Raymarine VCM100, Installation Instructions Manual

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Chapter 1: Important information
Certified Installation
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: Product installation and
operation
This product must be installed 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.
Warning: High voltages
This product contains high voltages. Do NOT remove
any covers or otherwise attempt to access internal
components, unless specifically instructed in this
document.
Warning: Product grounding
Before applying power to this product, ensure it has
been correctly grounded, in accordance with the
instructions in this guide.
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: Radar scanner safety
Before rotating the radar scanner, ensure all personnel
are clear.
Warning: Radio frequency radiation
hazard
The radar scanner transmits electromagnetic energy
at microwave frequencies which can be harmful,
particularly to the eyes. Do NOT look at the scanner
from close range. Ensure personnel are clear of the
scanner when it is powered on.
For safety reasons, the radar must be installed above
head height, out of range of personnel.
Transmitted power density levels
• A power density level of 10 W/m 2 is likely at distances of 34 cm
or less from the radar scanner.
• A power density level of 100 W/m 2 does not occur at any point.
Important information
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