Part No. C8840
Revision 0 (04/25/01)
Printed in U.S.A.
Section 9 – Warranty
Guardian Liquid-cooled 10 kW, 15 kW, 20 kW and 25 kW Generators
GENERAC’S STANDARD ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS
For a period of one year or 1,500 hours of operation from the date of original sale, whichever occurs first, Generac Power
Systems, Inc. (Generac) will, at its option, repair or replace any part which, upon examination by Generac or a
Generac/Guardian Authorized Warranty Service Facility, is found to be defective under normal use and service, in accordance
with the warranty schedule set forth below. Any equipment that the purchaser/owner claims to be defective must be returned
to and examined by the nearest Generac/Guardian Authorized Warranty Service Facility.
All transportation costs under the warranty, including return to the factory, are to be borne and prepaid by the
purchaser/owner. This warranty applies only to generators used in “Standby” applications, as Standby has been defined by
Generac, provided said generators have been initially installed and inspected on-site by a Generac/Guardian Authorized
Service Dealer or branch thereof.
WARRANTY SCHEDULE
YEAR ONE –
100 percent coverage on mileage*, labor and parts listed:
• Engine –
All components
• Alternator –
All components
• Transfer System –
All components
*Travel allowance is limited to 300 miles or 7.5 hours, whichever occurs first, and applies only to permanently wired and
mounted units.
All warranty expense allowances are subject to the conditions defined in Generac’s
Warranty Policies, Procedures and Flat
Rate Manual.
Units that have been resold are not covered under the Generac warranty, as this warranty is not transferable.
THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING:
1. Costs of normal maintenance, adjustments, installation and start-up.
2. Units sold, rated or used for “Prime Power” applications as Prime Power has been defined by Generac. Contact a dis-
tributor for Prime Power definition and warranty.
3. Failures due to (a) normal wear and tear, or (b) accident, misuse, abuse, negligence or improper installation.
4. Products that are modified or altered in a manner not authorized by Generac in writing.
5. Any incidental, consequential or indirect damages caused by defects in materials or workmanship, or any delay in repair
or replacement of the defective parts.
6. Failure due to misapplication.
7. Telephone, telegraph, teletype or other communication expenses.
8. Living or travel expenses of persons performing service, except as specifically included within the terms of a specific unit
warranty.
9. Rental equipment used while warranty repairs are being performed.
10. Overtime labor.
11. Starting batteries, fuses, light bulbs and engine fluids.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN PLACE OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. SPECIFICALLY, GENERAC MAKES
NO OTHER WARRANTIES AS TO MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
GENERAC’S ONLY LIABILITY SHALL BE THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS AS STATED ABOVE. IN NO EVENT
SHALL GENERAC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF SUCH DAMAGES ARE
A DIRECT RESULT OF GENERAC’S NEGLIGENCE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. Purchaser/owner agrees to make no claims against
Generac based on negligence.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You also may have other rights that vary from state to state.
GENERAC
®
POWER SYSTEMS, INC.
P.O. BOX 8
WAUKESHA, WI 53187
