Safety; Introduction - Vetus STE9524D Instrucciones De Instalación

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Safety

Warning indications
The following warning indications are used in this manual in the
context of safety:
Indicates that great potential danger exists that can lead to serious
injury or death.
Indicates that a potential danger that can lead to injury exists.
Indicates that the usage procedures, actions etc. concerned can re-
sult in serious damage to property. Some CAUTION indications also
advise that a potential danger exists that can lead to serious injury
or death.
Emphasises important procedures, circumstances etc.
Symbols
Indicates that the relevant procedure must be carried out.
Indicates that a particular action is forbidden.
Pass the safety precautions on to other people who will use the
thruster.
General rules and laws concerning safety and accident prevention
must always be observed.
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Make sure that the user of the vessel is supplied with the owner's manual .
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Introduction

These manual give guidelines for fitting the Vetus retractable bow
thruster model 'STE....
The quality of installation will determine how reliably the bow thrust-
er performs. Almost all faults can be traced back to errors or impreci-
sion during installation. It is therefore imperative that the steps given
in the installation instructions are followed in full during the installa-
tion process and checked afterwards.
Alterations made to the bow thruster by the user will void any li-
ability on the part of the manufacturer for any damages that may
result .
The actual thrust force, as performed by the bow thruster, will give
different results with each individual vessel, depending on wind
catch, displacement and shape of the underwater section.
The nominal thrust quoted will only be achieved under the most fa-
vourable conditions:
• During use ensure a correct battery voltage.
• The installation is carried out in compliance with the recommen-
dations given in this installation instruction, in particular with re-
gard to:
- Sufficiently large diameter of the battery cables so that voltage
drop is reduced to a minimum.
Check for possible leaks immediately the ship returns to wa-
ter .
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