5. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
5.1 Protect the pressure control regulator from damage.
(check visually at regular intervals).
5.2 The preset adjustment of the safety valve (5) must not be changed.
5.3 Make sure gaskets, sealing surfaces, gauges are in good condition and free from damage
and contamination.
5.4 If any malfunction such as increasing outlet pressure at consumption = 0, leaking gauge,
venting safety valves are detected, remove the pressure control regulator from service
close the cylinder valve (1) immediately.
Malfunction may have various causes. Regulators are precision and sensitive pieces of
equipment. Any repairs must be done in accordance with section 6.
Do not apply any compound like detection spray which contains glycol
(ethylene glycol / propylene glycol).
6. REPAIRS
6.1 Repairs of pressure control regulators must only be made by competent and trained
personnel in authorised workshops. The use of original spare parts is compulsory.
6.2 Arbitrary repairs or modifications by the user or a third party without authorisation by the
manufacturer will entail loss of liability.
ATTENTION!
Please, use GCE products exclusively for the purpose indicated by GCE, and only after read-
ing these instructions. In case of uncertainty about the application of a product ask for GCE
Special Product Information or contact a GCE specialist.
IMPORTANT: These Operating Instructions are also valid for other models of GCE pressure
control regulators. All illustrations are valid accordingly.
7. WASTE MANAGEMENT
In accordance to Article 33 of REACH responsible manufacturer shall inform all customers if
materials containing 0.1% or more of substances 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). 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.
8. WARRANTY
For the product there is a warranty 12 months or a warranty according local rules from the day
of its sale to customer. In case of complaint, the customer is obliged to submit the receipt on
purchase of the product.
SERVICING - REPAIRS
Guarantee repairs shall be carried out by manufacturing plant within 1 month after return of
defective products.
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