Safe and reliable operation of pressure accumulator systems depends on regular maintenance including checks on the filling level and pressure of the gas charge. The servicing and repair of pressure accumulators require special knowledge. Therefore only officially authorised persons for pressure equipment in accordance with the European Pressure Equipment Directive and the German Industrial Health and Safety Act are allowed to perform this work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Safe and reliable operation of pressure accumulator systems depends on regular maintenance including checks on the filling level and pressure of the gas charge. The servicing and repair of pressure accumulators require special knowledge. 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