Garmin GPSMAP 527 Important Safety and Product Information - Page 2

Important Safety and Product Information  Warning Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. If your unit contains or accepts mapping products, follow these guidelines to ensure safe navigating. • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the unit to all available navigation sources, including information from visual sightings, local waterway rules and restrictions, and maps. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. • Use the electronic chart in the unit only to facilitate, not to replace, the use of authorized government charts. Official government charts and notices to mariners contain all information needed to navigate safely. • Use this unit only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the unit for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography. • If your unit has video input capabilities, do not attempt to operate or watch video input while operating or navigating your boat. Operating or watching the video input while the boat is moving could cause an accident or collision resulting in property damage, serious injury, or death. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your product contains or accepts maps, or to determine if your product has video input capability. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit may use an internal, non-user-replaceable battery for various purposes, such as the real-time clock. • Do not remove or attempt to remove the non-user- replaceable battery. • When disposing of the unit, take it to a professional service, such as a waste electronics treatment facility, to have the battery removed and recycled. Important Information Map Data Information: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate 2 cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain some inaccurate or incomplete data. In some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is prohibitively expensive. Caring for the Unit The case is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance, except cleaning. Cleaning the Case Clean the unit's outer casing (except for the screen) using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components. Cleaning the Screen The unit's lens is coated with a special anti-reflective coating that is sensitive to skin oils, waxes and abrasive cleaners. Cleaners containing ammonia, alcohol, abrasives, or antigrease detergents will harm the anti-reflective coating. It is important to clean the lens using an eyeglass lens cleaner (that is specified as safe for anti-reflective coatings) and a clean, lint-free cloth. Water Immersion The unit is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. It can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the unit. After submersion, be certain to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse. Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Garmin, declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. To view the full Declaration of Conformity, go to www.garmin.com/compliance. Industry Canada Compliance Note: The following statement does not apply to fishfinders. Category I radiocommunication devices comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Category II radiocommunication