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Symbols and signs
Description and use in corporate documentation

K 40700046_05
Copyright © 2021 INVENTIO AG

About this document
This document defines the symbols and signs used in documentation such as
installation method manual, modular maintenance, SAIS inspector's guide, EMBD
document, label, etc. Symbols used in this document are mostly taken from ELA and
ISO libraries and also include Schindler-developed symbols. For any change
requests, either addition, revision or deletion, contact the lead office.
For more information about how to read and use an EMBD document, see
J 43405773.
Version notes
Version Reason
05 Document updated to add new signs and symbols specified by
Schindler.
04 Document updated to add new signs and symbols specified by
Schindler.
03 Updates done to include general information for shapes and color,
new symbols and signs.
This is the released English version.

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Table of contents
1 Definitions of shapes and color codes ........................................................4
1.1 Shape code................................................................................................4
1.2 Color code .................................................................................................4
1.3 How to create and read signs ......................................................................5
1.3.1 How to create a sign..............................................................................5
1.3.2 Decisional process for creating a sign.....................................................5
1.3.3 How to read a sign ................................................................................6
2 Signs and symbols specified by safety authorities......................................8
2.1 Mandatory action signs ...............................................................................8
2.2 Prohibition signs .........................................................................................9
2.3 Warning signs ............................................................................................9
2.4 Instructive signs........................................................................................ 11
2.5 Informative signs ...................................................................................... 11
2.6 Firefighter equipment signs ....................................................................... 11
3 Signs and symbols specified by Schindler ................................................12
3.1 Mandatory action signs .............................................................................12
3.2 Prohibition signs .......................................................................................12
3.3 Warning signs ..........................................................................................12
3.4 Instructive signs........................................................................................13
3.5 Informative signs ......................................................................................14
3.6 Pictograms...............................................................................................15
4 Signs and symbols for escalators and moving walks ................................17
4.1 Mandatory action signs .............................................................................17
4.2 Prohibition signs .......................................................................................17
4.3 Warning signs ..........................................................................................17
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1 Definitions of shapes and color codes
1.1 Shape code
Shape Name Meaning

Circle Prohibition or
mandatory action
Triangle Warning
Square Information,
including
instructions
1.2 Color code
Color RAL Meaning of objective

3001 Prohibition or fire
equipment
5005 Action
1003 Caution, risk of danger
6032 Safe conditions
9004
Instructions not related to
safety which are not
9003 covered by other colors.
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1.3 How to create and read signs
1.3.1 How to create a sign
[0000094685]
Shape + Color + Icon = Sign
For shape and color, refer to the previous tables, the icon is the
subject of the symbol.
1.3.2 Decisional process for creating a sign

► Choose the shape.
► Choose the color.
► Add the icon.
[0000094605]
H Human risk T Task

Y Yes N No
Shape Classification Description

Prohibition

Shape Classification Description
Mandatory action
Warning or risk
Fire equipment
Task
Safe condition or location due to a

dangerous situation
General component indication

Spare part list
Item in an overview drawing
[0000094599]
As a best development practice, a warning should be followed by a second

icon that shows how to mitigate the risk with mandatory action, prohibition
or safe condition/location.
1.3.3 How to read a sign
Below signs and symbols are generic examples.

Warning Dangerous condition related to
lubrication
Triangle: Warning
Yellow: Caution, risk, or danger
Icon: Lubricator
Safe condition Location of the Emergency
lubricator
Square: Information
Green: Safe location
Icon: Lubricator
Action Lubricate something
Square: Information
Blue: Task
Icon: Lubricator
Prohibition (mainly Do not lubricate
related to safety) Circle: Prohibition
Red: Prohibition
Icon: Lubricator
Mandatory action Must lubricate
(mainly related to safety) Circle: Mandatory action
Blue: Task
Icon: Lubricator
Indication Lubricator to be placed in a list of
item as a spare list or for indicating
the component in an overview
drawing
Square: Information
White: Instruction
Icon: Lubricator

