General Information; Information; Symbols Used; Warning Notes - GEM 3140 Operating Instructions Manual

1 General information

1 General information

1.1 Information

• The descriptions and instructions apply to the standard ver-
sions. For special versions not described in this document
the basic information contained herein applies in combina-
tion with any additional special documentation.
• Correct installation, operation, maintenance and repair work
ensure faultless operation of the product.
• Should there be any doubts or misunderstandings, the Ger-
man version is the authoritative document.
• Contact us at the address on the last page for staff training
information.

1.2 Symbols used

The following symbols are used in this document:
Symbol
Tasks to be performed
Response(s) to tasks
– Lists

1.3 Warning notes

Wherever possible, warning notes are organised according to
the following scheme:
SIGNAL WORD
Type and source of the danger
Possible
symbol for the
Possible consequences of non-observance.
specific
Measures for avoiding danger.
danger
Warning notes are always marked with a signal word and
sometimes also with a symbol for the specific danger.
The following signal words and danger levels are used:
Imminent danger!
▶ Non-observance can cause death or
severe injury.
Potentially dangerous situation!
▶ Non-observance can cause death or
severe injury.
Potentially dangerous situation!
▶ Non-observance can cause moderate
to light injury.
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DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Potentially dangerous situation!
▶ Non-observance can cause damage to
The following symbols for the specific dangers can be used
within a warning note:
Symbol
Danger – high voltage

2 Safety information

The safety information in this document refers only to an indi-
vidual product. Potentially dangerous conditions can arise in
combination with other plant components, which need to be
considered on the basis of a risk analysis. The operator is re-
sponsible for the production of the risk analysis and for com-
pliance with the resulting precautionary measures and re-
gional safety regulations.
The document contains fundamental safety information that
must be observed during commissioning, operation and main-
tenance. Non-compliance with these instructions may cause:
• Personal hazard due to electrical, mechanical and chemical
effects.
• Hazard to nearby equipment.
• Failure of important functions.
• Hazard to the environment due to the leakage of dangerous
materials.
The safety information does not take into account:
• Unexpected incidents and events, which may occur during
installation, operation and maintenance.
• Local safety regulations which must be adhered to by the
operator and by any additional installation personnel.
Prior to commissioning:
1. Transport and store the product correctly.
2. Do not paint the bolts and plastic parts of the product.
3. Carry out installation and commissioning using trained
personnel.
4. Provide adequate training for installation and operating
personnel.
5. Ensure that the contents of the document have been fully
understood by the responsible personnel.
6. Define the areas of responsibility.
7. Observe the safety data sheets.
8. Observe the safety regulations for the media used.
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property.
Meaning
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