Area Of Application; Obligations Of The Operator; Warranty And Liability - Linde HiQ Redline Instrucciones

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Operating instructiOns
gas panels – pOints Of use

1. area of application

These operating instructions only apply to pressure control devices from LINDE. These products are
marked by nameplates, by the manufacturer's name on the operating elements or by marking elements
on pressure controlling parts. These pressure controlling devices can also be integrated into systems. In
this case the corresponding equipment-specific operating instructions apply together with these operating
instructions.
2. Basic safety advice

2.1 Obligations of the operator

The operator undertakes only to let persons operate pressure control devices, who are familiar with
the basic regulations on safety at work and accident prevention and have permanent access to these
regulations, have read and understood the chapter on safety and the warning notices in these operating
instructions and have been trained to use pressure control device. Safety awareness among the personnel
must be checked at regular intervals. The responsibilities for assembly, start-up and operation are to be
clearly defined. Personnel in training may only operate pressure control devices under the supervision of
an experienced person. Always keep all safety and warning notices in a readable condition.
2.2 Obligations of the personnel
All persons whose job includes working with pressure control devices, undertake to pay attention to the
basic rules and regulations on safety at work and accident prevention and to familiarize themselves with
the safety regulations with regards to the gas being used.
2.3 application as directed
The pressure control device is to be used exclusively to release gas-type media from pressurized
containers. Any other use or extension of this purpose is not application as directed. Part of the
application as directed is: paying attention to all notices in the operating instructions, complying with
the service and maintenance work required and paying attention to the nameplates and the data sheets.

2.4 Warranty and liability

As a basic rule our "General terms and conditions of Sales" apply. These are available to the operator at
the latest on conclusion of the contract. Warranty and liability claims in the case of damage to persons
or property are ruled out if they are due to one or several of the following causes:
Application of the pressure control device not as directed. Incorrect assembly, starting up, operation
and maintenance of the pressure control device. Operating the pressure control device while safety
installations are defective or incorrectly installed or with malfunctional safety and protection devices.
Not paying attention to notices in the operating instructions regarding transport, storage, assembly,
start-up, operation, maintenance and equipping the pressure control device. Unauthorized design changes
to the pressure control device. Unauthorized changes to the cylinder connections to use of other types
of gas, exceeding the permitted input pressures, using outside or not original gaskets. Insufficient
monitoring of equipment, screw connections and sealing components which are subject to wear and
tear. Improper repairs carried out. Going either below or above the temperature range given on the data
sheet during operation or during storage. Catastrophe cases due to the effects of foreign bodies and force
majeure.
This equipment is sold by LINDE under the guarantee set forth in the following paragraphs. Such a
guarantee is extended only with respect to the purchase of this equipment directly from LINDE or
it's authorized agent as new merchandise and is extended to the first buyer thereof other than for the
purpose of resale.
For a period of one (1) year from the date of original delivery (90 days in corrosive service) to buyer
or to buyer's order, this equipment is guaranteed to be free from functional defects in materials and
workmanship and to conform to the description of this equipment contained in this manual and any
accompanying labels and/or inserts, provided that the same is properly operated under conditions of
normal use and the regular periodic maintenance and service are performed or replacements made in
accordance with the instructions provided. Replaceable parts of this equipment are guaranteed to be free
from functional defects in materials and workmanship at the time of original delivery and to conform
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