Raymarine P70, Installation & Operation Instructions

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Chapter 1: Important information
Warning: Autopilot system
Installation
As correct performance of the vessel’s
steering is critical for safety, we
STRONGLY RECOMMEND that
an Authorized Raymarine Service
Representative fits this product. You will
only receive full warranty benefits if you
can show that an Authorized Raymarine
Service Representative has installed and
commissioned this product.
Warning: Product installation and
operation
• This product must be installed and
operated in accordance with the
instructions provided. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury, damage
to your vessel and/or poor product
performance.
• Raymarine recommends certified
installation by a Raymarine approved
installer. A certified installation qualifies
for enhanced product warranty benefits.
Contact your Raymarine dealer for
further details, and refer to the separate
warranty document packed with your
product.
Warning: Maintain a permanent
watch
Always maintain a permanent watch, this
will allow you to respond to situations
as they develop. Failure to maintain a
permanent watch puts yourself, your
vessel and others at serious risk of harm.
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.
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: Product grounding
Before applying power to this product,
ensure it has been correctly grounded, in
accordance with the instructions provided.
Warning: Positive ground systems
Do not connect this unit to a system which
has positive grounding.
Warning: Switch off power supply
Ensure the vessel’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: Power supply voltage
Connecting this product to a voltage
supply greater than the specified
maximum rating may cause permanent
damage to the unit. Refer to the Technical
specification section for voltage rating.
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.
Caution: Sun covers
• If your product is supplied with a sun
cover, to protect against the damaging
effects of ultraviolet (UV) light, always
fit the sun cover when the product is
not in use.
• Sun covers must be removed when
travelling at high speed, whether in
water or when the vessel is being
towed.
Caution: Product cleaning
When cleaning products:
• If your product includes a display
screen, do NOT wipe the screen with
a dry cloth, as this could scratch the
screen coating.
• Do NOT use abrasive, or acid or
ammonia based products.
• Do NOT use a jet wash.
Caution: Service and maintenance
This product contains no user serviceable
components. Please refer all maintenance
and repair to authorized Raymarine
dealers. Unauthorized repair may affect
your warranty.
Important information
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