Cleaners buying used Bane-Clene® equipment on the open market should be wary. It may have been cannibalized of the OEM components. Inferior replacement parts will give less-than-satisfactory performance and results and may make it inoperable in a short time. Following are some suggestions if you're buying used equipment from someone you don't know:
- Require a bill of sale and notarized guarantee that the equipment is not encumbered by a lease, financing agreement or a lien of any kind. Make sure that the serial number and model number are stamped into the metal on the unit. If the serial number has been removed or altered, the unit may be stolen or may not even be Bane-Clene. You may call us toll-free at 800 428 9512 to verify the authenticity of a serial number.
- Ask for an operating manual. Require the seller to demonstrate the equipment to be sure it is in working order and meets your expectations. Parts should look like the illustrations in the manual. Have the seller demonstrate the maintenance routine, locate filters and explain the functions of the gauges. If the gauges are not operable, require the seller to replace them. Working gauges are critical in assessing equipment performance.
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