Elmo Rietschle G-BH9 - Manual (Page 3)

Safety
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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 unit can result in serious
or even fatal injuries!
These operating instructions
 must have been read completely and
understood before beginning any work with
or at the pump-motor unit,
 must be strictly observed,
 must be available at the operating location of
the pump-motor unit.
 WARNING
Improper use of the unit can result in serious
or even fatal injuries!
Only operate the pump-motor unit
 for the purposes indicated under "Intended
Use"!
 with the fluids indicated under 'Intended Use'!
 with the values indicated under 'Technical
Data'!
 WARNING
Improper use of the unit can result in serious
or even fatal injuries!
All work on and with the pump-motor unit
(transport, installation, operation, shut-down,
maintenance, disposal) may only be carried out
by trained, reliable expert personnel!