The provider 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".
In accordance to Article 33 of REACH GCE, s.r.o. as responsible manufacturer
shall inform all customers if materials containing 0.1% or more of substances
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included in the list of Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC).
The most commonly used brass alloys used for bodies and other brass
components contain 2-3% of lead (Pb), EC no. 231-468-6, CAS no. 7439-92-1.
The lead will not be released to the gas or surrounding environment during
normal use. After end of life the product shall be scrapped by an authorized
metal recycler to ensure efficient material handling with minimal impact to
environment and health.
To date we have no information that indicates that other materials containing
SVHC of concentrations exceeding 0.1% are included in any GCE product.
8.2. REPAIRS
Repair activities cover the replacement of the following damaged or missing
components:
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inlet stem,
•
flow metering device,
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pressure indicator/sensor,
•
piston,
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pressure relief valve,
•
quick-coupler,
•
sealing elements
Repairs may only be carried out by a GCE authorised person.
Any product sent back to a GCE authorised person for maintenance must be
properly packaged.
The reason for the maintenance shall be clearly specified (repair, overall
maintenance).
A short explanation and the claim number reference should accompany any
product sent for repair.
Some repair activities concerning the replacement of damaged or missing
components may be carried out by the owner of the product. Only the follow-
ing parts may be replaced:
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caps – chapters on caps omitted
•
flow control knob and labels.
•
hose adapter (including O-ring),
•
Inlet-stem O-ring.
To determine a suitable component contact our service organisation.
All labels on the product must be kept in good, legible condition by the
owner and the user during the entire product life time.
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