FEC AFC3000, Hardware Operation Manual

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Introduction
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.
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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
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Consumable parts - for example; sockets, rest/wear pads, bushings, etc.
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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