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Effective January 1, 2000
(Equipment with a serial number preface of “LA” or newer)
This limited warranty supersedes all previous manufacturers
warranties and is exclusive with no other guarantees or
warranties expressed or implied.
LIMITED WARRANTY − Subject to the terms and conditions
below, warrants to its original retail purchaser that new
equipment sold after the effective date of this limited warranty
is free of defects in material and workmanship at the time it is
shipped from factory. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
Within the warranty periods listed below, manufacturer will
repair or replace any warranted parts or components that fail
due to such defects in material or workmanship.
Manufacturer must be notified in writing within thirty (30) days
of such defect or failure, at which time manufacturer will
provide instructions on the warranty claim procedures to be
followed.
Manufacturer shall honor warranty claims on warranted
equipment listed below in the event of such a failure within the
warranty time periods. All warranty time periods start on the
date that the equipment was delivered to the original retail
purchaser, or one year after the equipment is sent to the
distributor.
1. 5 Years Parts − 3 Years Labor
* Original main power rectifiers
2. 3 Years — Parts and Labor
* Transformer/Rectifier Power Sources
* Plasma Arc Cutting Power Sources
* Semi-Automatic and Automatic Wire Feeders
* Engine Driven Welding Generators
(NOTE: Engines are warranted separately by the
engine manufacturer.)
3. 1 Year — Parts and Labor
* Motor Driven Guns (w/exception of Spoolmate 185)
* Process Controllers
* Positioners and Controllers
* Automatic Motion Devices
* Robots
* RFCS Foot Controls
* Induction Heating Power Sources
* Water Coolant Systems
* HF Units
* Grids
* Spot Welders
* Load Banks
* SDX Transformers
* Running Gear/Trailers
* Field Options
(NOTE: Field options are covered under the limited
warranty for the remaining warranty period of the
product they are installed in, or for a minimum of one
year — whichever is greater.)
4. 6 Months — Batteries
5. 90 Days — Parts and Labor
* MIG Guns/TIG Torches
* Induction Heating Coils and Blankets
* Plasma Cutting Torches
* Remote Controls
* Accessory Kits
* Replacement Parts
* Spoolmate 185
Limited Warranty shall not apply to:
1. Items furnished by manufacturer, but manufactured by
others, such as engines or trade accessories. These
items are covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, if
any.
2. Consumable components; such as contact tips, cutting
nozzles, contactors, relays, brushes, slip rings, or parts
that fail due to normal wear.
3. Equipment that has been modified by any party other
than manufacturer, or equipment that has been
improperly installed, improperly operated or misused
based upon industry standards, or equipment which has
not had reasonable and necessary maintenance, or
equipment which has been used for operation outside of
the specifications for the equipment.
MANUFACTURER’S PRODUCTS ARE INTENDED FOR
PURCHASE AND USE BY COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
USERS AND PERSONS TRAINED AND EXPERIENCED IN
THE USE AND MAINTENANCE OF WELDING
EQUIPMENT.
In the event of a warranty claim covered by this warranty, the
exclusive remedies shall be, at manufacturers option: (1)
repair; or (2) replacement; or, where authorized in writing by
manufacturer in appropriate cases, (3) the reasonable cost
of repair or replacement at an authorized service station; or
(4) payment of or credit for the purchase price (less
reasonable depreciation based upon actual use) upon return
of the goods at customer’s risk and expense. manufacturer’s
option of repair or replacement will be F.O.B., Factory at
Appleton, Wisconsin, or F.O.B. at an authorized service
facility as determined by manufacturer. Therefore no
compensation or reimbursement for transportation costs of
any kind will be allowed.
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE REMEDIES
PROVIDED HEREIN ARE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDIES. IN NO EVENT SHALL MANUFACTURER BE
LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF
PROFIT), WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR
ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.
ANY EXPRESS WARRANTY NOT PROVIDED HEREIN
AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, GUARANTY OR
REPRESENTATION AS TO PERFORMANCE, AND ANY
REMEDY FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT TORT OR ANY
OTHER LEGAL THEORY WHICH, BUT FOR THIS
PROVISION, MIGHT ARISE BY IMPLICATION,
OPERATION OF LAW, CUSTOM OF TRADE OR COURSE
OF DEALING, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL
EQUIPMENT FURNISHED BY MANUFACTURER IS
EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED BY MANUFACTURER.
Some states in the U.S.A. do not allow limitations of how long
an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion of incidental,
indirect, special or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty
provides specific legal rights, and other rights may be
available, but may vary from state to state.
In Canada, legislation in some provinces provides for certain
additional warranties or remedies other than as stated
herein, and to the extent that they may not be waived, the
limitations and exclusions set out above may not apply. This
Limited Warranty provides specific legal rights, and other
rights may be available, but may vary from province to
province.
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