Chapter 1: Important information
Warning: Autopilot installation
Correct performance of the vessel’s steering is critical for safety, therefor it is
STRONGLY RECOMMEND that an Authorized Raymarine Service Representative
fits this product. You will only receive full warranty benefits if you can show that an
Authorized Raymarine Service Representative has installed and commissioned
your autopilot system.
Warning: Product installation and operation
• This product must be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions
provided. Failure to do so could result in personal injury, damage to your vessel
and/or poor product performance.
• Raymarine highly recommends certified installation by a Raymarine approved
installer. A certified installation qualifies for enhanced product warranty benefits.
Register your warranty on the Raymarine website:
Warning: Aid to navigation
This product is intended only as an aid to navigation and must never be used in
preference to sound navigational judgment. It is the user’s responsibility to use
official government charts, notices to mariners, caution and proper navigational
skill when operating this or any other Raymarine product.
Warning: Maintain a permanent watch
Always maintain a permanent watch, this will allow you to respond to situations as
they develop. Failure to maintain a permanent watch puts yourself, your vessel
and others at serious risk of harm.
Warning: Potential ignition source
This product is NOT approved for use in hazardous/flammable atmospheres. Do
NOT install in a hazardous/flammable atmosphere (such as in an engine room
or near fuel tanks).
Warning: Switch off power supply
Ensure the vessel’s power supply is switched OFF before starting to install this
product. Do NOT connect or disconnect equipment with the power switched
on, unless instructed in this document.
Warning: Power supply voltage
Connecting this product to a voltage supply greater than the specified maximum
rating may cause permanent damage to the unit. Refer to the product’s information
label for the correct voltage.
Caution: Power supply protection
When installing this product ensure the power source is adequately protected by
means of a suitably-rated fuse or thermal circuit breaker.
Caution: Sun covers
• If your product is supplied with a sun cover, to protect against the damaging
effects of ultraviolet (UV) light, always fit the sun cover when the product is
not in use.
• To avoid potential loss, sun covers must be removed when travelling at high
speed, whether in water or when the vessel is being towed.
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