Raymarine p70 Installation & Operation Instructions

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Chapter 1: Important informationWarning: Autopilot systemInstallationAs correct performance of the vessel’ssteering is critical for safety, weSTRONGLY RECOMMEND thatan Authorized Raymarine ServiceRepresentative fits this product. You willonly receive full warranty benefits if youcan show that an Authorized RaymarineService Representative has installed andcommissioned this product.Warning: Product installation andoperation• This product must be installed andoperated in accordance with theinstructions provided. Failure to do socould result in personal injury, damageto your vessel and/or poor productperformance.• Raymarine recommends certifiedinstallation by a Raymarine approvedinstaller. A certified installation qualifiesfor enhanced product warranty benefits.Contact your Raymarine dealer forfurther details, and refer to the separatewarranty document packed with yourproduct.Warning: Maintain a permanentwatchAlways maintain a permanent watch, thiswill allow you to respond to situationsas they develop. Failure to maintain apermanent watch puts yourself, yourvessel and others at serious risk of harm.Warning: Ensure safe navigationThis product is intended only as an aidto navigation and must never be usedin preference to sound navigationaljudgment. Only official governmentcharts and notices to mariners contain allthe current information needed for safenavigation, and the captain is responsiblefor their prudent use. It is the user’sresponsibility to use official governmentcharts, notices to mariners, caution andproper navigational skill when operatingthis or any other Raymarine product.Warning: Potential ignition sourceThis product is NOT approved for use inhazardous/flammable atmospheres. DoNOT install in a hazardous/flammableatmosphere (such as in an engine roomor near fuel tanks).Warning: Product groundingBefore applying power to this product,ensure it has been correctly grounded, inaccordance with the instructions provided.Warning: Positive ground systemsDo not connect this unit to a system whichhas positive grounding.Warning: Switch off power supplyEnsure the vessel’s power supply isswitched OFF before starting to install thisproduct. Do NOT connect or disconnectequipment with the power switched on,unless instructed in this document.Warning: Power supply voltageConnecting this product to a voltagesupply greater than the specifiedmaximum rating may cause permanentdamage to the unit. Refer to the Technicalspecification section for voltage rating.Caution: Power supply protectionWhen installing this product ensure thepower source is adequately protectedby means of a suitably-rated fuse orautomatic circuit breaker.Caution: Sun covers• If your product is supplied with a suncover, to protect against the damagingeffects of ultraviolet (UV) light, alwaysfit the sun cover when the product isnot in use.• Sun covers must be removed whentravelling at high speed, whether inwater or when the vessel is beingtowed.Caution: Product cleaningWhen cleaning products:• If your product includes a displayscreen, do NOT wipe the screen witha dry cloth, as this could scratch thescreen coating.• Do NOT use abrasive, or acid orammonia based products.• Do NOT use a jet wash.Caution: Service and maintenanceThis product contains no user serviceablecomponents. Please refer all maintenanceand repair to authorized Raymarinedealers. Unauthorized repair may affectyour warranty.Important information 7