Furuno FAR-3230S-BB, Installation Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The operator and installer must read the applicable safety instructions before attempting to
install or operate the equipment.
DANGER
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
can result in minor or moderate injury.
Warning, Caution
Prohibitive Action
Mandatory Action
DANGER
Wear a safety belt and hard hat when working on the antenna unit.
Serious injury or death can result if someone falls from the radar antenna
mast.
WARNING
Radio Frequency Radiation Hazard
The radar antenna emits electromagnetic radio frequency (RF) energy which can be
harmful, particularly to your eyes. Never look directly into the antenna aperture from a
close distance while the radar ius in operation or eexpose yourself to the transmitting
antenna at a close distance. Distances at which RF radiation level of 100, 50 and 10
W/m
2 are given in the table below.
Note: If the antenna unit is installed at a close distance in front of the wheel house,
your administration may require halt of transmission within a certain sector of
antenna revolution. This is possible. Ask your FURUNO representive or dealer to
provide this feature.
FAR-3230S(-BB)
FAR-3330S RTR-107
(S-30 kw)
MG5223F
SN36CF
(12 ft)
N/A
WARNING
Transceiver
Model
Magnetron Antenna
100 W/m
2 50 W/m
2
10 W/m 2
0.5 m 4.6 m