Symbol Signal word Meaning
DANGER
Warns about an
accident that will occur if
the instructions are not
followed, which can lead
to fatal, irreversible
injuries or death.
WARNING
Warns about an
accident that may
occur if the instructions
are not followed, which
can lead to serious,
possibly fatal, irreversible
injuries or death.
CAUTION
Warns about an acci-
dent that can occur if the
instructions are not fol-
lowed, which can lead to
slight, reversible injuries.
Fig. 1 Notation for personal injuries
The table below describes the pictograms used in these
operating instructions to illustrate the hazard situation in
relation with the symbol for the hazard level.
Symbol Meaning
Danger caused by electrical voltage,
electric shock:
This symbol indicates dangers due to
electric current.
Fig. 2
Notation for specific danger
The table below defines the representation and description
of situations used in these operating instructions for situa-
tions in which damage can occur to the product or indicates
important facts, conditions, tips and information.
Symbol Signal word Meaning
ATTENTION This symbol warns
against possible damage
to property or equipment.
IMPORTANT This symbol indicates
important facts and states
as well as referring to fur-
ther information in these
operating and assembly
instructions. It also refers
to certain additional in-
structions, which provide
additional information or
help you to carry out a
procedure more simply.
Protection class I symbol
Fig. 3 Notation for damage to property and additional
information
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Intended use
Use according to its intended purpose includes the
observation and compliance of all safety instructions
contained in these operating instructions as well as all valid
trade Accident Insurance regulations and valid laws on envi-
ronmental protection. Use according to its intended purpose
also includes the compliance with all prescribed operating
regulations in these operating and assembly instructions.
2.3 Foreseeable misuse
Any use that deviates from the intended use as stated by
the manufacturer is deemed as foreseeable misuse.
2.4 Warranty and liability
The General Terms and Conditions of the manufacturer
apply at all times. The conditions of sale and delivery are
included in the sales documents and shall be presented
to the plant operator upon delivery. Any liability claims for
personal or material damages are excluded when they can
be attributed to one or more of the following causes:
• Opening the product by the customer
• Improper use of the product
• Improper installation, commissioning or operation
of the product
•
Structural modifications to the product without the written
consent of the manufacturer
• Operation of the product with improperly installed
connections, defective safety devices or improperly
installed safeguards
• Failure to observe the safety regulations and information
presented in these operating and assembly instructions
2.5 Customer service provided by the
manufacturer
In the event of a fault, the product may only be repaired by
the manufacturer. The address for sending the product to
Customer Service can be found in Section, "Address".
If you did not purchase the product directly from
elero
,
please contact the supplier of the product.
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Safety
3.1 General safety instructions
General safety instructions can be found in the "Safety
instructions" leaflet supplied with each drive (article number
138200001). These operating instructions contain all the
safety information that must be observed in order to avoid
and prevent danger when working with the product in the in-
dividual life cycles. When all specified safety instructions are
complied with, safe operation of the device is guaranteed.
3.2 Layout of safety instructions
The safety instructions in this document are marked using
hazard and safety symbols and are designed according to
the SAFE principle. They contain information on the type
and source of the danger, possible consequences and on
avoiding danger.
The following table defines the representation and descrip
-
tion of hazard levels with possible physical damage as used
in these operating instructions.
