Manual 82510
Magnetic Pickups and Proximity Switches
Woodward
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Warnings and Notices
Important Definitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey
all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER
—Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
—Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
—Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE
—Indicates a hazard that could result in property damage only (including damage to the
control).
IMPORTANT
—Designates an operating tip or maintenance suggestion.
Overspeed /
Overtemperature /
Overpressure
The engine, turbine, or other type of prime mover should be
equipped with an overspeed shutdown device to protect against
runaway or damage to the prime mover with possible personal injury,
loss of life, or property damage.
The overspeed shutdown device must be totally independent of the
prime mover control system. An overtemperature or overpressure
shutdown device may also be needed for safety, as appropriate.
Personal Protective
Equipment
The products described in this publication may present risks that
could lead to personal injury, loss of life, or property damage. Always
wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the job
at hand. Equipment that should be considered includes, but is not
limited to:
Eye Protection
Hearing Protection
Hard Hat
Gloves
Safety Boots
Respirator
Always read the proper Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for any
working fluid(s) and comply with recommended safety equipment.
Start-up
Be prepared to make an emergency shutdown when starting the
engine, turbine, or other type of prime mover, to protect against
runaway or overspeed with possible personal injury, loss of life, or
property damage.
Battery Charging
Device
To prevent damage to a control system that uses an alternator or
battery-charging device, make sure the charging device is turned off
before disconnecting the battery from the system.
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