Garmin VHF 215 AIS Important Safety and Product Information - Page 2

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. medical equipment should not be exposed to excessive radio-frequency fields. warning: Operate the device in accordance with the instructions supplied. notice: The device complies with internationally recognized standards covering human exposure to electromagnetic fields from radio devices. 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 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 2