
10678 REV. G 5
2. Safety
2.1. Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual. When you see
this symbol, be alert to the possibility of injury or death, carefully read the message that
follows, and inform others.
Signal Words: Note the use of the signal words DANGER,WARNING,CAUTION, and NOTICE with the safety
messages. The appropriate signal word for each message has been selected using the definitions below as a
guideline.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or
death.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
2.2. General Safety Information
Read and understand all safety instructions, safety decals, and manuals and follow them when operating or
maintaining the equipment.
• Owners must give instructions and review the information initially and annually with
all personnel before allowing them in the work area. Untrained users/operators
expose themselves and bystanders to possible serious injury or death.
• Use for intended purposes only.
• Modification of the rotation sensor in any way without written permission from the manufacturer is not
covered by the warranty.
• Follow a health and safety program for your worksite. Contact your local occupational health and safety
organization for information.
• Follow applicable local codes and regulations.
2.3. HAZMON Safety
Do not operate plant or equipment with compromised system. Follow safety procedures while
starting and stopping the Hazard Monitoring system including notification, permits, etc.
• To prevent exposure to potential ignition source, DO NOT OPEN IS Bus Converter cover in dust explosive
atmosphere while energized. Field Interconnect Boxes may be opened for troubleshooting purposes with
power applied – see next warning:
• Remove dust and condensation away from enclosure seals before opening to prevent contamination.
MRS SERIES – 2. SAFETY