Koden Electronics RB719A Marine Radar RA55 User Manual C1 0 Safety 1
Koden Electronics Co., Ltd Marine Radar RA55 C1 0 Safety 1
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RA51/52/53/54/55 INSTRUCTION MANUAL – 05 i
To prevent the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, the following safety
symbols are used to indicate safety-related information. Be sure that you clearly un-
derstand the meanings of the symbols BEFORE using the equipment.
Symbols Used in Manual
This indicates a very dangerous procedure that could result
in serious injury or death if not performed properly.
This indicates a hazardous procedure that could result in
serious injury or death if not performed properly.
This indicates a hazardous procedure or danger that could
result in light-to-severe injury, or that might damage the
equipment, if proper precautions are not taken.
Safety Symbols Used on Equipment
The following safety symbols are used inside or on the equipment near operation lo-
cations to provide information about safety items and operation precautions. Insure that
you clearly understand the meanings of the symbols and take the necessary precau-
tions BEFORE using the equipment.
This indicates high voltages with a risk of serious electric shock if the part is
touched. NEVER touch the part with bare hands, etc.
The symbol prohibits the operation shown inside the symbol. (The example
on the left prohibits disassembly.)
The symbol indicates that the operation inside the symbol is potentially
hazardous. (The example on the left indicates that the plug should be held
when disconnecting it from the AC outlet.)
This indicates the ground (earth) terminal. If the equipment cannot be
grounded via the power cord, connect this terminal to ground. There is a risk
of serious electric shock if the equipment is not grounded.
RA51/RA52/RA53/RA54/RA55
Marine Radar
Instruction Manual
25th March 2002 (8th Edition)
1st Apr. 2001 (1st Edition)
Document: E-A51/52/53/54/55-2
Safety Symbols
DANGER
!
WARNING
!
CAUTION
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WARNING and CAUTION for Scanner Unit and Antenna;
1 Do not approach the antenna while it is transmitting.
In addition, at inspection never look into the wave-guide during transmission.
Distance at which RF power density level to become 100 W/m2 0.8 m
Distance at which RF power density level to become 10 W/m2: 8 m
2 There is a risk of receiving electric shock if these parts are touched by accident.
Only qualified personnel should remove covers on these parts.
WARNING for Display Unit;
There is a risk of receiving electric shock if these parts are touched by accident.
Only qualified personnel should remove covers on these parts.
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Installation
Read and understand the manual thoroughly before installing this unit.
To The User
* Read and follow the operation and maintenance procedures in this manual. Note that this
equipment is only a navigational aid. There is no warranty for navigational safety. It is no sub-
stitute for prudent navigational procedure and should not be relied on solely for passage.
* If this equipment does not operate properly, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect
the main power supply. Notify your authorized Simrad dealer or technical service center as soon
as possible.
* The liquid crystal display as well as some of the internal components of this radar can be dam-
aged by dropping or excessive force due to impact. Mount the unit so that it will not be subject to
these forces.
* Mercury (Hg) is used in the LCD backlight. When the unit is taken out of service, it should be
disposed of according to local regulations regarding hazardous materials.