RIVIERA BA1-2022 Magnetic Compass User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- RIVIERA
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BA1-2022
Magnetic compass for navigation
RIVIERA type ARTICA 2”¾
User Manual
BA1-2022 Magnetic Compass
Dear Customer,
in thanking you for your preference and trust in our products, we wish to
inform you that this marine magnetic compass has been designed and built to
perfection in the RIVIERA srl factory in Genoa. After manual assembly, it was
subjected to tests and quality controls in accordance with the requirements of
the Italian shipping register, RINA. It is made with materials that have
proven to guarantee its functioning aboard boats for many years.
Keep this manual together with the on-board documents
GENERAL FEATURES
Apparent diameter 2 ” ¾ (70 mm)
Mounting: binnacle, flush, bracket
Dial gradation 5 °
Dial colors: black or blue
Front or rear reading
LED lighting 12V (24V on request), blue color as standard
Anti-glare screen
Internal gimbal suspension
Built-in manual compensation
3 years warranty
100% repairable
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CERTIFICATIONS
The MED Directive 2014/90 / EU (and its subsequent amendments) covers the main
equipment and materials that are intended to be used on board seagoing (non-
military) vessels.
The distinctive marking for these products is the “Wheelmark”. The technical
rules applicable to marine equipment come from three sources: the Convention
for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the Resolutions of the International
Maritime Organization (IMO) and the European Standards (EN).
The RIVIERA class B compasses of the ARTICA type have been certified in
accordance with MED 2014/90 EU.
RIVIERA ARTICA: This Type of compasses is Certificated as lifeboats and rescue
boats equipment. Any MED certificate for the single compass must be requested
when ordering and cannot be issued after supply.
INSTALLATION
The way to install a Riviera magnetic compass differs depending on the model.
Please read the following carefully.
To install the purchased compass on board, in addition to the specific
operations linked to the model and indicated in the attachment, keep in mind
the following:
- Choose the installation site so that it is as far away as possible from magnetic fields, or other moving ferrous masses.
- Before connecting the two LED lighting wires to the on-board system, check the correspondence of the network voltage.
- At the end of the installation, have the compensation of the RIVIERA compass performed by an authorized professional.
BINNACLE MOUNT MODELS
Place the compass on the installation surface and drill in correspondence with
the holes provided on the binnacle.
FLUSH MOUNT MODELS
For the models that must be mounted flush by cutting a boat wall (BA1-2022 and
BA1), refer to the on board mounting scheme contained in the box and for the
BA1-2022 assembly, follow the instructions contained in Annex A.
COMPENSATION & MAINTENANCE
Riviera compasses are calibrated for zone A. On request, when ordering, they
can be calibrated for zone B or C.
After installation on board, compass compensation must be carried out by a
professional authorized by the local Maritime Authority who will operate on
the screws accessible through the lower transverse holes. Clean the Riviera
compass with a soft cloth moistened with fresh water.
REPAIR
For the purposes of forfeiture of the warranty terms and for your safety, any
repairs may be carried out only and exclusively by the manufacturer. In case
of need, please contact RIVIERA Srl –
info@rivieragenova.com
PACKAGING
The RIVIERA ARTICA compass is delivered in protective packaging suitable for
international shipping
1 box dim.16x16x16 cm total weight Kgs. 0,550
LIQUID
The liquid contained in the RIVIERA compasses is stable in the temperature
range from -30 ° to + 60 ° C. In this range there should be no bubbles, this
is guaranteed by an elastic membrane that compensates for volumetric
variations. The liquid is Shell SolD / 70 (petroleum).
ATTENTION: Never unscrew the filler plugs and screws for any reason. The only screws to adjust are those of the compensators (with a non-magnetic screwdriver). When the cut of the compensator screws is in the horizontal position the compensation is neutral, bringing the cut in the vertical position is maximum.
Certificate of Warranty
This document is valid as a guarantee certificate.
The company RIVIERA srl Genoa guarantees that its compasses are built in a
workmanlike manner and that they are free from manufacturing and material
defects.
If within 36 months from the date of manufacture (stamped on the flange) the
product should show malfunctions, the company will repair or replace it, at
its sole discretion, free of charge.
The warranty is void if the damage is caused by improper use, incorrect
installation or accidental breakage.
The warranty does not cover any costs deriving from assembly or disassembly of
the products, transport of the same and expenses for technical personnel, even
if attributable to manufacturing defects.
In the event of a dispute, the competent court is the court of Genoa.
ATTACHMENT Instructions BA1-2022
Strictly follow the instructions below:
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To fix the compass to the boat, screw only the 2 red cross screws (see Fig.1).
In order not to damage the compass, the other screws must not be loosened for any reason. -
Place the anti-reflective hood on the compass applying light pressure, doing match the two pins (highlighted in Fig.3) positioned under the writing Riviera on the hood, with the two holes (highlighted in Fig.4) present on the flange.
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ON BOARD MOUNTING SCHEME – type ARTICA BA1
ON BOARD MOUNTING SCHEME – type ARTICA BA1-2022
Riviera Srl Genova
Via Inferiore Rio Maggiore, 4A
16138 Genova (Italy)
Tel. +39 010 8355286
info@rivieragenova.it
Azienda certificata ISO 9001 –
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