Danfoss ED3 User Manual page 8

User Guide
EC-BDC1200
Safety information
General safety statement
Safety message signal words
Safety symbols
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The electric device is intended for use as a component for work machines, vehicle and commercial
installations.
The use of the electric device is prohibited in hazardous areas unless it is expressly designed for such use.
The electric device is intended for installation, use and maintenance by qualified personnel, familiar with
health and safety requirements and national legislation. Ignoring these instructions may invalidate all
applicable warranties.
These instructions must be followed to ensure safe and proper installation, operation and maintenance
of the electric device. They should be brought to the attention of anyone who installs, operates or
maintains the electric device or associated equipment.
High voltage and rotating parts can cause serious or fatal injuries. For the electric device covered by this
user guide, it is important to observe safety precautions to protect personnel from possible injury.
The user is responsible for complying with Functional and Cyber Security requirements.
Safety message signal words indicate the severity of a potential hazard.
DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. CAUTION may also alert against unsafe practices
NOTICE Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in property
damage.
The following safety and information related symbols may exist in this user guide and on the electric
device.
Danger
This symbol is identified by a yellow background, red octagonal band and a black
STOP text. It indicates a hazardous situation that causes severe injury or death.
Action indicated by this symbol may not be executed.
General warning
This symbol is identified by a yellow background, black triangular band, and a black
exclamation point symbol. It indicates a general potentially hazardous situation.
Electric shock warning
The symbol is identified by a yellow background, black triangular band, and a black
arrowhead symbol. It indicates dangerous electrical voltage that could cause an
electric shock to a person.
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