Effective January 1, 2012
(Equipment with a serial number preface of MC 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
delivery date of the equipment to the original end-user
purchaser, and not to exceed one year after the equipment is
shipped to the distributor.
1. 5 Years Parts — 3 Years Labor
* Original main power rectifiers only to include SCRs,
diodes, and discrete rectifier modules
2. 3 Years — Parts and Labor
* Engine Driven Welding Generators
(NOTE: Engines are warranted separately by the
engine manufacturer.)
* Inverter Power Sources (Unless Otherwise Stated)
* Plasma Arc Cutting Power Sources
* Process Controllers
* Semi-Automatic and Automatic Wire Feeders
* Smith 30 Series Flowgauge and Flowmeter
Regulators (No Labor)
* Transformer/Rectifier Power Sources
* Water Coolant Systems (Integrated)
3. 2 Years — Parts
* Auto-Darkening Helmet Lenses (No Labor)
4. 1 Year — Parts and Labor Unless Specified
* Automatic Motion Devices
* CoolBelt and CoolBand Blower Unit (No Labor)
* External Monitoring Equipment and Sensors
* Field Options
(NOTE: Field options are covered for the remaining
warranty period of the product they are installed in,
or for a minimum of one year — whichever is
greater.)
* Flowgauge and Flowmeter Regulators (No Labor)
* RFCS Foot Controls (Except RFCS-RJ45)
* Fume Extractors
* HF Units
* ICE Plasma Cutting Torches (No Labor)
* Induction Heating Power Sources, Coolers, and
Electronic Controls/Recorders
* Load Banks
* Motor Driven Guns (w/exception of Spoolmate
Spoolguns)
* PAPR Blower Unit (No Labor)
* Positioners and Controllers
* Racks
* Running Gear/Trailers
* Spot Welders
* Subarc Wire Drive Assemblies
* Water Coolant Systems (Non-Integrated)
* Weldcraft-Branded TIG Torches (No Labor)
* Wireless Remote Foot/Hand Controls and
Receivers
* Work Stations/Weld Tables (No Labor)
5. 6 Months — Parts
* Batteries
* Bernard Guns (No Labor)
* Tregaskiss Guns (No Labor)
6. 90 Days — Parts
* Accessory (Kits)
* Canvas Covers
* Induction Heating Coils and Blankets, Cables, and
Non-Electronic Controls
* M-Guns
* MIG Guns and Subarc (SAW) Guns
* Remote Controls and RFCS-RJ45
* Replacement Parts (No labor)
* Roughneck Guns
* Spoolmate Spoolguns
Limited Warranty shall not apply to:
1. Consumable components; such as contact tips,
cutting nozzles, contactors, brushes, relays, work
station table tops and welding curtains, or parts
that fail due to normal wear. (Exception: brushes
and relays are covered on all engine-driven
products.)
2. 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.
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 manufacturer’s 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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