2 Signs and symbols specified by safety
authorities
2.1 Mandatory action signs
Mandatory action Wear a mask
Refer to instruction Wear respiratory

manual protection
Wear protective clothing Wear a face shield
Wear head protection Wear high visibility

clothing
Wear safety shoes Disconnect before

carrying out
maintenance or repair
Wear protective gloves Disconnect mains
plug from electrical
outlet
Wear eye protection Connect protective
earth terminal of the
device to the external
protective earth
Wear ear protection Use a portable light
Wear a full body harness Activate ventilation

2.2 Prohibition signs
Action prohibited Walking or standing

here prohibited
No open flame; fire, Using incomplete

open ignition source scaffolding prohibited
and smoking prohibited
Access prohibited for Do not use this elevator
people with active for people
implanted cardiac
devices
Metallic articles or Gloves prohibited
watches prohibited
Touching prohibited Do not alter the state of

the switch
Heavy load prohibited Further action prohibited
Reaching in prohibited Cleaning with water

prohibited
Pushing prohibited Unauthorized persons
prohibited
Sitting prohibited Removal of guards

prohibited
Stepping on surface Lubrication prohibited

prohibited
In case of fire, do not Ladder use prohibited

use the elevator
Obstruction prohibited
2.3 Warning signs
Warning Beware of possible hand

injury due to missing
nipguards

Beware of laser beam Beware of possible hand
injury due to moving
ropes
Beware of magnetic field Lock and secure the
device
Beware of obstacle at Beware of possible injury
floor level due to heavy load
Beware of possible injury Beware of possible head
due to falling injury due to low ceiling
Beware of electricity Beware of possible head
injury due to falling
objects
Beware of possible injury Danger of splashing
due to overhead load hazard (oil under
pressure)
Beware of possible injury Beware of possible
due to hot surface crushing injury due to
doors closing
automatically
Beware of possible injury Beware of possible
due to machinery which crushing injury due to
may start automatically limited space in hoistway
head
Beware of possible Beware of possible
crushing injury due to crushing injury due to
moving machinery limited space in pit
Beware of possible head Beware of possible injury
injury due to overhead due to falling objects
obstacle
Beware of possible fire Beware of possible
due to flammable crushing injury due to
material missing car door
Beware of possible Beware of possible
cutting injury due to entrapment
sharp elements
Beware of possible hand Beware of possible
injury due to crushing crushing injury to feet
Beware of moving parts Beware of toxic material

2.4 Instructive signs
Keep the emergency Caution

unlocking key in a
secure place only
Press button Check instruments
Lubricate Contact the custodian
Check visually Handle with care
2.5 Informative signs
Two-way communication Recycle/dispose

system is available according to the local
regulation
Hearing assistance
available
2.6 Firefighter equipment signs
Elevator reserved to Fire extinguisher

firefighters in case of fire
or other catastrophe
Fire hose reel Fire ladder
Collection of firefighting Fire alarm call point

equipment
Fire emergency
telephone

3 Signs and symbols specified by Schindler
Install protective barriers Verify it is safe to access

hoistway
Check hitch / anchor Apply the brake(s)

point
Entry to the car roof / Working above each

hoistway head prohibited other prohibited
Entry to the hoistway pit Do not use strength
prohibited
Do not touch the STMs Chemical use prohibited
3.3 Warning signs
Beware of overturning / Components may be

swinging damaged by electrostatic
discharge (ESD)
Beware of overloading Beware of moving
counterweight when on
the car
Beware of moving car Safety space for 1
when in the pit person in the upright
position
Maximum people Safety space for 1
allowed on car roof person in the crouching
position
Safety space for 1 Beware of possible injury
person in the laying due to fall of granite
position deco floor
2 persons required Beware of crushing
(safety) injury due to top load
Beware of possible injury

due to tip over hazard

3.4 Instructive signs
Print in color Part shall be waterproof
Consult layout drawing Disposing of parts
Center and align Dispose of EMBD after

use
Use senses to check Check function
Point of view Make a claim
Continue the installation Measure
Wait before the next Lock / tighten

action
Do it gently Unlock / do not tighten
Tighten by hand Verify the information
Use emergency stop Use feeler gauge to

measure gap /
clearance
Use welding Slow process speed
2 persons required Fast process speed

