Special symbols
Some hazard categories have specific symbols, as shown in the following table.
Electrical hazard Magnetic fields hazard
Electrical Hazard:
CAUTION:
1.3 User safety
All regulations, codes, and health and safety directives must be observed.
The site
•
Observe lockout/tagout procedures before starting work on the product, such as
transportation, installation, maintenance, or service.
• Pay attention to the risks presented by gas and vapors in the work area.
• Always be aware of the area surrounding the equipment, and any hazards posed by
the site or nearby equipment.
Qualified personnel
This product must be installed, operated, and maintained by qualified personnel only.
Protective equipment and safety devices
• Use personal protective equipment as needed. Examples of personal protective
equipment include, but are not limited to, hard hats, safety goggles, protective gloves
and shoes, and breathing equipment.
• Make sure that all safety features on the product are functioning and in use at all times
when the unit is being operated.
1.4 Special hazards
Working in temporary installations
Certain industries, such as mining or construction, have a dynamic nature and require
temporary installation of equipment. Due to the rugged nature of these applications,
normal use of electrical equipment causes wear and tear that can result in insulation
breaks, short-circuits, and exposed wires. To maximize safety when using the unit in
rugged applications, the following conditions must be met:
• If electrical cables must be located such that they are at risk of being run over by heavy
equipment, then provide mechanical protection to prevent physical damage to the
cables.
• Visually inspect electrical equipment before use. Remove from service any equipment
with exposed wires or visible damage.
• Use ground-fault circuit interrupters on all receptacles, or have an assured equipment
grounding conductor program.
Biological hazards
The product is designed for use in liquids that can be hazardous to your health. Observe
these rules when you work with the product:
• Make sure that all personnel who may come into contact with biological hazards are
vaccinated against diseases to which they may be exposed.
• Observe strict personal cleanliness.
WARNING: Biological Hazard
Infection risk. Rinse the unit thoroughly with clean water before working on it.
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