Hobart Warranty
Effective January 1, 1997
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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
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*Robots
*Engine Driven Welding Generators
(NOTE: Engines are warranted separately by the engine manufacturer.)
3.1 Year — Parts and Labor
*Motor Driven Guns
*Process Controllers
*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
*Plasma Cutting Torches
*Remote Controls
*Accessory Kits
*Replacement Parts
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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