(process)
Entry procedure Test at inspection speed

(VKI)
Exit procedure Test at rated speed

(VKN)

Go to assembly subtask Applicable for all floors
(s) n to nn
3.5 Informative signs
Applicable for left Door with glass panels

counterweight
Applicable for right Seismic zone
counterweight
Applicable for rear Rotation
counterweight
Applicable for car Direction
Person in pit Alignment
Person on car top Movement
Person in machine room Different subtasks of the

task (numbered 1, 2,
etc.)
Mirrored version of view Different working
locations (numbered 1,
2, etc.)
Units in metric Different options or
configurations of the
component (numbered
1, 2, etc.)
Units in imperial Fire rated door
Correct / permitted Electrical contact closed

procedure
Incorrect procedure / Electrical contact open
procedure not permitted
Applicable for landing Hint
door

Show information Hide information
Magnetic tape adhesive Tasks described must

be strictly obeyed to
avoid vibration and
noise during operation
Use only water for Owner
cleaning
Building technician Cleaning personnel
Non-Schindler Self checked

maintenance company
3.6 Pictograms
Machine room / Machine room /

Hoistway head - MECH Hoistway head - ELEC
Hoistway - MECH Hoistway - ELEC
Pit - MECH Pit - ELEC
Car - MECH Car - ELEC

CWT Car door
Landing door

4 Signs and symbols for escalators and
moving walks
Small children to be held Stand right/walk left on

firmly on escalator or escalator or moving walk
moving walk
Dogs and other animals Use handrail
shall be carried
Keep at a distance from Escalator this way (up or

the balustrade. Do not down)
touch it with feet.
Wear cut protection
sleeves
Use of supermarket Use of luggage trolley

trolley forbidden on forbidden on escalator or
escalator or moving walk moving walk
Use of pram forbidden Do not step onto hallow
on escalator or moving step axle
walk
4.3 Warning signs
Escalator crush hazard


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Symbols and signs

Description and use in corporate documentation

Copyright © 2021 INVENTIO AG

This is the released English version.

Copyright © 2021 INVENTIO AG K 40700046_05 3 | 18

Shape Name Meaning

1.2 Color code

Color RAL Meaning of objective

1003 Caution, risk of danger

6032 Safe conditions

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Shape + Color + Icon = Sign

1.3.2 Decisional process for creating a sign

H Human risk T Task

Shape Classification Description

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Safe condition or location due to a

General component indication

As a best development practice, a warning should be followed by a second

1.3.3 How to read a sign

Below signs and symbols are generic examples.

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Mandatory action Wear a mask

Refer to instruction Wear respiratory

Wear protective clothing Wear a face shield

Wear head protection Wear high visibility

Wear safety shoes Disconnect before

Wear a full body harness Activate ventilation

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Action prohibited Walking or standing

No open flame; fire, Using incomplete

Touching prohibited Do not alter the state of

Reaching in prohibited Cleaning with water

Sitting prohibited Removal of guards

Stepping on surface Lubrication prohibited

In case of fire, do not Ladder use prohibited

2.3 Warning signs

Warning Beware of possible hand

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Keep the emergency Caution

Lubricate Contact the custodian

Check visually Handle with care

2.5 Informative signs

Two-way communication Recycle/dispose

2.6 Firefighter equipment signs

Elevator reserved to Fire extinguisher

Collection of firefighting Fire alarm call point

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Install protective barriers Verify it is safe to access

Check hitch / anchor Apply the brake(s)

3.2 Prohibition signs

Entry to the car roof / Working above each

Do not touch the STMs Chemical use prohibited

3.3 Warning signs

Beware of overturning / Components may be

Beware of possible injury

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Print in color Part shall be waterproof

Consult layout drawing Disposing of parts

Center and align Dispose of EMBD after

Point of view Make a claim