Energie SolarBox User manual

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The installer should notify the customer of how the equipment works,
the inherent dangers, and the rights and obligations of the customer.
The installation of thermodynamic equipment geared to heating
sanitary water should be performed by personnel who are qualified
and skilled in relation to the same.
The appliance should not be installed in locations subject to the risk of
impact or explosion.
Keep the equipment in its packaging until the time of installation.
Ensure all hydraulic connections are duly watertight prior to turning
on the electrical power.
The gas used in the entire process is R134a, free of CFCs, non-
inflammable and harmless to the ozone layer. Thus, the gas present
when this equipment is used may not be released into the atmosphere
by law.
The gas present when this equipment is used should be handled by a
qualified technician.
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S O L A R T H E R M O D Y N A M I C E N E R G Y
SolarBox
Thermodynamic Solar System for DHW
Installation Manual
[ 1 ]
T h er m o dy na m i c s ol ar p an el
[ 2 ]
S o l a r B o x
[ 3 ]
C y l i nd e r
[ 4 ]
3/8” s uct i on l i n e
[ 5 ]
1/4” l i q u i d l i n e
[ 6 ]
T e m per a t u r e P r o b e
SYMBOLS
PRE-INSTALLATION
WARNING
WARNING
SAFETY (cont.)
Maintenance of the equipment should be carried out by the support
service, performing the general and continuous cleaning operations,
which may/should be executed by the users themselves.
The electrical power of the equipment should always be turned off
during maintenance operations.
The supplier recommends the equipment be inspected at least once a
year by a qualified technician.
The operating principles of this equipment are directly associated
with high temperatures and pressures, thus all the processes involved
with the equipment should be designed to avoid the risk of burns and
explosion.
SAFETY
OPERATING PRINCIPLE
The SolarBox Thermodynamic Solar System is a piece of equipment
based on the principle of cooling by compression –the Carnot
principle –which we have named Thermodynamic Solar Systems:
Solar Panel and a Heat Pump. The solar panel, which is the main
component, placed outdoors, ensures the capture of energy from:
Direct and diffuse solar radiation
Outdoor air, via natural convection
The effect of the wind (almost always existent)
Rainwater
The temperature difference caused by the aforementioned external
agents ensures the Klea (ecological refrigerant fluid) evaporates inside
the solar panel.
The absence of glass in the panel ensures increased heat exchange via
convection.
After passing through the panel, the Klea is sucked in by the
mechanical component of the system, the compressor, raising the
temperature and pressure of the same; which in turn is transferred to
the water circuit by means of the panel heat exchanger.
Before the Klea returns to the solar panel the pressure needs to be
reduced to guarantee it attains its liquid state once again, thereby
completing the cycle.
The ease with which we combine technology and the laws of nature
(alteration of the state of a fluid), demonstrates the veracity and
potential of SolarBox.
COMPONENTS
The entire process the supplier believes may imply danger
of personal injury and/or material damage shall be marked
with a DANGER SIGN.
As a means of further classifying the danger, the symbol
will be accompanied by one of the following words:
DANGER: when the operator and/or people in the
vicinity of the equipment are subject to personal
injury.
WARNING: when the equipment and/or nearby
materials are subject to material damage.
All the information the supplier believes may contribute to
the enhanced performance and conservation of the
equipment shall be marked with the information sign.
The electrical installation of the equipment should
comply with national regulations on electrical
installations in force.
SolarBox will only work after receiving the respective
cooling load.
The maximum admissible water pressure at the input
to the hydraulic circuit is 300 kPa.
Electical power: 230V, 50 Hz
If the power cable is damaged, it should be replaced by
the manufacturer, the post-sales service or similar
qualified personnel in order to avoid danger.
SolarBox will only work if the tank has been filled with
water.
This appliance should not be used by persons (including
children) with physical, sensorial or mental disabilities,
or with a lack of experience or expertise, unless
supervised by someone liable for their safety, or in the
event the same have been trained in relation to how
the equipment works.
