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Always use quality Fluidmaster repair parts when maintaining your Fluidmaster products. Fluidmaster shall not be responsible or liable for any damages caused by products used with Fluidmaster valves that were not manufactured by Fluidmaster, Inc.
© 2001 Fluidmaster, Inc.
® Registered trademark of Fluidmaster, Inc.
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AS AMERICA, INC. ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
If inspection of this AS America, Inc. (”American Standard”) plumbing product, within one year after its initial purchase, confirms that it is defective in materials or workmanship, American Standard will repair or, at its option, exchange the product for a similar model.
This limited warranty applies only to the original purchaser and installation of these products. In the event of a limited warranty claim, proof of purchase will be
This limited warranty does not apply to local building code compliance. Since local building codes vary considerably, the purchaser of this product should check with a local building or plumbing contractor to insure local code compliance before installation.
This limited warranty is void if the product has been moved from its initial place of installation; if it has been subjected to faulty maintenance, abuse, misuse, accident or other damages; if it was not installed in accordance with American Standard's instructions; or if it has been modified in a manner inconsistent with the product as shipped by American Standard.
American Standard's option to repair or exchange the product under this limited warranty does not cover any labor or other costs of removal or installation. IN NO EVENT WILL AMERICAN STANDARD BE LIABLE FOR THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF ANY INSTALLATION MATERIALS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO TILES, MARBLE ETC. American Standard will not be responsible for any other incidental or consequential damages attributable to a product defect or to the repair or exchange of a defective product, all of which are expressly excluded from this limited warranty. This limited warranty does not cover any liability for consequential or incidental damages, all of which are hereby expressly disclaimed, or the extension beyond the duration of this limited warranty of any implied limited warranties, including those of merchantability or fitness for an intended purpose. (Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied limited warranties, so this exclusion may not apply to you.)
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other statutory rights that vary from state to state or from province to province, in which case this limited warranty does not affect such statutory rights.
For service under this warranty, it is suggested that a claim be made through the contractor or dealer from or through whom the product was purchased, or that a service request (including a description of the product model and of the defect) be sent to the following address:
In the United States:
American Standard Inc.
P.O. Box 6820
Piscataway, New Jersey 08855
Attention: Director of Consumer Affairs
For residents of the United States, warranty information
may also be obtained by calling the following toll free number: (800)
In Canada: | In Mexico: |
American Standard | Customer Service Manager |
2480 Stanfield Rd. | Ideal Standard, S.A. de C.V. |
Mississauga, Ontario | Via Morelos #330 |
Canada L4Y 1S2 | Col. Santa Clara |
Toll Free: (800) | Ecatepec 55540 Edo. Mexico |
www.americanstandard.ca | www.americanstandard.com.mx |
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