Apt.line kbf (e5.2) climatic chamber for constant conditions with program control; apt.line kbf p (e5.2) climatic chamber for constant conditions with program control with ich compliant illumination and adjustable light cassettes (104 pages)
Apt.line kbf (e5.2) climatic chamber for constant conditions with program control; apt.line kbf p (e5.2) climatic chamber for constant conditions with program control with ich compliant illumination and adjustable light cassettes (104 pages)
Mounting the flexible tilt protection kit for chambers size 400 ............25 Water supply ............................. 26 4.3.1 Types of suitable water quality ....................26 4.3.2 BINDER Pure Aqua Service (option) ..................27 4.3.3 Installation of freshwater supply ..................... 27 Condensate collection pan ........................ 29 Electrical connection ......................... 30 FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW OF THE RD4 CHAMBER CONTROLLER ....
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PASSWORD ......................37 Password request ..........................37 Assign and modify a password ......................38 9.2.1 Assign and modify the User password ................... 38 9.2.2 Assign and modify the Admin password ................. 38 10. TEMPERATURE SAFETY DEVICES ..............39 10.1 Over temperature protective device (class 1) ................... 39 10.2 Overtemperature safety controller class 3.1 ..................
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23.2 Maintenance intervals, service ......................68 23.3 Service Reminder ..........................69 23.4 Simple troubleshooting ........................70 23.5 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH ................. 72 24. DISPOSAL......................72 24.1 Disposal of the transport packing ...................... 72 24.2 Decommissioning ..........................73 24.3 Disposal of the chamber in the Federal Republic of Germany ............
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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.
1.4.4 Word message panel structure Type / cause of hazard. Possible consequences. ∅ Instruction how to avoid the hazard: prohibition Instruction how to avoid the hazard: mandatory action. Observe all other notes and information not necessarily emphasized in the same way, in order to avoid disruptions that could result in direct or indirect injury or property damage.
Keep safety labels complete and legible. Replace safety labels that are no longer legible. Contact BINDER Service for these replacements. Type plate The type plate sticks to the left side of the chamber, bottom right-hand. Nominal temp. 70 °C 0,80 kW / 3,5 A Thermoelectric cooling 158 °F...
(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.
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To operate the chamber, use only original BINDER accessories or accessories from third-party suppliers authorized by BINDER. The user is responsible for any risk caused by using unauthorized accessories. NOTICE Danger of overheating due to lack of ventilation. Damage to the chamber.
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.
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The requirements described in the Operating Manual for installation site and ambient conditions (Chap. 3.4) must be met. 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.
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.
1.14 Resistance of the humidity sensor against harmful substances The following list of harmful substances refers only to the humidity sensor and does not include any other materials incorporated in the chamber or prohibited substances in relation to explosion protection. Some gases –...
A resistance humidifying system humidifies the air. For this purpose, use deionized (demineralized) water. The option BINDER Pure Aqua Service allows using the chamber with any degree of water hardness. Material: The inner chamber, the pre-heating chamber and the interior side of the doors are all made of stainless steel V2A (German material no.
The chambers are equipped with four castors. Both front castors can be easily locked via the attached brakes. Temperature range: 0 °C / 32 °F up to 70 °C / 158 °F, humidity range: 20% r.h. to 80% r.h. For the control ranges of temperature and humidity, see climatic diagrams (chap. 19). Chamber overview Figure 6: Constant climate chamber KBF-S ECO / KBF-S ECO-UL size 240 Main power switch...
Rear chamber view (10) (11) Figure 7: Rear view of the chamber (example: KBF-S ECO / KBF-S ECO-UL 720) Freshwater can with can support Hose leading to the freshwater can Hose fixing devices (10) Ethernet interface (11) Power cable KBF-S ECO / KBF-S ECO-UL (E6) 07/2022 Page 20/96...
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.
• If the steam humidifying system has NOT been emptied: +3 °C / 37.4 °F to +60 °C / 140 °F. • After BINDER Service has emptied the steam humidifying system: -10 °C / 14 °F to +60 °C / 140 °F.
After extensive operation at humidity levels > 70% r.h., condensation from excessive humidity can lead to corrosion during storage. In this case the chamber must first be dried. NOTICE Danger of corrosion on the housing due to condensation by excess humidity after operating at humidity values >...
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Ambient conditions • Permissible ambient temperature range during operation: +18 °C / 64.4 °F to +32 °C / 89.6 °F. At ele- vated ambient temperature values, fluctuations in temperature can occur. The ambient temperature should not be substantially higher than the indicated ambient tem- perature of +22 °C +/- 3 °C / 71.6 °F +/- 5.4 °F to which the specified technical data relate.