ASSEMBLY SCHEME
Review: 4
Version: 0
Date: 16/11/2015
1 Thermodynamic Solar Panel
1 SolarBox
4 Silentblocks with M6 thread
1 “Y” filter
4 Screws + 4 Bushings
6 Brackets + 6 Screws M6x40 + 6 Bushings + 6 Screws M6x20 + 6 Nut
M6 + 12 Washers M6

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WARNING
The panel should always be installed
downwards, with the connections facing
down.
SolarBox
Thermal power supplied (med-max)
W
1690 - 2900
Power absorbed (med-max)
W
390 - 550
Electrical power
V/HZ
230/50-60
Operating temperature
°C
-2 to 42
Cooling fluid / Load
-/Kg
R134a / 0.8
Maximum water temperature
°C
55
Maximum operating pressure (water)
bar
7
Weight
Kg
23,5
Size of the packaging
a xl xp
470 x 400 x 400
Hydraulic connections (input|output)
Inches
1/2” | 1/2”
Refrigerant connections (input|output)
Inches
3/8"| 1/4"
Thermodynamic Solar Panel
Weight
Kg
8
Size of the packaging
a xl xp
2200 x 810 x 30
Refrigerant connections (input|output)
Inches
1/4” | 3/8”
Tank Requirements
Maximum Tank Capacity
lts
300
Minimum Coil Area (when using backup
connections)
m2
1,5
[1]
Aluminium bracket
[2]
Bushing
[3]
Self threading screw M6x4
[4]
Washer M6
[5]
Screw M6x20
[6]
Nut M6
[7]
Panel
SolarBox
Placing the SolarBox on a horizontal surface
SolarBox may be fixed to a wall using the four holes in the back or
placed on a horizontal surface using the four silentblocks. In either case,
the device should be correctly levelled. SolarBox has holes at the
bottom (1) and half-holes in the back (2).
WARNING
When installing SolarBox, ensure the wall in question
is capable of supporting the weight of the same.
Fixing SolarBox to the Wall
A - Liquid B - Suction
TECHNICAL FEATURES
DIMENSIONS
1 –Make four holes to receive the nuts corresponding to the four M6
flanged screws included in the packaging.
2 –Screw in the screws leaving a distance of approximately 3mm
between the wall and the flange of the screw.
3 –Align the SolarBox and rest the same gently on the 4 screws.
4 –Tighten the screws until they are in contact with the structure.
5 –Secure the connections underneath the structure.
Thermodynamic Solar Panel
SolarBox
1 –Lay the structure on a level and stable surface, checking the four
anti-vibratory brackets have been duly mounted.
2 –Remove the half holes from the rear of the structure by twisting the
metal part you wish to remove.
3 –Secure the connections on the rear of the structure.
The location and the angle at which the panels are installed must be
taken into account. In order to take full advantage of the solar radiation
in question, the panels should be set at an angle of between 10° - 85° to
the ground, and preferably pointing south.
The panel comes with six M8 holes on the side flaps. The distance
between the holes at the location where the panel is to be placed
should coincide with the holes in the panel.
The equipment comes with 3 small and 3 large brackets which should be
fixed in order to give the panel the desired angle.
The brackets should be fixed to the base (e.g. a tile) using the plastic nut
and self-threading M6 screw supplied.
The panel is fixed to the brackets using the M6 screws and respective
nuts and washer.
A
B
INSTALLATION (cont)
Thermodynamic Solar Panel
Fixing the brackets
Fixing the bracket to
the panel
On the Wall
On Horizontal Surface
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INSTALLATION

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Refrigerant Connections –Thermodynamic Panel
The thermodynamic unit holds a pre-load of
R134a fluid.
WARNING
The refrigerant connections should be thermally
insulated in order to avoid burns and to ensure
the maximum performance of the equipment.
WARNING
The refrigerant connections should be dealt with
by a qualified technician holder of a professional
skills certificate for the purpose.
PIPE DIAMETER
VAPOUR
(suction)
LIQUID
(to the panel)
mm
inch
mm
inch
9,52
3/8’’
6,35
1/4’’
Diâmetro do
Tubo
(polegadas)
Binário
Aplicado
(Nm)
Chave nº
1/4”
14 a 16
19
3/8”
33 a 42
21
All connections should be insulated!
