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1 Safety information
1 Safety informat ion
General
This manual contains information that must be observed in the interest of your own safety and to avoid
material damage. This information is supported by symbols which are used in this manual as indicated.
Please read this manual before starting up the device. Store this manual in a place that is accessible to
all users at all times.
If difficulties occur during startup, please do not intervene in any way that could jeopardize your warranty
rights!
Warning symbols
DANGER!
This symbol indicates that personal injury from electrocution may occur if the appropriate precaution-
ary measures are not taken.
CAUTION!
This symbol in connection with the signal word indicates that material damage or data loss will occur
if the respective precautionary measures are not taken.
Note symbols
NOTE!
This symbol refers to important information about the product, its handling, or additional benefits.
1.1 Hazardous materials
Using hazardous materials as a medium may result in abrasive and corrosive damage to components
of the product that come into contact with the medium. The medium may leak and present a fire hazard
and a risk to health.
Carry out a risk assessment taking into consideration the safety data sheet for the relevant hazardous
substance for mounting, operation, maintenance, cleaning, and disposal:
• Comparison and systematic checking of the durability of the components of the product that come
into contact with the medium and the admissible environmental influences.
• Assessment of the risk to people and the environment.
• Assessment of the fire hazard due to the product materials, the admissible environmental influences,
and the voltage supply.