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For example: Serial number 20151001521 indicates the valve manufactured in 2015, in October,
with sequence number 1521.
Product life time and waste management
Maximum operating life time of this product is 15 years from date of manufacture.
At the end of the product’s life time, the product must be withdrawn from service. The provider
of the device shall prevent the reuse of the product and handle the product in compliance with
“Directive of European Parliament and Council 2008/98/EC on waste“.
In accordance to Article 33 of REACH GCE, s.r.o. as responsible manufacturer shall inform all
customers if materials containing 0.1% or more of substances included in the list of Substance
of Very High Concern (SVHC). The most commonly used brass alloys used for bodies and other
brass components contain 2-3% of lead (Pb), EC no. 231-468-6, CAS no. 7439-92-1. The lead
will not be released to the gas or surrounding environment during normal use. After end of
life the product shall be scrapped by an authorized metal recycler to ensure efficient material
handling with minimal impact to environment and health. To date we have no information that
indicates that other materials containing SVHC of concentrations exceeding 0.1% are included
in any GCE product.
9.2. REPAIR AND SERVICE OPERATIONS
Repairs and service can be only done by a GCE certified person who also holds all necessary
certificates in compliance with national standards for mounting and repair of dedicated gas
devices.
For information about a service in your area please contact GCE or distributor of GCE product.
Usually the combination valves can be repaired while fitted on the cylinder.
Repair that do not need to be done by certified personnel include exchange of the below
mentioned components:
•
guard,
•
labels,
•
protective covers and separable hose adaptors.
All labels on the equipment must be kept in good, legible condition by the provider and the
user during the entire product life time.
Use only genuine GCE components.
Any product sent back to GCE (or GCE authorised centre) for repair or maintenance shall be
properly packaged to prevent contamination or damage during storage, transportation and
handling.
For product to be repaired, the fault short description or some reference to a claim nr. should
be indicated.
10. GLOSSARY
Consult instruction for use
Suitable for Hospital care use
Caution!
Suitable for Home care use
Keep away from heat and
flammable materials.
Suitable for Emergency care
use
Keep away from oil and
grease!
Fragile, handle with care
Keep dry!
Weight of product
