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2. Safety Regulations
2.1 Hazard Classes
In this document safety instructions are using standardized representation and symbols. Depending
on the probability of their incidence and the severity of consequences three hazard classes are used.
DANGER
Reference to direct danger for humans.
Inobservance will lead to irreversible injuries or death.
CAUTION
Reference to noticeable danger for humans or possible damage to property.
Inobservance may lead to reversible injuries or to damage to property.
2.2 Safety Symbols
In this Operation Manual concrete safety instructions are given in order to point out unpreventable
residual risks when operating the unit. These risks include danger for
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Human beings
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The unit and other equipment
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The environment
The safety symbols used in this manual are indicated below. The main reason for their use is to point
the reader to the safety instruction given in the text field beside.
Symbol
Meaning
Warning with respect to general danger or damage to property
Warning with respect to electrical hazard
Symbol
Meaning
This symbol indicates the requirement of wearing safety gloves
This symbol indicates the requirement of disconnecting from mains.