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Follow the safety precautions below to reduce the risk of poor product
performance, property damage, personal injury, and/or death.
WARNING
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Correct Installation Important
The sensor must be installed and operated according to the instructions in this
owner’s guide.
WARNING
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Steel Vessel
Do not install the Heading Sensor within a steel hull because it is a ferrous
(magnetic) material.
WARNING
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Compass Safe Distance
The sensor must be a minimum of 0.3m (1') from other standard and steering
compasses.
WARNING
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Do Not Install Near Artificial Magnetic Field
Observe a safe distance from ferrous metals and anything that can create a
magnetic field to prevent interference to the magnetic compass.
WARNING
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Electrical Safety
The power supply must be OFF before making electrical connections.
WARNING
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Voltage
The power supply voltage must be 9 - 24 VDC.
WARNING
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Fuse or Circuit Breaker
A safe installation requires a 0.5 amp fast-blow fuse or circuit breaker.
WARNING
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Battery
Make power connections to a power source that is isolated from the engine start
battery(s). Voltage drops may cause the sensor to lose information and/or change
operating mode.
WARNING
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Installation Safety
Always wear safety goggles and a dust mask when installing.
WARNING
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Calibrating the Compass
The internal compass may need to be calibrated on the water after the sensor is
installed. Perform the pretest to determine if calibration is necessary.
WARNING
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This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and/or reproductive harm.
WARNING
Navigation Aid Only
—The sensor is only an aid to
navigation and should never be solely relied upon. It is not a
replacement for traditional navigation aids and techniques,
and human judgement. Only official government nautical
charts contain all the information needed for safe navigation.