Furuno NAVpilot 711C, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Indicates a condition that can cause death or serious injury if
not avoided.
CAUTION
Indicates a condition that can cause minor or moderate injury
if not avoided.
Warning, Caution Mandatory Action
Prohibitive Action
Please read these safety instructions before you operate the equipment.
WARNING WARNING
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 set the course changing
speed too high.
The boat will be turned too sharply at
the course change, which could create
a very dangerous situation.
Do not use the autopilot in the
following situations:
- Harbor entrance or narrow channel
- Where vessels change course often,
such as a cape or small island
Do not use the simulation mode on
the boat.
The rudder may move suddenly. This is
a special-purpose mode for technicians.
Do not use the ORBIT mode in rough
seas.
Because the boat turns a 360 ° circle
around the waypoint, a large wave or
strong wind can cause the boat to
capsize.
Observe the following cautions when
using the autopilot:
- Maintain a vigilant watch
- Watch for drifting of vessel
In an emergency, manually steer the
vessel.
The autopilot cannot avoid vessels, etc.
automatically.
Use the correct fuse.
Use of a wrong fuse can cause fire or
damage the equipment.
For the figure-eight mode, confirm that
no object is in the general vicinity
of the waypoint.
The distance from the waypoint to the
turning point depends on boat's speed.
Use the proper power cable.
Use JIS type DPY-2.5 or the equivalent.
Other types can cause fire.
When connecting a geomagnetic
heading sensor, correct magnetic field
deviation.
If an autopilot is used without the
compensation, unexpected course change
may occur.
Confirm that no one is near the rudder
when bleeding air from oil cylinder.
The rudder may move unexpectedly,
possibly causing bodily injury.
Set [Remote Controller 1/2] on the
[RC Setup] menu properly according to
remote controller connected.
If not done properly, malfunction may
occur. Especially, take care when
setting the NFU-type remote controller.
Do not open the equipment unless
you are well familiar with electrical
circuits.
Only qualified personnel should work
inside the equipment.