For Magnetic Compasses
12. If you have a magnetic compass
the Autopilot will display [nort] (North).
Point your vessel, or simply turn the
compass, until the compass is pointing
North. Press the Set Key.
The Autopilot will then turn OFF.
The Autopilot has not compens
ated for any
differences between North as shown by your
compass and the real direction of magnetic
North. You alone are responsible for the
accuracy of your compass in its location.
Mount your compass in its location using
fasteners made of non-magnetic materials
such as high quality stainless steel or brass.
The Set-up Routine is now complete.
For Fluxgate Compasses
13. Autopilot will display [nort] (north)
after successful calibration of the fluxgate
compass (#10 in Set-up Routine).
As accurately as possible, point your
vessel to magnetic North and press the
Set Key.
The Autopilot will then turn off. This
procedure will calibrate your Autopilot
heading display with the actual magnetic
heading.
The Autopilot has not compensated for any
differences between North as shown by your
compass and the real direction of magnetic
North. You alone are responsible for the
accuracy of your compass in its location.
Mount your fluxgate compass in its location
using fasteners made of non-magnetic
materials such as high quality stainless steel
or brass.
The Set-up Routine is now complete.
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