Garmin GARVHF12 Fixed Mount Class D DSC VHF Marine Radio User Manual amendment

Garmin International Inc Fixed Mount Class D DSC VHF Marine Radio amendment

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User manual amendment

Important Safety and Product Information
2Important Safety and Product InformationWarnings and Safety Notices WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for more information. NOTICE: To prevent possible damage to your radio, the antenna must be connected to the radio before transmitting. This ensures that the power output to the antenna port dissipates properly when transmitting.Electromagnetic Energy Exposure and Antenna MountingYour VHF radio generates and radiates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME). Failure to observe these guidelines may expose persons to RF radiation absorption exceeding the maximum permissible exposure (MPE).Garmin declares an MPE radius of 59 in. (1.5 m.) for this system, which was determined using 25 watts output to an omni-directional 9 dBi gain antenna. The antenna should be installed such that a distance of 59 in. (1.5 m) is maintained between the antenna and all persons. WARNING: Radio operators with cardiac pacemakers, life-support machines, or electrical medical equipment should not be exposed to excessive radio-frequency elds. WARNING: Operate the device in accordance with the instructions supplied. NOTICE: The device complies with internationally recognized standards covering human exposure to electromagnetic elds from radio devices. NOTICE: Check with the local authorities for any antenna or operational restrictions that may apply.Safe Compass DistanceEnsure that you install your VHF radio at least 20 in. (500 mm) from any compass. Test your compass to verify that it operates correctly when the radio is operating.Important Product InformationThis equipment is for use worldwide, including the following European countries:AT DK DE IT MT SK GB CHBE EE GR LV NL SI IS BGCY FI HU LT PL ES LI ROCZ FR IE LU PT SE NO TRLicensing RequirementsMany countries and administrations require a ships radio license and the user to be in possession of a suitable radio operators license before transmitting equipment can be used for maritime use. Contact your local administration for details.
3Responsibilities of the UserAll users are responsible for observing the regulations of their government and the regulations of foreign governments. Breaches of such regulations are subject to severe penalties. The transmitting frequencies in your radio are reserved for maritime use; any frequency you use for transmission must be specically included on your ships license. A special license is required to operate from land; this includes when your boat is in a trailer. The use of ATIS is prohibited outside the European inland waterways covered by the Basel Agreement.Industry Canada ComplianceThis device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-182 and ICES-003.FCC ComplianceThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and may cause harmful interference to radio communications if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the GPS unit.Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modications could result in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations.Wireless Device Country Approvals for the VHF 100i/VHF 200i/VHF 300i/VHF 300 AISRegulatory markings have been applied to the device signifying that this device has been approved for use in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.Declaration of Conformity (DoC)Hereby, Garmin, declares that the VHF 100i/VHF 200i/VHF 300i/VHF 300i AIS, and GHS 10i are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.To view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product: www.garmin.com.CE NoticationCE Notied Body number (0168) valid for the VHF 100i/VHF 200i/VHF 300i/VHF 300i AIS only.0168••••
4California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003The California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 requires the recycling of certain electronics. For more information on the applicability to this product, see www.erecycle.org.Limited WarrantyThis Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident, or unauthorized alteration or repairs.This product is intended to be used only as a travel aid and must not be used for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography. Garmin makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of map data in this product.THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.To obtain warranty service, contact your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. Securely pack the unit and a copy of the original sales receipt, which is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs. Write the tracking number clearly on the outside of the package. Send the unit, freight charges prepaid, to any Garmin warranty service station. Online Auction Purchases: Products sold through online auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers from Garmin. Online auction conrmations are not accepted for warranty verication. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required. Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction.International Purchases: A separate warranty is provided by international distributors for units purchased outside the United States. This warranty is provided by the local in-country distributor and this distributor provides local service for your unit. Distributor warranties are only valid in the area of intended distribution. Units purchased in the United States or Canada must be returned to the Garmin service center in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or Taiwan for service.
0168© 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiariesGarmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USAGarmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UKGarmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwanwww.garmin.comJuly 2009 Part Number 190-00720-17 Rev. A Printed in China

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