Safety
2014-01-27 / DIS 118_58300000157376_ARA_EN_C
Repair Instructions Consumer Products BGS5
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Symbol
Meaning
Risk of crush injuries
Danger - hot surfaces
Danger - strong magnetic
Danger - non-ionising radiation
Table 2:
Warning symbols
2.2.2
Structure
Warnings in this document have a uniform appearance and structure.
Type and source of danger!
Consequences of ignoring the warning.
► Actions to protect from danger.
The following example shows a warning which warns of an electric shock:
High voltage!
Death by electric shock.
► Disconnect appliance from grid.
► Discharge high-voltage capacitor.
2.3
Basic safety instructions
These repair instructions form the basis for a systematic and
safety-conscious procedure for the repair of domestic appliances.
2.3.1
Measures to be taken for each repair
The following dangers are associated with the repair of domestic appliances:
•
Danger of electric shock from exposed, live wires and components
•
Risk of cut injuries from sharp edges
•
Risk of destruction of electronic components by electrostatic discharge
Specific measures prevent injuries and damage. Service technicians are obliged to
take these measures for each repair.
Preventive
measures
... against electric shock
When carrying out repairs:
•
Disconnect appliance from power
supply.
When running tests with power supply
on:
•
Use a residual-current-operated cir-
cuit-breaker.
•
Select protective conductor connec-
tion less than standard value.
... to prevent cut injuries
•
wear protective gloves.
... electronic components
•
wear earthing wrist strap.
•
Discharge capacitors.
Table 3:
Measures to be taken for each repair
