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SAFETY
4.1
INTENDED USE
Installation and use of the domestic water station are each subject to the applicable national regulations.
In addition to the operating instructions and the obliging regulations concerning accident prevention that
exist in the country of operation and the location of use, the established technical regulations concerning
safe and professional work, should also be observed.
The water which is to be filtered should fulfil the requirements stipulated by European
drinking water directives!
It is absolutely essential that the manufacturer/supplier will be consulted prior to any operation of the de-
vice using water of a different quality, respectively with water that contains additives.
This domestic water station is suitable for use in cold drinking water up to a maximum water and ambient
temperature of 30 °C (86 °F). It is produced to state of the art standards and the generally accepted safety
regulations in Germany.
The domestic water station may only be used as described in the operating instructions. Any other or fur-
ther use is deemed not to be intended use.
Additional dangers exist in case of non-intended use and failure to observe the danger symbols and safety
information. The manufacturer/supplier are not liable for any losses or damage resulting from this. The risk
is solely borne by the user.
Intended use also includes observing the operating instructions.
The manufacturer/supplier must always be consulted before using the domestic water station outside the
use limitations given in the operating instructions. The domestic water stations are only to be used in a
technically perfect condition, for their intended use, safely and aware of the dangers and with full obser-
vance of the instruction manual!
Have any malfunctions corrected immediately!
4.2
MATERIALS USED
The materials used are resistant to the physical, chemical, and corrosive loads to be expected in the drink-
ing water and fulfil the requirements specified in DIN EN 13443-1, DIN 19628 (“Mechanical filters in
drinking water installations”) and DIN EN 1567 (“Building valves - Water pressure reducing valves and
combination water pressure reducing valves”). All materials are hygienically and physiologically safe. Plas-
tics coming into contact with water fulfill the official guidelines of the German Federal Environmental
Agency as well as the DVGW working sheet W 270. Metallic materials fulfill the requirements of the stand-
ard DIN 50930-6 (Impact on the drinking water quality).
