HV DTemp Measurement System – Introduction
User Guide
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1.3 Warning
A warning indicates specifically or potentially dangerous situations. Failure to follow a war-
ning could result in injury or death to persons and/or damage to property.
This guide contains warnings that the user must observe to ensure safe operation and to
prevent injury to persons and damage to property.
Warning design
A warning consists of the following components:
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Warning symbol
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Signal word
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Source/type of hazard
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Possible consequences of non-compliance
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Measures to avert the hazard
Warning symbols used
Symbol
Meaning
Hot surface!
This symbol indicates a possible risk of burns from hot surfaces.
Tab. 1-2: Warnings
Signal words
In this user guide, warnings containing the following signal words are applied:
Signal word
Meaning
CAUTION
… indicates a potential hazard. Failure to follow this warning may result in
minor injuries.
Tab. 1-3: Signal words
If there are several potential hazards from one source, the warning (signal word/symbol)
which indicates the greater potential hazard is used. For example, a warning of serious
injury or life-threatening hazard will also indicate the potential risk of property damage.
