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1. SAFETY
This section provides definitions for DANGERS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTES contained
herein, precautions to be taken for pump repair as well as an alphabetical summary listing of the
WARNINGS and CAUTIONS used in this manual.
1.1. Safety Headings
DANGERS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, or NOTICES that immediately precede a step apply directly to
that step and all sub steps. DANGERS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, or NOTICES that precede an en-
tire procedure apply to the entire procedure. DANGERS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTICES
consist of two parts: A heading (that identifies possible result if disregarded) and a statement of
the hazard (that provides the minimum precautions). NOTES are used to highlight operating or
maintenance procedures, practices, conditions or statements that are not essential to protection
of personnel or equipment. NOTES may precede or follow the step or procedure, depending upon
the information and how it pertains to the procedure/step. The headings used and their defini-
tions are.
INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION, WHICH IF NOT AVOIDED WILL RESULT IN SERI-
OUS INJURY OR DEATH.
INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION, WHICH IF NOT AVOIDED COULD RESULT IN SE-
RIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION, WHICH IF NOT AVOIDED MAY RE-
SULT IN MINOR OR MODERATE INJURY.
ADDRESSES PRACTICES NOT RELATED TO PERSONAL INJURY.
NOTE
Highlights an essential aspect of an operating or maintenance procedure, condition,
or statement and/or provides pertinent ancillary information.
1.2. Safety Summary
The following warnings and cautions are used throughout the Hale MIV manuals (and/or the
items they reference) and are provided here as a safety summary.
BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION OR OPERATION OF THE HALE MIV READ AND FOL-
LOW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LISTED BELOW. THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
LISTED ARE NECESSARY FOR THE SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF THE HALE
MIV. WHEN DEVELOPING DEPARTMENTAL APPARATUS OPERATION PROCEDURES
MAKE SURE THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ARE INCORPORATED AS WRITTEN.
ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE SPARKS DURING SERVICE,
INSTALLATION OR REPAIR. TAKE CARE TO ELIMINATE EXPLOSIVE OR HAZARDOUS EN-
VIRONMENTS DURING SERVICE AND/OR REPAIR.
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