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WILO SE 03/2016 V06 DIN A4
English INTRODUCTION
1. Introduction
1.1. About this document
The language of the original operating instruc-
tions is German. All other languages of these
instructions are translations of the original oper-
ating instructions.
This manual is divided into individual sections,
which are listed in the table of contents. Each
section has a heading which clearly describes its
content.
A copy of the EC declaration of conformity is a
component of these operating instructions.
If a technical modification is made on the designs
named there without our agreement, this decla-
ration loses its validity.
1.2. Personnel qualifications
All personnel who work on or with the lifting unit
must be qualified for such work; electrical work,
for example, may only be carried out by a qualified
electrician. All personnel must be of legal age.
Operating and maintenance personnel must also
observe national accident prevention regulations.
It must be ensured that personnel have read and
understood the instructions in this operating and
maintenance handbook; if necessary, this manual
must be ordered from the manufacturer in the
required language.
This lifting unit is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, senso-
ry or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given super-
vision or instruction concerning use of the lifting
unit by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the lifting unit.
1.3. Copyright
This operating and maintenance manual has been
copyrighted by the manufacturer. The operating
and maintenance manual is intended for use by
installation, operating and maintenance person-
nel. It contains technical regulations and drawings
which may not be reproduced or distributed,
either completely or in part, or used for purposes
of competition, or shared with others without the
express consent of the manufacturer. Illustrations
may differ from the original and serve only as
example illustrations of the lifting unit.
1.4. Subject to change
The manufacturer reserves the right to make
technical modifications to units or components.
This operation and maintenance manual refers to
the lifting unit indicated on the title page.
1.5. Warranty
In general, the specifications in the current “gen-
eral terms and conditions” apply for the warranty.
You can find these here:
www.wilo.com/legal
Any deviations must be contractually agreed and
shall then be given priority.
1.5.1. General
The manufacturer is obliged to correct any de-
fects found in the lifting units it sells, provided
that the defects meet one or more of the follow-
ing requirements:
• The defects are caused by the materials used
or the way the product was manufactured or
designed.
• The defects were reported in writing to the man-
ufacturer within the agreed warranty period.
• The lifting unit was used only as prescribed.
• All monitoring devices are connected and were
tested before commissioning.
1.5.2. Warranty period
The duration of the warranty period is stipulated
in the “general terms and conditions”.
Any deviations must be contractually agreed.
1.5.3. Spare parts, add-ons and modifications
Only genuine spare parts from the manufacturer
may be used for repairs, replacements, add-ons
and modifications. Unauthorised add‑ons and
modifications or the use of non‑original spare
parts can seriously damage the lifting unit and/or
seriously injure personnel.
1.5.4. Maintenance
The prescribed maintenance and inspection
work should be carried out regularly. This work
may only be carried out by qualified, trained and
authorised personnel.
1.5.5. Damage to the product
Damage and malfunctions that endanger safety
must be eliminated immediately by trained per-
sonnel. The lifting unit may only be operated if it
is in proper working order.
In general, repairs should only be carried out by
Wilo customer service.
1.5.6. Exclusion from liability
No warranty claims will be accepted or liability
will be assumed for lifting unit damage if any of
the following items apply:
• Inadequate configuration by the manufacturer
due to the information provided by the operator
or customer being insufficient or incorrect
• Non-compliance with safety instructions and
working instructions as specified in this operating
and maintenance manual
• Improper use
• Incorrect storage and transport
• Improper assembly/dismantling
• Insufficient maintenance
• Incorrect repairs
• Inadequate construction site or construction work
• Chemical, electrochemical and electrical influ-
ences
• Wear
This means the manufacturer’s liability excludes
all liability for personal injury, material damage or
financial losses.
