original retail purchase from West Marine within the United States (the
"Limited Warranty Term").
The warranty period is not extended if we repair or replace a warranted product or any parts. West Marine reserves the right to change the availabil-
ity of limited warranties, at its discretion, but any changes will not be retroactive and will only apply to subsequent purchases.
What Does This Limited Warranty Not Cover?
This limited warranty is invalid where and does not cover:
• Software.
• Commercial or industrial use or operation.
• Normal maintenance items or normal wear and tear.
• Problems resulting from fire or exposure to caustic liquids.
• The product was damaged, modified or altered.
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