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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC limits for
Class B digital devices. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Furthermore, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by relocating the
equipment or connecting the equipment to a different circuit
than the affected equipment. Consult an authorized dealer or
other qualified avionics technician for additional help if these
remedies do not correct the problem.
Operation of this device is subject to the following 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.
To obtain accessories for your 500W-series, please contact
your Garmin dealer.
Help us better support you by completing our on-line
registration form today! Registration ensures that you will be
notified of product updates and new products and provides
lost or stolen unit tracking. Please, have the serial number of
your unit handy, connect to our web site (www.garmin.com)
and look for our Product Registration link on the home page.
The 500W-series display lenses are coated with a special anti-
reflective coating which is very sensitive to skin oils, waxes
and abrasive cleaners. It is very important to clean the lens
using an eyeglass lens cleaner which is specified as safe for
anti-reflective coatings and a clean, lint-free cloth.
Garmin is fully committed to your satisfaction as a customer.
If you have any questions regarding the 500W-series, please
contact our customer service department at:
Garmin International, Inc.
1200 East 151st Street
Olathe, KS 66062-3426 U.S.A.
Phone: (913) 397-8200
Fax: (913) 397-8282
AC 90-100 Statement of Compliance: The Garmin 400W
navigational unit meets the performance and functional
requirements of AC 90-100A.
NOTE: The GNS 500W-series units use a different
database than in the legacy units. The databases are
incompatible between units. The GNS 500W-series units
must use a WAAS enabled database.
NOTE: This product, its packaging, and its components
contain chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This
notice is being provided in accordance with California’s
Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like
additional information, please refer to our website at
www.garmin.com/prop65.
NOTE: Canadian installations: In accordance with
Canadian Radio Specifications Standard 102 (RSS 102),
RF field strength exposure to persons from an antenna
connected to this device should be limited to 60V/m for
controlled environment and 28 V/m for uncontrolled
environment.
NOTE: It is the pilot’s responsibility for initial missed
approach guidance in accordance with published pro-
cedure. The unit may not provide correct guidance until
established on a defined leg.
NOTE: GPS level of service annunciations (LPV, ENR,
etc.) are not applicable to the external CDI (or HSI)
when VLOC is active.
NOTE: Do not rely solely upon data link services to
provide Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) information.
Always confirm TFR information through official sources
such as Flight Service Stations or Air Traffic Control.
