Bio-Rad Helios® Gene Gun System - Manual (Page 2)

Warranty and Regulatory Notices
Warranty Statement
This warranty may vary outside of the continental United States. Contact your local Bio-Rad
office for the exact terms of your warranty.
Bio-Rad Laboratories warrants to the customer that the Helios Gene Gun System (catalog
number 165-2431 and 165-2432) will be free from defects in material and workmanship, and will
meet all performance specifications for the period of one year from the date of shipment. This
warranty covers all parts and labor.
In the event that the instrument must be returned to the factory for repair under warranty,
the instrument must be packed for return in the original packaging.
Bio-Rad shall not be liable for any incidental, special or consequential loss, damage, or
expense directly or indirectly arising from the use of the Helios Gene Gun System. Bio-Rad
makes no warranty whatsoever in regard to products or parts furnished by third parties, such
being subject to the warranty of their respective manufacturers. Service under this warranty
shall be requested by contacting your nearest Bio-Rad office.
The following items are considered customer-installable consumables: tubing, desiccant
pellets, and microcarriers. The battery, razor blade, O-rings, barrel liner, cartridge holders, and
syringe are replacement parts (see Section 9.2). These consumables and replacement parts are
not covered by this warranty and are warranted only to be free from defects in workmanship.
This warranty does not extend to any instruments or parts that have been subject to mis-
use, neglect, or accident, or that have been modified by anyone other than Bio-Rad, or that have
been used in violation of Bio-Rad instructions.
The foregoing obligations are in lieu of all other obligations and liabilities including negli-
gence and all warranties, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or otherwise,
expressed or implied in fact or by law, and state Bio-Rad’s entire and exclusive liability and
buyer’s exclusive remedy for any claims or damages in connection with the furnishing of goods
or parts, their design, suitability for use, installation or operation. Bio-Rad will in no event be
liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages whatsoever, and Bio-Rad’s liability
under no circumstances will exceed the contract price for the goods for which liability is claimed.
Bio-Rad is not responsible for any injury caused by the use of this instrument for purposes other
than those for which it is intended.
Regulatory Notices
Important: This Bio-Rad instrument is designed and certified to meet EN55011,
EN50082-1, and EN61010 requirements, which are internationally accepted electromagnet-
ic compliance and electrical safety standards. Certified products are safe to use when operated
in accordance with the instruction manual. This instrument should not be modified or altered
in any way. Alteration of this instrument will result in the following:
Void the manufacturer’s warranty.
Void the regulatory certifications.
Create a potential safety hazard.