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SmartPilot Series Commissioning Guide
Safety notices
WARNING: Product installation
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance
with the instructions contained in this handbook. Failure to do so
could result in poor product performance, personal injury and/or
damage to your boat.
CAUTION:
Before installing the SmartPilot computer and drive unit, check
that they are the correct voltage for your boat’s supply.
As correct performance of the boat’s steering is critical for safety, we
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 or commissioned this
product.
WARNING: Electrical safety
Make sure the power supply is switched off before you make any
electrical connections.
WARNING: Calibration requirement
We supply this product calibrated to default settings that should
provide initial stable performance for most boats. To ensure
optimum performance on your boat, you must complete
Chapter 2:
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WARNING: Navigation aid
Although we have designed this product to be accurate and
reliable, many factors can affect its performance. As a result, it
should only be used as an aid to navigation and should never
replace common sense and navigational judgement. Always
maintain a permanent watch so you can respond to situations as
they develop.
Your SmartPilot will add a new dimension to your boating enjoyment. However, it
is the skipper’s responsibility to ensure the safety of the boat at all times by
following these basic rules:
• Ensure that someone is present at the helm AT ALL TIMES, to take manual
control in an emergency.
• Make sure that all members of crew know how to disengage the autopilot.
• Regularly check for other boats and any obstacles to navigation – no matter
how clear the sea may appear, a dangerous situation can develop rapidly.
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