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IEC 82079-1:2012

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Preparation of instructions for use - Structuring, content and presentation - Part 1: General principles and detailed requirements

Preparation of instructions for use - Structuring, content and presentation - Part 1: General principles and detailed requirements

IEC 82079-1:2012 provides general principles and detailed requirements for the design and formulation of all types of instructions for use that will be necessary or helpful for users of products of all kinds, ranging from a tin of paint to large or highly complex products, such as large industrial machinery, turnkey based plants or buildings. This first edition cancels and replaces IEC 62079 published in 2001. It constitutes a technical revision. It has the status of a horizontal standard in accordance with IEC Guide 108.

Etablissement des instructions d'utilisation - Structure, contenu et présentation - Partie 1: Principes généraux et exigences détaillées

La CEI 82079-1:2012 fournit les principes généraux et les exigences détaillées pour la conception et la formulation de tous les types d'instructions d'utilisation, qui seront nécessaires ou utiles pour les utilisateurs de produits de toutes sortes, du pot de peinture aux produits de grande taille ou très complexes, comme les grandes machines industrielles, les usines ou les bâtiments clés en main. Cette première édition annule et remplace la CEI 62079 publiée en 2001. Elle constitue une révision technique. Elle a le statut de norme horizontale conformément au Guide IEC 108.

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Status
Replaced
Publication Date
07-Aug-2012
ICS
01.110 - Technical product documentation
29.020 - Electrical engineering in general
Technical Committee
TC 3 - Documentation, graphical symbols and representations of technical information
Drafting Committee
MT 21 - TC 27/MT 21
Current Stage
DELPUB - Deleted Publication
Completion Date
16-May-2019
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Replaces
IEC 62079:2001 - Preparation of instructions - Structuring, content and presentation
Effective Date
05-Sep-2023
Revised
IEC/IEEE 82079-1:2019 - Preparation of information for use (instructions for use) of products - Part 1: Principles and general requirements
Effective Date
05-Sep-2023

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IEC 82079-1
Edition 1.0 2012-08
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
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Preparation of instructions for use – Structuring, content and presentation –
Part 1: General principles and detailed requirements

Établissement des instructions d’utilisation – Structure, contenu
et présentation –
Partie 1: Principes généraux et exigences détaillées

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IEC 82079-1
Edition 1.0 2012-08
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
colour
inside
Preparation of instructions for use – Structuring, content and presentation –

Part 1: General principles and detailed requirements

Établissement des instructions d’utilisation – Structure, contenu

et présentation –
Partie 1: Principes généraux et exigences détaillées

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
CODE PRIX XB
ICS 01.110: 29.020 ISBN 978-2-83220-096-4

– 2 – 82079-1 © IEC:2012
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 6

1 Scope . 8

2 Normative references . 8

3 Terms and definitions . 9

4 Principles . 14

4.1 Provision of instructions for use . 14

4.1.1 General . 14
4.1.2 Instructions for use are part of the product . 14
4.1.3 Consistency of information . 14
4.1.4 Product warranty . 14
4.1.5 Information provided after sale of products . 14
4.1.6 Security aspects . 15
4.2 Quality of communication . 15
4.3 Minimizing risks . 15
4.4 Target group(s) . 15
4.5 Special precautions . 16
4.6 Short-life products . 16
4.7 Considerations to the nature of instructions for use . 16
4.7.1 General . 16
4.7.2 Location . 16
4.7.3 Means of communication and media . 16
4.7.4 Durability . 17
4.7.5 Availability . 17
4.7.6 Electronic guidance systems . 17
4.7.7 User training . 18
4.8 Creating instructions for use . 18
4.8.1 Conformity with the product . 18
4.8.2 Consideration of needs of target groups . 19
4.8.3 Languages. 20
5 Content of instructions for use . 21
5.1 General . 21
5.2 Identification of instructions for use . 21
5.3 Identification of the product . 21
5.4 Modification of products . 22
5.5 Safety-related information . 22
5.5.1 General . 22
5.5.2 Safety notes . 23
5.5.3 Warning messages . 23
5.5.4 Safety-related information for industrial plants . 24
5.5.5 Safety related information in quick-start guides . 24
5.6 Product compliance . 24
5.7 Importance of retaining instructions for use . 24
5.8 Preparing products for use . 24
5.8.1 Transportation and storage . 24
5.8.2 Installation . 24

82079-1 © IEC:2012 – 3 –
5.8.3 Commissioning . 25

5.9 Operation of products . 25

5.9.1 General . 25

5.9.2 Normal operation . 25

5.9.3 Additional information for automatic and remotely controlled products . 25

5.9.4 Indications of faults and warning device signals . 26

5.9.5 Exceptional/emergency situations . 26

5.9.6 Troubleshooting and repair by non-skilled persons . 26

5.9.7 Troubleshooting and repair by skilled persons . 26

5.10 Maintenance of the product . 27

5.10.1 General . 27
5.10.2 Product maintenance by non-skilled persons . 27
5.10.3 Product maintenance by skilled persons . 27
5.10.4 Planned maintenance of industrial plants . 28
5.11 Supplied accessories, consumables and spare parts . 28
5.11.1 Accessories . 28
5.11.2 Consumables. 28
5.11.3 Spare/replacement parts . 28
5.12 Information on special tools, equipment and materials . 29
5.13 Information on repair of products and replacement of parts . 29
5.13.1 Information on repair of products and replacement of parts by non-
skilled persons . 29
5.13.2 Information on repair of products and replacement of parts by skilled
persons . 29
5.14 Information required when the product is no longer needed . 29
5.14.1 General . 29
5.14.2 Disassembly . 29
5.14.3 Recycling . 30
5.14.4 Disposal . 30
5.15 Structure of instruction for use . 30
5.15.1 General . 30
5.15.2 Page numbering . 30
5.15.3 Table of contents . 30
5.15.4 Index .
...

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