Chapter 1: Important informationWarning: Product installation andoperationThis product must be installed and operated inaccordance with the instructions provided. Failureto do so could result in personal injury, damage toyour vessel and/or poor product performance.Warning: Potential ignition sourceThis product is NOT approved for use inhazardous/flammable atmospheres. Do NOT installin a hazardous/flammable atmosphere (such as inan engine room or near fuel tanks).Warning: High voltagesThis product contains high voltages. Do NOTremove any covers or otherwise attempt to accessinternal components, unless specifically instructedin this document.Warning: Product groundingBefore applying power to this product, ensure it hasbeen correctly grounded, in accordance with theinstructions in this guide.Warning: Switch off power supplyEnsure the vessel’s power supply is switched OFFbefore starting to install this product. Do NOTconnect or disconnect equipment with the powerswitched on, unless instructed in this document.Warning: FCC Warning (Part 15.21)Changes or modifications to this equipment notexpressly approved in writing by RaymarineIncorporated could violate compliance with FCCrules and void the user’s authority to operate theequipment.Warning: Radar scanner safetyBefore rotating the radar scanner, ensure allpersonnel are clear.Warning: Radar transmissionsafetyThe radar scanner transmits electromagneticenergy. Ensure all personnel are clear of thescanner when the radar is transmitting.Warning: Sonar operation• NEVER operate the sonar with the vessel out ofthe water.• NEVER touch the transducer face when thesonar is powered on.• SWITCH OFF the sonar if divers are likely to bewithin 7.6 m (25 ft) of the transducer.Warning: Touchscreen displayWhen exposed to prolonged periods of directsunlight, the touchscreen display can get very hot.In such conditions, avoid using the touchscreendisplay or use the unit's physical keys and buttonsinstead if available.Warning: Touchscreen displayExposure to prolonged rain may cause erroneoustouch performance, in these situations keep touchactivity to a minimum and wipe the screen with a drynon-abrasive cloth before using the touchscreen.Caution: Transducer cable• Do NOT cut, shorten, or splice the transducercable.• Do NOT remove the connector.If the cable is cut, it cannot be repaired. Cutting thecable will also void the warranty.Caution: Power supply protectionWhen installing this product ensure the powersource is adequately protected by means of asuitably-rated fuse or automatic circuit breaker.Caution: Care of chart and memorycardsTo avoid irreparable damage to and / or loss of datafrom chart and memory cards:• Ensure that chart and memory cards are fittedthe correct way around. DO NOT try to force acard into position.• DO NOT save data (waypoints, routes, andso on) to a chart card, as the charts may beoverwritten.• DO NOT use a metallic instrument such as ascrewdriver or pliers to insert or remove a chartor memory card.Caution: Ensure chart card door issecurely closedTo prevent water ingress and consequent damageto the product, ensure that the chart card door isfirmly closed.Caution: Sun covers• To protect your product against the damagingeffects of ultraviolet (UV) light, always fit the suncovers when the product is not in use.• Remove the sun covers when travelling at highspeed, whether in water or when the vessel isbeing towed.Caution: CleaningWhen cleaning this product:• Do NOT wipe the display screen with a dry cloth,as this could scratch the screen coating.• Do NOT use abrasive, or acid or ammonia basedproducts.• Do NOT use a jet wash.TFT DisplaysThe colors of the display may seem to vary when viewed againsta colored background or in colored light. This is a perfectlynormal effect that can be seen with all color Thin Film Transistor(TFT) displays.Important information 9
