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
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Important Safety and
Product Information
Warnings 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 Mounting
Your 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 Distance
Ensure 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 Information
This equipment is for use worldwide, including the
following European countries:
AT DK DE IT MT SK GB CH
BE EE GR LV NL SI IS BG
CY FI HU LT PL ES LI RO
CZ FR IE LU PT SE NO TR
Licensing Requirements
Many 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.
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Responsibilities of the User
All 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 Compliance
This device complies with Industry Canada Standard
RSS-182 and ICES-003.
FCC Compliance
This 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 AIS
Regulatory 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cation
CE Notied Body number (0168) valid for the VHF 100i/
VHF 200i/VHF 300i/VHF 300i AIS only.
0168
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California Electronic Waste Recycling Act
of 2003
The 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 Warranty
This 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 subsidiaries
Garmin International, Inc.
1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA
Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire,
SO40 9LR UK
Garmin Corporation
No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan
www.garmin.com
July 2009 Part Number 190-00720-17 Rev. A Printed in China

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