ABB IRC5 Operating Manual page 9

1 Safety
1.1. Safety signals in the manual
Introduction to safety signals
This section specifies all dangers that can arise when doing the work described in this manual.
Each danger consists of:
Danger levels
The table below defines the captions specifying the danger levels used throughout this
manual.
Symbol
danger
warning
Electrical shock
caution
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A caption specifying the danger level (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) and the
type of danger.
•
A brief description of what will happen if the operator/service personnel do not
eliminate the danger.
• An instruction on how to eliminate the danger to simplify doing the work.
Designation
DANGER
WARNING
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
CAUTION
1.1. Safety signals in the manual
Significance
Warns that an accident will occur if the instructions
are not followed, resulting in a serious or fatal injury
and/or severe damage to the product. It applies to
warnings that apply to danger with, for example,
contact with high voltage electrical units, explosion
or fire risk, risk of poisonous gases, risk of crushing,
impact, fall from height, etc.
Warns that an accident may occur if the instructions
are not followed that can lead to serious injury,
possibly fatal, and/or great damage to the product. It
applies to warnings that apply to danger with, for
example, contact with high voltage electrical units,
explosion or fire risk, risk of poisonous gases, risk of
crushing, impact, fall from height, etc.
Warns for electrical hazards which could result in
severe personal injury or death.
Warns that an accident may occur if the instructions
are not followed that can result in injury and/or
damage to the product. It also applies to warnings of
risks that include burns, eye injury, skin injury,
hearing damage, crushing or slipping, tripping,
impact, fall from height, etc. Furthermore, it applies
to warnings that include function requirements when
fitting and removing equipment where there is a risk
of damaging the product or causing a breakdown.
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