Refrigerant Connections - SolarBox
e4)
e3)
e2)
e1)
WARNING
INSTALLATION (cont.)
INSTALLATION (cont.)
Some of the steps involved here are exactly the same as the procedures
followed to connect the panel.
Cut the tube at the desired point with the end facing down. Clean any
frayed edges.
Flange the tube not forgetting to place the nut on the side of the tube
Tighten the nut a few turns with your hand and then use an appropriate
spanner to fully tighten the same as described above.
Once the connections have been concluded the user needs to check
there are no leaks. To this end, a load of nitrogen at a pressure of 10 bar
should be injected via the pressure tap (3-way valve).
Cover all the connections in soap foam to check the pressure on the
gauges is constant.
NITROGEN LOAD
VACUUM
a) Always use connections, vacuum pump and gauges duly
adpated for R134a fluid.
b) Only use a vacuum pump to remove the air and moisture
existing in the tube.
c) Never use the system coolant to bleed the connection tubes.
d) Keep the stop valves completely closed.
e) Connect the hose from the vacuum pump to the 3-way valve.
f) Create a vacuum with the pump connected to the pressure
tap to the 3-way valve (for 30 minutes) until a value of -1bar
has been attained.
g) Once the vacuum process has been concluded (30 minutes),
turn off the pump and the gauge should always display the
same value.
h) Turn off the gauge taps.
i) After this vacuum process has been concluded, the two
valves should be opened to enable the coolant to circulate
throughout the system.
Legend:
1
3-way valve
2
Pressure tap
3
Valve sleeve
4
Valve needle
5
Hexagonal spanner
6
2-way valve
7
Conical nut
8
Liquid line (1/2”)
9
Gas line (1/2”)
a)Prepare the copper tube, removing the protective caps from the ends.
b)Place the end of the tube face-down, cut the tube at the desired
distance and clean any frayed edges.
c) Remove the nuts from the connections and place them on the side of
the tube.
d) Flange the tube with an appropriate tool, forming a cone, ensuring
there are no frayed edges or imperfections and the lengths of the
walls are the same.
e) T ighten the nut a few turns with your hand, and then execute the
final tightening by twisting in accordance with the values illustrated in
the table
After creating the vacuum, do not remove the hoses
until the system has been fully pressurised by the
coolant.
The use of a thread sealant is recommended for all
existing thread connections.

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Vented Installation
HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS
Procedures for the hydraulic connection of the circuit:
a) Connect the water inflow and outflow of the equipment with
tubing or joints capable of supporting a combined
temperature/pressure of a constant 75°C / 7 bar. For such we
recommend the use of tubing which is resistant to high
temperatures and pressures, such as PEX, PPR, MULTICAMADA,
among others.
b) A safety valve needs to be installed at the cold water inflow of
the equipment. The safety device should comply with standard
EN 1487:2002, maximum pressure of 7 bar (0.7 MPa)
c) In addition to this device other components need to be installed
to guarantee the interruption of the hydraulic load, in the
following order:
Reflux valve
Pressure reducing valve (in the event the pressure of
the cold water inflow is greater than 4.5 bar)
Safety/exhaust valve
Expansion vessel
The safety/exhaust valve should be connected by tubing with a
diameter which is never less than the cold water inflow connection.
The part of the exhaust should be connected to an interceptor, or, in
the event this is inviable, raised at least 20mm above the floor to allow
for visual inspection.
All the above recommendations are to guarantee the safety of people,
animals and others.
SolarBox may be installed in tanks with two or more connections. The
diagrams below illustrate two types of connection to a tank:
PURGE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT
“y” FILTER
After doing the correct installation of the system, the installer must
purge all the hydraulic circuit before turning on the Solar Box.
a) Ensure that the valve 1a is closed
b) Close de valve 1b
c) Open the bleed valve inside the Solar Box
d) Open the discharge valve (drain) 7
e) Open valve 1a
f) Close the bleed valve inside the Solar Box (only when there is
water with no bubbles leaving the valve)
g) Close the valve 1c (only when there is water with no bubbles
leaving the valve)
h) Open the valve 1b
i) Turn-on the Solar Box
HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS
Tank with more than two connections
WARNING
The equipment is supplied with a
“y” filter placed on the SolarBox
hydraulic return line, at the
entrance of the heat exchanger.
