Notes for the Reader
Identification of action instructions
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© Lutz-Jesco GmbH 2018
BA-40900-02-V01
Gas warning device
EASYCON GW
Operating instructions
1 Notes for the Reader
This operating manual contains information and behaviour rules for the
safe and designated operation of the device.
Observe the following principles:
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Read the entire operating manual prior to starting-up the device.
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Ensure that everyone who works with or on the device has read the
operating manual and follows it.
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Maintain the operating manual throughout the service life of the
device.
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Pass the operating manual on to any subsequent owner of the device.
1.1 General non-discrimination
In this operating manual, only the male gender is used where grammar
allows gender allocation. The purpose of this is to make the text easy to
read. Men and women are always referred to equally. We would like to
ask female readers for understanding of this text simplification.
1.2 Explanation of the signal words
Different signal words in combination with warning signs are used in this
operating manual. Signal words illustrate the gravity of possible injuries if
the risk is ignored:
Signal word
Meaning
DANGER
Refers to imminent danger. Ignoring this sign may
lead to death or the most serious injuries.
WARNING
Refers to a potentially hazardous situation.
Failure to follow this instruction may lead to death
or severe injuries.
CAUTION
Refers to a potentially hazardous situation.
Failure to follow this instruction may lead to
minor injury or damage to property.
NOTE
Refers to a danger which, if ignored, may lead to
risk to the machine and its function.
Table 1: Explanation of the signal words
1.3 Explanation of the warning signs
Warning signs represent the type and source of a danger:
Warning sign
Type of danger
General danger
Danger from electrical voltage
Danger from poisonous substances
Danger of damage to machine or functional
influences
Table 2: Explanation of the warning signs
1.4 Identification of warnings
Warnings are intended to help you recognise risks and avoid negative
consequences.
This is how warnings are identified:
Warning sign
SIGNAL WORD
Description of danger.
Consequences if ignored.
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The arrow signals a safety precaution to be taken to eliminate the
danger.
1.5 Identification of action instructions
This is how pre-conditions for action are identified:
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Pre-condition for action which must be met before taking action.
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A resource such as a tool or auxiliary materials required to perform
the operating instructions.
This is how instructions for action are identified:
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Separate step with no follow-up action.
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First step in a series of steps.
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Second step in a series of steps.
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Result of the above action.
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Action completed, aim achieved.
