Content SAFETY ........................6 Personnel Qualification ........................6 Operating manual ..........................6 Legal considerations ........................... 6 1.3.1 Intellectual property ........................7 Structure of the safety instructions in the operating manual ............... 7 1.4.1 Signal word panel ........................7 1.4.2 Safety alert symbol ........................8 1.4.3 Pictograms ..........................
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10. HOT-AIR DISINFECTION ..................38 10.1 Preparations ............................38 10.2 Starting the hot-air disinfection......................38 10.3 Hot air disinfection process ....................... 39 10.4 Completing the hot-air disinfection ....................39 10.5 Prematurely terminating the hot-air disinfection................40 11. PASSWORD ......................40 11.1 Password request ..........................
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24.2 Maintenance intervals, service ......................75 24.3 Service Reminder ..........................76 24.4 Simple troubleshooting ........................76 24.5 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH ................. 78 25. DISPOSAL......................79 25.1 Disposal of the transport packing ...................... 79 25.2 Decommissioning ..........................79 25.3 Disposal of the chamber in the Federal Republic of Germany ............
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26.4 KB / KB-UL Technical Data ....................... 83 26.5 Equipment and options (extract) ....................... 85 26.6 Accessories and spare parts (extract) ....................85 26.7 Dimensions............................87 27. CERTIFICATES AND DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY ....... 93 27.1 EU Declaration of Conformity......................93 27.2 UKCA Declaration of Conformity ......................
35 U.S.C. § 287(a). Products and services listed on the BINDER website may be sold individually or as part of a combination product. Additional patent applications may also be pending in the U.S.
NOTICE Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the product and/or its functions or of a property in its proximity. 1.4.2 Safety alert symbol Use of the safety alert symbol indicates a risk of injury. Observe all measures that are marked with the safety alert symbol in order to avoid death or in- jury.
(on chamber front and type plate) Information QR-Code and URL to contact the BINDER Support Center Keep safety labels complete and legible. Replace safety labels that are no longer legible. Contact BINDER Service for these replacements. KB / KB-UL 01/2025 Seite 9/104...
Made in Germany Figure 2: Type plate (example KB 260-UL regular chamber 9020-0501) Indications of the type plate (example) Indication Information BINDER Manufacturer: BINDER GmbH KB 260 Model designation Cooling incubator Device name Serial No. 00000000000000 Serial no. of the chamber...
Symbols on the type plate Symbol Valid for Information All chambers CE conformity marking Electrical and electronic equipment manufactured / placed on the market in the EU after 13 August 2005 and be disposed All chambers of in separate collection according to Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
(for Germany: DGUV guidelines 213-850 on safe working in laborato- ries, issued by the employers’ liability insurance association). BINDER GmbH is only responsible for the safety features of the chamber provided skilled electricians or qualified personnel authorized by BINDER perform all maintenance and repair, and if components relating to chamber safety are replaced in the event of failure with original spare parts.
DANGER Electrical hazard by water entering the chamber. Deadly electric shock. ∅ The chamber must NOT become wet during operation, cleaning, or maintenance. ∅ Do NOT install the chamber in damp areas or in puddles. Set up the chamber so that it is splash-proof. The chambers were produced in accordance with VDE regulations and were routinely tested in accordance to VDE 0411-1 (IEC 61010-1).
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Such ingredients include in particular acids and halides. Any corrosive damage caused by such ingredients is excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH. The chamber does not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.
1.10 Foreseeable Misuse Other applications than those described in chap. 1.9 are not approved. This expressly includes the following misuses (the list is not exhaustive), which pose risks despite the in- herently safe construction and existing technical safety equipment: • Non-observance of Operating Manual •...
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• Absence of a plausibility check to rule out erroneous inscription of electrical components • Performance of repair work by untrained/insufficiently qualified personnel • Inappropriate repairs which do not meet the quality standard specified by BINDER • Use of replacement parts other than BINDER original replacement parts •...
1.12 Operating instructions Depending on the application and location of the chamber, the operator of the chamber must provide the relevant information for safe operation of the chamber in a set of operating instructions. Keep these operating instructions with the chamber at all times in a place where they are clearly visible.
