
Scratch Hardness Tester LINEARTESTER 249 5
BAE 249
1.4 Dangers arising from the use of the instrument
The instrument is built in accordance with the state of technology
and the recognised safety regulations. In spite of this, dangers to life
and limb can arise for the user or third parties. Damage on the
instrument of other objects can arise in its use. The instrument must
only be used:
for the application for which it is intended.
with all safety features in fault-free condition.
Faults that could influence safety must be corrected immediately.
1.5 Proper Use
The Scratch Hardness Tester LINEARTESTER 249, is intended for
determining the scratch resistance of protective surface coatings,
such as paint and lacquer finishes, plastic coatings etc.
Also for other tests:
Scribe/Scratch tests, to and fro-cycle abrasion tests, Crockmeter
tests, MEK tests, tests determining the resistance against solvents in
general or wipe test, respectively.
If the instrument is employed for any other purposes, this will be
improper use. Erichsen GmbH & Co. KG will not be liable for any
damage resulting from this.
Proper use also implies:
observance of all guidelines contained in the instruction manual
and
full attention to laid down inspection and maintenance
procedures.
1.6 Guarantee and Liability
Fundamentally our general Conditions of Sale and Supply apply.
These will be available to the user at the latest at the time of
completion of the contract. Claims under guarantee or liability in the
event of injury to persons or damage to equipment cannot be
accepted if these are the result of one or more of the following
causes:
- Improper use of the instrument.
- Incorrect assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance of
the instrument.
- Operation of the instrument when safety equipment was faulty or
incorrectly fitted.
- Failure to observe guidelines in the instruction manual in respect
of transport, storage, assembly, commissioning, operation,
maintenance, and setting up the instrument.
- Unauthorised modifications to the instrument
- Inadequate monitoring of parts of the instrument that are subject
to wear, or incorrectly made repairs.
- Catastrophic damage caused by external effects or force majeur.