Garmin Cortex VHF and AIS Cortex Handset Installation Guide - Page 11

Warnings Intended Use This product is intended to be used on leisure or commercial vessels (excluding IMO/SOLAS class). Vesper Marine has designed and manufactured this product to be used only aboard vessels. Warranty Void Do not disassemble the unit or remove the screws which hold it together. The unit is sealed and disassembly will void the warranty. FCC Warning 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. Industry Canada Warning This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This device complies with RSS-310 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. MMSI Programming Warning IMPORTANT: In most countries the operation of a VHF unit may require the possession of a current VHF radiotelephone license which lists the AIS system and the vessel Call Sign and MMSI number. An MMSI number is required in order for this device to operate DSC or as an AIS transmitter. Please contact the relevant authority in your country for more information. For Customers in the USA This device must be programmed with data corresponding to the vessel on which it will be installed. Programming must be carried out by a Vesper Marine dealer. The included instructions contain information on how to verify the correct programming. WARNING: It is a violation of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission to input an MMSI that has not been properly assigned to the end user, or to otherwise input any inaccurate data in this device DSC Distress Button WARNING: Under no circumstances shall a DSC distress alert be sent to test your VHF radio. It is a violation of the rules of the US Coast Guard and other international Coastal Authorities and can result in heavy fines. The DSC Distress button must be used only in case of life threatening emergencies. Refer to DSC on page 4. Battery Warnings - Do not disassemble, open, crush, bend, puncture or shred this device. - Make sure no sharp-edged items, such as animals' teeth or claws, come into contact with the battery. This could cause a fire. - Only use the battery for the device for which it is specified. - Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. CAUTION: The battery is not user serviceable. If the battery is no longer holding charge, please contact Vesper marine technical support. Notice for Battery Replacement - The handset has an internal battery. For your safety, do not remove the battery inside the handset. Contact an authorized Vesper Marine dealer or contact Vesper marine technical support. Battery replacement by non-qualified professionals can cause damage to the handset. 20 Compliance RF Exposure Compliance Statement This device was tested for typical body-worn operations. To comply with RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0 mm should be maintained between the user's body and 25 mm from front of face. This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux radiations IC CNR-102 établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet émetteur ne doitpas être situé ou fonctionner conjointement avec une autre antenne ou un autre émetteur. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Values This product transmits and receives radio signals. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. These standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health. The exposure standard for wireless products employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for a handheld device is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue, or 4.0 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over ten grams of tissue. The highest SAR value for your handset is 0.01 W/kg (1 g) when tested for use Front of Face (25mm) and 0.07 W/kg (10 g) for Extremities (0mm). Regulatory Information To view regulatory marks and related information; > Main Menu. Touch on the wrench icon ( ) to open the Configuration Menu. > Systems > Certifications. Water Resistant Properties Cortex handsets are water and dust resistant in compliance with the Ingress Protection rating IPX8 and have undergone testing in a controlled environment. Cortex handsets are proven to be water resistant in certain circumstances (the handsets meet the requirements of classification IPX8 as described by the international standard IEC 60529 - 2013 Degrees of Protection provided by Enclosures [IP Code]; test conditions: 23±3°C/73.4±5 °F, R.H. approximately 2 meters, for 60 minutes). Do not use the handset in the following environments: - Do not immerse the handset in a hot spring. - Do not swim while wearing this handset. - Do not immerse the handset in water deeper than approximately 2m. - Do not immerse the handset in water for longer than 60 minutes. - Do not place the handset directly on sand or mud. - Do not mount the handset in places where it may be sprayed with high pressure water or submerge it in water for extended periods of time, the handset is not designed to withstand high water pressure. If the handset has been immersed in water or if the microphone or speaker has gotten wet, VHF sound quality may be affected. The handset's water and dust resistant features may be damaged by dropping or receiving an impact. 21