WARNING/DANGER
The water used may contain impurities and/or substances which
are harmful to the system and to the health. Check the water being
used is of an acceptable quality for domestic consumption. The
table below illustrates certain parameters beyond which the water
should be subjected to chemical treatment.
Hardness (ºdH)
pH
Treatment
3.0 to 20.0
6.5 to 8.5
No
3.0 to 20.0
<6.5 or >8.5
Yes
<3.0 or >20.0
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Yes
Tank with two connections
Tank with backup connections
Legend:
1
Open/closed Valve
7
Drain
2
Non return Valve
A
Mains Water
3
Pressure Reducing Valve
B
Hot Water Outlet
4
Security Group
C
SolarBox
5
Expansion Vessel
D
Thermodynamic Panel
6
Filter
S1
Temperature Probe

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Code
Connectors
Device
Characteristics
INPUTS
S1
S1
Water Probe
Sensor NTC10K@25°C
Functioning temperature 0÷120°C
Misure Range 0÷99°C
LP
LP
Low Pressure Contact
Contact Open/Closed
HP
11
High Pressure Contact
Contact Open/Closed
12
OUTPUTS
3
N
Pump
Power 230 Vac
Max 3A 230Vac
4
FON
5
N
Electrical Heater
Power 230 Vac
Max 3A 230Vac
6
FOFF
7
FON
8
COM
Compressor
Free contact
Max 8A 230Vac
9
N.C.
10
N.O.
LINE
1
F
Input Line
230 Vac 10% 50 Hz;
Protection Fuse T3,15 A
2
N
Absorbed Power:
2VA
Applied rules:
EN 60730-1 50081-1 EN 60730-1 A1 50081-2
1 - ON/OFF
The ON/OFF of the controller is performed by the extended pressure of the button K4
The OFF state is signaled by OFF of the display and all leds
The ON state is signaled by the led L9 ON.
2 - START/STOP operations in ON state
Fill the tank with water and expel any existing air, opening a hot water tap.
The START/STOP of the operations is through the extended pressure of the button K3 (CP).
The STOP is signaled by the led L9 blinking.
3 - Visualizations:
The display shows:
L4 ON >> C01=1 Auto mode ON (configuration)
L1 Blinking >> when timer T01 run (compressor timer)
L6 Blinking >> when timer T02 run (error LP timer)
L7 Blinking >> when timer T03 run (error HP timer)
D1>>Currently the Probe Temperature
D1>> Damages or Alarms signaling
Lo: out of range to the low temperature (under 0°C): Probe broken
Hi: out of range to the high temperature (over 100°C): Probe in short circuit
Check the following conditions before implementing the electrical connections:
a) The thermodynamic equipment should only be powered electrically after the tank has been filled.
b) The thermodynamic equipment should be connected to monophasic voltage (230 VAC / 50 or 60Hz)
c) Connections should always comply with the installation regulations in force in the country in which the thermodynamic equipment is installed.
d) The equipment must be connected to an electrical socket which has been grounded.
NOTE: The Solar Box equipment have a relay to allow the connection of a backup electric resistance with maximum power of 3kW.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
ELECTRONIC PANEL (EXTERNAL ASPECT AND CONNECTIONS DIAGRAM)

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4 - Alarm Function
If the temperature read by the Probe is over the value Alarm Thermostat P04
The acoustic and visual signal is activated
SILENCE Function: the acoustic signal could be deactivated for 5 minutes pushing any button. After this time, if the alarm condition remains
the acoustic signal starts again.
5 - Pump anti block Function
If the Pump is OFF for a time over Anti block Timer T04
The output PUMP is activated for T05 seconds and the display shows bLP. The function is enabled also in OFF.
6. K1 Manual Heater Function (BOOST)
Through the extended pressure of the K1 button the heater is activated/deactivated the Manual Heater Function. The activated condition is
showed by the Led L5.
