Regulators IFU GB,FR,DE,NL Rev 03
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12/02/2010
XXXXX : sequence number
Example: serial number 090300521 shows the regulator produced in March 2009, with
sequence number 521.
GCE recommend that a product
Periodic inspection
is undertaken every year to check
proper functionality of the regulator.
GCE recommend that after 5 years of operation an
Overall maintenance
function is
undertaken. This maintenance consists of preventive maintenance operations,
replacement of critical components and re-testing of the product.
Overall maintenance
shall be carried out by GCE authorised person only.
.
It should not be assumed that the Periodic Inspection and Overall Maintenance period
recommended by GCE cover every safety procedure or practice required by local
regulations or statutory requirements, or that abnormal or unusual circumstances may
not warrant or suggest further requirements or additional procedures.
Maximum life time of the product is 10 years.
At the end of the product’s life time, the product must be withdrawn from service. The
owner shall put in place a relevant procedure to ensure the product cannot be used
again.
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Repairs activities cover the replacement of the following damaged or missing
components:
•
Inlet stem,
•
Flow-metering device,
•
Gauge,
•
Piston,
•
Pressure relief valve,
•
Quick coupler.
The repairs shall be carried out by a GCE authorised person only.
Any product sent back to a GCE authorised person for maintenance shall be properly
packaged. The purpose of the maintenance has to be clearly specified (repair, overall
maintenance). For product to be repaired a short description of fault and any reference
to a claim number might be helpful.
Some repair activities concerning to the replacement of the damaged or missing
components can be carried out by the owner of the product. The following parts can be
replaced only:
•
Caps,
•
Flow knob and stickers,
•
Hose nipple (including o-ring),
•
Inlet stem o-ring.
•
Contact our customer service for appropriate component number
•
All labels on the equipment must be kept in good, legible condition by the owner
and the user during the entire product life time.
