Important Safety Information

For your own safety, and for the safety of your passengers and/or crew, be sure to read the following important notices.

WARNING

Risk of Electric Shock

Potentially dangerous voltages are present within the BDU. To avoid electric shock, do not open the chassis enclosure.

WARNING

Risk of Electric Shock

If any component of the KVH antenna system becomes damaged and/or no longer functions normally, disconnect it from vessel power, secure it from unintended operation, and contact KVH Technical Support. All repairs or modifications must be performed by a trained, KVH-certified technician.

WARNING

Risk of Explosion

Do not operate the BDU (or any other electrical device) in an environment where flammable gases, vapors, or dusts are present.

WARNING

Risk of Electric Shock

Failure to ground the KVH antenna system properly to ship’s common ground will cause an unsafe floating ground condition, risking potentially lethal electric shock. Refer to the Installation Guide for details on the proper grounding of the equipment.

CAUTION

RF Radiation Hazard

The antenna transmits radio frequency (RF) energy that is potentially harmful. Whenever the system is powered on, make sure everyone stays more than 10 m (32 feet)14.4 m (47.3 feet)18.4 m (60.4 feet) away from the antenna. No hazard exists directly below the antenna.

RF Radiation Hazard Area

Since a person above deck may not know which direction the antenna is pointing, you should always observe the minimum safe distance to prevent RF radiation exposure.

Note: You can set up no-transmit zones to inhibit transmissions within areas frequented by passengers and/or crew.

Minimum Safe Distance to Avoid Risk of RF Radiation Exposure

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