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Information | OBD-II Smartbox | 3
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1. Information
1.1 Document warnings
Warning notices—Structure and meaning
Warning notices warn of dangers to the user or people in the
vicinity. Warning notices also indicate the consequences of the
hazard as well as preventive action. Warning notices have the
following structure:
Warning
symbol
KEY WORD – Nature and source of hazard!
Consequences of hazard in the event of failure to
observe action and information given.
h
Hazard prevention action and information.
The key word indicates the likelihood of occurrence and the
severity of the hazard in the event of non-observance:
Key word
P r o b a b i l i t y
o f
occurrence
Severity of danger if in-
structions not observed
DANGER
Immediate
impending
danger
Death
or
severe
injury
WARNING
Possible
impending
danger
Death
or
severe
injury
CAUTION
Possible
dangerous
situation
Minor
injury
Symbols in this documentation
Symbol
Designation Explanation
m
Attention
Warns about possible property damage.
t
Information
Practical hints and other useful information.
1.
2.
Multi-step
operation
Instruction consisting of several steps.
h
One-step
operation
Instruction consisting of one step.
1.2 Important notes
Before start up, connecting and operating MAHLE
products it is absolutely essential that the Original
instructions/owner’s manual and, in particular, the
safety instructions are studied carefully. By doing so
you can eliminate any uncertainties in handling MAHLE products
and thus associated safety risks upfront; something which is in
the interests of your own safety and will ultimately help avoid
damage to the device. When a MAHLE product is handed over
to another person, all documentation and and information on
its designated use must be handed over to the person. Contact
MAHLE if you detect a problem that you cannot solve with this
manual.
1.2.1 User group
The product may be used by skilled and instructed personnel
only. Personnel scheduled to be trained, familiarized, instructed
or to take part in a general training course may only work with
the product under the supervision of an experienced person.
All work conducted on pressurized equipment may be performed
by persons with sufficient knowledge and experience in the field
of refrigeration, cooling systems and coolants and, also be aware
of the risks involved in the use of pressurized devices.
1.2.2 Agreement
By using the product you agree to the following regulations:
Copyright
Software and data are the property of MAHLE or its suppliers
and protected against copying by copyright laws, international
agreements and other national legal regulations. Copying or sell-
ing of data and software or any part thereof is impermissible and
punishable; in the event of any infringements MAHLE reserves
the right to proceed with criminal prosecution and to claim for
damages.
