Date: 23/02/2021
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Subject to change without notice
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Important basic information
In addition to the instructions in these Instructions for Use, the information relevant for safety, notes and relevant contents from
supplier documentation must be strictly observed.
The filter housing is manufactured as a pressure vessel according to the state of the art and recognised safety regulations.
Nevertheless, dangers to life and limb of the user or third parties cannot be ruled out during use, as well as possible damage to
property.
Georg Schünemann GmbH (hereinafter referred to as SAB) shall not be liable for any personal injury, damage to property and
pecuniary loss resulting from disregard of the Instructions for Use, operating errors or improper use.
If the contents of these Instructions for Use are not understood or further information is required, the Service Department of SAB
is available for help and further information.
Liability and warranty
Information
SAB shall only and exclusively assume the warranty for spare parts ordered from SAB. Wear parts are excluded
from the warranty.
Compatibility with the duplex filter cannot be guaranteed for spare parts sourced from third parties without
previous agreement and approval by SAB.
No changes may be made to the duplex filter without the approval of SAB!
Our current "General Terms and Conditions of Sale and Delivery" which can be viewed on the SAB website (see cover page for
web address) are always applicable.
Warranty and liability claims for personal injury and property damage are void if they are attributable to one or more of the
following causes:
non-intended use of the duplex filter!
improper installation, start-up, operation and maintenance of the duplex filter!
operation of the duplex filter with defective filter components!
failure to comply with personnel requirements!
disasters caused by outside influence and force majeure!
gross negligence!
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Safety
Observance of the Instructions for Use
These Instructions for Use describe the function and handling of the duplex filter and contain all the information required by the
personnel of the owner to be able to transport, assemble, install, operate, dismantle and dispose of the duplex filter in accordance
with its intended use.
The Instructions for Use must always be completely observed, kept in the immediate vicinity of the product and made available to
all personnel at all times.
These Instructions for Use must be supplemented with instructions, including supervisory and reporting obligations, to take
account of special operational characteristics, e.g. with regard to process organisation, work procedures and personnel deployed
as well as their protective equipment. Such obligations may also cover, for example, the provision and wearing of personal
protective equipment.
Qualified Personnel
All transport, assembly, commissioning, maintenance / repair, inspection, dismantling and disposal work must be performed by
personnel with the appropriate qualifications for this work.
In addition, these persons must have the following qualifications:
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Verified instruction and authorisation for the use of the duplex filter.
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Verified instruction and authorisation in the handling of the safety devices
The relevant supporting documents must be submitted to SAB on request and in the event of a warranty claim.
Country-specific, company-internal, specification-typical, professional association and general safety guidelines must be
observed.
General prohibition of alcohol and drugs for operating and skilled personnel must be ensured by the owner.
Personal Protective Equipment
Personal protective clothing according to EN 14605 must be worn during all work by the qualified personnel carrying out the work.
General Safety Instructions
The following safety instructions must be understood as complementary to existing applicable national laws and accident
prevention regulations. These Instructions for Use are only an aid and do NOT relieve the owner of his responsibility for the
operation of the duplex filter.
All safety instructions, including those in the individual chapters of these Instructions for Use, must be observed. The accident
prevention regulations shall be made available to everyone.
