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.
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 dam-
age to property or equip-
ment.
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elero
GmbH
Intended use | Safety
The product may only be operated by instructed and author-
ised specialist personnel while observing all safety notes.
The safe and error-free use and operational reliability of
the product are only guaranteed when it is used properly
according to the specifications contained in these operating
and assembly instructions.
Use according to its intended purpose includes the observa-
tion and compliance of all safety instructions contained
in these operating instructions as well as all valid trade
Accident Insurance regulations and valid laws on environ-
mental 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,
elero
GmbH Antriebstechnik
(see "Address“) is deemed as foreseeable misuse.
2.4 Warranty and liability
The General Terms and Conditions of the manufacturer,
elero
GmbH Antriebstechnik, apply at all times (see
"Address“). 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 instructions
•
Failure to observe the specified technical data
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 the 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 for use of tubular drives can be
found in the "Safety instructions" leaflet supplied with each
drive (article number 138200001). These operating instruc-
tions contain all the safety information that must be ob-
served in order to avoid and prevent danger when working
with the product in the individual life cycles. When all spec-
ified safety instructions are complied with, safe operation of
the device is guaranteed.
