StarFish 453OEM
System Manual
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6.
Safety
6.1.
Electrical Safety
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The AC power adaptor and electronics modules are
NOT
protected against the ingress of water, so take
care to avoid exposing the unit to sources of conductive liquids. Dry wet hands before handling the AC
power adaptor or surface control box.
•
Do not attempt to disassemble or service this product yourself (outside the scope described in this
manual). Contact StarFish technical support for any maintenance, spares or repair work required.
•
Do not overload a mains supply outlet, extension cord or adapter as this may result in electric fire or
shock.
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Do not modify the power cord or plug.
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Do not place the AC adaptor or power cord near any heat sources that may melt the protective
insulation.
•
Do not use this product if any of the cabling, or housings of its component parts appear to be damaged
or compromised for the ingress of water.
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Do not use (and ensure the product is unplugged) in situations where a power-line surge may occur
(such as a lightning storm), or if the product is not used for a prolonged period of time.
•
Ensure that the power supply has suitable earthing and electrical shock risk is minimised through the
use of fusing and/or residual-current-detection (RCD) devices where appropriate.
6.2.
Operational Safety
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Do not rely on the product to necessarily represent the immediate sub-surface conditions below the
mounting platform, and as such this product should not be used as a direct means of avoiding
submerged objects, shallow water & grounding, collisions with other vessels, boat damage or personal
injury. If you are in doubt about any of these hazards, always operate at reduced speeds, and proceed
with caution.
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Do not rely on this product as a navigational aid.
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Do not allow the sonar transducer cable to obstruct or present a hazard to other personnel on the deck
area or passage-ways of the boat. Use the provided cable-tie to coil and secure any surplus cable.
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Do not rely on the connection between the electronics box and the transducer cable, as a means of
securing the sonar to the boat. The sonar transducer head should be fixed directly to the boat hull.
