# Hazard categories and special symbols

Read these instructions carefully and look at the equipment to become familiar with the device before trying to install, operate, service or maintain it. The following special messages may appear throughout this manual or on the equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a procedure.

| The addition of either symbol to a "Danger" or "Warning" safety label indicates that an electrical hazard exists which will result in personal injury if the instructions are not followed
| This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

danger

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Warning

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in death or serious injury.

caution

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in minor or moderate injury.

Caution

CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in equipment damage.

Note

A note provides you with additional information that you might want to consider.

Tip

A tip provides information that will help you perform a task more quickly or easily.

#### Please note

Electrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced and maintained only by qualified personnel. No responsibility is assumed by Schneider Electric for any consequences arising out of the use of this material.