Raymarine ST5000+ Owner's Handbook Manual

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x ST5000 Plus SailPilot Owner’s HandbookSafety informationPassage making under autopilot control is an enjoyable experience thatcan, if you are not careful, lead to the relaxation of the permanentwatch. A permanent watch MUST be maintained no matter how clearthe sea may appear to be.Remember, a large ship can travel two miles in five minutes – just thetime it takes to make a cup of coffee.The following rules should always be observed:• Maintain a permanent watch and regularly check all around for othervessels and obstacles to navigation – no matter how clear the seamay appear a dangerous situation can develop rapidly.• Maintain an accurate record of the vessel’s position either by use ofa radio navigation receiver or visual bearings.• Maintain a continuous plot of position on a current chart. Ensure thelocked autopilot heading steers you clear of all obstacles. Makeproper allowance for Tidal Set – the autopilot cannot!• Even when your autopilot is locked onto the desired Track using aradio navigation receiver, always maintain a log and make regularpositional plots. Radio navigation signals can produce significanterrors under some circumstances and the autopilot cannot detect thissituation.• Make sure that all members of crew are familiar with the proceduresto disengage the autopilot.Your Raymarine autopilot will add a new dimension to your boatingenjoyment. However, it is the responsibility of the skipper to ensure thesafety of the vessel at all times by careful observance of these basicrules.EMC conformanceAll Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the bestindustry standards for use in the leisure marine environment.Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriateElectromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correctinstallation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised.