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1.
Foreword
We thank you for the purchase of a Ma-koi drum filter or
Bio-drum. This filter is a premium quality product with
exceptionally high production-standards. This manual is
intended to assist with the installation of the filter for
usage and to advise you with regard to the necessary
maintenance.
KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE! IF THIS
PRODUCT CHANGES OWNER, THEN ALSO PASS ON
THE COMPLETE MANUAL!
In order to be able to enjoy this product for a long time,
we recommend that you carefully read this manual and
strictly follow the guidelines stipulated in this manual. If
you are uncertain about the content of this manual, or do
not entirely understand the assembly instructions, or if
you are not sure about certain parts of the product, please
contact the shop where you purchased this product.
The manual also informs you about possible hazards that
may be caused be the filter. The user, the installer and the
maintenance technician are responsible for observing and
checking the procedures, as described in this manual. This
filter was built in accordance with the existing safety
regulations. However, this filter may cause risks for
individuals and for real estate, if the filter is not
used/installed professionally or is not being deployed for
the purpose/use it was intended for, or if the safety
regulations are ignored. If the filter is not deployed
correctly, the manufacturer will accept no liability
whatsoever. For reasons of safety, children and youngsters
below the age of 16 years old, as well as people who are
unable to recognise/estimate the possible risks involved in
this product, or who are not familiar with this manual, are
not permitted to use this device.
The combination of water and electricity may form an
imminent threat to life and limb, if the filter is not being
installed in accordance with the instructions or when the
filter is being used incorrectly.
The general terms of Ma-koi apply to all Ma-koi products.
2. Shortcomings and claims for compensation,
disclaimer
2.1 Shortcomings and claims for compensation
Ma-koi can only be held liable in case the delivered goods
show shortcomings at the time of delivery to the user.
Small variations of the model/appearance that do not
marginally influence the intended usage of the product,
are excluded from this.
Warranty with regard to the usage and the suitability for
an application, will be accepted only if they fall within the
Ma-koi specifications specified in writing as, for instance,
stated in this manual.
Any other verbal agreements, for instance during
preparatory discussions, advertisement, etc., in relation to
the product are valid only in case what was pledged is an
integral part of a written agreement.
Only the terms and specifications stated by Ma-koi will be
valid. Ma-koi will accept no terms and/or specifications
from third parties. The specifications as set out in this
manual, are prevailing.
If the customer wishes to use the product for purposes
other than the intended purpose, he is obliged to
thoroughly investigate the suitability for that particular
other purpose. In any case, the customer will be entirely
responsible and any liability will lapse if the product is not
being used for the purpose intended by us, unless Ma-koi
expressly agrees to a specific other purpose, in writing. In
case of modifications to this product, made by the user,
the warranty will expire, as well as all claims and
entitlements.
Every user is personally responsible for the correct usage
or the filter. The manual does not exempt the user from
the responsibility for safe application, correct installation,
operation and maintenance.
By using this manual, you agree that the manufacturer
cannot be held liable for any personal injury or material
damage whatsoever, as a possible consequence of the
usage of the filter. This applies for damage as a result of
using inadequate pipes or connections in particular.
Damage resulting from insufficient cleaning or
maintenance intervals are not covered by the warranty.
2.2
The warranty for shortcomings is strictly limited to the
additional efforts to remedy the shortcomings. This is the
remedying of the shortcomings or the replacement of the
parts that do not suffice, at the discretion of Ma-koi. In
case the shortcomings cannot be remedied or replacement
parts cannot be supplied, the customer is entitled to cancel
the purchase agreement.
It is stated explicitly that the warranty is limited to the
filter itself. Ma-koi cannot be held liable for consequential
damage (flood, loss of animals, etc.) due to non-
functioning of the filter in whatever form, or as a result of
a defect on or malfunction of the filter.
2.3
The customer shall thoroughly inspect the goods
immediately after delivery. (Apparent/possible) damage
must be reported in writing. Hidden defects must be
reported immediately after identification. The customer is
