For Your Safety; Terms And Signs Used; Product Safety And Dangers - Memmert VO Series Operating Manual

For your safety

1. For your safety

1.1 Terms and signs used

In this manual and on the appliance itself, certain common terms and signs are used to
warn you of possible dangers or to give you hints that are important in avoiding injury or
damage. Observe and follow these notes and regulations to avoid accidents and dam-
age. These terms and signs are explained below.
1.1.1 Terms used
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
1.1.2 Signs used
Signs used
Danger of elec-
trocution
Gas bottles

1.2 Product safety and dangers

The appliances described in this manual are technically sophisticated, manufactured
using high-quality materials and subject to many hours of testing in the factory. They
reflect the state of the art and comply with recognised technical safety regulations. How-
ever, there are still risks involved, even when the appliances are used as intended. These
are described below.
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Warns of a dangerous situation that might lead to death or
serious injuries
Warns of a dangerous situation that might lead to moderate
or minor injuries
Warns of material damage
Danger of
explosion gases/vapours
Disconnect the
mains plug
Dangerous Danger of burns
Wear gloves Observe informa-
tion in separate
Danger of
toppling over
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D39374 | Date 08/2018