Siemens PFA-100 System - Correct Functionality of the Analyzer; Safety Messages

PFA-100 System – Instruction Manual (US) – Version 1.0.1
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2 Safe handling
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2.2.6 Correct functionality of the analyzer
Risk of false results or delayed results due to incorrect functioning of the
analyzer. False results can lead to misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment. To
avoid this hazard:
• Check that the analyzer is functioning correctly.
• Check the functionality of the analyzer daily with the software’s Self Test
function.
2.3 Safety messages
All safety messages must be observed to avoid hazardous situations which
can result in death, injury, or damage to the equipment.
2.3.1 Signal words in safety messages
The following explains the signal words and their meanings.
2.3.2 Structure of safety messages
The following explains the structure of safety messages.
Signal word Meaning
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury
Indicates a property damage message
Table 1 Signal words
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
WARNING
This section states nature and source of the hazard
This section states potential consequences of not avoiding the hazard. This
section can be combined with the previous section.
• This section lists preventive actions to avoid the hazard.