4.1 HELM POSITION

All manoeuvres, operations, navigation control, telecommunications and yacht monitoring are carried out from the helm position of the main deck, with wide visibility and numerous instruments.
All devices prescribed by the various rules for safety at sea, fundamental for navigation, and the appliances required by the Owner are installed there.
Each helm position component is supplied by a magneto-thermal switch located on the 12V utility main electrical panel.

The dashboard is divided into four sections:

  1. Front section
  2. Port section
  3. Starboard section
  4. Battery switches panel (under the Captain’s seat)

The following describes in detail the various sections.

CAUTION

Herewith only general information for first start-up is given: in order to practice and for the specific use of the individual systems, see the manufacturers’ manuals or contact RIVA After Sales & Service Department.

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CAUTION

It is a good rule to keep the instruments clean by washing them with wet and clean rugs, avoid using chemical products or abrasive ones. After navigation, it is advisable to cover instrumentation and equipment.

CAUTION

The helm position must be used only by the Captain or by the crew members authorised by the same.
The accidental activation of the controls installed in the helm position is a source of danger for the boat and its passengers.

CAUTION

All electric appliances for navigation, whose parameters can be configured and set by software through the control panel, have been configured and tested upon delivery.
These operations must only be carried out by authorised technical personnel.
Any modification of the preset configurations can alter the operation and reliability of the concerned system.
Appliances must be used by the personnel in charge of driving the yacht and of using the systems.

CAUTION

Refer to specific manuals concerning the electronic and electric instrumentation on board.
Observe the instruction given meticulously.

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