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VHF470 RADIO 1-800-BOATING E-57
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR d’Industrie Canada destinés aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes :
1) Cet appareil ne doit pas causer d’interférences nuisibles et;
2) Il doit pouvoir accepter les interférences, incluant celles pouvant nuire à son fonctionnement normal.
In order to comply with FCC/ISED RF Exposure requirements, this device must be installed to provide at
least 7.9 in. (20 cm) separation from the human body at all times.
Afin de se conformer aux exigences d’exposition RF FCC/ISED, ce dispositif doit être installé pour
assurer une séparation d’au moins 20 cm du corps humain à tout moment.
LEAD WARNING
The cords on this product and/or accessories contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to
cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling
. West Marine works to
reduce lead content in our PVC coated cords in our products and accessories.
ANTENNA SELECTION AND INSTALLATION
Your VHF490 has been designed to accommodate all of the popular marine VHF antennas. However, the
selection and the installation of the antenna is the responsibility of the user or installer.
The FCC has determined that excessive radiation poses a health risk to people near radio transmitting
antennas. Therefore, the antenna used with this radio should be installed using the following guidelines
to ensure a suitable distance between the antenna and persons close by.
• Small whip antennas (3 dB) or smaller should be installed keeping at least a two foot separation distance
between the radiating element and people.
• Medium antennas (6 dB) should be installed keeping at least a three foot separation distance.
• Larger antennas (9 dB) should be installed keeping at least a four foot separation distance.
• No person should touch the antenna or come into the separation distance when the radio is transmitting.
THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
This Limited Warranty is void outside the United States of America and Canada.
What Does This Limited Warranty Cover?
West Marine warrants to the original retail purchaser of the West Marine product, where the
purchase is made in the United States or Canada, that for thirty-six (36) months from date of
original retail purchase said product will be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with
only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
How Long Does This Limited Warranty Last?