Operating manual VISATRON® Oil Mist Detector VN2020 / VN2020 EX
Part number 183001 Version 3.0
2 Safety instructions
This operating manual contains safety instructions.
2.1 Safety devices and guards
This manual contains instructions for your safety. The following basic safety instructions
are instructions that always apply in order to operate the machine safely and keep the
machine in a safe condition.
The warnings that relate to specific actions warn you about residual hazards and are
provided before any hazardous step.
All instructions must be followed to prevent personal injury, environmental
damage or property damage.
2.2 Warnings
Warnings indicate potential residual hazards before an action.
2.2.1 Structure of warnings
Warnings are provided before hazardous steps. Warnings have the following structure:
Nature and source of the hazard!
Description of the nature and source of the hazard.
Measures to prevent the hazard.
2.2.2 Hazard levels in warnings
The warnings have different levels according to the severity of the hazard. The hazard
levels with the corresponding signal words and warning symbols are described below.
Immediate risk of death or serious injury.
Indicates a high-risk hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
Potential risk of death or serious injury.
Indicates a medium-risk hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.