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Symbols and warning signs used
U-PW powerway System Manual 09
01.04 Symbols and warning signs used
Warning messages
Signal word
Type and source of the hazard
Consequences if the hazard is ignored
Measures for averting the hazard.
Warning messages include a specific hazard symbol in the left column.
The right column contains the warning text consisting of:
1. Signal word
2. Description of the hazard
3. Consequence of the hazard
4. Instruction(s) on how to avoid the hazard
Danger levels in warning messages
Consequences of non-compliance
Leads to serious injury or death
Can lead to serious injury or death
Can lead to minor injuries
Can lead to device damage
Can lead to material damage
Informational notes
Information
Informational text
Informational notes include a specific symbol in the left column.
The right column contains the information text.
Procedural instructions with a fixed order
Precondition (optional)
Instruction/Step 1
Instruction/Step 2
Intermediate result (optional)
Instruction/Step 3
Instruction/Step 4
Final result (optional)