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1 Safety
1.1 Definitions
To point out dangers and important information,
the following signal words and symbols are used
in these operating instructions:
1.1.1 Safety
alert
symbol
The safety alert symbol is located in the
safety precautions in the highlighted heading field
on the left next to the signal word (DANGER,
WARNING, CAUTION).
Safety precautions with a safety alert symbol
indicate a danger of injuries.
Be sure to follow these safety precautions to
protect against injuries or death!
Safety precautions without a safety alert symbol
indicate a danger of damage.
1.1.2 Signal
words
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
NOTE
The signal words are located in
the safety precautions in the
highlighted heading field.
They follow a certain hierarchy and
indicate (in conjunction with the
safety alert symbol, see
Chapter 1.1.1) the seriousness of
the danger
and the type of
warning.
See the following explanations:
DANGER
Danger of injuries.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation,
that will result in death or serious injury if the
corresponding measures are not taken.
WARNING
Danger of injuries.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, that
could
result in death or serious injury if the
corresponding measures are not taken.
CAUTION
Danger of injuries.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, that
may result in minor or moderate injury if the
corresponding measures are not taken.
CAUTION
Danger of damage.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that
may result in property damage if the
corresponding measures are not taken.
NOTICE
Indicates a possible disadvantage, i.e.
undesirable conditions or consequences can
occur if the corresponding measures are not
taken.
NOTE
Indicates a possible advantage if the
corresponding measures are taken; tip.
1.2
General safety precautions
WARNING
Improper use of the system can result in
serious or even fatal injuries!
These operating instructions
must have been completely read and
understood before the start of any work with
or on the system,
must be strictly observed,
must be available at the system operating
location.
WARNING
Improper use of the system can result in
serious or even fatal injuries!
Only operate the system
for the purposes indicated under "Intended
Use"!
with fluids specified under "Proper use"!
with the values indicated under 'Technical
Data'!
WARNING
Improper use of the system can result in
serious or even fatal injuries!!
All work on and with the system (transport,
installation, commissioning, shut-down,
maintenance, disposal) may only be carried
out by trained, reliable personnel!