Responsibility Of The Operator; Warranty And Exclusion Of Liability; Qualified Personnel - BWT AQA drink AC100 Einbau- Und Bedienungsanleitung

f If the product has been stored below freezing point (0 °C), leave the unpacked product
at the ambient temperature of the installation location for a minimum of 24 hours prior to
operation.
f Do not install the filter system near heat sources, open fire places or naked flames.
f Chemicals, solvents and vapours must not come into contact with the filter system.
f Unauthorised alterations to the filter system and technical modifications are not permitted.
f The installation location must be protected against freezing and direct sunlight.
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NOTE!
f For installation and operation of the filter system, the BG regulation "Rules for Safety and
Health Protection When Working in Kitchens" of the "Food and Beverages" expert committee
of BGZ (BGR111) must be observed. The filter system has been hygiene tested in accordance
with Section 7.4 DIN 18879-1.
f The materials are selected in accordance with the requirements of DIN 18879-1 and EN 14898.
f The pressure resistance of the filter system conforms to DIN 18879-1.
f The filtered drinking water conforms to liquid category 2 in accordance with EN 1717.
f For immunocompromised people and infants it is recommended to boil the tap water before
drinking. This also applies to filtered water.
f For the protection against microbiological growth the filter cartridge contains a small amount
of silver ("bacteriostatic")*. There might be a harmless release of silver in concentrations
below the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO). The term "bacterio-
static" indicates that the system limits the passage or growth of bacteria already existing in
the incoming water*. It does not mean that the water leaving the system is safer to drink than
the water entering it.
4.1

Responsibility of the operator

The installation and operating instructions must be kept in the immediate vicinity of the filter
system and must be accessible at all times.
The filter system may only be operated when a faultless and safe condition is ensured.
The instructions in this installation and operating manual must be followed closely.

4.2 Warranty and exclusion of liability

BWT warrants to the original purchaser/consumer all equipment that it munufactures to be free
from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase. This
warranty is subject to exclusions and limitations The notes and recommendations listed, as well
as local drinking water and recycling regulations, must be met. All information and notes in this
installation and operating manual account for the applicable standards and regulations, state-of-
the-art technology as well as our expertise in water treatment. BWT does not assume any liability
for damages or subsequent/secondary damages arising from:
Failure to comply with the instructions in this installation and operating manual
Improper use
Incorrect, inappropriate installation
Incorrect, inappropriate operation
Mechanical damage of the filter system
Unauthorized modifications
Technical modifications
Use of non-certified, non-approved components

4.3 Qualified personnel

Only authorized, specially trained and skilled personnel (e.g. professional plumbers) are allowed
to install, start up and maintain the filter system.
Authorized personnel have obtained instructions regarding the assigned tasks and possible
risks in case of misuse or improper operation.
Skilled personnel or professionals are able to install, start up and maintain the filter system due
to their technical training, experience and knowledge of applicable guidelines and provisions.
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