Multi Management Software (accessory, chap. 22.1). The chamber comes equipped with an Ethernet serial interface for computer communication and with a USB interface. In addition, the BINDER APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software permits networking up to 100 chambers and connecting them to a PC for controlling and programming, as well as recording and representing temperature data.
2.2 Triangular instrument panel 5,7" controller display with touchscreen USB interface Pilot lamp Figure 5: Triangular instrument panel with MB2 program controller and USB interface 2.3 Control panel on the chamber rear Figure 6: Control panel with connections on the chamber rear, with optional equipment Connector for analog outputs (option) Connector for zero-voltage relay alarm output (option) (not used)
Note on second-hand chambers (Ex-Demo-Units): Second-hand chambers are chambers that were used for a short time for tests or exhibitions. They are thoroughly tested before resale. BINDER ensures that the chamber is technically sound and will work flaw- lessly. Second-hand chambers are marked with a sticker on the chamber door. Please remove the sticker before commissioning the chamber.
• Permissible ambient temperature range during transport: -10 °C / 14 °F to +60 °C / 140 °F. You can order transport packing for moving or shipping purposes from BINDER service. If the chamber has to be moved sideways through a narrow space, you can open the doors by 180 degrees and remove the cover of the machine room (G) without tools.
NOTICE Danger of overheating due to lack of ventilation. Damage to the chamber. ∅ Do NOT install the chamber in unventilated recesses. Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat. Observe the prescribed minimum distances when installing the chamber. Do not install or operate the chamber in potentially explosive areas.
The chambers sizes 260 / 470 / 720 / 1060 are NOT intended for stacking. NOTICE Danger by stacking. Damage to the chambers. ∅ Do NOT place the chambers on top of each other. Other requirements To completely separate the chamber from the power supply, you must disconnect the power plug. Install the chamber in a way that the power plug is easily accessible and can be easily pulled in case of danger.
Mounting the flexible tilt protection kit (KB/KB-UL 65, 130, 470) Use the supplied flexible tilt protection kit in addition to the spacers for wall distance (chap. 4.1). This will prevent the chamber from tilting when the door is open. NOTICE Danger of damages caused by tilting of the chamber when the door is open.
Condensate collection pan Emerging condensate is collected in a condensate collection pan which is mounted under the chamber. If necessary, the pan can be removed and emptied at any time. Under normal operating conditions (e.g. incubation of 100 Petri dishes at 25 ° C) there is so little condensate that it will evaporate in the condensate collection pan so that the collection pan does not have to be emptied.
• Only use original connection cables from BINDER according to the above specification. KB-UL: Use only a UL Listed Power supply cord (UL category ELBZ), SJT 3x14 AWG (2.08 mm²); C13L.
“Set points” menu directly at the controller or use the APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software (accessory) specially developed by BINDER. The controller offers various notifications and alarm messages with visual and audible indication. All con- troller settings remain valid until the next manual change. They are stored also after turning off the chamber.
• Admin: The password enables access to advanced controller functions and settings. Factory setting is 00 01. • Service: The password enables access to all controller functions (for BINDER Service only). As soon as a password has been assigned, access to the respective functions is blocked and only available after entering the correct password.
To reduce odors quickly we recommend running the hot-air disinfection program once or twice in a well- ventilated location. WARNING: If customer should use a BINDER chamber running in non-supervised continu- ous operation, we strongly recommend in case of inclusion of irrecoverable specimen or samples to split such specimen or samples and store them in at least two chambers, if this is feasible.
Set-point entry Required access level: “User”. Setting ranges Control ranges Temperature -5 °C / 23 °F up to 70 °C / 158 °F 0 °C / 32 °F up to 70 °C / 158 °F Fan speed 40 % up to 100 % Temperature set-point entry Path: Normal display...
Setting special controller functions Required access level: “User”. Normal display Setpoints Functions on/off Path: You can define the switching state of up to four controller functions. Function 1 “Idle mode” is used to switch on/off operating mode “Idle mode”, i.e. to deactivate all chamber •...
