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1.0 MEANING OF SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS
A safety related message is identifi ed by a safety alert symbol and a signal word to indicate the level of risk involved with a particular
hazard. Per ANSI standard Z535.6-2011, the defi nitions of the four signal words are as follows:
DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury.
NOTICE NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury.
2.0 SAFETY
DANGER An inadequate supply of nozzle pressure and/or fl ow will cause an ineff ective stream and can
result in injury, death, or loss of property. See fl ow graphs or call 800-348-2686 for assistance.
WARNING The device may be damaged if frozen while containing signifi cant amounts of water. Such damage
may be diffi cult to detect visually and can lead to possible injury or death. Any time the device is
subject to possible damage due to freezing, it must be tested by qualifi ed personnel before being
considered safe for use.
WARNING This device is intended for use by trained personnel for fi refi ghting. Their use for other purposes
may involve hazards not addressed by this manual. Seek appropriate guidance and training to
reduce risk of injury.
WARNING The RC control boxes and motors are not rated as ignition proof, explosion proof, or intrinsically
safe. Install in locations with adequate ventilation and no hazard of fl ammable vapor buildup.
WARNING The device may be remotely operated. The electric drives produce enough force to cause injury.
Keep hands and fi ngers away from pinch points on the device.
WARNING Water is a conductor of electricity. Application of water on high voltage equipment can cause
injury or death by electrocution. The amount of current that may be carried back to the device will
depend on the following factors:
• Voltage of the line or equipment
• Distance from the nozzle to the line or equipment
• Size of the stream
• Whether the stream is solid or broken
• Purity of the water1
1 The Fire Fighter and Electrical Equipment, The University of Michigan Extension Service, Fourth Printing 1983. Page 47
CAUTION Fire streams are capable of injury and damage. Do not direct water stream to cause injury or
damage to persons or property.
CAUTION Do not use the manual override while the electric controls are in operation. The electric drives
produce enough torque to cause injury.
CAUTION Maximum fl ow and pressure is shown in Figure 3.1.1 Operating Envelope. Damage or injury may
result if the monitor is operated beyond these limits.
