Do not use cleaning solutions containing ammonia!
Do not expose to water or any other liquid.
Do not expose to high temperature (such as an autoclave).
Do not pack the product until completely dry.
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9.1 SERvICE PERIOD AnD PRODUCT LIFE TIME
Serial number and manufacture date
An eight-figure serial number is stamped on valve body consists of the
data as follows:
M RR XXXXX
M: month of manufacture
RR: year of manufacture
XXXXX: sequence number of product
For example: Serial number A1000521 indicates the valve was
manufactured in 2010, In January, with sequence number 521.
Service period
Maximum time in operation for the GCE combination valves before
Overall Maintenance is 5 years from the manufacturing date.
At the combination valve type, GCE also recommends that the products
removed from the gas cylinder undergo Overall Maintenance.
The device must be serviced by the date marked on the waist label.
It should not be assumed that Pre / Post Filling Checks (refer to Appendix
nr 3) and Overall Maintenance covers every safety procedure or method
required by local regulations, or that abnormal unusual circumstances
may not warrant or suggest further requirements or additional procedures.
Contact GCE for further information on the qualification program for
customised service period.
Product life time and Waste management
Maximum life time of the product is 10 years from the manufacturing date.
At the end of the product's life time (10 years maximum), the product must
be withdrawn from service. The owner of the device shall prevent the
reuse of the product and handle the product in compliance with "Directive
of European Parliament and Council 2006/12/ES of 5th April 2006 on
waste".
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