1.3.2 Safety symbols on manipulator labelsIntroduction to labelsThis section describes safety symbols used on labels (stickers) on the manipulator.Symbols are used in combinations on the labels, describing each specific warning.The descriptions in this section are generic, the labels can contain additionalinformation such as values.NoteThe safety and health symbols on the labels on the manipulator must be observed.Additional safety information given by the system builder or integrator must alsobe observed.Types of labelsBoth the manipulator and the controller are marked with several safety andinformation labels, containing important information about the product. Theinformation is useful for all personnel handling the manipulator system, for exampleduring installation, service, or operation.The safety labels are language independent, they only use graphics. See Symbolson safety labels on page 38.The information labels can contain information in text (English, German, andFrench).The labels are identified and located on the product as shown in the section:• Inspection of information labels on page 98.Symbols on safety labelsDescriptionSymbolWarning!xx0900000812Warns that an accident may occur if the instructions are notfollowed that can lead to serious injury, possibly fatal, and/orgreat damage to the product. It applies to warnings that applyto danger with, for example, contact with high voltage electricalunits, explosion or fire risk, risk of poisonous gases, risk ofcrushing, impact, fall from height, etc.Caution!xx0900000811Warns that an accident may occur if the instructions are notfollowed 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, im-pact, fall from height, etc. Furthermore, it applies to warningsthat include function requirements when fitting and removingequipment where there is a risk of damaging the product orcausing a breakdown.Prohibitionxx0900000839Used in combinations with other symbols.Continues on next page38 3HAC026048-001 Revision: E© Copyright 2006-2013 ABB. All rights reserved.1 Safety1.3.2 Safety symbols on manipulator labels
