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3.3 General safety regulations
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Be sure to read and observe the safety and warning instructions in this
manual!
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Read these instructions carefully before operating the Cruise system.
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Observe local laws and regulations as well as required certificates of com-
petence.
Failure to observe these instructions may result in personal injury or material
damage. Torqeedo accepts no liability for damage caused by actions that contra-
dict these instructions.
3.3.1 Basics
Local safety and accident prevention regulations must also be observed when
operating the Cruise system.
The Cruise system has been designed and manufactured with the utmost care
and attention to comfort, user-friendliness and safety, and thoroughly tested
before delivery.
Nevertheless, if the Cruise system is not used as intended, dangers to life and
limb of the user or third parties as well as extensive material damage may occur.
3.3.2 Before use
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The Cruise system may only be operated by persons with the appropriate
qualifications and who demonstrate the required physical and mental apti-
tude. Observe the applicable national regulations.
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Instruction in the operation and safety regulations of the Cruise system is
provided by the boat builder or by the dealer or seller.
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As the boat's operator, you are responsible for the safety of the persons
on board and for all marine craft and persons in your vicinity. Therefore, be
sure to observe the basic rules of boating conduct and read these instruc-
tions thoroughly.
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Particular caution is required when people are in the water, even when
driving at slow speed.
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Observe the boat manufacturer's instructions on the permissible motorisa-
tion of your boat. Do not exceed the specified load and power limits.
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Check the condition and all functions of the Cruise system (including emer-
gency stop) before each trip at low power, see chapter "Service intervals".
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Familiarise yourself with all the controls of the Cruise system. Above all,
you must be able to stop the Cruise system quickly when necessary.
3.4 General safety information
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Observe all safety information for batteries in the instructions from the
respective battery manufacturer.
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Do not use the Cruise system if the battery, cables, housings or other com-
ponents are damaged and inform Torqeedo Service.
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Do not store any flammable objects near the Torqeedo system.
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Only use charging cables that are suitable for outdoor use.
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Always unroll cable drums completely.
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Switch off the Cruise system immediately at the battery main switch in case
of overheating or smoke development.
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Do not touch any motor or battery components during or immediately after
driving.
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Avoid strong mechanical forces on the batteries and cables of the Cruise
system.
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Attach the emergency stop magnetic chip cord to the skipper's wrist or
lifejacket.
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Do not carry out any independent repair work on the Cruise system.
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Never touch frayed or cut cables or obviously defective components.
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If a defect is detected, switch off the Cruise system immediately at the
battery main switch and do not touch any metal parts.
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Avoid contact with electrical components in the water.
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Always switch off the Cruise system via the on/off button and the battery
main switch during installation and disassembly work.
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Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery near the drive shaft or propeller. Tie
up loose, long hair.
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Switch off the Cruise system if people are in the immediate vicinity of the
drive shaft or the propeller.
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Do not carry out any maintenance or cleaning work on the drive shaft or
propeller while the Cruise system is switched on.
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Only operate the propeller under water.
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Take off metallic jewellery and watches before starting work on or near
batteries.
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Always place tools and metallic objects away from the battery.
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When connecting the battery, make sure that the polarity is correct and that
the connections are tight.
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Battery terminals must be clean and corrosion-free.
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Do not store batteries in a box or drawer, e.g. an inadequately ventilated
locker, in a dangerous manner.
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Only connect identical batteries (manufacturer, capacity and age).
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Only connect batteries with identical states of charge.
