Siemens Simatic Manual page 2

Safety notices Storage and retrieval machines and safety functions
Safety instructions
This manual contains information which you should observe in order to ensure your own personal safety, as well
as to avoid material damage. These notices are highlighted in the manual by a warning triangle and marked as
follows according to the level of danger:
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Safety notes and instructions
is important information, which is of significance for the acceptance and the safety-related use of the
product.
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Warning
indicates that death, severe injury or substantial property damage can result if proper precautions are
not taken.
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Caution
indicates that minor personal injury or property damage may result if proper precautions are not taken.
Note
is important information about the product, the way to handle the product or the respective part of the
documentation and we wish to especially bring this to your notice.
Qualified personnel
Commissioning and operation of a device are to be carried out by qualified personnel only. Qualified personnel
under the terms of the safety instructions contained in this manual are defined as persons who are authorized to
commission, ground and label devices, systems and circuits in accordance with established safety practices and
standards.
Proper and intended use
Please observe the following:
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Warning
The product may only be used for the applications specified in the catalog and technical description,
and only in conjunction with third-party equipment and components if these have been specifically
recommended or approved by Siemens.
This product can function correctly and reliably only if it is transported, stored, assembled, and in-
stalled correctly, and operated and maintained as recommended.
Trademarks
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SIMATIC is a registered trademark of Siemens AG.
Other designations used in this document may be registered trademarks; the owner's rights may be
violated if they are used by third parties for their own purposes.
Copyright © Siemens AG 2014 All rights reserved
The reproduction, transmission, or use of this document or its content
is not permitted without express written authority. Offenders will be
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