Sonics GC - Manual (Page 24)

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I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L • M O D E L GX-SERIES
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W A R R A N T Y
Sonics & Materials, Inc., hereinafter referred to as "Sonics", warrants its products
for a period of one year from the date of original shipment against defects in
materials and workmanship under normal installation, use and maintenance as
described in the operating instructions which accompany such equipment.
During the warranty period, Sonics will, at its option, as the exclusive remedy,
either repair or replace without charge for material and labor, the part(s) which
prove upon our examination to be defective, provided the defective unit is
returned to us properly packed with all transportation charges F.O.B. Sonics
dock, Newtown, CT. Warranty period on equipment rentals that are converted to
purchase are deemed to have commenced on the date of original rental
equipment shipment.
Ultrasonic plastics welding horns constructed of titanium or aluminum are
guaranteed against defects for a period of one year from date of shipment.
Sonics will repair or replace a cracked or defective horn once without charge, if
failure occurs within the warranty period.
Ultrasonic plastics welding horns constructed of steel are guaranteed against
defects for a period of ninety days from date of shipment. Sonics will repair or
replace a cracked or defective steel horn once at a charge of 50% of the original
purchase price, if failure occurs within the warranty period.
Ultrasonic metal welding horns constructed of titanium or steel are guaranteed
against defects for a period of one year from date of shipment. Sonics will repair
or replace a cracked or defective horn once without charge, if failure occurs
within the warranty period.
Sonics warrants its ultrasonic converters for a period of one year from date of
shipment with a one-time replacement if a converter proves to be non-repairable.
When customer site service is required, all travel, living and related expenses will
be billed at cost. In-warranty service labor time (including travel time) at the
customers facility is provided Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) from
8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Any in-warranty service time requested outside of these
days and hours will be billed at 150% of Sonics current rate per hour for such
site service work.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY
This warranty does not apply to items subject to normal wear and tear or, to
equipment or tooling which has been subject to unauthorized repair, misuse,
abuse, negligence or accident. Misuse includes operation of equipment with
tooling that is not qualified for the equipment or tooling not properly installed on
the equipment.
Equipment which, in our judgment, shows evidence of having been used in
violation of operating instructions, or which has had the serial number altered or
removed, will be ineligible for service under this warranty.