GARMIN GUID-6AB6F8AF SOS Tracker Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
- Garmin
Table of Contents
GUID-6AB6F8AF SOS Tracker
Installation Guide
Important Safety and Product Information
WARNING
Failure to heed the following warnings could result in an accident or
collision resulting in death or serious injury.
Usage Requirements
- Messaging, tracking, and SOS functions require an active satellite subscription. Always test your device before you use it outdoors.
- Ensure that you have a clear view of the sky when using the messaging, tracking, and SOS functions of the device, as these features require satellite access to operate properly.
Battery Warnings
A lithium-ion battery is used in this device. The device uses an internal,
non-user-replaceable battery for various purposes, such as the real-time
clock.
If these guidelines are not followed, batteries may experience a shortened
life span or may present a risk of damage to the device, fire, chemical burn,
electrolyte leak, and/or injury.
- Do not disassemble, modify, remanufacture, puncture or damage the device or batteries.
- Do not remove or attempt to remove the non-user-replaceable battery.
- Do not expose the device or batteries to fire, explosion, or another hazard.
- Do not place in high-temperature environments, such as a clothes dryer.
Autopilot Warnings
- You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel. An autopilot is a tool that enhances your capability to operate your boat. It does not relieve you of the responsibility of safely operating your boat. Avoid navigational hazards and never leave the helm unattended.
- Always be prepared to promptly regain manual control of your boat.
- Learn to operate the autopilot on calm and hazard-free open water.
- Use caution when operating the autopilot near hazards in the water, such as docks, pilings, and other boats.
Street Navigation Warnings
If your Garmin® device accepts street maps and suggests routes that follow
roads, follow these guidelines to ensure safe on-road navigation.
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Always use your best judgment, and operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Do not become distracted by the device while driving, and always be fully aware of all driving conditions. Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the device screen while driving.
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Do not input destinations, change settings, or access
any functions requiring prolonged use of the device controls while driving. Pullover in a safe and legal manner before attempting such operations. -
When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the device to all available navigation sources, including road signs, road closures, road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, and other factors that may affect safety while driving. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies before
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The device is designed to provide route suggestions. It is not a replacement for driver attentiveness and good judgment. Do not follow route suggestions if they suggest an illegal maneuver or would place the vehicle in an unsafe situation.
Vehicle Installation Warnings
• When installing the device in a vehicle, do not place the device where it
obstructs the driver’s view of road 1 or interferes with vehicle operating
controls, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers. Do
not place unsecured on the vehicle dashboard 2 . Do not place the device
in front of or above any airbag 3.
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- The windshield mount may not stay attached to the windshield in all circumstances. Do not place the mount where it will become a distraction if it should become detached. Keep your windshield clean to help ensure that the mount stays on the windshield.
Off-Road Navigation Warnings
If your Garmin device is able to suggest off-road routes for various outdoor
activities, such as biking, hiking, and all-terrain vehicles, follow these
guidelines to ensure safe off-road navigation.
- Always use your best judgment and exercise common sense when making off-road navigational decisions. The Garmin device is designed to provide route suggestions only. It is not a replacement for attentiveness and proper preparation for outdoor activities. Do not follow the route suggestions if they suggest an illegal course or would put you in an unsafe situation.
- Always carefully compare information displayed on the device to all available navigation sources, including trail signs, trail conditions, weather conditions, and other factors that may affect safety while navigating. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation, and defer to posted signs and conditions.
- Always be mindful of the effects of the environment and the inherent risks of the activity before embarking on offroad activities, especially the impact that weather and weather-related trail conditions can have on the safety of your activity. Ensure that you have the proper gear and supplies for your activity before navigating along unfamiliar paths and trails.
NOTICE
Failure to heed the following notices could result in personal or property
damage or negatively impact the device’s functionality.
Battery Notice
Contact your local waste disposal department to dispose of the
device/batteries in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations.
Windshield Mounting Legal Restrictions
Before using the device on your windshield, check the state and local laws and
ordinances where you drive. Some state laws prohibit or restrict the placement
of
objects on the windshield of a motor vehicle. IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY
TO MOUNT THE DEVICE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND ORDINANCES.
Where required, other Garmin dashboard or friction mount options should be
used. Always mount your Garmin device in a location that does not obstruct the
driver’s view of the road. Garmin does not assume any responsibility for any
fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of any state or
local law or ordinance relating to the use of your Garmin device.
GPS Notice
The navigation device may experience degraded performance if you use it in
proximity to any device that uses a terrestrial broadband network operating
close to the frequencies used by any Global Navigation Satellite System
(GNSS), such as the Global Positioning Service (GPS). Use of such devices may
impair the reception of GNSS signals.
Product Environmental Programs
Information about the Garmin product recycling program and WEEE, RoHS, REACH,
and other compliance programs can be found at
www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/environment.
Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Garmin declares that this product is in compliance with the Directive
2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at
the following internet address:
www.garmin.com/compliance.
UK Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Garmin declares that this product is in compliance with the relevant
statutory requirements. The full text of the declaration of conformity is
available at the following internet address:
www.garmin.com/compliance.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Compliance
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/ receiver(s) that comply
with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure
This device is a mobile transmitter and receiver that uses an internal antenna
to send and receive low levels of radiofrequency (RF) energy for data
communications. The device emits RF energy below the published limits when
operating in its maximum output power mode and when used with Garmin
authorized accessories. To comply with RF exposure compliance requirements,
the device should be installed and operated with a minimum of 5 mm (0.2 in.)
between the device and your body. The device should not be used in other
configurations. This device must not be co-located or operated in conjunction
with any other transmitter or antenna.
FCC Compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and may cause harmful interference to radio
communications if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions.
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 by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts.
Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center.
Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the
equipment, and void your warranty and your authority to operate this device
under Part 15 regulations.
Software License Agreement
BY USING THE DEVICE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE
FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.
Garmin Ltd. and its subsidiaries (“Garmin”) grant you a limited license to use
the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in the binary executable
form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights, and
intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin and/or
its third-party providers.
You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and/or its third-
party providers and is protected under the United States of America copyright
laws and international copyright treaties. You further acknowledge that the
structure, organization, and code of the Software, for which source code is
not provided, are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and/or its third-party
providers and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade
secret of Garmin and/or its third-party providers. You agree not to decompile,
disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer, or reduce to human-
readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works
based on the Software. You agree not to export or re-export the Software to
any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of
America or the export control laws of any other applicable country.
Map Data Information
Garmin uses a combination of governmental and private data sources. Virtually
all data sources contain some inaccurate or incomplete data. In some
countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is
prohibitively expensive.
Limited Warranty
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Non-aviation products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or
workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin
will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal
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parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any
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damage, such as scratches, nicks and dents; (ii) consumable parts, such as
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fire, or other acts of nature or external causes; (iv) damage caused by
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to the accuracy or completeness of the map data.
This Limited Warranty also does not apply to, and Garmin is not responsible
for, any degradation in the performance of any Garmin navigation product
esulting from its use in proximity to any hands t or other device that
utilizes a terrestrial broadband network operating on frequencies that are
close to the frequencies used by any Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)
such as the Global Positioning Service (GPS). Use of such devices may impair
the reception of GNSS signals.
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