viii ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s HandbookImportant InformationWarrantyTo register your new Raymarine product, please take a few minutes tofill out the warranty card. It is important that you complete the ownerinformation and return the card to us to receive full warranty benefits.Safety noticesWARNING: Product installationThis equipment must be installed and operated in accordancewith the instructions contained in this handbook. Failure to do socould result in poor product performance, personal injuryand/or damage to your boat.WARNING: Electrical safetyMake sure the power supply is switched off before you make anyelectrical connections.WARNING: CalibrationWe supply this product calibrated to default settings that shouldprovide initial stable performance for most boats. To ensureoptimum performance on your boat, you must complete Chapter6: Commissioning the Autopilot before use.WARNING: Navigation aidAlthough we have designed this product to be accurate andreliable, many factors can affect its performance. As a result, itshould only be used as an aid to navigation and should neverreplace common sense and navigational judgement. Alwaysmaintain a permanent watch so you can respond to situations asthey develop.Your Raymarine autopilot will add a new dimension to your boatingenjoyment. However, it is the skipper’s responsibility to ensure thesafety of the boat at all times by following these basic rules:• Ensure that someone is present at the helm AT ALL TIMES, totake manual control in an emergency.
