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IEC 62079:2001 pdf download.Preparation of instructions – Structuring, content and presentation.
3 Definitions
For the purpose of this International Standard, the following definitions apply.
3.1
change
activity that alters an original, a revision, or supplement of the product, or incorporates a change request into the design, and as a result establishes a new version of the product
(ISO 10303-203. modified)
3.2
commissioning
procedures prior, or related, to handing over a product ready for putting into service, including final acceptance testing: handing over of drawings. instructions for operation. maintenance and repair; ii necessary, Instructing personnel
3.3
guard
part of a product specifically used to provide protection by means of a physical barrier (3.22 of ISO 12100.1. modified)
3.4
harm
physical injury or damage to the health of people or damage to property or the environment [3.3 of ISO?IEC Guide 51)
3.5
hazard
potential source of harm
[3.5 01 ISO?IEC Guide 51]
3.6
instruction (for use)
information by the producer of a product for the safe and efficient use of the product
3.7
Instruction material
any applicable means for the transfer of information containing instructions
3.8
manual
document containing user Information, for example Instructions
3.9
maintenance
combination of all technical and administrative actions intended to retain an item or a product in. or restore it to, a useful and sate condition in which it can perform the required function:
this includes supervising actions. reconditioning. repairing, adjusting, and cleaning [1EV 191-07-01, modified)
3.10
marking
signs or inscriptions for the identification of the type of a component or device attached by the manufacturer of the component or device and I or the designation of certain features of the product for its safe use
[3.34 of IEC 60204-1 modified}
3.11
modification
a) changes carried Out on products In order to alter or enlarge their Intended use
b) revision of the instructions after a modification of a product
3.12
protective device
safeguard (other than a guard) which reduces risk (for example mechanical trip device. electrosensitive protective equipment, pressure sensitive protective device)
(3.23 of ISO 121 00-1)
3.13
repair
part of corrective maintenance in which actions are performed on an item including replacement of worn-out parts and reworking of defective or damaged parts or functions (1EV 191-07-19, modified!
3.14
reasonably foreseeable misuse
use of a produci, process or service in a way not Intended by the supplier, but which may result from readily predictable human behaviour
(3.14 of ISO/IEC Guide 51j
3.15
risk
combination of the probability of occurrence of harm and the severity of that harm (3.2 of ISO/IEC Guide 51)
3.16
service
set of functions offered to users by suppliers organization supporting clients with maintenance
(1EV 191-01-04, modified)
3.17
skilled person
person with relevant education and experience to enable him or her to perceive risks and to avoid hazards which operation or maintenance of a product can create
(1EV 195-04-01 and 3.52 of IEC 60204-1. modified)
3.18
specification
document that states requirements, functionally related characteristics, processes, or rules related to a unique quality that an in-process part, a finished part, or a product shall possess
(4.2.31 of ISO 10303-203 modifiedl
3.19
supplier
person or organization (for example manufacturer, contractor, installer, integrator) that provides products and/or services associated with a product
3.20
user
person or organization with the capability to put into service and/or to apply a product to perform a required function, including a series of actions from cleaning to do-commissioning at the end of product life
NOTE A user or •nslruction5 can benefit horn more elficient use 01 he product, from spending less time In eriplanatory work before using. repairing or modifyrng It. and from the reduced incidence 01 lnurl.s and fautta that arise from lack of knowt.dg.
4 Principles
4.1 Instructions are part of the product
Instructions are an integral part of the delivery of the product. They shall allow and promote correct use of a product.
The information content of the instructions shall cover all of the expected duties of the user. Therefore, the content depends on the kind of delivery. If, for example erection and commissioning are included in the delivery, the instructions supplied to the user contain only information on operation and maintenance.

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