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Key to symbols and safety instructions
SKR6.1R, SKR12.1R - Subject to technical modifications.
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Key to symbols and safety instructions
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Explanation of symbols
Warning symbols
Signal words indicate the seriousness of the hazard in
terms of the consequences of not following the safety
instructions.
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NOTICE
indicates possible damage to property or
equipment, but where there is no risk of injury.
•
CAUTION
indicates possible injury.
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WARNING
indicates possible severe injury.
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DANGER
indicates possible risk to life.
Important information
Additional symbols
1.2
General safety information
Danger of falling when working on the roof
B
If there are no general anti-fall safety devices, wear
personal protective clothing or safety equipment.
B
Take appropriate action to prevent accidents during all
work on roofs.
B
Observe accident prevention regulations.
Danger when installing collectors above walk/
driveways
Should the glass tubes be shattered, there is a risk of
injury through glass splinters if anyone is below the
collector array.
B
Avoid installation above walkways.
Risk of burns on the collectors
Some parts may cause burns, if the vacuum tube collector
and installation materials are exposed to solar radiation for
prolonged periods of time.
B
Wear personal safety equipment.
B
Protect the collector and installation materials from
solar radiation (e.g. with a tarpaulin).
Installation
Installation and maintenance must only be carried out by
an authorised contractor. Never modify components.
B
Please read these instructions carefully.
B
Install the installation set only on roofs with sufficient
load-bearing capacity. If necessary, consult a structural
engineer and/or roofer.
B
Collectors must never be walked on and must never be
subject to loads from other objects.
B
After completing the installation, check that the
installation set and the collectors are securely
positioned.
Function checks
The operator is responsible for the safety and
environmental compatibility of the system.
B
Customers are recommended to arrange a
maintenance and inspection contract with an approved
contractor.
B
Only original spare parts must be used.
Instructing the customer
B
Instruct customers in the functions and operation of the
appliance as well as the operation of the system as a
whole.
B
Inform customers that they must not carry out any
modifications or repairs.
B
Hand over the installation instructions to the customer
and inform him/her that these are to be retained and
passed on to any future owner/user.
Safety instructions in this document are
framed and identified by a warning triangle
which is printed on a grey background.
Electrical hazards are identified by a lightning
symbol surrounded by a warning triangle.
Notes contain important information in cases
where there is no risk of personal injury or
material losses and are identified by the
symbol shown on the left. They are bordered
by horizontal lines above and below the text.
Symbol
Meaning
B
a step in an action sequence
Æ
a reference to a related part in the
document or to other related documents
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a list entry
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a list entry (second level)
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