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Warnings
Intended Use
This product is intended to be used on leisure or commercial vessels
(excluding IMO/SOLAS class). Vesper Marine has designed and
manufactured this product to be used only aboard vessels.
Warranty Void
Do not disassemble the unit or remove the screws which hold it together. The
unit is sealed and disassembly will void the warranty.
FCC Warning
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Industry Canada Warning
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This device complies with RSS-310 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject
to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
MMSI Programming Warning
IMPORTANT: In most countries the operation of a VHF unit may require
the possession of a current VHF radiotelephone license which lists the AIS
system and the vessel Call Sign and MMSI number.
An MMSI number is required in order for this device to operate DSC or as an
AIS transmitter. Please contact the relevant authority in your country for more
information.
For Customers in the USA
This device must be programmed with data corresponding to the vessel
on which it will be installed. Programming must be carried out by a Vesper
Marine dealer. The included instructions contain information on how to verify
the correct programming.
WARNING: It is a violation of the rules of the Federal Communications
Commission to input an MMSI that has not been properly assigned to the end
user, or to otherwise input any inaccurate data in this device
DSC Distress Button
WARNING: Under no circumstances shall a DSC distress alert be sent to
test your VHF radio. It is a violation of the rules of the US Coast Guard
and other international Coastal Authorities and can result in heavy fines.
The DSC Distress button must be used only in case of life threatening
emergencies. Refer to DSC on page 4.
Battery Warnings
- Do not disassemble, open, crush, bend, puncture or shred this device.
- Make sure no sharp-edged items, such as animals' teeth or claws, come
into contact with the battery. This could cause a fire.
- Only use the battery for the device for which it is specified.
- Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire,
explosion, leakage, or other hazard.
CAUTION: The battery is not user serviceable. If the battery is no longer
holding charge, please contact Vesper marine technical support.
Notice for Battery Replacement - The handset has an internal battery.
For your safety, do not remove the battery inside the handset. Contact an
authorized Vesper Marine dealer or contact Vesper marine technical support.
Battery replacement by non-qualified professionals can cause damage to the
handset.
