Bataan National High School

City of Balanga, Bataan

Learning Elements in TVE - Electronics

TYPES OF MANUAL USED IN CONSTRUCTION SECTOR

There are basically three types of manuals used in construction sector:

OPERATION MANUAL is also called an owner’s manuals, instruction book, handbook or handuchen. It includes
information on how to safely use the machine and consists of basic maintenance, safely information and
specifications. This manual is usually with the machine when it is packed and delivered.

PARTS MANUAL is also called a parts book, parts catalogue, or spare parts list. This is similarly used by the
representative at your dealer’s parts counter. Parts manual has exploded views of all parts, their relationship and
location. Usually these manuals also include the part number and a brief description.

SERVICE MANUAL is also called a shop, repair, workshop, technical manual. It tells how to repair the machine, remove
parts, rebuild and replace the machine. One may be a very detailed manual while others are short or brief.

OTHER TYPES OF MANUAL

I & T SERVICE MANUAL has been published since the early 1950s and is still available today and made for tractors, It
has the essential specifications brief procedural data needed by a mechanic when preparing a tractor on which he has
no previous actual experience.

OPERATION AND TEST MANUAL is made by John Deere and it tells how to figure which component of the machine
may be causing the problem.

DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL is introduced/designed by John Deere .It helps the user to diagnose the problem. Diagnostic
manual usually contains electrical and hydraulic schematic (fold outs).This manual rarely contains actual repair
information.

SCHEMATIC MANUAL usually folds out plans/diagrams of electrical and/or hydraulic systems. This manual shows
cables, pipes, hoses and connectors and illustrates their colors ,routing and sizes.

SIGNS AND SYMBOLS COMMONLY USED IN MANUALS

The power tool and its owner’s manual may contain warnings icon and intended to alert and construct the user on
how to avoid a potentially hazardous condition. Understanding and heeding these symbols will help you in operating
your tool better and safer.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, do not try to remove the cover or back of the unit for a reason, to
avoid other possible hazards.
This LIGHTNING FLASH arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts the user of the presence of un-
insulated “dangerous voltage” thin the products enclosure that maybe of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk
electrical shock to a person.

The EXCLAMATION POINT within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert user of the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instruction within the literature accompanying the device.
The marking products using LASERS means that the units have been classified as class 1 and is utilizing laser beams
that are of weaker class. There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit.
This means invisible LASER RADIATION occurs when opened and interlock has failed or has been defeated. This
warns the user to avoid exposure to the laser beam.
The symbols for CLASS II (double insulation)
Switch off when refueling. Do not use near fuel or chemicals
Do not use where blasting is in progress
Use Sensibly
Use only in the normal position as explained in the product documentation
Water resistance
The product is not water resistant. Keep it dry.
Connecting to other devices
When connecting to any other device, read its user guide for detailed safety instructions. Do nor connect
incompatible products

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