Siemens FC700A User Manual
Safety regulations
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Siemens Building Technologies
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Fire & Security Products
03.2004
2 Safety
regulations
This chapter describes the danger levels and the relevant safety regulations appli-
cable for the use of our products. Please read the work instructions as well as the
chapter ”About this document” thoroughly before beginning any work.
cable for the use of our products. Please read the work instructions as well as the
chapter ”About this document” thoroughly before beginning any work.
2.1
Signal words and symbols
2.1.1
Signal words and their meaning
The danger level that is, the severity and probability of danger are indicated by the
signal words listed below. Non-observance may lead to the consequences indi-
cated:
signal words listed below. Non-observance may lead to the consequences indi-
cated:
DANGER
Imminent danger!
Imminent danger!
May cause serious bodily injury or danger to life!
WARNING
Dangerous situation!
Dangerous situation!
May cause serious bodily injury or danger to life!
CAUTION
Possibly dangerous situation!
Possibly dangerous situation!
May cause light injuries!
NOTE
Possibly harmful situation!
Possibly harmful situation!
May cause damage to the product or to objects in the immediate vicinity of the
product!
product!
2.1.2
Symbols and their meaning
The symbols listed below indicate the nature and origin of the danger.
Signal word
General danger
Signal word
Electrical voltage
Example for a danger warning
DANGER
External voltage
External voltage
Disconnect the module from power supply.