Safety Notes; Signal Words And Symbols; Classification And Meaning Of Signal Words; Symbols And Their Meaning - Siemens FDCW221 Technical Manual

Safety notes

2 Safety notes
2.1

Signal words and symbols

2.1.1

Classification and meaning of signal words

2.1.2

Symbols and their meaning

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Building Technologies
Fire Safety & Security Systems
This chapter describes the danger levels and the relevant safety regulations
applicable for the use of the products from Siemens Building Technologies. Please
read the work instructions as well as the chapter 'About this document' before
beginning any work.
The danger situation - that is, the severity and probability of danger - is indicated
by the signal words listed below. Non-observance may lead to the consequences
indicated:
DANGER!
Imminent danger!
May cause danger to life or serious bodily injury!
Warning! Dangerous situation!
May cause serious bodily harm.
Caution! May cause dangerous situations!
May cause light injuries!
Note! Possibly harmful situation!
May cause damage to the product or to objects in the
immediate vicinity of the product!
The symbols listed below indicate the nature and origin of the danger.
DANGER General danger
DANGER Electrical voltage
Example for an indication of danger
The example below illustrates the appearance and form of danger warnings in our
documents.
External voltage
DANGER
Disconnect the module from the power supply.
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