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Safety and
usage instructions
1.1 General safety notes
Carefully read the operating manual before instal-
ling the accessory item. It provides useful tips and
notes such as hazard warnings to prevent injury
and material damage. Failure to follow the direc-
tions in this manual can endanger persons, the
environment and the equipment itself or its compo-
nents and will void any claims for liability.
Keep this operating manual close to the accessory
item.
NOTICE!
The noise protection hood must never be
cleaned using a high pressure cleaner!
Do not use any sharp objects for cleaning!
1.2 Identification of notes
This section provides an overview of all important
safety aspects for proper protection of people and
safe and fault-free operation. The instructions and
safety notes contained within this manual must be
observed in order to prevent accidents, personal
injury and material damage.
Notes attached directly to the accessory items
must be observed in their entirety and be kept in a
fully legible condition.
Safety notes in this manual are indicated by sym-
bols. Safety notes are introduced with signal words
which help to highlight the magnitude of the danger
in question.
DANGER!
Contact with live parts poses an immediate
danger of death due to electric shock. Damage
to the insulation or individual components may
pose a danger of death.
DANGER!
This combination of symbol and signal word
warns of a situation in which there is immediate
danger, which if not avoided may be fatal or
cause serious injury.
WARNING!
This combination of symbol and signal word
warns of a potentially hazardous situation,
which if not avoided may be fatal or cause
serious injury.
CAUTION!
This combination of symbol and signal word
warns of a potentially hazardous situation,
which if not avoided may cause injuries or
material and environmental damage.
NOTICE!
This combination of symbol and signal word
warns of a potentially hazardous situation,
which if not avoided may cause material and
environmental damage.
This symbol highlights useful tips and recom-
mendations as well as information for efficient
and fault-free operation.
1.3 Personnel qualifications
Personnel responsible for commissioning, opera-
tion, maintenance, inspection and installation must
be able to demonstrate that they hold a qualifica-
tion which proves their ability to undertake the
work.
1.4 Dangers of failure to observe
the safety notes
Failure to observe the safety notes may pose a risk
to people, the environment and the units. Failure to
observe the safety notes may void any claims for
damages.
In particular, failure to observe the safety notes
may pose the following risks:
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The failure of important unit functions.
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The failure of prescribed methods of mainte-
nance and repair.
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Danger to people on account of electrical and
mechanical effects.
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