Safety instructions, Warning, Caution – Furuno 2837S User Manual

Page 3: Danger, Radio frequency radiation hazard

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Mandatory Action

Prohibitive Action

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
can result in minor or moderate injury.

Warning, Caution

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The operator and installer must read the applicable safety instructions before attempting to
install or operate the equipment.

WARNING

Radio Frequency Radiation Hazard

The radar antenna emits electromagnetic radio frequency (RF) energy which can be harmful,
particularly to your eyes. Never look directly into the antenna aperture from a close distance
while the radar ius in operation or eexpose yourself to the transmitting antenna at a close
distance. Distances at which RF radiation level of 100, 50 and 10 W/m are given in the table
below.

Note: If the antenna unit is installed at a close distance in front of the wheel house, your

administration may require halt of transmission within a certain sector of antenna revolution.
This is possible. Ask your FURUNO representive or dealer to provide this feature.

SN30AF: 10 ft

SN36AF: 12 ft

FAR-2137S: available in blackbox configuration.

Model

Transceiver Magnetron

Antenna

100W/m

2

50W/m

2

10W/m

2

RTR-080

(S-30 kw)

MG5223F

SN36AF

0.1 m

0.7 m

2.0 m

2

FAR-2137S
FAR-2837S

DANGER

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or se rious injury.

Wear a safety belt and hard hat when working on the antenna unit.

Serious injury or death can result if someone falls from the radar antenna
mast.

DANGER

SN30AF

0.1 m

2.4 m

*1

*1

*2

*2

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