General Information; Introduction; Definitions; Typographical Conventions - Veetsan VDH63 Manual De Instrucciones Para El Uso

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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Introduction

This chapter describes the symbols used (that mark and
identify the type of warning) and gives the definitions of
terms used in the manual, responsibilities and copyright.
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Definitions

Listed below are the definitions of the main terms used
in the Manual. Carefully read them before using the
Manual.
Operator
an operator who carries out machine installation, adjust-
ment, use, maintenance, cleaning, repair and transport.
Manufacturer
Electrolux Professional S.p.A. or any other assistance
centre authorized by Electrolux Professional S.p.A..
Operator qualified for normal machine use
an operator who has been informed, instructed and
trained regarding the tasks and hazards involved in nor-
mal machine use.
Specialized technician or Technical assistance
an operator instructed/trained by the Manufacturer and
who, based on his professional and specific training,
experience and knowledge of the accident-prevention
regulations, is able to appraise the operations to be car-
ried out on the machine and recognize and prevent pos-
sible risks. His professionalism covers the mechanical,
electrotechnical and electronics fields.
Danger
source of possible injury or harm to health.
Hazardous situation
any situation where an operator is exposed to one or
more hazards.
Risk
a combination of probabilities and risks of injury or harm
to health in a hazardous situation.
Guards
safety measures consisting of the use of specific techni-
cal means (guards and safety devices) for protecting
operators against dangers.
Guard
an element of a machine used specifically to provide
protection by means of a physical barrier.
Safety device
a device (other than a guard) that eliminates or reduces
the risk; it can be used alone or in combination with a
guard.
Customer
the person who purchased the machine and/or who
manages and uses it (e.g. company, entrepreneur, firm).
Emergency stop device
a group of components intended for the emergency stop
function; the device is activated with a single action and
prevents or reduces damage to persons/machines/prop-
erty/animals.
Electrocution
an accidental discharge of electric current on a human
body.
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Typographical conventions

For best use of the manual, and therefore the machine, it
is advisable to have good knowledge of the terms and
typographical conventions used in the documentation.
The following symbols are used in the manual to mark
and identify the various types of hazards:
WARNING!
DANGER FOR THE HEALTH AND SAFETY
OF OPERATORS.
WARNING!
DANGER OF ELECTROCUTION - DAN-
GEROUS VOLTAGE.
Machine guards and protection devices marked with this
symbol must only be opened by qualified personnel,
after disconnecting the power to the machine.
WARNING!
DANGER OF DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE.
IMPORTANT
Before servicing, disconnect the electrical main
switches and place a red tag at the disconnect
switch to indicate work is being done on that circuit.
Words and safety warnings further explaining the type of
hazard are placed next to the symbols in the text. The
warnings are intended to guarantee the safety of person-
nel and prevent damage to the machine or the product
being worked.
The drawings and diagrams given in the manual are not
in scale. They supplement the written information with an
outline, but are not intended to be a detailed representa-
tion of the machine supplied.
The numerical values given in the machine installation
diagrams refer to measurements expressed in mm (see
pargraph E6.2 "Installation diagram").
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