Riviera Srl Genova
Via Inferiore Rio Maggiore, 4A
16138 Genova (Italy)
Tel. +39 010 8355286 – info@rivieragenova.it
Azienda certificata ISO 9001 -
USER'S MANUAL - Magnetic compass for navigation RIVIERA type ARTICA 2"¾
Dear Customer,
in thanking you for your preference and trust in our products, we wish to inform you that this marine
magnetic compass has been designed and built to perfection in the RIVIERA srl factory in Genoa.
After manual assembly, it was subjected to tests and quality controls in accordance with the
requirements of the Italian shipping register, RINA. It is made with materials that have proven to
guarantee its functioning aboard boats for many years.
Keep this manual together with the on-board documents
GENERAL FEATURES
Apparent diameter 2 " ¾ (70 mm)
Mounting: binnacle, flush, bracket
Dial gradation 5 °
Dial colors: black or blue
Front or rear reading
LED lighting 12V (24V on request),
blue color as standard
Anti-glare screen
Internal gimbal suspension
Built-in manual compensation
3 years warranty
INSTALLATION
The way to install a Riviera magnetic compass differs depending on the model.
Please read the following carefully.
To install the purchased compass on board, in addition to the specific operations linked to the model and
indicated in the attachment, keep in mind the following:
1)
Choose the installation site so that it is as far away as possible from magnetic fields, or other
moving ferrous masses.
2)
Before connecting the two LED lighting wires to the on-board system, check the
correspondence of the network voltage.
3)
At the end of the installation, have the compensation of the RIVIERA compass performed by
an authorized professional.
BINNACLE MOUNT MODELS
Place the compass on the installation surface and drill in correspondence with the holes provided on the
binnacle.
FLUSH MOUNT MODELS
For the models that must be mounted flush by cutting a boat wall (BA1-2022 and BA1), refer to the on
board mounting scheme contained in the box and for the BA1-2022 assembly, follow the instructions
contained in Annex A.
Riviera Srl Genova -
Via Inferiore Rio Maggiore, 4A - 16138 Genova (Italy) – Tel. +39 010 8355286 – info@rivieragenova.it
CERTIFICATIONS
The MED Directive 2014/90 / EU (and its subsequent
amendments) covers the main equipment and materials that
are intended to be used on board seagoing (non-military)
vessels.
The
distinctive
marking
for
"Wheelmark". The technical rules applicable to marine
equipment come from three sources: the Convention for the
Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the Resolutions of the
International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the European
Standards (EN).
The RIVIERA class B compasses of the ARTICA type
have been certified in accordance with MED 2014/90 EU.
RIVIERA ARTICA: This Type of compasses is Certificated
as lifeboats and rescue boats equipment. Any MED
certificate for the single compass must be requested when
ordering and cannot be issued after supply.
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