Heidolph Hei-VAP Advantage - Manual (Page 10)

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1.2.2 Icons and symbols
Warnings
The following symbols and signal words will be continuously used in this documentation.
The combination of icon and a signal word classifies the respective safety instruction.
The symbol can vary according on the type of risk.
Icon Designation
Dea
th
RISK This signal word must be used, if death or irreversible health
impairments may develop when the non-compliance of op-
erator regarding the hazard warning.
In
ju
ry
+
pro
pe
rty
d
a
m
a
g
e
s
WARNING This signal word points to injuries and property damages,
including injury, accident and health risks.
WARNING This signal word provides a reference to the risk of property
damages. In addition, there is a low risk of injuries.
No d
a
m
a
g
e
s
CAUTION This signal word may only be used, if health risks cannot
develop. It warns of malfunctions and is presented without an
icon, since the degree of the risk to operator is low.
IM-
PORTANT
This signal word points to operation simplifications and cross-
references. It excludes any risks of property damages or risks
of injuries and is therefore without an icon.
Table 1-1: Identification of warnings
Structure of warnings
RISK The type and source of the risk is located here!
The potential consequences, if actions are not taken to prevent
the risk are listed here.
 The action to prevent the risk is listed here.
WARNING Risk of injury based on disregarding the safety icons!
Risks exist here based on disregarding the warnings on the de-
vice and in the operating instructions.
 Observe warnings.
Warnings
Structure of warn-
ings