7. Disinfect Function
The disinfect function has 3 modality configurations:
C02=0: the function is activated only manually pushing K2 (DSF) button for about 5 seconds;
C02=1: the function is activated 1 time per week;
C02=2: the function is activated 1 time per month.
If the disinfect function is activated:
Heater ON while the S1 Temperature < P05;
The display shows dSF.
8- Installer Menu
Enter the MENU pushing together K1 and K4buttons for about 5 seconds;
Scroll and visualize the parameters’ code through K3 or K2 buttons;
Visualize the parameter’s current value through K4button;
Modify the value through the K2 (decrease) / K3 (increase);
Press K4to memorize the new value or press K1to go back without memorize;
Press K1button to go back to the code visualization.
Exit from MENU
Wait about 5 seconds or push the K1 button.
WARNING:
The admission to this Menu is only for INSTALLERS or EXPERT PERSONNEL, because parameters’ changes could damage the product or could
make the product not fit for the applications.
ELECTRONIC PANEL (EXTERNAL ASPECT AND CONNECTIONS DIAGRAM) cont.
INSTALLER MENU PARAMETERS
Installer parameters
U.m.
Code
Min
Default
Max
Thermostat of ON/OFF Compressor and Pump
°C
P01
10
53
55
Hysteresis thermostat P01
°C
H01
1
3
10
Thermostat of ON/OFF Electrical Heater
°C
P02
5
53
65
Hysteresis thermostat P02
°C
H02
1
3
20
Thermostat of ON/OFF Electrical Heater In Auto Mode
°C
P03
5
18
25
Hysteresis thermostat P03
°C
H03
1
2
5
Thermostat of activation ALARM Function
°C
P04
70
75
80
Thermostat of ON/OFF Disinfect Function
°C
P05
60
65
75
Timer delay to turn ON Compressor
min
t01
1
1
10
Timer delay to turn ON Compressor after error LP
min
t02
3
10
20
Timer delay to turn ON Compressor after error HP
min
t03
3
10
20
Timer of ANTI BLOCK
h
t03
1
168
255
Tempo of activation pump ANTI BLOCK
sec
t05
0
10
99
Timer protection continuous operation of the compressor
h
t06
6
12
24
Auto Modality Configuration
***
C01
0
0
1
Disinfect Modality Configuration
***
C02
0
0
2
Outputs’ Test
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t0
***
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Outputs’ Test:
Enter in Installer Menu and scroll until the code t0
Press the K1button to enter in the Test
Press the K1button to activate the Heater corresponding Led ON display shows tSt
Press the K2button to activate the Compressor corresponding Led ON display shows tSt
Press the K3button to activate the Pump corresponding Led ON display shows tSt
The selected output will be activate until you release the button Exit from MENU
Wait about 5 seconds

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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
REMARK
Fault in the electronic panel
Lack of power
Check for the presence of electrical power
Check the corresponding circuit breaker is turned on
Disconnected or damaged cabling
Check the electric or electronic circuit
Check the electrical protection (RES fuse)
Low water temperature
Equipment disconnected
Press the ON/OFF button
Absence of electrical current or damaged
cabling
Check the equipment is connected to the socket
Check the corresponding circuit breaker is turned on
Check the cabling
Check the power cable is disconnected from the electronic cable
Check the electrical protection (RES fuse)
Error in the performance of the
components
Check for errors on the electronic panel and consult the error
table
Temperature programmed on Setpoint low
Adjust the Setpoint temperature
Compressor disconnected
Turn on the compressor using the “COMP” button
Hot water returning to the cold water
circuit (damaged or incorrectly installed
safety valve)
Close the cold water inflow valve to turn off the safety group.
Open a hot water tap. Wait for 10 minutes and if hot water is
available replace the defective pipe and/or correct the position of
the safety group.
