Important Safety Notes & Warnings; Safety Notations; Introduction; General Instructions - ABB AMVAC Manual

1 Important Safety Notes &
Warnings
Equipment operation depends on proper
handling, installation, and maintenance.
Neglecting fundamental requirements may
lead to injury of personnel, failure of the
equipment and property damage.
Safety as described in this instruction book
involves two conditions:
· Personal injury.
· Product or property damage

1.1 Safety Notations

Safety notations
possible death, injury or property damage
situations. The safety notations appear
before the step in which the condition
applies. The one safety notice and three
hazard levels notations are:
WARNING
"Warning" indicates
situation that has some probability of
severe injury and substantial property
damage.
DANGER
"Danger" indicates
situation that has a high probability of
death, severe injury, and substantial
property damage.
CAUTION
"Caution" indicates
situation that may result in minor or
moderate injury
damage.
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alert personnel to
a hazardous
a hazardous
a hazardous
and/or property
"NOTICE"
statement of company policy
as it relates to the safety of
personnel or protection of
property
Personnel installing,
maintaining this equipment must have
thorough knowledge of all applicable local,
regional, industry, government, and OSHA
safety procedures as well as commonly
accepted safe working practices. Personnel
working in or around this equipment must
also exhibit common sense and good
judgment regarding the potential hazards for
themselves and other personnel in the area.
These instructions are intended for use by
fully qualified personnel and are not a
substitute for adequate training, experience
and supervision.
Should clarification or additional information
be required, refer the matter to your nearest
ABB Sales office.
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Introduction

2.1 General Instructions

Read these instructions carefully before
installation and use as a guide during
installation and initial operation. Use of
these instructions will facilitate proper
receiving of the equipment and prolong its
useful life.
indicates a
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