Generac Power Systems 005342-6, Owner'S Manual

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Part No. 0H1530 Revision C (09/22/11) Printed in U.S.A.
Warranty
GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS STANDARD TWO-YEAR BASIC
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS
NOTE: ALL UNITS MUST HAVE A START-UP INSPECTION PERFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED GENERAC DEALER.
For a period of two (2) years or two thousand (2,000) hours of operation from the date of start up, which ever occurs first, Generac Power Systems, Inc. (Generac) will, at its option,
repair or replace any part(s) which, upon examination, inspection, and testing by Generac or an Authorized/Certified Generac Dealer, or branch thereof, is found to be defective under
normal use and service, in accordance with the warranty schedule set forth below. Repair or replacement pursuant to this limited warranty shall not renew or extend the original warranty
period. Any repaired product shall be warranted for the remaining original warranty period only. Any equipment that the purchaser/owner claims to be defective must be examined by the
nearest Authorized/Certified Generac Dealer, or branch thereof. This warranty applies only to Generac Generators used in "Standby" applications, as Generac has defined Standby, provided
said generator has been initially installed and/or inspected on-site by an Authorized/Certified Generac Dealer, or branch thereof. It is highly recommended that scheduled maintenance, as
outlined by the generator owner’s manual, be performed by an Authorized/Certified Generac Dealer, or branch thereof. This will verify service has been performed on the unit throughout
the warranty period. This warranty is limited to and available only on Liquid-cooled units.
***This warranty only applies to units sold for use in the US and Canada.***
WARRANTY SCHEDULE
YEAR ONE — Limited comprehensive coverage on mileage, labor, and parts listed.
• ALL COMPONENTS — ENGINE, ALTERNATOR AND TRANSFER SWITCH
YEAR TWO — Limited comprehensive coverage on parts listed.
• ALL COMPONENTS — ENGINE, ALTERNATOR AND TRANSFER SWITCH PARTS ONLY
GEARBOX EQUIPPED UNITS - LIMITED GEARBOX COVERAGE
YEARS ONE THROUGH FIVE — Parts and labor coverage on gearbox and components.
YEARS SIX THROUGH TEN — Parts only coverage on gearbox and components.
GUIDELINES:
1. Travel allowance is limited to 300 miles maximum, and 7.5 hours maximum (per occurrence), round trip, to the nearest authorized Generac Service Facility.
2. Warranty only applies to permanently wired and mounted units.
3. All warranty repairs, must be performed and/or addressed by an Authorized/Certified Generac Dealer, or branch thereof.
4. A Generac Transfer Switch is highly recommended to be used in conjunction with the generator set. If a Non-Generac Transfer Switch is substituted for use and directly causes dam-
age to the generator set, no warranty coverage shall apply.
5. All warranty expense allowances are subject to the conditions defined in Generac’s General Service Policy Manual.
6. Units that have been resold are not covered under the Generac Warranty, as this Warranty is not transferable.
7. Unit enclosure is only covered during the first year of the warranty provision.
8. Use of Non-Generac replacement part(s) will void the warranty in its entirety.
9. Engine coolant heaters (block-heaters), heater controls and circulating pumps are only covered during the first year of the warranty provision.
10. Generac may chose to Repair, Replace or Refund a piece of equipment.
11. Warranty Labor Rates are based on normal working hours. Additional costs for overtime, holiday or emergency labor costs for repairs outside of normal business hours will be the
responsibility of the customer.
12. Warranty Parts shipment costs are reimbursed at ground shipment rates. Costs related to requests for expedited shipping will be the responsibility of the customer.
13. Batteries are warranted by the battery manufacturer.
14. Verification of required maintenance may be required for warranty coverage.
THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING:
Any unit built/manufactured prior to July 1, 2004.
1. Costs of normal maintenance (i.e. tune-ups, associated part(s), adjustments, loose/leaking clamps, installation and start-up).
2. Any failure caused by contaminated fuels, oils, coolants/antifreeze or lack of proper fuels, oils or coolants/antifreeze.
3. Units sold, rated or used for "Prime Power", "Trailer Mounted" or "Rental Unit" applications as Generac has defined Prime Power,Trailer Mounted or Rental Unit. Contact a Generac
Distributor for Prime Power, Trailer Mounted or Rental Unit definition and warranty.
4. Failures caused by any external cause or act of God such as, but not limited to, collision, fire, theft, freezing, vandalism, riot or wars, lightning, earthquake, windstorm, hail, volcanic
eruption, water or flood, tornado, hurricane, terrorist acts or nuclear holocaust.
5. Products that are modified or altered in a manner not authorized by Generac in writing.
6. Failures due, but not limited to, normal wear and tear, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, or improper installation, maintenance, or sizing.
7. Any incidental, consequential or indirect damages caused by defects in materials or workmanship, or any delay in repair or replacement of the defective part(s).
8. Damage related to rodent and/or insect infestation.
9. Failure due to misapplication, misrepresentation, or bi-fuel conversion.
10. Telephone, facsimile, cellular phone, satellite, Internet, or any other communication expenses.
11. Rental equipment used while warranty repairs are being performed (i.e. rental generators, cranes, etc.).
12. Modes of transportation deemed abnormal (refer to Generac General Service Policy Manual).
13. Steel enclosures that are rusting due to improper installation, location in a harsh or saltwater environment or scratched where integrity of paint applied is compromised.
14. Any and all expenses incurred investigating performance complaints unless defective Generac materials and/or workmanship were the direct cause of the problem.
15. Starting batteries, fuses, light bulbs, engine fluids, and overnight freight cost for replacement part(s).
THIS WARRANTY IS IN PLACE OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, SPECIFICALLY, GENERAC MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Any implied warranties which are allowed by law, shall be limited in duration to the terms of the express warranty provided herein. Some states
do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to purchaser/owner.
GENERAC'S ONLY LIABILITY SHALL BE THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PART(S) 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 con-
sequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to purchaser/ owner. Purchaser/owner agrees to make no claims against Generac based on negligence. This warranty gives
purchaser/owner specific legal rights. Purchaser/owner also may have other rights that vary from state to state.
Generac Power Systems, Inc. • P.O. Box 8 • Waukesha, WI 53187
Ph: (262) 544-4811 • Fax: (262) 544-4851
Part No. 0J4298 Rev. B 08.11