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Preface
Warnings and cautions
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) conformance
Raymarine equipment and accessories conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) regulations for use in the recreational marine environment.
Correct installation is required to ensure that EMC performance is not compromised.
Always check the installation before going to sea to make sure that it is not affected by
radio transmissions, engine starting or other forms of interference.
To do this:
1. Turn on all transmitting equipment (radar, VHF radio, etc).
2. Check that all electronic systems are unaffected by interference from the transmit-
ting equipment.
WARNING: Product installation & operation
This equipment must be installed, commissioned and operated in
accordance with the Raymarine instructions provided. Failure to
do so could result in personal injury, damage to your boat and/or
poor product performance. Before you install the SPX SmartPilot
system, check that individual components are the correct voltage
for your boat’s supply.
CAUTION: As correct performance of the boat’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: Electrical safety
Make sure you have switched off the power supply before you start
installing this product.
WARNING: Navigational safety
Although we have designed this product to be accurate and
reliable, many factors can affect its performance. Therefore, it
should serve only as an aid to navigation and should never replace
commonsense and navigational judgement. Always maintain a
permanent watch so you can respond to situations as they
develop.
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