Elmo Rietschle G-BH1e - Manual (Page 5)

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Safety instructions
1 Safety instructions
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 symbols and signal words
The safety alert symbol  is located in the safety
instructions in the highlighted heading field on the
left next to the signal word (DANGER,
WARNING, CAUTION).
Safety instructions with a safety alert symbol
indicate a danger of injuries.
Be sure to follow these safety instructions to
protect against injuries or death!
Safety instructions without a safety alert symbol
indicate a danger of damage. – Be sure to follow
these safety instructions to avoid material
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) 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.
1.1.3 Abbreviations used
Product designation
For gas side channel blower in conjunction with
frequency inverters the term pump−motor unit is
used in these Instructions.
Cross−reference
Cross−references to other parts of these
Instructions are marked with a book symbol:
( 9)
1.2 General safety and application notes
 WARNING
Improper use of the pump−motor 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.