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CONVENTIONS
Symbols and/or words used to define Dangers, Warnings, Cautions, and Notices are found
throughout this manual. The "Words" in this context will be referred to as "Signal words." The words
defined here as "signal words" may be used elsewhere in the text of this document without being
a signal word. When used as a signal word, the signal word will be enclosed in a solid rectangle
with white background (example below).
Signal Words and Their Definitions:
DANGER:
This signal word will be accompanied by the safety alert symbol (see below). "DANGER"
will indicate a hazard that, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious bodily injury
to yourself, the operator or passengers of the vehicle, or people in the immediate area
of the vehicle.
WARNING: This signal word will be accompanied by the safety alert symbol (see below).
"WARNING" will indicate a hazard that, if not avoided, may result in death or serious
bodily injury to yourself, the operator or passengers of the vehicle, or people in the
immediate area of the vehicle.
CAUTION: This signal word will be accompanied by the safety alert symbol (see below). "CAUTION"
will indicate a hazard that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury to
yourself, the operator or passengers of the vehicle, or people in the immediate area
of the vehicle.
NOTICE:
This signal word will not be accompanied by the safety alert symbol. "NOTICE" will
indicate a condition that if not avoided may result in property damage. "Property" is
defined and the vehicle, components in the vehicle and/or the surrounding area such
as buildings, other vehicles, etc.
Safety Alert Message
Important information notifying you of any
conditions that may result in hazards to yourself,
persons nearby, and/or hazards to the vehicle
will be presented in a text box with a black
border and may include a signal word (see
above). To the right is an example of a safety
message.
The safety message may include additional
warning icons representing the type of hazard.
Below is a list of these icons and what they
represent. These icons may also be included
on the various warning and information decals
applied to the vehicle.
Safety alert symbol (see above).
High voltage hazard.
Explosion hazard.
Corrosive chemical hazard.
Fire hazard.
Poisonous chemical hazard.
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WARNING
This is an example of a safety alert message.
This message will contain information
about a hazard and/or instructions on
avoiding a hazard. The actual size, location,
and signal word used for the message box
may vary.
Decals applied to the vehicle may have other
icons representing their function. The icons and
their definitions are listed below:
Read the operators manual.
Read the maintenance manual.
Keep arms and legs inside the vehicle.
Parking brake ON.
Parking brake OFF.
Do not get wet.
Do not spray wash.
TT-316 Curtis AC System Operator Manual
TT-316-07
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