Example: Normal display with activated function 1 “Idle mode”. Temperature Idle mode If several functions are active at the same time, the icon shows the combination of the corresponding num- bers, e.g. Automatic setpoint switchover Required access level: “User”. Control modes With the setpoint switchover, an automatic switchover of the setpoint, e.g.
In state of delivery, both control modes are deactivated. A soon as one of the control is activated, setpoint switchover becomes enabled. Control by date In this menu you can enter date and time at which the alternative setpoint should be activated and deac- tivated once.
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Setting the date: year The right two digits are flashing. Enter the last two digits of the desired year with the arrow buttons. Confirm the entry with the OK button. Date <ON > With the arrow-down button you can change to enter the time to activate the alternative setpoint. Press the OK button to enable the setting.
Regular cyclic control In this menu you can enter the day of the week and the time at which the alternative setpoint should be regularly activated and deactivated. Normal display Setpoint switchover Cyclic Path: Press the OK button to enable the setting. “Active”...
Setting the time: hours The current setting flashes. Enter the desired hour and minutes with the arrow buttons and confirm all entries each entry with the OK but- ton. Time <OFF> switchover” submenu and, repeatedly pressing With the Back button you can go back to the “Setpoint it, to Normal...
Then press the OK button to enable the setting of the desired function and select the function’s switching state “1” (function activated) or “0” (function deactivated). Example: Function 1 “Idle mode” Function 1 “Idle mode”. The current switching state is shown (example). Idle mode Press the OK button to enable the setting.
Press the OK button to enter the disinfection submenu. “Start disinfection” submenu The current setting flashes. Select with the arrow buttons between YES (start disinfection) and NO (do not start disinfection). To start the hot-air disinfection, select “YES” and press the OK but- ton to confirm.
10.5 Prematurely terminating the hot-air disinfection The hot-air disinfection can be cancelled prematurely via the controller menu. • After premature termination the chamber reverts to its standard operational status. Under no circumstances open the doors of the chamber until the interior temperature has dropped. As long as the interior temperature is still above the limit threshold of the temperature alarm, the chamber will generate corresponding alarm messages, which you can ignore.
Password request. The right two digits are flashing. Enter the desired numbers with the ar- row buttons. Confirm the setting with the OK button. Password Upon entering an incorrect password, the message “Wrong password” is displayed. Display “Wrong password”. After 3 seconds the controller changes again to the password entry. Enter the correct password.
The user cannot restart the device again. The protective cut-off device is located internally. Only a service specialist can replace it. Therefore, please contact an authorized service provider or BINDER Service. 12.2 Safety controller class 2 / class 3.3 The chambers are regularly equipped with an adjustable electronic safety controller.
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You can turn off the buzzer with the OK button. The alarm persists until the chamber cools down below the configured safety controller value. The heaters are only switched on again if the class 2 safety con- troller has been acknowledged with the OK button. If the safety controller class 2 has turned off the heaters, we recommend proceeding as follows: Disconnect the chamber from the power supply.
12.2.1 Selecting between safety controller class 2 (temperature limiter) or class 3.3 (tem- perature protection) You have the option of operating the safety controller with class 2 or 3.3 functionality. Required access level: “Admin”. Path: Normal display Settings Various Safety controller class Press the OK button to enable the setting.
Check the setting regularly and adjust it following changes of the set-point or charge. 12.2.3 Setting the safety controller mode Required access level: “User”. Normal display Setpoints Safety controller Mode Path: Press the OK button to enable the setting. Setting the safety controller mode The current setting flashes.
12.2.5 Setting the safety controller Offset value for over- and undertemperature Required access level: “User”. The desired safety controller mode “Offset” must be selected first (chap. 12.2.3). Path: Normal display Setpoints Safety controller Offset Press the OK button to enable the setting. Setting the safety controller Offset value for over- and undertempera- ture with “Offset”...
12.4 Message and measures in the state of alarm The state of alarm is indicated visually in Normal display. If the buzzer is enabled (chap. 15.3) there is an additional audible alert. • Class 2: The heaters are turned off. As soon as the inner chamber temperature has cooled down below the safety controller value, the heaters can be released •...
General controller settings The general settings can be accessed in the “Settings” submenu, which is available for users with “Service” or “Admin” authorization level. It serves to enter date and time, select the language for the controller menus and the desired temperature unit and to configure the controller’s communication functions. The display of some network settings is available for all users in the “Chamber info”...
