User Manual Translation
Translation of user manuals, maintenance guides, and installation instructions — from 600 RUB/page. Translators with engineering backgrounds, IEC 82079-1 expertise. DTP layout in InDesign and FrameMaker. Terminology consistency via SDL Trados and memoQ.
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Technical Translation
Cost
Manuals, guides, user manuals
Industrial equipment
Technical documentation
Equipment from PRC
Electronics, machine tools
Advantages
- Translators with engineering backgrounds
- DTP layout in InDesign, FrameMaker
- IEC 82079-1, ISO 20607, ANSI Z535 standards
- CAT tools (SDL Trados, memoQ) with TM databases
- DITA, XML, SGML — structured content
- Volume discounts from 50+ pages
- Free courier delivery in Moscow
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What User Manual Translation Includes
Manual translation means rendering technical text while preserving the document structure, terminology, and safety requirements. We translate all sections: equipment description, technical specifications, installation and connection procedures, operating instructions, maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts, electrical and hydraulic diagrams.
Types of Manuals We Translate
Operation Manuals
- User Manuals / Operation Manuals
- Quick Start Guides
- Operator Manuals
- Safety Instructions
- Technical Parameter Sheets
Service Documentation
- Maintenance Manuals / Service Manuals
- Installation Guides
- Commissioning Documentation
- Spare Parts Catalogs
- Repair Manuals
Standards and Requirements for Manual Translation
Technical manuals are legally significant documents. Incorrect translation of safety warnings creates risks for users and legal liability for the manufacturer. We work to the following standards:
- IEC 82079-1:2019 — preparation of instructions for use. Defines structure, signal words, and warning levels
- ISO 20607:2019 — safety of machinery, instructions for use. Content and formatting requirements
- ANSI Z535 — warning sign system: Danger, Warning, Caution, Notice. We translate with exact correspondence to Russian GOST R standards
- GOST IEC 82079-1-2014 — Russian equivalent of IEC 82079, mandatory for equipment certification in Russia and the EAEU
- Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive) — for equipment supply to the EU, manual in the language of the operating country
DTP Layout and Format Support
A manual is not just text — it's a complex document with tables, diagrams, illustrations, and cross-references. After translation, we perform DTP layout: adapting the design for the translated text (Russian text is 15-20% longer than English), adjusting tables, and transferring labels on illustrations.
- Adobe InDesign, FrameMaker — layout of multi-page manuals preserving styles
- DITA, XML, SGML — working with structured content for CMS
- MS Word, PowerPoint — standard documentation with tables and graphics
- AutoCAD — translating labels on drawings and diagrams within manuals
Pricing and Turnaround for Manual Translation
Manual translation cost: English — from 600₽/page, German — from 600₽/page, Chinese — from 1200₽/page (1 page = 1,800 characters with spaces of translated text). Standard pace — 6-8 pages/day. For volumes of 50+ pages — 3-10% discount, we assign a team of translators with shared TM.
Savings on Repeat Orders
When translating a product line from the same manufacturer, we use accumulated Translation Memory (TM). Text matches (fuzzy matches, 100% matches) cost 20-60% less than new translation. A typical 100-page manual costs 30% less on repeat orders.
Order manual translation at Translation Agency "Universal" — we work with equipment manufacturers and distributors across Russia. Related services: technical translation, drawing translation, specification translation, schematic translation.
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1 page = 1,800 characters with spaces
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We Translate
A specialist translator does the work. An editor reviews quality. A notary certifies (if needed).
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Free courier delivery in Moscow or email delivery. Payment upon receipt.
For Business Clients
We work with companies of any scale — from startups to corporations. Official contract, full document workflow, dedicated manager.
Contract & NDA
Official translation services agreement. NDA to protect trade secrets.
Bank Transfer Payment
Wire transfer, deferred payment for regular clients. VAT-exempt.
Closing Documents
Completion certificate, invoice — full package for your accounting department.
Volume Discounts 3–10%
50+ pages — 3% off. 100+ pages — 5%. 300+ pages — up to 10%.
Dedicated Manager
Single point of contact for all projects. Timeline, quality, and budget control.
CAT Tools, Save up to 40%
SDL Trados, memoQ — translation memory reduces cost of repetitive content.
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