Garmin AIS 800 Installation Instructions Manual

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GARMIN AIS™ 800INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSImportant Safety InformationWARNINGSee the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and otherimportant information.CAUTIONTo avoid possible personal injury, always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling,cutting, or sanding.To avoid possible personal injury or damage to the device and vessel, disconnect the vessel's power supplybefore beginning to install the device.To avoid possible personal injury or damage to this device and vessel, only install this device when the vessel ison land, or when properly secured and docked in calm water conditions.NOTICEWhen drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the surface to avoid damaging the vessel.FCC ComplianceNOTICEIn the USA, it is prohibited under FCC regulations to enter incorrect or improper data, and it is prohibited for anyperson other than the manufacturer or the installing dealer to input an MMSI number.It is a violation of the rules of the FCC to input an MMSI number that has not been properly assigned to the user,or to otherwise input any inaccurate data in this device.Assigning Data to the DeviceWARNINGWhen programmed with a valid MMSI number, this device allows you to transmit AIS signals with vesselposition data. This device is meant to enhance situational awareness and may not prevent vessel collisions inall circumstances. It is your obligation to be aware of your surroundings and to ensure safe operation of thevessel.CAUTIONYou must program the Garmin AIS 800 device with a valid vessel MMSI number before installing the deviceon your boat. By default, the device operates in silent mode until you program the device with a valid vesselMMSI number. In silent mode, the device receives, but does not transmit, AIS signals with position data. Youcan program the device to transmit static vessel data including the vessel name, call sign, type, and dimensions,including the location of the vessel's GPS antenna.You can program the device to transmit vessel position data and static vessel data including the vessel name,call sign, type, dimensions, and the location of the vessel's GPS antenna. It is also possible to temporarily revertto silent mode (only receives, but does not transmit, vessel data) by means of a toggle switch (not included)(Connecting the Device to Power, page 5).GUID-61A42529-ECEC-4B79-9F77-A5D87D90A579 v7May 2024