Effective January 1, 2006
This limited warranty supersedes all previous Miller warranties and is exclusive with no other
guarantees or warranties expressed or implied.
LIMITED WARRANTY − Subject to the terms and conditions below, ITW Welding Products Italy S.r.l., warrants to its original retail purchaser that new Miller equipment sold after the effective date of this limited warranty is free of defects in material and workmanship at the time it is shipped by Miller.
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, Miller will repair or replace any warranted parts or components that fail due to such defects in material or workmanship. Miller must be notified in writing within thirty (30) days of such defect or failure, at which time Miller will provide instructions on the warranty claim procedures to be followed.
Miller 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 a European distributor or eighteen months after the equipment is sent to an International distributor.
1.5 Years Parts − 3 Years Labor
*Original main power rectifiers
*Inverters (input and output rectifiers only)
2.3 Years — Parts and Labor
*Transformer/Rectifier Power Sources
*Plasma Arc Cutting Power Sources
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*Inverter Power Sources (unless otherwise stated)
*Water Coolant Systems (integrated)
*Intellitig
*Maxstar 150
*Engine Driven Welding Generators
(NOTE: Engines are warranted separately by the engine manufacturer.)
3.2 year − Parts and Labor (Panther only)
*Hydramate 1&2 Water Cooling Unit
4.1 year − Parts and Labor unless specified
*DC 253 & 403 Rectifier (April 06>)
*Migmatic 171 (April 06>)
*Motor Driven Guns (w/exception of Spoolguns)
*Process Controllers
*Positioners and Controllers
*Automatic Motion Devices
*RFCS Foot Controls
*IHPS Power Sources and Coolers
*Water Coolant Systems (non−integrated)
*Flowgauge and Flowmeter Regulators (No Labor)
*HF Units
*Grids
*Spot Welders
*Load Banks
*Arc Stud power sources and Arc Stud guns
*Running Gear/Trailers
*Plasma Cutting Torches (except APT & SAF Models)
*Field Options
(NOTE: Field options are covered under True Blue→ for the remaining warranty period of the product they are installed in, or for a minimum of one year — whichever is greater.)
5 6 Months — Batteries
6.90 Days — Parts
*MIG Guns/TIG Torches
*Induction heating coils and blankets
*APT Model Plasma Cutting Torches
*Remote Controls
*Accessory Kits
*Replacement Parts (No labor)
*Spoolmate Spoolguns
*Canvas covers
Miller’s True Blue→ Limited Warranty shall not apply to:
1.Consumable components; such as contact tips, cutting nozzles, contactors, brushes, slip rings, relays or parts that fail due to normal wear.
2.Items furnished by Miller, 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 Miller, 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.
MILLER 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 Miller’s option: (1) repair; or
(2)replacement; or, where authorized in writing by Miller in appropriate cases, (3) the reasonable cost of repair or replacement at an authorized Miller 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. Miller’s option of repair or replacement will be F.O.B., Factory at ITW Welding Products Group Europe, or F.O.B. at a Miller authorized service facility as determined by Miller. 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 Miller 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 MILLER IS EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED BY MILLER.
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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