Sitex SP38 Autopilot, Installation And Operation Manual

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Sitex SP38 Installation and Operation Table of Contents, List of Figures and Tables
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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of a
Sitex SP38
Advanced Autopilot System. Developed using
Sitex's
many years of experience in autopilot design, the
SP38
Autopilot provides superior
performance and advanced features, meeting or exceeding any other products in their class.
At
Sitex
, we are proud of our cutting-edge design and market-leading manufacture of marine
autopilot systems. Our dedication to performance and reliability will ensure your satisfaction
with your
Sitex
product for years to come.
Warranty
Prior to the installation and/or operation of any
Sitex
equipment, please take a moment to
read and accept all warranty conditions as detailed in the Warranty Information section of
this manual.
WARNING
This Autopilot is for navigation assistance only. Whenever underway, your
vessel must always be under the control of a qualified and alert person who
regularly and consistently ensures that the course and position of the
vessel is correct and that the operating area is safe. You must always be in
a position to resume manual control if the need to do so arises.
This equipment is not intended or designed to replace any person or
persons on watch. A qualified individual should always be in a position to
monitor the vessel’s heading, and to monitor navigational hazards. The
operator should always be prepared to revert to manual steering
immediately if:

an undesired change of heading occurs

the heading is not maintained within reasonable limits

you are navigating in a hazardous situation
The performance of the Autopilot can be affected by many factors, including
equipment failure, environmental conditions, and improper handling or use.
Never place magnets or magnetic material near compasses connected to
the autopilot system.
The Autopilot should never be used in areas where it is considered unsafe
due to obstacles, other marine traffic, poor weather, or any other condition
that could create a dangerous situation, or where it may be unlawful.
Sitex Marine Electronics
25 Enterprise Zone Drive, Suite #2
Riverhead, NY 11901
E-mail: sales@sitex.com - customerservice@sitex.com