8 GMR 18/24 Marine Radar Installation InstructionsWarNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm.This Notice is provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for more information.WarNING: Do not cut the fuse holder from the red wire. The fuse holder must remain in place for the GMR 18/24 to function correctly. Removing the inline fuseholder may damage your boat's circuitry.FCC ComplianceThe GMR 18/24 complies with Part 80 of the FCC rules. It has received a grant of equipment authorization, issued under the authority of the FCC.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, maycause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off andon, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Industry Canada ComplianceThe Garmin 18/24 Marine Radar complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-138.Declaration of Conformity (DoC)Hereby, Garmin, declares that this GMR 18/24 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.To view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product: www.garmin.com/products/gmr18/.Click Manuals, and then select the Declaration of Conformity link.••••Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations couldresult in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury.The radar scanner transmits electromagnetic energy. Ensure that thescanner has been installed according to the recommendations given in thisguide, and that all personnel are clear of the scanner before switching totransmit mode.When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the unitto all available navigation sources, including information from visualsightings, and maps. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies orquestions before continuing navigation.••Use the electronic chart in the unit only to facilitate, not to replace, the useof authorized government charts. Official government charts and notices tomariners contain all information needed to navigate safely.Use this unit only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the unit forany purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location,or topography.••Warnings