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Symbol Glossary
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Troubleshooting & technical information
Symbol
Title
Standard
Reference
No.
Function
Caution
ISO 7000 / IEC 60417 Graphical symbols for use
on equipment
0434A
To indicate that caution is necessary when operating the
device or control close to where the symbol is placed,
or to indicate that the current situation needs operator
awareness or operator action in order to avoid undesirable
consequences.
h
Caution, risk of
electric shock
ISO 7000 / IEC 60417 Graphical symbols for use
on equipment
6042
To identify equipment, for example, the welding power
source, that has risk of electric shock.
b
Warning; Explosive
material
ISO 7010 — Graphical symbols -- Safety
colours and safety signs -- Registered safety
signs
W002
To warn of explosive materials
Keep away from rain
ISO 7000 / IEC 60417 Graphical symbols for use
on equipment
0626
To indicate that the transport package shall be kept away
from rain and in dry conditions.
Read Operator's
Manual
ISO 7010 — Graphical symbols -- Safety colours
and safety signs -- Registered safety signs
M002
To signify that the instruction manual/booklet must be read
Operator's manual;
operating instructions
ISO 7000 / IEC 60417 Graphical symbols for use
on equipment
1641
To identify the location where the operator's manual is
stored or to identify information that relates to the operat-
ing instructions. To indicate that the operating instructions
should be considered when operating the device or control
close to where the symbol is placed.
Type BF applied part
ISO 7000 / IEC 60417 Graphical symbols for use
on equipment
5333
To identify the location where the operator's manual is
stored or to identify information that relates to the operat-
ing instructions. To indicate that the operating instructions
should be considered when operating the device or control
close to where the symbol is placed.
Class II equipment
ISO 7000 / IEC 60417 Graphical symbols for use
on equipment
5172
To identify a type BF applied part complying with IEC 60601-1.
Direct current
ISO 7000 / IEC 60417 Graphical symbols for use
on equipment
5031
To identify equipment meeting the safety requirements
specified for Class II equipment according to IEC 61140.
Non-ionizing electro-
magnetic radiation
ISO 7000 / IEC 60417 Graphical symbols for use
on equipment
5140
To indicate on the rating plate that the equipment is suitable
for direct current only; to identify relevant terminals.
Symbol for the Marking
of Electrical and
Electronic Equipment
DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU OF THE EUROPEAN
PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 4 July
2012 on waste electrical and electronic equip-
ment (WEEE)
NA
To indicate generally elevated, potentially hazardous, levels
of non-ionizing radiation, or to indicate equipment or
systems e.g. in the medical electrical area that include RF
transmitters or that intentionally apply RF electromagnetic
energy for diagnosis or treatment.
SGS North America
Listed Mark
NA
NA
To indicate separate collection for electrical and electronic
equipment (EEE)
Manufacturer Symbol ISO 7000 / IEC 60417 Graphical symbols for use
on equipment
3082
To identify the Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory
responsible for the certification of safety standards.
Catalogue number
ISO 7000 / IEC 60417 Graphical symbols for use
on equipment
2493
To identify the manufacturer of a product.
Serial Number
ISO 7000 / IEC 60417 Graphical symbols for use
on equipment
2498
To identify the manufacturer's catalogue number, for exam-
ple on a medical device or the corresponding packaging. The
catalogue number shall be placed adjacent to the symbol.
Do not bleach
ISO 7000 / IEC 60417 Graphical symbols for use
on equipment
3124
To indicate that bleaching the textile article is not allowed.
Do not iron
ISO 7000 / IEC 60417 Graphical symbols for use
on equipment
3113
To indicate that ironing is not allowed.
Do not dry clean
ISO 7000 / IEC 60417 Graphical symbols for use
on equipment
3114
To indicate that dry cleaning is not allowed.
Do not wring
ASTM D5489-18 Standard Guide for Care Sym-
bols for Care Instructions on Textile Products
NA
To indicate that wringing is not allowed.
x
Do not wash
ISO 7000 / IEC 60417 Graphical symbols for use
on equipment
3123
To indicate that washing the textile article is not allowed
during the cleaning process.
Flat drying
ISO 7000 / IEC 60417 Graphical symbols for use
on equipment
3080
To indicate that flat drying is allowed in the natural drying
process.