Installation and connections Spacers for wall distance Please fix both spacers with the supplied screws at the chamber rear. This serves to ensure the prescribed minimum distance to the wall of 100 mm / 3.94 in. Figure 8: Spacer for rear wall distance Figure 9: Rear chamber with mounted spacers Mounting the flexible tilt protection kit for chambers size 400 For chambers size 400, use the supplied flexible tilt protection kit in addition to the spacers for wall distance...
1 µS/cm (ultrapure water), may cause acid corrosion due to its low pH). • Tap water that has been treated by the optional water treatment system BINDER Pure Aqua Service (disposable system). A reusable measuring equipment to assess the water quality is included (chap.
Water intake temperature NOT below +5 °C / 41 °F and not exceeding 40 °C / 104 °F. 4.3.2 BINDER Pure Aqua Service (option) The optional BINDER water treatment system (disposable system) is available to treat tap water. The life- time depends on water quality and the amount of treated water used. The measuring equipment to assess the water quality is reusable.
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Insert the freshwater can from above into the can support Insert the filled freshwater can from above into the can support. Figure 13: Freshwater can, placed in the can support on the left sidewall Mount the hose holders and fix the hose Mount the supplied hose holders at the provided points on the chamber rear and fix the hose to these hose holders in a way that it cannot bend.
The freshwater can outlet must NOT be placed on or above the rear panel or on the right sidewall of the chamber. DANGER Electrical hazard by water entering the chamber. Deadly electric shock. Damage to the chamber. Always place the freshwater can in the can support on the left side of the chamber. ∅...
• Only use original connection cables from BINDER according to the above specification. UL chambers: Use only a UL Listed Power supply cord (UL category ELBZ), SJT 3x14 AWG (2.08 mm²);...
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• Prior to connection and start-up, check the power supply voltage. Compare the values to the specified data located on the chamber’s type plate (left chamber side, bottom right-hand, see chap. 1.6). NOTICE Danger of incorrect power supply voltage due to improper connection. Damage to the chamber.
“Set points” menu directly at the controller or use the APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software (option) 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 heating up the chamber to its nominal temperature for one day and 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.
Temperature and humidity set-point entry Required access level: “User”. Setting ranges Control ranges 20 ºC below ambient temperature up to 70 °C / 158 °F -10 °C / 14 °F up to 70 °C / without humidity Temperature 158 °F. 10 °C / 50 °F up to 70 °C / 158 °F with humidity 20 % r.h.
Special controller functions – Turning off the humidity system, Idle mode Required access level: “User”. In the “Functions on/off” menu, you can define the switching state of two controller functions. Path: Normal display Setpoints Functions on/off • Function 1 “Humidity off” serves to turn off the humidification and dehumidification system Turning off humidity control in this menu is required when operating the chamber without water connec- tion in order to avoid humidity alarms.
In Normal display the activated functions are shown. The “Info” icon flashes slowly. While it is lit, the lower text informs about the activated functions. Example: Normal display with activated function 1 “Humidity off” Temp. / Humidity Humidity off Password Password request To access menus for which access is restricted, you must enter the corresponding password.
Assign and modify a password In this menu you can assign and modify the passwords of the “User” and “Admin” access levels. Required access level: “Admin”. Keep the password well in mind. There is no access to the corresponding menu functions without 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. 10.2 Overtemperature safety controller class 3.1 The chambers are regularly equipped with an electronic overtemperature safety controller (temperature safety device class 3.1 according to DIN 12880:2007).
10.2.1 Setting the safety controller mode Required access level: “User”. Path: Normal display Setpoints Safety controller Mode Press the OK button to enable the setting. Setting the safety controller mode The current setting flashes. Use the arrow buttons to select between LIMI (Limit) and OFFS (Offset).
10.2.3 Message and measures in the state of alarm The state of alarm is indicated visually in Normal display. If the buzzer is enabled (chap. 13.3) there is an additional audible alert. The heating turns off. As soon as the inner chamber temperature has cooled down below the safety controller value, the heating is released and temperature control continues.
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”...
11.3 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.
11.6 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”.
11.7 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.
12.2 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.
Notification and alarm functions 13.1 Information messages Information messages provide information about the settings made or the current controller condition. The message is displayed immediately when the condition occurs. In Normal display a text message indicates the condition. The “Information” icon is flashing slowly.
“<-<-< ” or “>->->” Safety controller sen- Safety controller temperature sensor defective immediately The humidity module is defective. Contact BINDER “Humidity system” immediately service The humidity module cannot fill up. Water can is empty or the tap is closed. Humidifica- tion turns off.
Week programs: Programming is done using the BINDER RD4 Program Editor, which you can download from the BINDER website. The RD4 program editor is a Windows application that can be used to create programs on a PC and transfer them to compatible BINDER chambers via USB memory stick.
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. 21.1). 15.1 Showing the network settings Required access level: “User”.
15.1.1 Showing the chamber’s MAC address Path: Normal display Chamber info Ethernet MAC address Display of the MAC address (exam- ple) Toggle forth and back with the Back button and the OK button. 00:00:00:00:00:00 MAC address With the arrow-down button you can now change to the next parameter (IP address). With the Back button you can go back to the “Ethernet”...