Clean the safety group filter
Excessively hot water
Faulty gauge
Check for errors on ther electronic panel
Low hot water flow
Loss or blockage of the hydraulic circuit
Check the state of the hydraulic circuit
Water leaking from the safety
valve
Absence of or incorrectly-sized expansion
tank (if the leak is intermittent)
Installation and/or correct sizing of expansion tank
High network temperature (if leak is
continuous)
Check the pressure reduction valve (if present)
Install a pressure reduction valve (if absent)
Abnormally high constant
consumption of electricity
Loss or blockage in the cooling circuit
Check the tubing for damge
Use the appropriate equipment to check for leaks in the circuit
Adeverse weather conditions
Others
Contact customer service
TROUBLESHOOTING
ERRORS
Error
Description
Possible Causes
LO
Probe
danificada
Disconnected or damaged probe
LP
Protection
system
activated
(low
pressure)
Insufficient load of refrigerant fluid
frigorigéneo
Refrigerant fluid leakage
Low outdoor temperature
Low water inlet temperature
Damaged low-pressure switch
Disconnected or damaged cabling
Damaged electronic panel
Error
Description
Possible Causes
HP
Protection
system
activated
(high
pressure)
Presence of air in the refrigerant circuit
Lack of water in the circuit
Damaged circulator pump
Dirty condensor/filter (if exists)
Excess fluid
Damaged high-pressure switch
Disconnected or damaged cabling
Damaged electronic panel
Legend:
Cp
Compressor
B1
Circulator Pump
Raux
Auxiliar Relay
EH
Backup Electric Heater
LP
Low Pressure Switch
HP
High Pressure Switch
S1
Temperature Probe
NOTE: “EH” is not included on the equipment. It’s the responsibility of the installer to
make its Installation
WIRING DIAGRAM

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Warranty
This warranty covers all defects to the confirmed materials, excluding the payment of any type of personal damage
indemnity caused directly or indirectly by the materials.
The periods indicated below start from the purchase date of the apparatus, 6 months at the latest from the leaving date
from our storage warehouses.
Water Cylinder
(domestic and industrial use)
5 Years: Stainless Steel (2 + 3 years)*
5 Years: Enamelled (2 + 3 years)*
Manufacturer Warranty
Thermodynamic solar
panel
10 Years
Against Production
Defects and corrosion
Electrical components and Moving parts:
Thermodynamic Block
Solar Block
Solarbox
Split
Monobloc (except cylinder)
Combi Block
Agrotherm
DHW
2 Years
*The warranty extension of 3 years, against corrosion of the internal tank (Enamelled / Stainless Steel), is conditioned to
the submission of:
Warranty and Check Sheet at maximum 15 days after the installation.
Documental evidence of the magnesium anode replacement.
Pictures of the installation where it’s shown safety group, expansion vessel, hydraulic and electrical connections
In case of warranty, the parts replaced are property of the manufacturer.
A repair under the warranty is not reason for an extension of its term.
Warranty Exclusions
The warranty ceases to be effective when the apparatus is no longer connected, used or assembled in accordance with
manufacturer instructions, or if there has been any form of intervention by unauthorized technicians, has the appearance
of modifications and/or if the series number appears to have been removed or erased. The equipment should be installed
by qualified technicians according to the rules in effects and/or the rules of the trade, or the instructions of our technical
services. Further exclusions from warranty:
Hot water tanks have been operating in water with the following indexes:
oActive chlorine > 0.2 ppm
oChlorides > 50 mg/l (Inox)
oHardness > 200 mg/l
oCondutibility > 600 μS/cm (20 ºC)
oPH < 5,5 or PH > 9 (Sorensen at 20ºC).
oIf one of the water parameters has a greater value than stipulated by directive 236/98 (Portugal) or equivalent
standard in the costumer’s country
Parts are subject to natural wear and tear –levers, switches, resistances, programmers, thermostats, etc.
Breakdown due to incorrect handling, electrical discharges, flooding, humidity or by improper use of the apparatus.
The warranty lapses if it is transferred to another owner, even if within the guarantee period.
The warranty lapses if this certificate is incorrectly filled in, if it is violated or if it is returned after more than 15 days
have passed since the purchase date of the apparatus.
ATTENTION: Technical assistance costs even within the warranty period shall be supported by the customer (Km and
assistance time). In cases where there is no justifiable breakdown and subsequent need for technical assistance, the
client will pay for lost technical assistance time.