2 Safety
2.1 General safety information
The following 4 risk levels and 1 information level are taken into account in this document.
DANGER
Immediately pending danger
Indicates an immediately pending danger that will result in death or serious injury if not observed.
► Instructions to avoid the danger situation
WARNING
Potential pending danger
Indicates a pending danger that could result in death or serious injury if not observed.
► Instructions to avoid the danger situation
CAUTION
Potential pending danger
Indicates a pending danger that could result in minor injuries if not observed.
► Instructions to avoid the danger situation
NOTICE
Danger of damage to property
Is used to highlight actions that are not associated with personal injury.
► Instructions to avoid damage to property
Notes, tips or examples indicate important information about the product or about this docu-
ment.
2.2 Safety instructions
All safety instructions in this document are based on the results of the risk assessment carried out in
accordance with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Annex I and EN ISO 12100 Section 5. Where applica-
ble, all life cycle phases of the product were taken into account.
Risks during transport
DANGER
Risk of explosion from electrostatic charging during transport
There is a risk of fatalities when transporting packaging material (foil) and plastic containers in poten-
tially explosive areas. Ignition can cause very serious injuries, and even fatalities.
► Only unpack the vacuum pump outside of potentially explosive areas.
DANGER
Risk of explosion when carrying out installation and maintenance work in potentially explo-
sive areas
There is a risk of explosion if unsuitable tools are used in potentially explosive areas. Ignition can
cause very serious injuries.
► Transport, installation and maintenance work may not be performed in potentially explosive at-
mospheres.
► Always shut down the vacuum pump before commencing any work.
Safety
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