Meridian Yachts 411SB Sedan, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 5: Navigation & Communication Equipment 411 Sedan • Owner’s Manual
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Radar (If Equipped)
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The marine radar system gives you a complete and accurate 360° radar view of other vessels, buoys, and landfall
surrounding your vessel.
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Before using the radar system, read the radar instruction manual(s).
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To turn this system On, the bridge main breaker on the battery management panel must be switched On, then
power up the radar/GPS chart plotter.
Global Positioning System (GPS) (If Equipped)
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GPS receivers provide reliable and accurate position data, anywhere in the world.
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Before using the GPS system, read the GPS instruction manual(s).
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To turn this system On, the bridge main breaker on the battery management panel must be switched On, then
power up the GPS chart plotter.
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Radar is meant to help the navigator, NOT replace him/her.
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The operator is responsible for keeping a visual look-out for possible collision situations.
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No single navigation aid (including this radar) should be relied upon as the only method for
navigating your yacht.
WARNI N G! !
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he radar system is ONLY an aid to navigation. It's accuracy can be affected by:
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Equipment failure or defects
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Environmental conditions
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Improper handling or use
NOTI CE
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The GPS system should NOT be relied upon as the ONLY aid to navigation.
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An experienced operator MUST monitor the GPS system at ALL times and keep a look-out
for other marine traffic and possible collision situations.
WARNI N G!
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he GPS system is only an aid to navigation. It's accuracy can be affected by:
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Equipment failure or defects
•
Environmental conditions
•
Improper handling or use
NOTI CE