FEC AFC1500 - Manual (Page 5)

Warranty Period
FEC Inc. warrants that the equipment manufactured by it and delivered hereunder will be free of
defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of placing the
equipment in operation, or eighteen (18) months from the date of shipment, or 500,000 machine
cycles - whichever shall first occur.
Provision of warranty
Should any failure to conform to this warranty be reported in writing to the company within said
period, the company shall at its option, correct such nonconformity by suitable repair to such
equipment or furnish a replacement part from FEC or an FEC approved facility, provided the
purchaser has stored, installed, maintained and operated such equipment in accordance with good
industry practices and has complied with specific requirements & recommendations of the
company. Accessories or equipment furnished by the company shall not be liable for any repairs,
replacements or adjustments to the equipment or any costs of labor performed by the purchaser or
others without the company's prior written approval.
The effects of corrosion, erosion and normal wear and tear are specifically excluded from the
company's warranty. Performance warranties are limited to those specifically stated within the
company's proposal. Unless responsibility for meeting such performance warranties are limited to
specified shop or field tests, the company's obligation shall be to correct in the manner and for a
period of time provided above.
THE COMPANY MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND
WHATSOEVER, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT THAT OF TITLE, AND ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED.
Correction by the company of nonconformity's, whether patent or latent in the manner and for the
period of time provided above, shall constitute fulfillment of all liabilities of the company for such
nonconformity's, whether based on contract, warranty negligence, indemnity, strict liability or
otherwise with respect to, or arising out of such equipment.
The following are defined as non-warranty situations that are outside the scope of warranty
provided;
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Product is out of the warranty period as determined by FEC serial number tracking.
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Any cause external to the equipment, including but not limited to any act of God, lighting or power
surges, abuse, negligence, accident or failure to maintain the proper operating environment.
• Use of equipment or adjustments or devices not approved by the manufacturer and FEC.
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Cosmetic damage to unit or any of the parts
• Consumable parts - for example; sockets, rest/wear pads, bushings, etc.
• Physical damage (example - damage caused by dropping, cut cables, etc.)
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Field Service required on a Warranty Part - FEC warranty covers the parts and labor only onsite
at FEC.
Extended warranties are available as an addition to the standard warranty period outlined above - for all
FEC Inc. systems. Please contact FEC if you are interested in an extended warranty.
Warranty
Introduction