Contamination
If the device is externally and / or internally
contaminated by deposits (excessively contam-
inated), any warranty claim shall be forfeited.
Paint and similar substances on the surface of
the device and within the housing / measure-
ment system of the device shall be deemed
contamination. Decoration / painting limited
to the release testing / stop button (smoke
alarm device cover) shall be excluded from a
warranty exclusion!
In addition, build-up of fire residues
(e.g. soot), as well as nicotine and grease de-
posits, which have caused a readily detectable
discolouration of the device, are categorized
as contamination, which means the loss of any
warranty claims. Especially nicotine and grease
condensates do not only gather on the outer
surface of the device, but also accumulate on
the surfaces of the optical measuring com-
ponents. Particularly there, the adhesion of
condensates leads to premature deterioration
of the optical properties of the measurement
components, which the device can compensate
through autonomous recalibration only within
its physical limits.
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Moisture damage / corrosion
If the device, and in par ticular its elec-
tronics, are damaged by moisture of any
kind, any warranty claim shall be forfeited.
Moisture thus is not only the exposure to
fluid, but also regular, above-average ex-
posure of the device to humidity (> 70%).
Due to the effect of excessive humidity
(e.g., steam / roasting fumes), the battery
of the device is discharged above average,
and the battery life is shortened consid-
erably. Also, liquids and high humidity can
damage the electronics of the device by
causing corrosion.
Thermal damage
If the device has been exposed temporarily
or permanently to a temperature below 0° C
or above 70° C, any warranty claim shall be
forfeited. In particular, no warranty shall be
given for devices that were exposed to high
temperatures and fumes in a fire. Damage
to the device as a result of frost / cold, as
well as heat damage, shall not be covered
by the warranty.
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