Safety and Environmental Notices
When using this product, observe the danger, caution, and attention notices that are contained in this guide. Symbols that represent the severity of the safety condition accompany the notices.
The sections that follow define each type of safety notice and give examples.
Danger Notice
A danger notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to people. A lightning bolt symbol always accompanies a danger notice to represent a dangerous electrical condition. A sample danger notice follows:
DANGER
An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on metal parts of the system or the products that attach to the system. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock.
Caution Notice
A caution notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially hazardous to people because of some existing condition. One of several symbols can accompany a caution notice:
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| A hazardous electrical condition with less severity than an |
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| A generally hazardous condition not represented by other |
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