Operat ion and Maintenance Manual
QTS Series Twin Screw Positive Displacement Pump
2.
PRICES. Prices for Products manufactured by Seller pursuant to written accepted
orders will remain firm for thirty (30) days from the date of any subsequent price change.
3.
TERMS OF PAYMENT. Standard terms are ½% 10 days, 30 days net, from date of
invoice unless otherwise stated. If, in the judgment of Seller, the financial condition of
Purchaser at any time does not justify continuance of production or shipment on the terms of
payment specified, Seller may require full or partial payment in advance. In cases of delays
in payment, Seller reserves the right to charge interest on delinquent balances at the rate of
1 ½% per month.
4.
DELIVERY. Except as otherwise provided expressly stated in the agreement, Pro-
ducts are sold F.O.B. Milwaukee. Seller will use reasonable commercial efforts to fill orders
within the time stated, but the stated delivery date is approximate only, and Seller reserves
the right to readjust shipment schedules without liability. Acceptance by Purchaser of the
Products waives any claim for loss or damage resulting from a delay, regardless of the cause
of the delay. Except as otherwise provided herein, Seller will not be responsible for freight,
transportation, insurance, shipping, storage, handling, demurrage or similar charges. Claims
by Purchaser for shortages in the Products must be made to Seller in writing within t e n
(10) days after date of receipt of the Products. No such shortage shall entitle Purchaser to
withhold payment for Products which were received by Purchaser. Each such claim shall set
forth in detail the basis and amount of such claim.
5.
TAXES AND FEES. Seller shall pay all present and future sales, excise, privilege, use
or other taxes, customs duties, and all other fees or other costs, imposed by any federal,
state, foreign, or local authorities arising from the sale, purchase, transportation, delivery,
storage, use or consumption of the Products or will, if applicable, provide Seller with an
appropriate exemption certificate. Seller shall be under no obligation to contest the validity
of any such taxes or to prosecute any claims for refunds or returns.
6.
INSTALLATION. The Products shall be installed by and at the expense of Purchaser.
7.
LOSS, DAMAGE OR DELAY. Seller will not be liable for loss, damage or delay resul-
ting from causes beyond its reasonable control, including, without limitation, strikes or labor
difficulties, lockouts, acts or omissions of any governmental authority or Seller, insurrection
or riot, war, fires, floods, Acts of God, breakdown of essential machinery, accidents,
embargoes, cargo or material shortages, delays in transportation, lack of production
capacity or inability to obtain labor, materials or parts from usual sources. In the event of
any such delay, performance will be postponed by such length of time as may be
reasonably necessary to compensate for the delay. In the event performance by Seller
under the agreement cannot be accomplished by Seller due to any of the foregoing causes
within a reasonable period of time, Seller may, at its option, terminate the agreement
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