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8. CLEANING
Remove general contamination with a soft cloth damped in oil free oxygen
compatible soap water and rinsed with clean water. Disinfection can be
carried out with an alcohol-based solution (spray or wipes).
If other cleaning solutions are used, check that they are not abrasive and
that they are compatible with brass, plastic materials of components, and
gas.
Do not use cleaning solutions containing ammonia!
Do not immerse in water or any liquid.
Do not expose to high temperature.
9. LIFETIME OF THE PRODUCT, MAINTENANCE
AND SERVICING
9.1. BATCH NUMBER AND PRODUCTION DATE
The number stamped on the terminal unit body consists of the following
data: GCE logo XXXXXXX
XXXXXXX: batch number
For example: The number 7366506 indicates a product with the batch
number 7366506.
9.1.1. PRODUCT LIFETIME AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
Housing - the maximum lifetime of this part of the product is given by the
lifetime of non-metallic materials used in the device and equals to the
lifetime of materials used in the pipeline distribution system.
Quick connection valve - the maximum lifetime is 10 years.
The owner of the equipment must avoid any repeated use of the product
(appropriate marking, degradation …).
Maintenance, servicing and repairs are described below.
At the end of the product’s life time (max. 10 years), 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withdrawn from service.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 2008/98/EC 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 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 e cient material handling with minimal
impact to environment and health.