Section 8 – Warranty
GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS’ THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR GUARDIAN RECREATIONAL VEHICLE GENERATORS
NOTE: ALL UNITS MUST BE INSTALLED BY GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITIES. For a period of 3 (three) years of operation from the date of original sale, Generac Power Systems, Inc. (Generac) will, at its option, repair or replace any part which, upon examination, inspection and testing by Generac or a Generac Authorized Warranty Service Facility, is found to be defective under normal use and service, in accordance with the warranty schedule set forth below. Any equipment that the purchaser/owner claims to be defective must be returned to and examined by the nearest Generac Authorized Warranty Service Facility. All transportation costs under the warranty, including return to the factory, are to be borne and prepaid by the purchaser/owner. This warranty applies only to Generac generators sold and rated for “Recreational Vehicle” (RV) applications, as Generac has defined Recreational Vehicle generator applications. The factory recommends exercising the unit one
WARRANTY SCHEDULE – COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS
YEAR ONE – 100% (one hundred percent) coverage on part(s), labor, removal and reinstallation listed:
•Engine – All components
•Alternator – All components
WARRANTY SCHEDULE – CONSUMER/PERSONAL APPLICATIONS
YEARS ONE AND TWO – 100% (one hundred percent) coverage on part(s), labor, removal and reinstallation listed:
•Engine – All components
•Alternator – All components
YEAR THREE – 100% (one hundred percent) only on selected part(s) and labor listed (Any labor and part(s) not listed, and removal and reinstallation are the owner’s responsibility):
•Rotor, Stator, Computer Control Board (part numbers 0A6060 and 0A3369) and inverter, (if applicable with regard to the gen- erator) Cylinder Block, Cylinder Head, Crankshaft, Piston(s), Valve, Valve Lifter(s), Intake and Exhaust Manifolds
Generac RV generators manufactured prior to December 31, 1997, DO NOT have a transferable warranty. Generac RV gen- erators manufactured after January 1, 1998, have a transferable warranty to the second owner ONLY for the remainder of the
All warranty expense allowances are subject to the conditions defined in Generac’s SUPER SERVICE INFORMATION MANUAL.
THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING:
•Generac Guardian generators that utilize
•Costs of normal maintenance, adjustments, installation and
•Failures caused by any contaminated fuels, oils, coolants or lack of proper fluid amounts.
•Failures due, but not limited, to normal wear and tear, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence or improper installation. As with all mechanical devices, the Generac engines need periodic part(s) service and replacement to perform well. This warranty will not cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part(s) or engine.
•Failures caused by any external cause or act of God, such as collision, theft, vandalism, riot or wars, nuclear holocaust, fire, freezing, lightning, earthquake, windstorm, hail, volcanic eruption, water or flood, tornado or hurricane.
•Damage related to rodent and/or insect infestation.
•Products that are modified or altered in a manner not authorized by Generac in writing.
•Any incidental, consequential or indirect damages caused by defects in materials or workmanship, or any delay in repair or replacement of the defective part(s).
•Failure due to misapplication.
•Telephone, cellular phone, facsimile, internet access or other communication expenses.
•Living or travel expenses of person(s) performing service, except as specifically included within the terms of a specific unit warranty period.
•Expenses related to "customer instruction" or troubleshooting where no manufacturing defect is found.
•Rental equipment used while warranty repairs are being performed.
•Overnight freight costs for replacement part(s).
•Overtime labor.
•Starting batteries, fuses, light bulbs and engine fluids.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN PLACE OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. SPECIFICALLY, GENERAC MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
GENERAC'S ONLY LIABILITY SHALL BE THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PART(S) AS STATED ABOVE. IN NO EVENT SHALL GENERAC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF SUCH DAMAGES ARE A DIRECT RESULT OF GENERAC'S NEGLIGENCE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse- quential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You also have other rights from state to state.
GENERAC® POWER SYSTEMS, INC.
P.O. BOX 297 • WHITEWATER, WI 53190
PHONE:
Part No. 0E7558 | Revision 0 (08/21/03) | Printed in U.S.A. |