Thales VesseLINK, Installation Manual

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Installation Guide 84464 Rev. B
SAFETY
The VesseLINK
™
system should only be installed by a qualified professional installer of Maritime
electronic systems. Improper installation could lead to system failure or could result in injury to
personnel on board the vessel. The following are general safety precautions and warnings that all
personnel must read and understand prior to installation, operation and maintenance of the
VesseLINK
™
system. Each chapter may have other specific warnings and cautions.
WARNING
SHOCK HAZARD
The VesseLINK
™
system is a sealed system and is not meant to be opened
for repair in the field by operators or technicians. Covers must remain in
place at all times on the BDU and ADU to maintain the warranty terms.
Make sure the system is correctly grounded and power is off when
installing, configuring and connecting components.
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
This equipment is not designed to be operated in explosive environments
or in the presence of combustible fumes. Operating this or any electrical
equipment in such an environment represents an extreme safety hazard.
CAUTION
LITHIUM ION BATTERIES
The Below Deck Unit (BDU) contains a small Li-ion hold-up battery. Li-
ion batteries have a very high energy density. Exercise precaution when
handling and testing. Do not short circuit, overcharge, crush, mutilate,
nail penetrate, apply reverse polarity, expose to high temperature or
disassemble. High case temperature resulting from abuse of the cell
could cause physical injury.