Responsibility Of The Operator; Warranty And Exclusion Of Liability; Qualified Personnel; Pressure - BWT Bestmax SMART Instrucciones De Montaje

4.1 Responsibility of the operator

The installation and operating instructions must be kept in the immediate vicinity of the filter system
and must be accessible at any time.
The filter system may only be operated in a technically perfect state ensuring a safe operation.
The instructions in this installation and operating manual must be followed entirely.

4.2 Warranty and exclusion of liability

BWT warrants to the original purchaser/consumer all equipment that it manufactures to be free from
defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase. This warranty
is subject to exclusions and limitations.
The notes and recommendations listed, as well as local drinking water and recycling regulations, must
be met. All information and notes in this installation and operating manual account for the applicable
standards and regulations, state­of­the­art technology as well as our expertise in water treatment.
BWT does not assume any liability for damages or subsequent/secondary damages arising from:
Failure to comply with the instructions in this installation and operating manual
Improper use
Improper or faulty installation;
Improper commissioning, operation, maintenance;
Use of non­certified, non­approved components
Not performing the required service and exchange work;
Unauthorized technical and mechanical changes or conversions

4.3 Qualified personnel

Only authorised, trained persons and professionals shall install, commission and maintain the filter
system.
Authorised, trained persons have obtained instructions regarding the assigned tasks and possible
risks in case of misuse or improper operation.
Professionals are in a position to install, commission and maintain the device, as a result of their
technical training, knowledge and experience, as well as knowledge of applicable regulations.

4.4 Pressure

I CAUTION!
If the maximum nominal pressure exceeds 8 bar (116 psi) a pressure reducer must be installed
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upstream of the filter system.
NOTE!
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Installing a pressure reducer can reduce the flow.
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The inlet pressure of the filter system should be higher than 1.2 bar (17.4 psi).
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Pressure surges are to be avoided. If they do occur, the sum of pressure surge and idling pressure
must not exceed the nominal pressure of 8 bar (116 psi). The positive pressure surge must not exceed
2 bar (29 psi) and the negative pressure shock must not fall below 50% of the settling flow pressure
(see DIN 1988 Part 2.2.4).

4.5 Operation after a break or shutdown / Replacement intervals

In the event of longer breaks in operation, close the shut­off valve in the inlet of the filter system.
After a break in operation exceeding two days (weekends, vacation, ...), rinse the filter system with
2-3 litres (1.1-1.3 gallons) of water before reuse.
Replace the filter cartridge ...
on reaching the capacity stated in Table T1or T2 (page 88 onwards).
no later than 12 months after installation.
after a shutdown of 4 weeks or more.

4.6 Disposal

Dispose of exhausted filter cartridges, surplus parts and packaging according to local regulations.
If local collection points are available, recycle all product components to protect the environment.
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