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Liability
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Liability
11.1
Operator responsibilities
The operator must ensure that the machine undergoes regular maintenance and that the safety devices are checked
regularly by a Schaerer AG service partner, a representative thereof, or other authorised persons.
Schaerer AG must be notified in writing of any defects within 30 days. For hidden defects, this period is extended to
12 months from the date of installation (work report, handover report), but no longer than 18 months after the product
leaves the factory in Zuchwil.
Safety-relevant parts such as safety valves, safety thermostats, boilers etc. must not be repaired in any circumstanc-
es. They must be replaced.
The following intervals apply:
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Safety valves every 24 months
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Boilers (steam boilers, continuous flow heaters): every 72 months
11.2
Warranty and liability claims
No responsibility will be taken for warranty or liability claims in the event of personal injury or material damage as a
result of one or more of the following causes:
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Improper use of the device.
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Improper mounting, commissioning, operation, cleaning and maintenance of the device and the associated op-
tional devices.
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Failure to observe maintenance intervals.
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Operating the unit with defective safety devices or safety and protective equipment that is not properly installed
or is not functional.
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Failure to observe the safety notes in the operating instructions pertaining to storage, installation, commission-
ing, operation and maintenance of the machine.
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Operation of the machine when it is not in good working condition.
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Repairs that have not been carried out properly.
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Use of spare parts that are not original Schaerer AG spare parts.
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Use of cleaning products that are not recommended by Schaerer AG.
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Catastrophic incidents due to foreign objects, accidents, vandalism or force majeure.
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Penetrating the device with any type of object or opening the housing.
The manufacturer shall only and exclusively accept liability or honour liability claims if the specified maintenance
and service intervals are adhered to and if original spare parts were used that were ordered from the manufacturer
or another authorised supplier.
The "General Terms and Conditions" of Schaerer AG apply.
