Raymarine AIS500, Installation Instructions Manual

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Applicability
The information in this book applies to all geographical areas unless
otherwise stated.
Safety information
Warning: Product installation
This equipment must be installed in accordance with
the Raymarine instructions provided. Failure to do so
could result in poor product performance, personal
injury, and/or damage to the vessel.
Warning: Switch off power supply
Ensure the boat’s power supply is switched OFF
before starting to install this product. Do NOT connect
or disconnect equipment with the power switched on,
unless instructed in this document.
Warning: Potential ignition source
This product is NOT approved for use in
hazardous/flammable atmospheres. Do NOT install in
a hazardous/flammable atmosphere (such as in an
engine room or near fuel tanks).
Warning: Ensure safe navigation
This product is intended only as an aid to navigation
and must never be used in preference to sound
navigational judgment. Only official government
charts and notices to mariners contain all the current
information needed for safe navigation, and the
captain is responsible for their prudent use. It is the
user’s responsibility to use official government charts,
notices to mariners, caution and proper navigational
skill when operating this or any other Raymarine
product.
Caution: Power supply protection
When installing this product ensure the power
source is adequately protected by means of a
suitably-rated fuse or automatic circuit breaker.
Safety Notice
RF radiation statement
Your Raymarine AIS500 transceiver generates and radiates radio
frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME).
Safe Compass Distance
Safe Compass Distance is 1 meter minimum for any compass.
Some compass types may require greater distances. To be sure,
you should locate your transceiver as far as possible from the
compass. Test your compass to verify proper operation while the
transceiver is also operating.
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