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SECTION 7: WARRANTY
7.10 WARRANTY
Please Read Carefully Before Operating This Welch® Vacuum Pump
Unpacking
Inspect the pump carefully. If any damage has occurred, fi le claim with the freight carrier immediately.
Save the shipping container for carrier to inspect.
Operating Pump
Refer to the Instruction/Operation Manual for all information to properly operate and maintain the pump.
Warranty
The Welch Vacuum product is warranted to be free from defects, in material and workmanship. The
liability of Gardner Denver Welch Vacuum Technology, Inc. under this warranty is limited to servicing,
adjusting, repairing or replacing any unit or component part which in the judgement of Welch Vacuum
has not been misused, abused or altered in any way causing impaired performance or rendering it
inoperative. No other warranties are expressed or implied. The method of executing this warranty:
servicing, adjusting, repairing or replacing shall be at the discretion of Welch Vacuum. Vacuum pumps
that have been used for any period, however short, will be repaired under this warranty rather than
replaced.
The warranty is effective for one year from the date of original purchase when:
1.
The warranty card has been completed and returned.
2.
The product with RMAis returned to the factory or other designated service centers, freight
prepaid.
3.
The product, in our judgement, is defective through no action or fault of the user.
If the product has become defective through misuse, abuse, or alteration, repairs will be billed regardless
of the age of the product. In this event, an estimate of the repair costs will be submitted and authorization
of these charges will be required before the product is repaired and returned.
To reduce the additional charges and delays either within or outside of the warranty period, contact Welch
Vacuum at (847) 676-8800 for a return authorization number. Products without a return authorization
number will be returned by our receiving department. Before shipping, pack the pump properly and
insure it against loss or damage. Mark the outside of the carton and the packing slip with the return
authorization number. Pumps damaged due to improper packaging are the customer’s responsibility.
