AVT MAGIC Hardware & Software Manual page 12

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Appereance of the safety instructions
All safety instructions include a signal word that classfies the danger and a
text block that contains descriptions of the type and cause of the danger, the
consequences of ignoring the safety instruction and the measures that can be
taken to minimise the danger. In some safety instructions, a warning symbol
is placed underneath the signal word (see TAB. 2, page 12)
Signal word Type and cause of danger
Possible consequences of ignoring the safety instruction
Measures to minimise the danger.
Classification of danger
There are five classes of safety instructions: "danger", "warning", "caution",
"notice" and "important". The classification is shown in the following table.
TAB. 1 SIGNAL WORDS AND EFFECTS WHEN IGNORING THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
result
Death
signal word
c
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
IMPORTANT
a damage to product or product environment
b considerable impairment to operation
c this danger class is not required for MAGIC ISDN Telephone Hybrid
The signal word "Note" is also used in the Operator Manual. Text passages
marked in this way do not describe a danger, but rather contain reminders,
tips and general information to ensure optimum operation of the system.
Symbols
The following symbols are used:
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Symbol
!
Serious Minor
injury injury
WARNING SYMBOL
common usage
General warning about a danger
Important advice
a b
Material damage Fault