13.3 Setting the current date Required access level: “Admin”. Following start-up of the chamber (chap. 6), it is “User”. Path: Normal display Settings Chamber Date Press the OK button to enable the setting. Setting the date: day The current setting flashes. Enter the current day with the arrow but- tons.
13.6 Setting the chamber address This setting is required for the communication with the BINDER APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software. The chamber address settings in the chamber controller and in the software must be identical. Required access level: “Admin”.
13.7 Display brightness Required access level: “Admin”. Path: Normal display Settings Chamber Brightness Press the OK button to enable the setting. Setting the display brightness The current setting flashes. Enter the desired value with the arrow but- tons. Setting range: 10% up to 100% Confirm the entry with the OK button.
14.2 Setting the temperature tolerance range Normal display Settings Various Temperature range Path: Press the OK button to enable the setting. Setting the temperature tolerance range The current setting flashes. Enter the desired temperature range with the arrow buttons. Entry range: 1.0 °C up to 10.0 °C Confirm the entry with the OK button.
Press the OK button to confirm the information message. Additionally, the activated functions are indicated by an icon in Normal display showing the number of the respective function. Overview of the information icons of the activated controller functions: Information icon in Condition Normal display Function 1 Idle Mode has been activated in the “Functions on/off”...
Alarm messages overview: Start after Condition Alarm message condition occurred The current actual temperature value is outside the “Temperature range after configurable time tolerance range (chap. 14) alarm” “Safety controller Setpoint of the safety controller exceeded immediately (high)” “Safety controller Trigger value of the safety controller fallen below immediately (low)”...
Ethernet network settings The settings of this submenu are used for networking chambers with an Ethernet interface, e.g. to connect them with BINDER’s APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software (option, chap. 22.1). 16.1 Showing the network settings Required access level: “User”.
16.1.3 Showing the subnet mask Path: Normal display Chamber info Ethernet Subnet mask Display of the subnet mask (exam- ple) Toggle forth and back with the Back button and the OK button. Subnet mask 0.0.0.0 With the arrow-down button you can now change to the next parameter (standard gateway). With the Back button you can go back to the “Ethernet”...
16.1.6 Showing the DNS chamber name Path: Normal display Chamber info Ethernet DNS chamber name Display of the DNS chamber name (example) Toggle forth and back with the Back button and the OK button. DNS chamber name BinderRD4-000cd80a28 With the Back button you can go back to the “Ethernet” submenu and, repeatedly pressing it, to Normal display.
16.2.2 Selecting the type of assignment of the DNS server address (automatic / manual) Access to this function is possible only if automatic IP address assignment has been selected (chap. 16.2.1). Path: Normal display Settings Ethernet DNS server Press the OK button to enable the setting. Selection of the type of assignment of the DNS server address.
IP address assignment (sample values). The forth section of the IP address is shown. Enter the desired value with the arrow buttons. Confirm the setting with the OK button. IP address With the arrow-down button you can now change to the enter the subnet mask. With the Back button you can go back to the “Ethernet”...
°C. • Chamber data for BINDER Service “DL2” This data is intended for use by BINDER Service. It also contains information from the self-test function. The storage rate is fix (1 minute). Temperature values are always given out in °C.
17.4 Deleting the data recorder When importing a configuration via USB stick and when loading a new firmware version by BINDER service, the entire data memory is deleted. BINDER service can also install the configuration by means of a setup program without deleting the data.
For detailed information on the file content see chap. 17.1. • Service data The "Service" folder is created on the USB stick and can be sent to BINDER Service. In addition to the configuration and recorder data, it contains further service-relevant information.
18.3 Export functions Required access level: any user Function “Export configuration”. To write the configuration data from the controller to the USB stick, press the OK button. Export configuration With the arrow-down button you can now change to the next function. Function “Export recorder data”.
The results of the self-test are stored in the service recorder of the controller. You can export them using the controller’s USB interface and send them to BINDER Service (use function “Export recorder data” to USB stick, chap. 18). BINDER Service will evaluate the data using an analyzing tool.
