DEMAG ZBA Assembly Instructions Manual page 5

1.5 Definitions
We assume no liability for any defects, damage or malfunctions caused as a result
of operating errors, non-compliance with these assembly instructions or missing or
inappropriate repairs and maintenance.
We expressly point out that only genuine Demag spare parts and accessories
approved by us may be used. Accordingly, this also applies to other manufacturers'
parts supplied by us.
For safety reasons, the fitting and use of spare parts or accessories which have
not been approved and unauthorised modification and conversion of the product
are not permitted and void any liability for defects or damage resulting therefrom.
With the exclusion of any further claims, our liability for defects and liability
obligations for any defects pertaining to the products supplied or faults in the
documentation delivered or any negligence on our part are exclusively based on
the provisions of the original contract. Any further claims, in particular any and all
claims for damages, are excluded with the exception of legal claims in accordance
with product liability legislation.
Manufacturer
The manufacturer is the person who:
1. manufactures the equipment under his or her own name and places it on the
market for the first time;
2. resells other manufacturers' equipment under his or her own name, whereby
the reseller is not considered to be the manufacturer provided the name of the
manufacturer (as in 1.) appears on the equipment;
3. imports the equipment into the country and places it on the market for the first
time or
4. exports equipment to another member state of the European Union and hands it
over direct to a user in that country.
Owner
Owners (employer, company) are defined as persons who own the product and
who use it as intended or allow it to be operated by suitable and trained persons.
Operating personnel
Operating personnel are defined as persons assigned by the owner of the product
to operate the product. This person must be trained by the owner in accordance
with the tasks to be performed.
Trained person
Trained persons are defined as persons who have been instructed for the tasks
assigned to them and on the possible hazards resulting from inappropriate
conduct. Personnel must have been informed about required safety equipment,
protective measures, relevant regulations, codes of practice, accident prevention
regulations and operating conditions and has provided verification of their
competence. This person must be trained by the owner in accordance with the
tasks to be performed.
Specialist personnel
Specialist personnel are defined as persons assigned by the owner to carry out
specific tasks, such as installation, setting-up, maintenance and fault elimination.
This person must be trained by the owner in accordance with the tasks to be
performed.
Qualified personnel
Qualified personnel are defined as persons, who, owing to their technical training,
knowledge and experience as well as knowledge of the relevant standards, are
able to assess the tasks given to them and identify and prevent potential hazards.
This person must be trained by the owner in accordance with the tasks to be
performed.
Experienced technician
Experienced technicians are defined as persons who, owing to their technical
training and experience, have sufficient knowledge in the field of the product.
These persons must be familiar with the relevant national industrial safety
regulations, codes of practice, accident prevention regulations, directives and
generally accepted engineering standards (e.g. EC directives, VDE regulations,
DGUV) enabling them to judge the safe operating condition of the product.
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