Safety regulations
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Building Technologies
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Fire Safety & Security Products
02.2005
2 Safety
regulations
This chapter describes the danger levels and the relevant safety regulations appli-
cable for the use of our products. Please read the work instructions as well as the
chapter 1 ’About this document’ before beginning with the work.
2.1
Signal words and symbols
2.1.1
Signal words and their meaning
The danger level - that is, the severity and probability of danger - is indicated by
the signal words listed below. Non-observance may lead to the consequences indi-
cated.
DANGER
Imminent danger!
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May cause danger to life or serious bodily injury.
WARNING
Dangerous situation!
z
May cause serious bodily harm!
CAUTION
May cause dangerous situations!
z
May cause light injuries!
NOTE
Possibly harmful situation!
z
May cause damage to the product or to objects in the immediate vicinity of the
product!
2.1.2
Symbols and their meaning
The symbols listed below indicate the nature and origin of the danger.
Signal word
General danger
Signal word
Electrical voltage
Example for a danger warning
DANGER
External voltage
Disconnect the module from the power supply.