Display showing the running self-test in Normal display (example values) Self-test active Do not open and do not turn off the chamber while self-test is running. After an interruption of the voltage supply, the self-test restarts. If desired, you can cancel an ongoing self-test by deactivating the self-test function in the controller menu (chap.
Defrosting at refrigerating operation BINDER cooling incubators are very diffusion-proof. In favor of the high temperature accuracy, no automatic cyclical defrosting device is used. At very low temperatures the moisture in the air can condense on the cooling surfaces leading to icing.
Options and accessories 22.1 APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software (accessory) The chamber is regularly equipped with an Ethernet interface (N) that can connect the BINDER APT- COM™ 4 Multi Management Software. The MAC Address is indicated in the “Ethernet” controller menu (chap.
Maximum loading capacity of the switching contacts: 24V AC/DC – 2.5 Amp. DANGER Electrical hazard through overload of switching contacts. Deadly electric shock. Damage to switching contacts and connection socket. ∅ Do NOT exceed the maximum switching load of 24V AC/DC – 2.5 Amp. ∅...
With the Back button you can go back to the “Functions on/off” submenu and, repeatedly pressing it, to Normal display. In Normal display the activated function is indicated by an icon showing the number “3”. The “Info” icon flashes slowly. While it is lit, the lower text informs about the activated functions. Normal display with activated function 3 “Door lock”.
22.6 Object temperature control with flexible Pt 100 temperature sensor (option) Object temperature display: During the entire test period, the actual temperature of the load is displayed on the controller. The object temperature is measured via a flexible Pt100 temperature sensor and can be viewed on the controller display.
The object temperature data are put out together with the data of the temperature controller and can be documented by the APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software (option, chap. 22.1) developed by BINDER. 22.6.2 Setting the sensitivity of the object temperature control The measurement of the air temperature is fast and allows for fast control.
Do not use cleaning agents that may cause a hazard due to reaction with components of the device or the loading material. If there is doubt regarding the suitability of cleaning products, please contact BINDER service. We recommend using the neutral cleaning agent Art. No. 1002-0016 for a thorough cleaning.
Do not use decontamination agents that may cause a hazard due to reaction with components of the device or the loading material. If there is doubt regarding the suitability of cleaning products, please contact BINDER service. KB / KB-UL 01/2025...
For chemical disinfection, we recommend using the disinfectant spray Art. No. 1002-0022. Any corrosive damage that may arise following use of other disinfectants is excluded from lia- bility by BINDER GmbH. With every decontamination / disinfection method, always use adequate personal safety con- trols.
For personnel requirements please refer to the Service Manual. • Repair Repair of the chamber can be performed by BINDER Service or by BINDER qualified service partners or technicians, in accordance with the description in the Service Manual. After maintenance, the chamber must be tested prior to resuming operation.
If there are is a technical fault or shortcoming, take the chamber out of operation and inform BINDER Service. If you are not sure whether there is a technical fault, proceed ac- cording to the following list. If you cannot clearly identify an error or there is a technical fault, please contact BINDER Service.
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(chap. 4.5). Chamber without function. Check chamber fuse and replace Chamber fuse has responded. it if appropriate. If it responds again, contact BINDER service. Controller defective. Nominal temperature exceeded Contact BINDER service. by 10° due to chamber failure. Over temperature protective de- vice (class 1) responds.
24.5 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH If you return a BINDER product to us for repair or any other reason, we will only accept the product upon presentation of an authorization number (RMA number) that has previously been issued to you. An au- thorization number will be issued after receiving your complaint either in writing or by telephone prior to your sending the BINDER product back to us.
(Elektro- und Elektronikgerätegesetz, ElektroG from 20 October 2015, BGBl. I p. 1739) or contact BINDER service who will organize taking back and disposal of the cham- ber according to the German national law for electrical and electronic equipment (Elektro- und El- ektronikgerätegesetz, ElektroG from 20 October 2015, BGBl.
Elektronikgerätegesetz, ElektroG from 20 October 2015, BGBl. I p. 1739). Instruct BINDER Service to dispose of the device. The general terms of payment and delivery of BINDER GmbH apply, which were valid at the time of purchasing the cham- ber.
