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SAFETY LABELING AND SIGNAL WORDS
Danger, Warning and Caution
The signal words DANGER, WARNING and
CAUTION are used to identify levels of hazard
seriousness. The signal word DANGER is only used
on product labels to signify an immediate hazard. The
signal words WARNING and CAUTION will be used
on product labels and throughout this manual and
other manuals that may apply to the product.
Signal Words
DANGER – Immediate hazards which WILL result in
severe personal injury or death.
WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which
COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which
COULD result in minor personal injury or product or
property damage.
Signal Words in Manuals
The signal word WARNING is used throughout this
manual in the following manner:
The signal word CAUTION is used throughout this
manual in the following manner:
CAUTION
Product Labeling
Signal words are used in combination with colors
and/or pictures on product labels. Following are
examples of product labels with explanations of the
colors used.
Operational failure of this unit for any reason, including but not limited to mechanical or electrical failure of devices
internal or external to the unit, loss of fuel such as natural or LP gas, or interruption of electric power may result in the
introduction of large volumes of air into the conditioned space that could cause freeze or other damage to property.
It is the responsibility of the installer and/or user of this unit to provide equipment such as a source of emergency
heat, alarm systems, or supervisory systems to warn of such failures.
Electric Shock Hazard.
Turn Off All Power
Before Servicing.
Fire Hazard.
Use copper wire only.
Failure to observe could
result in property damage,
bodily injury or death.
WARNING
!
Danger Label
White lettering on a black background except the word
DANGER which is white with a red background.
Warning Label
White lettering on a black background except the word
WARNING which is white with an orange background.
DANGER
!
Cuts and Abrasion Hazard.
Wear gloves and handle
with care.
Failure to observe could
result in bodily injury.
CAUTION
!
Caution Label
White lettering on a black background except the word
CAUTION which is white with a yellow background.
WARNING
!
CAUTION