Nautilus Lifeline DIVER Operation Manual - page 3
About this Manual
We encourage you to read through this Operations Manual before using your Nautilus Lifeline VHF-GPS Radio for Divers. This will help you access the
latest additional features of your Lifeline and understand the safe and proper way to use it.
The label "WARNING!" identifies conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life, or cause damage to your Nautilus Lifeline.
The labels "IMPORTANT" and NOTE alert you to information that is important to proper operation or maintenance of your Nautilus Lifeline.
IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
WARNING! The Nautilus Lifeline is intended to aid in your safety. It is not a life-saving device. It is not intended to save your life.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION NOTICE
This unit has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can emit radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications; however, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception (which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on), the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference using one or more of the following measures:
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to a different electrical circuit from the receiver.
Consult the dealer or an experienced marine electronics technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules; operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compliance with the FCC Rules.
RADIO FREQUENCY EXPOSURE SAFETY STATEMENT
Your wireless handheld portable transceiver (Lifeline) contains a low-power transmitter. When the push-to-talk button is pressed, the transceiver sends
out radio frequency (RF) signals. In August 1996, the FCC adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless devices. This device
is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50% (this corresponds to 50% transmission time and 50% reception time).
WARNING! In order t
o maintain compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines,
this transmitter and its antenna must maintain a separation distance of at
least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your face. Speak in a normal voice, with
the antenna pointed up and away from your face at the required separation
distance.
Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications,
or attachments may damage the transmitter and violate FCC regulations.
Min. 1 inch/2.5 cm
OPERATOR WARNINGS
WARNING! Unauthorized operation of, or modifications to the Nautilus Lifeline may result in violations of
FCC Rules.
WARNING! Disassembly and repair of the Nautilus Lifeline should only be performed by the manufacturer.
Any modification of the serial number or attempt to repair the original equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the warranty.
WARNING! The Nautilus Lifeline radio is capable of transmitting on the very high frequency (VHF) marine band. Use of the VHF marine band is
permitted on water only. Use of the VHF marine band on land is prohibited. If the VHF marine band is used on land and interferes with on-land radio
communication, authorities may be notified and search for the interference. Responsible parties found to be transmitting on the VHF marine band on
land may be fined.
The following communications are prohibited:
False distress or emergency messages
General messages (messages not addressed to a particular station), except in an emergency or if you are testing your radio