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at such time to the description of this equipment contained in this manual and accompanying labels
and inserts. The foregoing guarantee shall not apply if the equipment has been repaired other than by
LINDE or a designated service facility, or in accordance with written instructions provided by LINDE or
altered by anyone other than LINDE or if the equipment has been subject to abuse, misuse, negligence,
or accident.
LINDE's sole and exclusive obligation and buyer's sole and exclusive remedy under the above guarantee
is limited to repairing or replacing, free of charge, at LINDE's option, the equipment or part, which
is reported to it's authorized agent from whom purchased, and which if so advised, is returned with a
statement of the observed deficiency, and proof of purchase of equipment or part not later than seven
(7) days after the expiration date of the applicable guarantee, to the nearest designated service facility
during normal business hours, transportation charges prepaid, and which, upon examination, is found
not to comply with the above guarantee. Return trip transportation charges for the equipment or part
shall be paid by buyer.
LINDE SHALL NOT BE OTHERWISE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO INCIDENTAL DAMAGES; CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES; OR SPECIAL DAMAGES
WEATHER SUCH DAMAGES RESULT FROM NEGLIGENCE; BREACH OF GUARANTEE OF
OTHERWISE.
THERE IS NOT EXPRESS OR IMPLIED GUARANTEE WHICH EXTENDS BEYOND
THE GUARANTEE HEREIN ABOVE SET FORTH. LINDE MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE
EQUIPMENT OR PARTS THEREOF.
FURTHERMORE WHAT IS STATED UNDER THE PARAGRAPH GUARANTEE IN GENERAL
CONDITIONS FOR THE SUPPLY OF PLANT AND MACHINERY FOR EXPORT, ECE188, SHALL
BE VALID.
2.5 explanation of warning notices
In the operating instructions the following signs are used:
Danger! This notice means an immediate threat of danger to life and the health of people. Failure
to observe this notice can have serious health consequences as a result, including life-threatening injuries.
Warning! This notice means a possible threat of danger to life and the health of people. Failure to
observe this notice can result in serious consequences to health including life-threatening injuries.
Caution! This notice warns of a possibly dangerous situation. Failure to observe can lead to minor
injuries or lead to damage to property.
notiCe! This notice provides important information on the correct handling of the pressure control
devices and you will receive application tips and particularly useful information. Failure to observe can
lead to malfunction of the pressure control devices or of the surroundings. Application tips help you to
optimize your use of all the functions on your pressure control devices.
2.6 Organizational measures
The required personal protective equipment is to be provided by the operator. All safety installations
must be checked at regular intervals. If there is not enough oxygen or too high concentration of harmful
substances, breathing apparatus which is independent of the ambient air is required.
2.7 safety installations
Before starting operation of the pressure control device, all safety installations must be correctly
mounted and be functional. Protective devices and safety installations may only be removed after the
pressure control device or equipment has been shut down and measures have been taken to secure
LINDEinst restarting the pressure control device. On delivery of parts, the safety installations are to be
mounted by the operator in compliance with regulations.
2.8 safety measures in normal operation
Before starting pressure device, ensure that no-one will be endangered by starting up procedure.
2.9 Danger through pressure
Release pressure from the gas supply system before commencing with repair work. Through external
influences such as high temperatures, thermal radiation, thrust and similar things, the pressurized gas
cylinders or pressurized parts of the equipment can become very hot or may burst. Please take the
necessary precautions and safety measures.
2.10 Particular danger of leakage
By using very hazardous, hazardous or slightly hazardous gases, dangers to life and limb for the operator
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