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
Safety instructions according to product life stages
All safety instructions in this document are based on the results of a risk assessment.
Pfeiffer Vacuum has taken into account all the relevant life stages of the product.
Risks during installation
DANGER
Danger to life due to dangerous contact voltage
Voltages above 30 V (AC) or 60 V (DC) are considered dangerous in accordance with EN 61010. If
you come into contact with dangerous contact voltage, this can result in injury through electric shocks
or even death.
► Only connect the product to devices which meet the following criteria:
● Requirements of the earthed protective extra-low voltage (PELV)
● Limited power source (LPS) Class 2
► Secure the line to the product.
– Pfeiffer Vacuum measuring and control equipment complies with this requirement.
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