Page 4 of catalogue Electric drives elements for ventilation units of Geze GmbH

Electrically operated ventilation drive systems

Foreword

Foreword Cleaning and maintenance
According to the Model Building Code (MBO), building owners or principals are basically obliged to undertake proper maintenance since building installations "are to be laid out, built, altered and maintained in such a way that public safety and order and in particular, life, health and the natural basis of life are not endangered". Building products must not be used without proper maintenance and upkeep. (cf. MBO Art. 3 Paras. 1 and 2 MBO). The building owner or contractor must at his own responsibility look after care, maintenance and inspection. All Components must be checked regularly for damage or deformation. The operator of a ventilation unit is obliged to take all necessary precautions to prevent endangerment of persons and property inside the building. By carrying out regular maintenance of the ventilation units in the interests of their functionality, he will very decisively reduce the actual risk of damage and consequently his risk of liability in the event of a claim. Maintenance of GEZE ventilation drives is to be performed at least once per year by an authorised specialist company, taking into account specific operation. Selected regulations and public statutes Basic Constitutional Law, Art. 2: "Everyone has the right to physical integrity". MBO Art. 3 Para. 1 (version of November 2002) "Installations are to be laid out, built, altered and maintained in such a way that public safety and order and in particular, life, health and the natural basis of life are not endangered".

Important information
During mounting and disassembly of the drive, the window is not secured against tilting and slamming! The local building regulations as well as the generally valid accident prevention regulations, DIN standards and VDE directives must be observed. In addition, the guidelines for power-operated windows, doors and gates BGR 232 issued by the German Federation of trade associations, the central agency for safety prevention and health at work will apply. All mounting and installation works must be carried out by a specialist. Mounting (mech.): by a competent window fitter or metal worker. Installation (electr.): by qualified electricians. For further information on mounting, commissioning, maintenance and so on, see the installation drawings and wiring diagrams. For reasons of product liability we require separate safety scissor stays with bottom hung windows. These are an additional safety device which guarantees a permanent connection between casement and frame (e.g. GEZE safety scissor stay no. 35)

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