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If your distributor is not able to take back and dispose of the chamber, please contact BINDER service. Certified companies disassemble waste (used) BINDER equipment in primary substances for recycling according to Directive 2012/19/EU. The devices must be free from toxic, infectious or radioactive sub- stances in order to eliminate any health hazards to the employees of the recycling companies.
(certified since December 1996 by TÜV CERT). All test equipment used is subject to the administration of measurement and test equipment that is also a constituent part of the BINDER QM DIN EN ISO 9001 systems. They are controlled and calibrated to a DKD-Standard at regular intervals.
Do NOT place samples outside this usable volume. Do NOT load this volume by more than half to enable sufficient airflow inside the chamber. Do NOT divide the usable volume into separate parts with large area samples. Do NOT place samples too close to each other in order to permit circulation between them and thus obtain a homogenous distribution of temperature.
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Chamber size 1060 Temperature performance data from °C / °F 0 / 32 0 / 32 0 / 32 0 / 32 0 / 32 0 / 32 Temperature range up to °C / °F 70 / 158 70 / 158 70 / 158 70 / 158 70 / 158 70 / 158 100 / 100 / 100 /...
+22 °C +/- 3°C / 71.6 °F +/- 5.4 °F and a power supply voltage fluctuation of +/-10%. Specification of the sound pressure level +/- 1 dB(A). Technical data is determined in accordance to BINDER Factory Standard Part 2:2015 and DIN 12880:2007.
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6016-0065 Neutral cleaning agent, 1 kg 1002-0016 Flexible anti-tilt protection, set, for chambers sizes 65/130/470 8009-0828 For information on components not listed here, please contact BINDER Service. Validation service Art. no. Qualification folder IQ-OQ (printed version) 7007-0001 Qualification folder IQ-OQ (digital version)
27.3 Certificate for the GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Un- fallversicherung e.V.“ (German Social Accident Insurance) DGUV KB / KB-UL 01/2025 Seite 97/104...
Contamination clearance certificate 28.1 For chambers located outside USA and Canada Declaration regarding safety and health Erklärung zur Sicherheit und gesundheitlichen Unbedenklichkeit The German Ordinance on Hazardous Substances (GefStofV), and the regulations regarding safety at the workplace, require that this form be filled out for all products that are returned to us, so that the safety and the health of our employees can be guaranteed Die Sicherheit und Gesundheit unserer Mitarbeiter, die Gefahrstoffverordnung GefStofV und die Vorschriften zur Si- cherheit am Arbeitsplatz machen es erforderlich, dass dieses Formblatt für alle Produkte, die an uns zurückgeschickt...
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Kind of transport / transporter / Transportweg/Spediteur: Transport by (means and name of transport company, etc.) Versendung durch (Name Spediteur o.ä.) ___________________________________________________________________________________ Date of dispatch to BINDER GmbH / Tag der Absendung an BINDER GmbH ___________________________________________________________________________________ KB / KB-UL 01/2025 Seite 100/104...
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We hereby commit ourselves and guarantee that we will indemnify BINDER GmbH for all damages that are a consequence of incomplete or incorrect information provided by us, and that we will exempt BINDER GmbH from eventual damage claims by third parties./ Wir versichern, dass wir gegenüber BINDER für jeden...
Please complete this form and the Customer Decontamination Declaration (next 2 pages) and attach the required pictures. E-mail to: IDL_SalesOrderProcessing_USA@binder-world.com After we have received and reviewed the complete information we will decide on the issue of a RMA num- ber. Please be aware that size specifications, voltage specifications as well as performance specifications are available on the internet at www.binder-world.us...
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Customer (End User) Decontamination Declaration Health and Hazard Safety declaration To protect the health of our employees and the safety at the workplace, we require that this form is com- pleted by the user for all products and parts that are returned to us. (Distributors or Service Organizations cannot sign this form) NO RMA number will be issued without a completed form.
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4.5 Shipping laws and regulations have not been violated. I hereby commit and guarantee that we will indemnify BINDER Inc. for all damages that are a con- sequence of incomplete or incorrect information provided by us, and that we will indemnify and hold harmless BINDER Inc.
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