Furuno FA-170, Installation Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The installer must read the safety instructions before attempting to install this equipment.
WARNING WARNING
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 damage the equipment.
The voltage rating of the equipment
appears on the label above the power
connector.
CAUTION CAUTION
FA-1703
Pilot Plug unit
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Warning, Caution Prohibitive Action Prohibitive Action
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
can result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING
CAUTION
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
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 damage the
equipment.
Observe the following compass safe distances to prevent interference to a magnetic
compass:
Standard
compass Steering
compass
FA-1701
Transponder unit
FA-1702
Monitor unit
Attach protective earth securely to the ship's body.
The protective earth is required for the power supply to prevent electrical shock.
1.70 m 1.10 m
0.65 m 0.40 m
0.35 m 0.30 m
GVA-100-T
Standard
compass Steering
compass
0.40 m 0.30 m
DB-1
0.30 m 0.30 m
PR-240
0.90 m 0.60 m
Do not approach the antenna closer
than listed below when it is
transmitting.
The antenna emits radio waves that
can be harmful to the human body.
RF power density on antenna aperture Distance
100 W/m 2
10 W/m 2
2 W/m
2
0.09 m
0.04 m
N/A
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