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1.2. Preface
DearCustomer,
Thank you for choosing one of our company’s products. You have purchased a product which has been
manufacturedtothe latesttechnicalstandards.Read this operatingandmaintenancemanualcarefullybefore you
first useit. This is the onlyway to ensurethat the productis safelyand economicallyused.
The documentation contains all the necessary specifications for the product, allowing you to use it properly. In
addition,you willalsofindinformationonhowto recognize potentialdangers,reducerepaircosts anddowntime,
andincrease thereliabilityand workinglifeofthe product.
All safety requirements and specific manufacturer’s requirements must be fulfilled before the product
is put into operation.This operating andmaintenancemanual supplementsanyexisting nationalregulations on
industrial safetyand accidentprevention. This manualmustalso be accessible to personnel atalltimes and also
be madeavailable wheretheproductis used.
1.3. Proper use
The HOMA products comply with the valid safety regulations and meet the demands of state-of-the-art
technology. In the event of improper use, there is a danger to life for the user as well as for third parties.
Moreover, the product and/orattachments maybe damaged ordestroyed.
It is importantto ensurethatthe product is onlyoperatedintechnicallyperfect conditionandas intended.
To do so,followthe operatinginstructions.
1.4. Copyright
This operation and maintenance manual has been copyrighted by the manufacturer. This operation and
maintenancehandbookis intended fortheuseby assembly,operatingandmaintenancepersonnel. It contains
technicalspecificationsand diagramswhich maynotbe reproduced ordistributed,eithercompletelyorin part, or
usedfor anyother purpose withouttheexpressedconsentofthe manufacturer.
1.5. Warranty
Costs for removal and installation of the complained product at the installation place, costs for the ride of the
mechanicians tothelocation andfrom the installation placeas well as costs fortransportare not components of
our warranty. Hereby arose costs, especially costs for checking and transport are bearing by the sender or
operator of the pump. This is also valid for an asserted warranty claim if a check results that the unit works
faultless and is free of defects. All products have a high quality standard. Each product is defeated by a strict
technical end control before delivery. A warranty repair achieved by us does not extend the warranty period.
Replacedspare parts giveno reasons fora newwarranty period.Extensive claims areexcluded,especiallysuch
as diminution,changeorcompensation also foranykindof follow up damages.
In order to ensure that your guarantee claim is processed as efficiently as possible, please contact us or the
appropriate sales representative. Once your claim for a return has been agreed, you will receive a return
certificate. Please then send the rejected product, carriage prepaid, to the factory together with the return
certificate, proof of purchase and an indication ofthe damage. Claims made on grounds of damage caused in
transit must be established and confirmed on delivery of the product by the express company, the railway
companyor the postal service.
1.5.1. General information
This chaptercontains thegeneralinformationon thewarranty. Contractualagreementshavethe highest priority
andare not supersededbythe information in this chapter!
The manufacturer is obliged to correct any defects found in the products it sells, provided that the following
requirementshavebeenfulfilled:
• The defects are caused by the materials used or theway the productwas manufactured ordesigned.
• The defects were reported in writing to the manufacturer within the agreed warranty period.
• The product was used only as prescribed.
• All safety and control devices were connected and inspected by authorizedpersonnel.
If no otherprovisions havebeen made,the warrantyperiodapplies to the first12 months afterinitialstart-up or to
a max. of 24months afterthe delivery date.Other agreementsmustbemade inwritinginthe order confirmation.
These agreements will remain valid at leastuntilthe agreed warrantyperiod of the producthas expired.
1.5.2. Spare parts, add-ons and conversions
Only original spare parts as supplied bythe manufacturer maybe used for repairs, replacements, add-ons and
conversions. Only these parts guarantee a long working life and the highest level of safety. These parts have
been speciallydesigned for our products. Self-made add-ons and conversions or the use of non-original spare
parts can seriouslydamagetheproduct and/orinjurepersonnel.