vi Pathfinder Smart Heading System - Owner’s HandbookWarrantyTo register your new Raymarine product, please take a few minutes to fillout the warranty card. It is important that you complete the ownerinformation and return the card to us to receive full warranty benefits.Safety noticesWARNING: Smart Heading System stabilizationExcessive turn rates during the first 10 seconds after power-up maytemporarily reduce Smart Heading System performance.WARNING: Navigation aidAlthough we have designed this product to be accurate and reliable,many factors can affect its performance. As a result, it should only beused as an aid to navigation and should never replace common senseand navigational judgement. Always maintain a permanent watchso you can respond to situations as they develop.WARNING: Product installationThis equipment must be installed and operated in accordance withthe instructions contained in this handbook. Failure to do so couldresult in poor product performance, personal injury and/or damageto your boat.WARNING: Electrical safetyMake sure the power supply is switched off before you make anyelectrical connections.WARNING: Calibration requirementBefore using the Smart Heading System, you MUST complete thecalibration procedures explained in Chapter 3: Calibration.EMC conformanceAll Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the bestindustry standards for use in the recreational marine environment. Thedesign and manufacture of Raymarine equipment and accessoriesconform to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)standards, but correct installation is required to ensure that performanceis not compromised.