Notes for the Reader
Identifi cation of warnings
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© Lutz-Jesco GmbH 2014
BA-10103-02-V01
Stepper Motor-driven Diaphragm Dosing Pump
MEMDOS SMART LK
Operating instructions
1 Notes for the Reader
These Operating instructions contain information and behaviour rules for
safe and designated operation of the dosing pump MEMDOS SMART LK.
Observe the following principles:
read the entire operating manual prior to starting-up the device.
Ensure that everyone who works with or on the dosing pump has read
the operating instructions and follows them.
Keep the operating instructions for the entire service life of the dosing
pump.
Pass on the operating instructions to any subsequent owner of the
dosing pump.
1.1 General non-discrimination
In these operating instructions, 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 simplifi cation.
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.
NOTICE
Refers to a danger which, if ignored, may lead to
risk to the machine and its function.
Tab. 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 zone
Danger of electric shock
Danger of caustic or other burns.
Danger of explosions
Danger of automatic start up
Danger of damage to machine or functional
infl uences
Tab. 2: Explanation of the warning signs
1.4 Identifi cation of warnings
Warnings are intended to help you recognise risks and avoid negative
consequences.
This is how warnings are identifi ed:
Warning sign
SIGNAL WORD
Description of danger.
Consequences if ignored.
The arrow signals a safety precaution to be taken to eliminate
the danger.