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Liability
Liability
Operating company responsibilities
The operating company must ensure that the machine undergoes regular maintenance and
that the safety devices are checked regularly by a Schaerer AG service partner, a represent-
ative thereof, or other authorised persons.
Schaerer AG must be notified in writing of any defects with 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 re-
paired under any circumstances. They must be replaced!
The following intervals apply:
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Safety valves: every 12 months.
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Boilers (steam boilers, continuous flow heaters) – every 60 months.
These measures are performed by a Schaerer AG service technician or your service partner
as part of the maintenance routine.
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 machine.
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Improper installation, commissioning, operation, cleaning and maintenance of the machine
and the associated optional devices.
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Failure to observe maintenance intervals.
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Operation of the machine with safety devices that are defective 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, in-
stallation, commissioning, 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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Penetration of the machine with any type of object or opening of 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 have
been used that were ordered from the manufacturer or another authorised supplier.
The "General Terms and Conditions" of Schaerer AG apply.