15.1.4 Showing the standard gateway Path: Normal display Chamber info Ethernet Standard gateway Display of the standard gateway (example) Toggle forth and back with the Back button and the OK button. Standard gateway 0.0.0.0 With the arrow-down button you can now change to the next parameter (DNS server address). With the Back button you can go back to the “Ethernet”...
15.2 Changing the configuration of the network settings Required access level: “Admin”. The “Ethernet” submenu offers to subsequently or individually access the following settings: • Selecting the type of assignment (automatic or manual) of the IP address, chap. 15.2.1 If automatic IP address assignment has been selected: •...
With the Back button you can go back to the “Ethernet” submenu and, repeatedly pressing it, to Normal display. 15.2.3 Assigning the IP address Access to this function is possible only if manual IP address assignment has been selected (chap. 15.2.1) Path: Normal display Settings...
15.2.4 Setting the subnet mask Access to this function is possible only if manual IP address assignment has been selected (chap. 15.2.1) Path: Normal display Settings Ethernet Subnet mask Press the OK button to enable the setting. The subnet mask entry is done in four steps, corresponding to the number sections: (1).(2).(3).(4) Principle of entry: •...
(chap. 16.3). Temperature values are always given out in °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.
16.4 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. 16.1. • 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.
17.3 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. 17). 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.
Humidification / dehumidification system The chamber is equipped with a capacitive humidity sensor. This results in a control accuracy of up to +/- 3 % r.h. of the set point. The temperature-humidity diagrams (Figure 19) show the possible working ranges for humidity.
• Water intake temperature NOT below +5 °C / 41 °F and not exceeding 40 °C / 104 °F. BINDER GmbH is NOT responsible for the water quality provided by the customer. Any problems and malfunctions that might arise following use of water of deviating quality is excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH.
Options 21.1 APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software (option) The chamber is regularly equipped with an Ethernet interface (6) that can connect the BINDER APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software. The MAC Address is indicated in the “Ethernet” controller menu (chap. 15.1.1). The actual temperature and humidity values are given at adjustable intervals. Programming can be performed graphically via PC.
Do not use cleaning agents that may cause a hazard due to reaction with components of the device or the charging 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 charging material. If there is doubt regarding the suitability of cleaning products, please contact BINDER service. KBF-S ECO / KBF-S ECO-UL (E6) 07/2022...
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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 method, always use adequate personal safety controls.
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.
With an increased amount of dust in the ambient air, clean the Peltier fan grid (by suction or blowing) several times a year. We recommend taking out a maintenance agreement. Please consult BINDER Service: BINDER telephone hotline: +49 (0) 7462 2005 555...
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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Humidity fluctuation, together with temperature fluctuation > Select cooler place of installation Place of installation too hot. 1 °C with a set-point approx. 3 °C or contact BINDER service. above ambient temperature. Peltier module for dehumidifica- Contact BINDER service. tion defective.
23.5 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.
According to Annex I of Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), BINDER devices are classified as “monitoring and control instruments” (category 9) only intended for professional use”. They must not be disposed of at public col- lecting points.
Danger of violation against existing law if not disposed of properly. Failure to comply with applicable law. Alteration of the environment. For final decommissioning and disposal of the chamber, please contact BINDER ser- vice. Follow the statutory regulations for appropriate, environmentally friendly disposal.
(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.
25.4 KBF-S ECO / KBF-S ECO-UL technical data Chamber size 1020 Exterior dimensions Width, gross (incl. access port) mm / inch 932 / 36.69 932 / 36.69 1255 / 49.37 1255 / 49.37 Width, gross (incl. can support) mm / inch 1108 / 43.62 1108 / 43.62 1432 / 56.38 1432 / 56.38 Height, gross (incl.
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+22 °C +/- 3°C / 71.6 °F +/- 5.4 °F and a power supply voltage fluctuation of +/-10%. Technical data is determined in accordance to BINDER Factory Standard Part 2:2015 and DIN 12880:2007. All indications are average values, typical for chambers produced in series. We reserve the right to change technical specifications at any time.
25.5 Equipment and options (extract) To operate the chamber, use only original BINDER accessories or accessories / components from third-party suppliers authorized by BINDER. The user is responsible for any risk arising from using unauthorized accessories. Regular equipment...
25.6 Accessories and spare parts (extract) BINDER GmbH is responsible for the safety features of the chamber only, 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.
26.3 Certificate for the GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung e.V.” (German Social Accident Insurance) DGUV KBF-S ECO / KBF-S ECO-UL (E6) 07/2022 Page 89/96...
Contamination clearance certificate 27.1 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 ___________________________________________________________________________________ KBF-S ECO / KBF-S ECO-UL (E6) 07/2022 Page 92/96...
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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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