General
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1.3 Precautions for Use
General Safety Instructions
The chapter contains the warning symbols used in this manual and the safety
instructions which you must obey when you install or connect an option module to a
drive or inverter. If you ignore the safety instructions, injury, death or damage can
occur. Read this chapter before you start the installation.
Any illustrations, photographs, or examples used in this manual are provided as
examples only and may not apply to all products to which this manual is applicable.
The products and specifications described in this manual or the content and
presentation of the manual may be changed without notice to improve the product
and/or the manual.
Table 1–1 Warnings, Cautions and Notes
Pictogram Signal word Meaning
Consequences in case of
disregard
Example:
e.g. electric shock
DANGER DANGER
Indicates that failure to comply
with the notice will result in
death or severe personal injuries
WARNINGS
Warning
Indicates that failure to comply
with the notice may result in
death or severe personal injuries
CAUTION Note
Indicates that failure to comply
with the notice may result in
minor or moderate personal
injuries or equipment damage
STOP
Prohibit
Indicates that failure to comply
with the notice will result in
equipment or environmental
damage
● High attention is required for electrical installation and at the system design to
avoid hazards either in normal operation or in the event of equipment
malfunction.
● System design, installation, commissioning and maintenance must be carried out
by personnel who have the necessary training and experience. They must read the
operating instruction and this safety information.