Furuno FR-1500 MARK-3, User Manual

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For your safety:
WARNING
Do not open the equipment
Hazardous voltage which can cause electrical shock exists inside the equipment.
Only qualified personnel should work inside the equipment.
Turn off the radar power switch before servicing the antenna unit. Post a
warning sign near the switch indicating it should not be turned on while the
antaean unit is being serviced.
Prevent the potential risk of being struck by the rotating antenna and exposure to
RF radiation hazard.
Wear a safety belt and hard hat when working on the antenna unit.
Severe injury or death can result if someone falls from the radar antenna mast.
Do not disassemble or modify the equipment.
Fire, electrical shock or serious injury can result.
Turn off the power immediately if water leaks into the equipment or the
equipment is emitting smoke or fire.
Continued use of the equipment can cause fire or electrical shock.
WARNING
Do not place liquid-filled containers on the top of the equipment.
Fire or electrical shock can result if a liquid spills into the equipment.
Do not operate the equipment with wet hands.
Electrical shock can result.
Keep heater away from equipment
Heat can alter equipment shape and melt the power cord, which can cause fire or
electrical shock.
CAUTION
Do not use the equipment for other than its intended purpose.
Use of the equipment as a stepping stool, for example, can result in personal
injury or equipment damage.
Replace the monitor when the picture becomes difficult to see.
The average life of the monitor screen is about 10 years. Replace it when the
picture becomes difficult to see.
A warning label is attached to the equipment. Do not remove the label. If the
label becomes soiled or illegible, contact a Furuno agent or dealer.
No one navigation device should be solely relied on for navigation of a ship.
Always confirm position against all available aids to navigation, for safety of ship
and crew.