218 ・ Always observe the specifi cations of and the precautions and instructions on using our product． ・ We always strive to improve product quality and reliability, but cannot guarantee perfection. Therefore, should you intend to use this product with any equipment or machinery that may pose the risk of serious or even fatal injury, or property damage, ensure an appropriate safety design or take other measures with suffi cient consideration given to possible problems. We shall assume no responsibility for any inconvenience stemming from any action on your part without our written consent in the form of specifi cations or other documented approval． ・ The related technical documents, operation manuals, and/or other documentation prescribe precautions on selecting, constructing, installing, operating, maintaining, and servicing our products. For details, consult with our nearest distributor or agent． ・ Our product warranty extends for one and a half years after the product is shipped from our factory or one year after the product is installed, whichever comes fi rst. Any product abnormality that occurs during the warranty period or which is reported to us will be investigated immediately to identify its cause. Should our product be deemed defective, we shall assume the responsibility to repair or replace it free of charge． ・ Any repair or replacement needed after the warranty period ends shall be charged to the customer． ・The warranty does not cover the following cases： (1) Using our product under any condition not covered by our defi ned scope of warranty. (2) Failure to observe our defined precautions or instructions regarding the construction, installation, handling, maintenance, or servicing of our product. (3) Any inconvenience caused by any product other than ours. (4) Remodeling or otherwise modifying our product by anyone other than us. (5) Using any part of our product for anything other than the intended use of the product. (6) Any abnormality that occurs due to a natural disaster, accident, or other incident not stemming from something inside our product. 【 Precautions】 *Using a positive-pressure gas with our plastic piping may pose a dangerous condition due to the repellent force peculiar to compressed fl uids, even when the gas is under the same pressure as water. Therefore, be sure to take the necessary safety precautions such as covering the piping with protective material. For inquiries, please contact us． For conducting a leak test on newly installed piping, be sure to check for leaks under water pressure． If absolutely necessary to use gas in testing, please consult your nearest service station beforehand． *Wrap the threaded joints on our plastic piping with sealing tape． *Using a liquid sealing agent or liquid gasket may cause stress cracks（ environmental stress cracking）. Our product warranty shall not apply in case of said use, even when said use is unavoidable． 【 Export Control】 In an eff ort to remain compliant with international agreements on security, many countries have instituted export controls for advanced goods and technologies which may be used for the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Even in Japan we are sanctioned by the International Export Control Regime and the Chemical Weapons Convention to meet current regulations at home and in countries where we sell our goods and technologies. In meeting this social and legal obligation, we are asking for your cooperation in providing us information relating to the intended use of our products. Information such as copies of agreements, company organization chart and affi davits of end-use may be required for export permission. Your cooperation in this endeavor is greatly appreciated and our sales or Asahi distributor people are committed to working with you to continue to provide the best products and services Asahi has to off er. Be sure to read the following description of our product warranty PRODUCT WARRANTY